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The Complex Dualisms Of Corporations And Democracy, Franklin A. Gevurtz Jan 2022

The Complex Dualisms Of Corporations And Democracy, Franklin A. Gevurtz

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These are perilous times for American democracy. Among the threats, many point to the power of corporations. This article examines that threat by considering a series of dualisms characterizing the relationship between corporations and democracy. This begins with a look at the anti- as well as the pro-democratic impacts of the earliest corporations and the paradoxes with respect to democracy created during the evolution of corporate law. The article then looks at internal corporate governance (so-called “corporate” or “shareholder democracy”) to show how, on the one hand, it contains features addressing some of the greatest current threats to American democracy, …


Congressional Dysfunction And Executive Lawmaking During The Obama Administration, Raquel Aldana Jan 2016

Congressional Dysfunction And Executive Lawmaking During The Obama Administration, Raquel Aldana

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The Role Of Civil Service Attorneys And Political Appointees In Making Policy In The Civil Rights Division Of The U.S. Department Of Justice, Brian K. Landsberg Jan 1993

The Role Of Civil Service Attorneys And Political Appointees In Making Policy In The Civil Rights Division Of The U.S. Department Of Justice, Brian K. Landsberg

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