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Bangladesh: Using Strong Evidence And Strategic Collaboration To Increase Access To Menstrual Regulation With Medication, Nancy Termini Lachance, Sharif M.I. Hossain

Reproductive Health

Through close cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh, and other partners, STEP UP generated strong evidence and cultivated ongoing collaboration that contributed to policy changes and program expansions to increase access to menstrual regulation with medication (MRM). Study results demonstrate that MRM is acceptable and effective in Bangladesh, and has thus been legalized and folded into the national FP program and scaled up nationwide. However, ongoing observation and studies are still needed to understand whether the efficacy and acceptability of MRM remains the case when services are delivered at scale on a national level. Furthermore, …

Harmonizing National Abortion And Pregnancy Prevention Laws And Policies For Sexual Violence Survivors With The Maputo Protocol, Jill Thompson, Chi-Chi Undie, Avni Amin, Ronald Johnson, Rajat Khosla, Ian Askew, Leopold Ouedraogo, Triphonie Nkurunziza, Sarah Rich, Elizabeth Westley, Melissa Garcia

Reproductive Health

In April 2016, the Population Council, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Consortium for Emergency Contraception (ICEC) convened a three-day regional technical meeting aimed at helping participating countries meet their obligations under the Maputo Protocol to protect and promote the reproductive health rights of women and girls, with a special emphasis on survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. Participants included representatives from six countries in sub-Saharan Africa—Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, and Zambia—as well as international and regional experts on reproductive health, law, and human rights. Presentations and discussions focused primarily on the prevention and management of …

Immigration And Ethnic Diversity In Nevada, Tiffiany Howard, Roman Lewis

Social Health of Nevada Reports

In a few decades, non-Hispanic whites will constitute a majority in the United States. If current demographic trends continue, the Hispanic/Latino population will double or even triple in size by 2050, the Asian population will double, and the African-American population will grow at a faster pace than non-Hispanic whites. The last group is expected to start declining by 2025. These developments promise to bring profound changes to the country’s ethnic and racial landscape.

Nowhere in the U.S. are national population trends more evident than in the state of Nevada. Within the last decade, Nevada has experienced the largest population increase …

The Triage And Treatment Of Healthcare Institutions In Distress: How To Involve State Regulators In Healthcare Bankruptcies And Receiverships, Brian P. Stern, Christopher J. Fragomeni

Roger Williams University Law Review

No abstract provided.

Sanctuary Cities And The Federal Government Power Struggle: How Sanctuary Cities Are Fighting Back, Conor Grealish

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

How Can Big Data Impact Affordable Housing?., Kara Simon

Public Interest Law Reporter

No abstract provided.

Winning The Battle But Losing The War: Towards A More Consistent Approach To Prevailing Party Fee Shifting In The Contractural Context, John R. Schleppenback

Florida A & M University Law Review

As a general matter, history has not been very kind to losers. In the turmoil of the Middle Ages, loss on the battlefield could also mean the looting of one's property, the sacking of one's home, and potentially even the assault of one's spouse. The nineteenth century was the era of "to the victors belong the spoils," meaning that an electoral win allowed the prevailing political party a complete monopoly on political appointments and government contracts to the exclusion of the loyal opposition. Even today, professional athletes would sooner face anonymity than defeat on the playing field, living by the …

Low Bono Legal Counsel: Closing The Access To Justice Gap By Providing The Middle Class With Affordable Attorneys., Steven A. Krieger

The Scholar: St. Mary's Law Review on Race and Social Justice

The middle class is often underserved when it comes to retaining legal services. Individuals at or below poverty level qualify for pro bono services, and the wealthy have the resources to pay. Federal funding for free legal assistance is distributed by the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). Unfortunately for the middle class, funds are limited and are used primarily for pro bono services. Funding from Congress is unlikely to increase because the allocation of funds is dependent on the federal poverty guidelines. Relying on the federal guidelines is erroneous because the guidelines have not been updated since the 1960s, and therefore …

The Exclusionary Rule And The Dueling Legacies Of Utah V. Streiff: Which Will Be Suppressed., Marcos Herrera

St. Mary's Law Journal

Abstract Forthcoming.

