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Constitutional Regulation Of Forensic Evidence, Brandon L. Garrett
Constitutional Regulation Of Forensic Evidence, Brandon L. Garrett
Washington and Lee Law Review
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How Sound Is The Science? Applying Daubert To Biomechanical Experts’ Injury Causation Opinions, Loren Peck
How Sound Is The Science? Applying Daubert To Biomechanical Experts’ Injury Causation Opinions, Loren Peck
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Epigenetics And Toxic Torts: How Epidemiological Evidence Informs Causation, Kerriann Laubach
Epigenetics And Toxic Torts: How Epidemiological Evidence Informs Causation, Kerriann Laubach
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Criminal Adjudication, Error Correction, And Hindsight Blind Spots, Lisa Kern Griffin
Criminal Adjudication, Error Correction, And Hindsight Blind Spots, Lisa Kern Griffin
Washington and Lee Law Review
Concerns about hindsight in the law typically arise with regard to the bias that outcome knowledge can produce. But a more difficult problem than the clear view that hindsight appears to provide is the blind spot that it actually has. Because of the conventional wisdom about error review, there is a missed opportunity to ensure meaningful scrutiny. Beyond the confirmation biases that make convictions seem inevitable lies the question whether courts can see what they are meant to assess when they do look closely for error. Standards that require a retrospective showing of materiality, prejudice, or harm turn on what …
The Use And Misuse Of Econometric Evidence In Employment Discrimination Cases, Joni Hersch, Blair Druhan Bullock
The Use And Misuse Of Econometric Evidence In Employment Discrimination Cases, Joni Hersch, Blair Druhan Bullock
Washington and Lee Law Review
Statistical analyses play an important role in employment discrimination cases, as the Supreme Court has long recognized. Regression analysis can help a plaintiff establish a claim of discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by showing that, even when controlling for relevant characteristics, individuals of a certain class were treated differently than other employees or applicants. It can also help a defendant rebut such a claim by showing that differential treatment was due to characteristics other than being a member of a protected class. Yet, too often, opposing experts present invalid rebuttal evidence that the jury …
Statistics In The Potential Problems In The Presentation Of Statistical Evidence
Statistics In The Potential Problems In The Presentation Of Statistical Evidence
Washington and Lee Law Review
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A Judicial Perspective On Opinion Evidence Under The Federal Rules, George C. Pratt
A Judicial Perspective On Opinion Evidence Under The Federal Rules, George C. Pratt
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Forensic Hair Analysis: The Case Against The Underemployment Of Scientific Evidence, Edward J. Imwinkelried
Forensic Hair Analysis: The Case Against The Underemployment Of Scientific Evidence, Edward J. Imwinkelried
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Grand Jury: A Prosecutor Need Not Present Exculpatory Evidence
Grand Jury: A Prosecutor Need Not Present Exculpatory Evidence
Washington and Lee Law Review
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The Admissibility Of Prior-Crimes Evidence In Prosecutions For Child Abuse
The Admissibility Of Prior-Crimes Evidence In Prosecutions For Child Abuse
Washington and Lee Law Review
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The Proposed Federal Rules Of Evidence-How Will They Affect The Trial Of Cases?, Charles B. Blackmar
The Proposed Federal Rules Of Evidence-How Will They Affect The Trial Of Cases?, Charles B. Blackmar
Washington and Lee Law Review
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An Attorney In Possession Of Evidence Incriminating His Client
An Attorney In Possession Of Evidence Incriminating His Client
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Opinion Evidence Or Facts, Lucile P. Lacy
Opinion Evidence Or Facts, Lucile P. Lacy
Washington and Lee Law Review
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Derivative Evidence Under Mcnabb-Mallory
Derivative Evidence Under Mcnabb-Mallory
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
Involuntary Confessions And New York Procedure
Involuntary Confessions And New York Procedure
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
Disposition Of Physical Exhibits Used In Criminal Trials
Disposition Of Physical Exhibits Used In Criminal Trials
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
A Defendant's Appearance As Evidence Of His Age
A Defendant's Appearance As Evidence Of His Age
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
Evidence-Application Of Federal Wire Tapping Statute To Recording Authorized By Informer Without Consent Of Accused [United States V. Stephenson, Fed. 1954].
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
Evidence-Admissibility In Prosecution For Drunken Driving Of Accused's Refusal To Submit To Blood Test [Gardner V. Commonwealth, Va. 1954]
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
Evidence-Validity Of Statute Making Illegally Obtained Evidence Admissible In Gambling Prosecution In One County Of State [Salsburg V. Maryland, U S. Sup. Ct. 1954].
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
Evidence-Application Of Opinion Rule To Exclude Opinion Evidence Of Sanity Of Accused In Homocide Case [State V. Butner, Nev. 1950]
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
Evidence-Conclusiveness Of Evidence Of Exclusionary Results Of Blood Tests In Paternity Proceedings [Jordan V. Mace, Maine 1949]
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
Utilization Of Rules Of Evidence In Federal Courts To Supervise Conduct Of Federal Law Enforcement Officers, Edward P. Lyons, Jr.
Utilization Of Rules Of Evidence In Federal Courts To Supervise Conduct Of Federal Law Enforcement Officers, Edward P. Lyons, Jr.
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
Evidence-Invalidity Under Due Process Clause Of Convictions Based On Confessions Obtained By Duress
Evidence-Invalidity Under Due Process Clause Of Convictions Based On Confessions Obtained By Duress
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
Evidence-Proper Agency For Determining The Voluntary Character Of A Confession In A Criminal Trial
Evidence-Proper Agency For Determining The Voluntary Character Of A Confession In A Criminal Trial
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.
The Presumption Of Innocence In Criminal Cases
The Presumption Of Innocence In Criminal Cases
Washington and Lee Law Review
No abstract provided.