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Emotional Adaptation And Lawsuit Settlements, Peter H. Huang
Emotional Adaptation And Lawsuit Settlements, Peter H. Huang
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In Hedonic Adaptation and the Settlement of Civil Lawsuits, Professors John Bronsteen, Christopher Buccafusco, and Jonathan Masur note an unexplored aspect of protracted lawsuits: During prolonged litigation tort victims can adapt emotionally to even permanent injuries, and therefore are more likely to settle--and for less--than if their lawsuits proceeded faster. This Response demonstrates that this is a facile application of hedonic adaptation with the following three points. First, people care about more than happiness: Tort victims may sue to seek justice or revenge; emotions in tort litigation can be cultural evaluations; and people are often motivated by identity and …
Slides: Meaningful Engagement: The Public's Role In Resource Decisions, Mark Squillace
Slides: Meaningful Engagement: The Public's Role In Resource Decisions, Mark Squillace
The Future of Natural Resources Law and Policy (Summer Conference, June 6-8)
Presenter: Mark Squillace, Director, Natural Resources Law Center, University of Colorado Law School
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Private Rights And Collective Governance: A Functional Approach To Natural Resources Law, Eric T. Freyfogle
Private Rights And Collective Governance: A Functional Approach To Natural Resources Law, Eric T. Freyfogle
The Future of Natural Resources Law and Policy (Summer Conference, June 6-8)
4 pages.
"Eric T. Freyfogle, Max L. Rowe Professor of Law, University of Illinois College of Law"
Publicity In High Profile Criminal Cases, H. Patrick Furman
Publicity In High Profile Criminal Cases, H. Patrick Furman
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