Multiple Maltreatment And Adverse Childhood Experiences: Exploring Cumulative Threats To Attachment Quality, James E. Barnett

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

Child maltreatment is associated with internalizing and externalizing symptoms across the lifespan. Maltreatment often co-occurs with other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as parental incarceration or substance use. Studies have examined child maltreatment and other ACEs mostly independently, and both variables have been linked to poor adult functioning, such as insecure attachments. However, research discerning the unique contributions of maltreatment versus ACEs in predicting developmental outcomes is limited. For example, it is unclear if these connections to adult functioning persist across both early and middle adulthood. Recent studies suggest that maltreatment and ACEs uniquely predicting socioemotional problems. However, other studies …

The Law Of Attorney Fees In Family Law Cases, Robert G. Spector, Carolyn S. Thompson

Oklahoma Law Review

No abstract provided.

Rights Of Incarcerated Parents, Angélica Cházaro

Chapters in Books

This chapter discusses the childcare and custody rights of incarcerated parents. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, an estimated 809,800 state and federal prisoners were parents to children under the age of eighteen in 2007. There are approximately 1,706,600 children under the age of eighteen who have a parent in prison.

As a parent in prison, you may fear that your child will not be cared for, that you will lose your child, or that your relationship with your child will suffer while you are incarcerated. This Chapter focuses on New York state law and describes how the law …

In The Line Of Fire: Is Technology Taking Over The Legal Profession?, Manveen Singh

North Carolina Central Law Review

No abstract provided.

The 2016-17 Survey Of Applied Legal Education, Robert R. Kuehn, David A. Santacroce, Margaret E. Reuter, Sue Schechter

Faculty Works

This report presents the results of the 2016-17 Center for the Study of Applied Legal Education (CSALE) Survey of Applied Legal Education. The survey was composed of four parts – a Master Survey directed to each ABA accredited U.S. law school; Law Clinics and Field Placement Course Sub-Surveys distributed by the schools to the persons responsible for each distinct law clinic or field placement course at the school; and a Faculty Sub-Survey distributed by the schools to each person teaching in a law clinic or field placement course. Ninety-four percent of law schools and over 1,100 clinical teachers participated in …

2016-2017 Lynn University Common Data Set, Lynn University

Lynn University Common Data Set

2016-2017 Lynn University Common Data Set (CDS), prepared by Lynn University Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment (AY2017)

The Agile Court: Improving State Courts In The Service Of Access To Justice And The Court User Experience, Erika Rickard

Western New England Law Review

The access to justice movement is under new management. State court judges play a leading role in the policies and priorities to be implemented by legal aid organizations, bar associations, and other civil justice system stakeholders. This Article describes the context of the rise of judicial administration and the access to justice movement, and calls for a renewed focus for judicial leaders to improve the court system itself. Specific recommendations are (1) redesign of court processes; (2) user-focused, incremental, and iterative approach to organizational change; and (3) rigorous evaluation and evidence-based practice.

Foreword: Symposium On Gender & Incarceration, Giovanna Shay

Western New England Law Review

The articles in this Symposium edition include four pieces on gender and incarceration. The first by Jen Manion discusses the gendered history of punishment itself. The second by Rachel Roth addresses reproductive justice issues in prison, including access to abortion for incarcerated women and the use of restraints in labor. Carol Strickman, of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, writes about family ties, visitation, and parent-child programs. Finally, Terry Kupers describes how incarceration and the threat of prison sexual violence shapes gender roles, particularly toxic masculinity.

Bridging The Justice Gap With A (Purposeful) Restructuring Of Small Claims Courts, Victoria J. Haneman

Western New England Law Review

Lack of access to justice affects not only the poor, but also working-class and middle-income individuals unable to afford attorney rates. This Article presents a roadmap to both access and justice by reimagining the workings of United States’ small claims. Given that small claims cases constitute a significant number of all civil cases, expanding the jurisdiction of these courts in a way that speaks to individual access is a workable and pragmatic approach. In an effort to broaden jurisdiction while also carving restrictions to curb abuse, the Author offers that small claims courts may assist with bridging the justice gap …

Case Ip Law, Case Western Reserve University School Of Law, The Spangenberg Center For Law, Technology & The Arts

