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The Slippery Slope From Ambition To Greed To Dishonesty: Lawyers, Money And Professional Integrity, Lisa G. Lerman

Scholarly Articles

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Speakers At The 26th Annual Canada-United States Law Institute Conference, Speakers

Canada-United States Law Journal

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Judicial Reform And The State Of Japan's Attorney System: A Discussion Of Attorney Reform Issues And The Future Of The Judiciary, Part Ii, Kohei Nakabō, Yohei Suda

Washington International Law Journal

Based on the Judicial Reform Council's article, "Points at Issue in Judicial Reform," this paper analyzes basic issues regarding the current status of the Japanese attorney system and areas to be addressed in judicial reform. [This Article formed the basis of Mr. Nakabō's report at the thirteenth meeting of the Judicial Reform Council on February 22, 2000. It was originally published as the second part of a two part paper in SERIES JUDICIAL REFORM I: [LEGAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING: THE LAW SCHOOL CONCEPT] (2000). The first part of the paper was translated in Kohei Nakabō, Judicial Reform and the State of …

Jack Of All Trades: Integrated Multidisciplinary Practice, Or Formal Referral System - Emerging Global Trends In The Legal And Accounting Professions And The Need For Accommodation Of The Mdp, Erica Blaschke Zolner

Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business

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International Commercial Arbitration In Cyberspace: Recent Developments, Ljiljana Biukovic

Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business

This article examines some features of virtual arbitration and argues that the use of new technology and the development of e-commerce raise some interesting questions to international arbitration laws. Part It describes initiatives to develop online dispute resolution. Part III discusses virtual dispute resolution centers, including, how, why, and where they function. More importantly, however, Part III investigates the differences between online and off-line arbitration, where the focus remains on three questions. The first question is a crucial one. It has been debated by scholars and practitioners but still remains unresolved: will arbitration agreements concluded online and arbitration awards rendered …

Using One's Head To Sustain One's Heart: A New Focus For The Establishment Of The Caribbean Court Of Justice, Neil Dennis

Fordham International Law Journal

This Note focuses on the reasonableness of placing the sovereignty argument at the forefront of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) debate instead of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Single Market and Economy (CSME) argument. The reason being is the CSME cannot exist without the CCJ. Part I discusses the background of both the CCJ & the CSME. Part II analyzes the arguments of sovereignty and the CSME for the establishment of the CCJ. Part III advocates that it is wise to argue rationally, in today's age of globalization, rather than emotionally.

Litigation In The Consumer Interest, Geraint Howells, Rhoda James

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

The identification of the consumer as a discrete party, entitled to specific legal rights, is a product of the latter half of the twentieth century. Looking back on the last four decades, one can now clearly detect a trend for special legislation protecting the interests of consumers.

Fordham Environmental Law Review Volume 13 Issue 3- Panel Iii- Electric Generators In New York City- Balancing The Energy, Fordham Environmental

Fordham Environmental Law Review

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Statement On The Bar Exam, Society Of American Law Teachers

Statements

In 2002, SALT issued a statement on the bar exam in which it opposed raising the passing score and provided alternatives to the existing bar exam.

A Voice For Low-Income Children: Evaluating Guardians Ad Litem In Divorce And Parental Rights And Responsibilities Cases, Alison A. Beyea, Frank D' Alessandro

Children, Youth, & Families

The Muskie Guardian ad Litem Project evaluated the use of Guardians ad Litem (GALS) in divorce and parental rights and responsibilities cases in Maine.

