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The Progressive Crtitique Of The Current Socia-Legal Landscape Corporations And Economic Justice, Jula A. Su

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

No abstract provided.

The Billable Hours Derby: Empirical Data On The Problems And Pressure Points, Susan Saab Fortney

Faculty Scholarship

This article considers the consequences of law firm use of the hourly billing method and the recent increase in billable hour requirements. Part I of this article describes the rationale and methodology of an empirical study conducted in 2005 that explored attorney work-life issues and employer efforts to assist attorneys in dealing with work-life conflicts. Part II summarizes select study findings related to billable hours requirements and pressure. Part III concludes by considering what forces and players will change the current course of conduct in which law firm leaders treat increases in billable hours expectations as a necessary evil.

The Availability Heuristic, Intuitive Cost-Benefit Analysis, And Climate Change, Cass R. Sunstein

Coase-Sandor Institute for Law & Economics Research Paper Series

Because risks are on all sides of social situations, it is not possible to be "precautionary" in general. The availability heuristic ensures that some risks stand out as particularly salient, whatever their actual magnitude. Taken together with intuitive cost-benefit balancing, the availability heuristic helps to explain differences across groups, cultures, and even nations in the assessment of precautions to reduce the risks associated with climate change. There are complex links among availability, social processes for the spreading of information, and predispositions. If the United States is to take a stronger stand against climate change, it is likely to be a …

Inside Unlv, Suzan Dibella, Gian Galassi, Carol C. Harter, Mamie Peers, Holly Ivy De Vore, Regina Bacolas, Cate Weeks

Inside UNLV

No abstract provided.

Recognizing Victims In The Federal Rules Of Criminal Procedure: Proposed Amendments In Light Of The Crime Victims' Rights Act, Paul G. Cassell

BYU Law Review

No abstract provided.

Volume 30, No. 2

The Weldon Times

A student-run newspaper published at the School of Law at Dalhousie University.

Editor in Chief: Michael Shalke

Layout Editor: Rob Richler

Assistant Editors: John Drover, Jennifer Bye, Jennifer Morrison, Simone Bern

Fast, Frugal, And (Sometimes) Wrong, Cass R. Sunstein

Coase-Sandor Institute for Law & Economics Research Paper Series

Do moral heuristics operate in the moral domain? If so, do they lead to moral errors? This brief essay offers an affirmative answer to both questions. In so doing, it responds to an essay by Gerd Gigerenzer on the nature of heuristics, moral and otherwise. While focused on morality, the discussion bears on the general debate between those who emphasize cognitive errors, sometimes produced by heuristics, and those who emphasize the frequent success of heuristics in producing sensible judgments in the real world. General claims are that it is contentious to see moral problems as ones of arithmetic, and that …

Elements Of Successful Interlocal Agreements: An Iowa Case Study , Kurt Thurmaier

Working Group on Interlocal Services Cooperation

This paper explores the factors that contribute to successful interlocal agreements. Success is defined in terms of achieving agreement objectives, increasing the effectiveness of the public service, and increasing the efficiency of the public service. Influential factors of interest include the reason the interlocal agreement was created, the estimated costs and benefits of participation in the agreement, and the types and levels of communication between the parties to the agreement. The paper reports results from a survey of local governments (including cities, counties, school districts) in Iowa that have filed an agreement with the state. The sample of about 1250 …

Quality Indicators For Home And Community-Based Services In Maine [Report], Julie T. Fralich Mba, Carolyn E. Gray Mph, Louise Olsen, Jasper Ziller

Disability & Aging

The purpose of this report is to provide summary information on the performance of Maine’s home and community based care system. The data in this report can be used to identify areas where the system is working and people are satisfied with services and to identify areas where improvement may be needed. The data may also point to areas where further analysis or more information would be helpful. The data in the report represents baseline information. There are no absolute standards or norms against which the results can be compared. In some instances, it will be important to use the …

The Free Press Vol. 37, No. 7, 10-31-2005, Joseph R. Thompson

Free Press, The

Say, can you lend me $83 million? - News - The head elephant on campus -- The big question: Question 1 - Perspectives - Question of the Week - Arts & Entertainment - Ghosts alive and well in Sigma Nu - Amusements - Classifieds - Sports

Washington University Record, October 28, 2005

Washington University Record

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, October 26, 2005, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 125, Issue 35

Spartan Daily, October 25, 2005, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 125, Issue 34

The Bg News October 25, 2005, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. October 25, 2005. Volume 96-Issue 45.