Case IP Law News

Vol. 4, #1

• From Concept to Company: Law School’s IP Venture Clinic Helps Launch Nationally Recognized Student Startup
• Fusion Program Trains Students to Bring Advanced Medical Imaging Technologies to the Marketplace
• CWRU Alum Appointed Chief Judge of U.S. Court of Claims
• IP Venture Clinic Submits First Amicus Brief in Federal Circuit Case
• 2017-2018 Lectures and Conferences
• Law School’s Newest Lab Defends First Amendment Rights in the Midwest
• Great Lakes Sports & Entertainment Law Academy Now Available Online
• Patent Pro Bono Program Secures First Patent for Local Inventor
• The Growing Industry: Professor Craig Nard Leads National Conversation on the Marijuana Industry …

In Brief

In Brief

Table of Contents

• 100 Issues of In Brief: 125 Years of Educating Lawyers
• Celebrating 125 Years: Notable Milestones
• 125 Year Commemorative Book
• 125th Video and Web Project
• Things You Probably Didn't Know about Our Law School History
• An Update from the Deans: Q & A
• Law School's IP Venture Clinic Working with Student Startup to Bring New Concussion Screening Technology to Market
• Special Report: Fighting for Immigrant Rights
• Professor Hoffman Among Most Cited Scholars
• A Leap Ahead: 2017 Marks First Full Year of LLEAP Curriculum Implementation
• Law School Inaugurates New Financial Integrity Institute
• Alumni Promoted to Prestigious Judicial Roles …

The Enduring Legacies Of The Haitian Refugee Litigation, Harold Hongju Koh

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.

Through A Glass, Clearly; Reflections On Team Lawyering, Clinically Taught, Raymond H. Brescia

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.

Oh What A Tangled Web We Weave: Mind Mapping As Creative Spark To Optimize Transactional Clinic Assignments, Brett C. Stohs

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Landlord Blues: Inequity, Inefficiency, And Untimeliness Of Summary Proceedings In New York City, Moshe B. Nachum

NYLS Law Review

No abstract provided.

Annual Report 2015-2016, Tennessee. Department Of Labor & Workforce Development.

Annual Report

No abstract provided.

The #Buffalo25 And The New Era Of Immigration Enforcement, Nicole Hallett

City University of New York Law Review

No abstract provided.

Jailing The Immigrant Poor: Hernandez V. Sessions, Michael K.T. Tan, Michael Kaufman

City University of New York Law Review

No abstract provided.

2016 James P. While Lecture On Legal Education: Legal Education Reconsidered, Judith C. Areen

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

The title of my talk, “Legal Education Reconsidered,” is not meant to suggest that legal education needs to be reconsidered. On the contrary, I will explore why the many criticisms of legal education made over the past six years combined with a significant decline in the legal job market have led many people—including many college students and recent graduates—not only to reconsider legal education, but to draw the conclusion that it is no longer a worthwhile investment. Even worse, a growing number of faculty and deans have become disheartened about their chosen life’s work and as a consequence have lost …

Making Cle Voluntary And Pro Bono Mandatory: A Law Faculty Test Case, Rima Sirota

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

The vast majority of attorneys in this country are required to complete 10 to 15 hours of continuing legal education (“CLE”) every year, an experience well summarized by one attendee’s observation that “[k]nowledge is good, but coerced seat time is wasteful [and] insulting.” The primary rationale for mandatory CLE is to help ensure competent client representation, but the mandatory system fails to achieve that goal. Instead, mandatory CLE has become a self-perpetuating industry that earns hundreds of millions of tuition dollars for course purveyors but demonstrates little, if any, connection to better serving the public.

By contrast, almost no attorney …

Teaching The Hipaa Privacy Rule: Illustrative Comparisons, Stacey A. Tovino

Faculty Articles

Twenty years ago, President Clinton signed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) into law. Over the past two decades, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published several sets of rules implementing the Administrative Simplification provisions within HIPAA as well as the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical (HITECH) Act within the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). These rules include, but certainly are not limited to, a final rule published on January 25, 2013, governing the use and disclosure of protected health information by covered entities and their business associates (the …