The research suggests that there are significant benefits of GAL appointment for children in contested court proceedings. GALS effectively represent the best interests of children in family proceedings. They assist the Court in issuing custodial decisions, assist in settlement of highly contested cases and otherwise expedite the legal process. In addition to their investigative function, GALS report working with parents and children in an effort to reduce conflict between family members and to connect families with …

In Defense Of Ghostwriting, Jona Goldschmidt

Fordham Urban Law Journal

This Article analyzes the legal community's resistance to ghostwriting for pro se litigants. It examines the nature, extent and benefits of ghostwriting. It analyzes objections to ghostwriting raised in case law and ethics opinions. It describes recent ghostwriting recommendations and regulatory developments. The Article discusses the relevance of the duty of confidentiality and the attorney-client privilege to ghostwriting. It analyzes the legal community's resistance to ghostwriting. The Article concludes that ghostwriting serves a growing segment of the pro se population and that it doesn't violate the court rules or ethical principles.

Traveling Justice: Providing Court Based Pro Se Assistance To Limited Access Communities, Tina L. Rasnow

Fordham Urban Law Journal

This Article discusses one Southern California court's attempt to provide greater access to underrepresented litigants in a mixed urban and rural county northwest of Los Angeles. The Article explores Ventura County Superior Court's outreach program designed to increase court access through pro se self-help services, educational outreach, specialty courts, and collaboration with social service organizations. The Article hopes to inspire others to try creative methods to improve access in their jurisdictions.

Comment: Don't Shoot The Messenger: Limiting The Liability Of Anonymous Remailer Operations, Robyn Wagner

New Mexico Law Review

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Teaching Through Tragedy: The Aftermath Of September 11 - A Community Service Response, Matthew Wilkes

Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law

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Little Engines That Could: Community Clients, Their Lawyers, And Training In The Arts Of Democracy, Susan Bennett

Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals

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John D. Feerick: A Man For All Seasons, James P. White

Fordham Law Review

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Client Choices, Community Values: Why Faith-Based Legal Services Providers Are Good For Poverty Law, Melanie D. Acevedo

Fordham Law Review

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Keynote: Law, Lawyers, And The Pursuit Of Justice, Deborah L. Rhode

Fordham Law Review

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Justice For Intersts Of The Poor: The Problem Of Navigating The System Without Counsel, Deborah J. Cantrell

Fordham Law Review

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Grieving Criminal Defense Lawyers, Dennis E. Curtis, Judith Resnik

Fordham Law Review

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Stricture And Structure: The Social And Cultural Context Of Pro Bono Work In Wall Street Firms, Cynthia Fuchs Epstein

Fordham Law Review

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Professional Commitments In A Changed World, Tanina Rostain

Fordham Law Review

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Reforming Law Practice In The Pursuit Of Justice: The Perils Of Privileging "Public" Over Professional Values, Ted Schneyer

Fordham Law Review

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Doing Good While Doing Well In The Twenty-First Century: One Cuban's Perspective, Yvonee A. Tamayo

Fordham Law Review

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Regulation And Responsibility For Lawyers In The Twenty-First Century, Benjamin C. Zipursky

Fordham Law Review

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Administrators' And Adult Students' Perceptions Of Quality Indicators For Off -Campus Programs, Connie Sue Butler

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a significant difference between administrators' and adult students' perceptions of quality indicators for off-campus programs at Eastern Illinois University. The focus of the research was based on the perceptions of two distinct groups: administrators at Eastern Illinois University and adult students enrolled in off-campus courses at Eastern Illinois University. The study also sought to provide a list of designated quality indicators to be used by Eastern Illinois University and other higherEducation institutions with similar characteristics to evaluate off-campus programs. There are twenty-six quality indicators that this research identified grouped …

Bridging The Gap: America And Other Perspectives, Hon. Ginger Lerner-Wren, Robert Dinerstein, Bruce J. Winick, Elizabeth Shaver Duquette

NYLS Journal of International and Comparative Law

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Faculty Scholarship 1999-2002, University Of Michigan Law School

Miscellaneous Law School History & Publications

A listing of all the published works of University of Michigan Law School faculty.

Court Assistance Office Seeks Attorneys To Meet Growing Demand For Legal Services, Patrick D. Costello

Articles

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Resolving Fee Disputes And Legal Malpractice Claims Using Adr, Mark Richard Cummisford

Marquette Law Review

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