Do We Want "Your Poor, Your Tired, Your Huddled Masses"? Immigration Today, St Mary's University

President's Peace Commission - Programs

The President’s Peace Commission existed from 1984 to 2013 at St. Mary's University. The Commission fostered an ethical commitment to participate in the establishment of world peace and social justice.

This program is about political and cultural impact of immigration.

Making Free Speech Affordable: A Discussion Of Legislation To Provide Public Funding To Candidates For The U.S. Congress, Jared S. Cram

ExpressO

This article discusses a recent attempt by the U.S. Congress to provide for public financing of campaigns for the House of Representatives. Although a good start, this legislation would not go far enough to ensure that every voice has an opportunity to be heard in federal elections. My article discusses the strengths and weaknesses of this legislation and also provides suggested amendments to make this bill more effective should it become law.

Making Free Speech Affordable provides an in-depth comparison of this proposed legislation with current law at the state level providing for public financing of campaigns. This discussion includes …

The Free Press Vol. 37, No. 6, 10-24-2005, Joseph R. Thompson

Free Press, The

Stopping the Student Aid Raid with Minutes Pre-Paid - Bus locators: innovative or imprudent? - News - Justice, genocide and the draft: an interview with Bjelic - Perspectives - Question of the Week - Arts & Entertainment - Are the 'Rents coming to town? head for the Porthole - Amusements - Classifieds - Sports

The Bg News October 24, 2005, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. October 24, 2005. Volume 96-Issue 44.

Still Mortgaging The American Dream: Predatory Lending, Preemption, And Federally-Supported Lenders, Julia P. Forrester

ExpressO

This article discusses the continuing problem of predatory lending abuses in the subprime home mortgage lending market and federal and state attempts to address the problem. Over the protests of consumer advocates, federal agencies have recently issued regulations preempting state predatory lending statutes as applied to national banks and thrifts. In addition, Congress is considering legislation that would preempt state predatory lending laws for all lenders. The article considers the preemption debate, particularly in the context of federally-supported lenders–banks, thrifts, and the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Banks and thrifts receive support through the federal safety net, …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 19, October 20, 2005

Central Florida Future

Homecoming events grow hotter closer: Organizers hope to make this year's festivities 'out of control' by adding more entertainment acts; UCF game moved to Friday by task force; Hurricane caused change tailgating will still be held; PLC offers up some TLC for Tulane at home game; First-year student is new Mr. UCF: Miss UCF likes Gaston Blanchett's 'poise and polish'.

Interfaith Comm Orgn V. Honeywell Intl

2005 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Back To The Future: Regional Differences In New Mexico Water Rights, G. Emlen Hall

Faculty Scholarship

You could say that I am here this morning as an advance man of tomorrows detailed talks on the active water rights management regulations that were recently adopted by the Office of the State Engineer, because I am going to talk about those a little bit in a historical context. You could also say that I am here to warm you up to that topic, so that you are ready for tomorrow's detailed controversial discussion of those. My job as the warmer up may be simply to inform you about the acronym that people are using in my world to …

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

• Unhappy Hours for Nikel, Legends
• News
• Sports
• Opinion
• Classifieds

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

• Liquor Law to Get Vote Tonight
• Photo Essay
• News
• Sports
• Classifieds, Etc.

Internationalizing U.S. Legal Education: A Report On The Education Of Transnational Lawyers, Carole Silver

ExpressO

This article analyses the role of U.S. law schools in educating foreign lawyers and the increasingly competitive global market for graduate legal education. U.S. law schools have been at the forefront of this competition, but little has been reported about their graduate programs. This article presents original research on the programs and their students, drawn from interviews with directors of graduate programs at 35 U.S. law schools, information available on law school web sites about the programs, and interviews with graduates of U.S. graduate programs. Finally, the article considers the responses of U.S. law schools to new competition from foreign …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 38 No. 18, October 17, 2005

Central Florida Future

Arts and Sciences to announce split: Growing deficit causing college to break into two new colleges come January; Traveling fans enjoy flavor of the South: Football roadtrip results in love for 'best barbecue ever'; Senate off to cultural start keeps pro tempore; Newly elected get lesson on policies: Annual Senate retreat teaches veterans rookies rules and jobs.

October 17, 2005

The Gavel Gazette

No abstract provided.

October 15, 2005 (Pages 5625-5754), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 35 (2005)

No abstract provided.

The Bg News October 14, 2005, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. October 14, 2005. Volume 96-Issue 38.

In Re:Congoleum Corp

2005 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey