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Infrequently Asked Questions, Edward T. Swaine
Infrequently Asked Questions, Edward T. Swaine
The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process
If appellate advocates could hear from courts about topics that might be raised during oral argument—as opposed to relying solely on their ability to anticipate the issues—might their answers be better? That seems likely, but it is unlikely that research could confirm that, as judicial practice overwhelmingly favors impromptu questioning. Spontaneity may be harmless if the question was predictable, or unavoidable if a judge just thought of the question. But sometimes advocates have to answer challenging questions concerning the law, facts, or implications of a position—questions that help decide the case, either due to the quality of the answer or …
Establishing Best Billing Practices Through Billing Guidelines: Fostering Trust And Transparency On Legal Costs, Laura Johnson, Howard Tollin, Marci Waterman, Sarah Mills-Dirlam
Establishing Best Billing Practices Through Billing Guidelines: Fostering Trust And Transparency On Legal Costs, Laura Johnson, Howard Tollin, Marci Waterman, Sarah Mills-Dirlam
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review
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Peter Singer, Drowning Children, And Pro Bono, John M.A. Dipippa
Peter Singer, Drowning Children, And Pro Bono, John M.A. Dipippa
Faculty Scholarship
This Article uses the ethicist Peter Singer's principles to examine and critique the legal profession's pro bono efforts in the face of the persistent gap between the public's legal needs and their ability to meet them. Singer argues that adults should jump into a pond to save a drowning child. Using the drowning child as an analogy, this Article argues that lawyers are morally obligated to (1)increase the amount of their pro bono efforts, (2) be more selective in the cases they take, and (3) be significantly more generous in their financial support for legal services providers. These obligations are …
Inward Bound: An Exploration Of Character Development In Law School, Heather D. Baum
Inward Bound: An Exploration Of Character Development In Law School, Heather D. Baum
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review
No abstract provided.
Deciding Not To Decide: A Limited Defense Of The Silent Concurrence, Alexander I. Platt
Deciding Not To Decide: A Limited Defense Of The Silent Concurrence, Alexander I. Platt
The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process
No abstract provided.
All Copying Is Not Created Equal: Borrowed Language In Supreme Court Opinions, Adam Feldman
All Copying Is Not Created Equal: Borrowed Language In Supreme Court Opinions, Adam Feldman
The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process
No abstract provided.