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Domestic Violence And The Politics Of Self-Help, Elizabeth L. Macdowell Jan 2016

Domestic Violence And The Politics Of Self-Help, Elizabeth L. Macdowell

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Self-help programs are conceptualized as alternatives to attorney representation that can help both courts and unrepresented litigants. The rhetoric of self-help also typically includes empowering unrepresented individuals to help themselves. But how do self-help programs respond to litigants’ efforts at self-advocacy? This Article reports findings from a study of courthouse self-help programs assisting unrepresented litigants applying for protection orders. The central finding is that self-help staff members were not neutral in the provision of services despite a professed ethic of neutrality. Using the sociological concept of demeanor, this Article shows that staff members rewarded protection order applicants who conformed to …


Crafting Comment Letters: Teach Policy, Develop Skills, And Shape Pending Regulation, Benjamin P. Edwards, Nicole G. Iannarone Jan 2016

Crafting Comment Letters: Teach Policy, Develop Skills, And Shape Pending Regulation, Benjamin P. Edwards, Nicole G. Iannarone

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Professor Benjamin Edwards joins his colleague, Professor Nicole Iannarone, in this essay, unpacking the regulatory comment letter process and how to incorporate it into the law school curriculum. Participating in live rulemaking offers unique opportunities for students including mastering the substantive area of law, developing critical thinking skills, and developing their professional identities. The authors describe their own experiences in incorporating students into the regulatory rulemaking process. Because of the focus on securities law, their students review and comment on proposed actions by securities regulators - the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After providing …


Drug Use Monitoring In Australia: An Expansion Into The Pilbara, Natalie Gately, Suzanne Ellis, Robyn Morris Jan 2016

Drug Use Monitoring In Australia: An Expansion Into The Pilbara, Natalie Gately, Suzanne Ellis, Robyn Morris

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The relationship between alcohol, illicit drugs and offending is complex and dynamic. Substance misuse both nationally and internationally has been found to be prevalent in detained populations (Bennett & Holloway 2007, Pernanen, Cousineau, Brochu & Sun 2002, Sweeney & Payne 2012). With the cost of crime in Australia estimated to be $36 billion per annum (AIC 2009), it is important to establish some of the links that, if addressed, may reduce the level of commissions of crime and increase the wellbeing of Australians.


Judicial Ethical Integrity: Challenges And Solutions, Morris A. Ratner Jan 2016

Judicial Ethical Integrity: Challenges And Solutions, Morris A. Ratner

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Improving Access To Justice In Developing And Post-Conflict Countries: Practical Examples From The Field, Jessica Vapnek, Peter Boaz, Helga Turku Jan 2016

Improving Access To Justice In Developing And Post-Conflict Countries: Practical Examples From The Field, Jessica Vapnek, Peter Boaz, Helga Turku

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Capturing The Insights: Commonalities And Differences, Naomi Roht-Arriaza Jan 2016

Capturing The Insights: Commonalities And Differences, Naomi Roht-Arriaza

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Startups And Unmet Legal Needs, Robin Feldman, Alice Armitage, Evan Frondorf, Christopher Williams Jan 2016

Startups And Unmet Legal Needs, Robin Feldman, Alice Armitage, Evan Frondorf, Christopher Williams

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The Multiplication Effect Of Legal Insurance, Ben Depoorter, Jef De Mot, Michael G. Faure Jan 2016

The Multiplication Effect Of Legal Insurance, Ben Depoorter, Jef De Mot, Michael G. Faure

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