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Deconstructing The Law School Deconstructionists, Luke Bierman
Deconstructing The Law School Deconstructionists, Luke Bierman
Luke Bierman
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When Less Is More: Changes To The New York Court Of Appeals' Civil Jurisdiction, Luke Bierman
When Less Is More: Changes To The New York Court Of Appeals' Civil Jurisdiction, Luke Bierman
Luke Bierman
This paper, an initial step of a larger project designed to provide a comprehensive consideration of the Court of Appeals, addresses some ramifications of the changes in the court's jurisdiction. Specifically, this paper will study characteristics of the court's decisions, such as rates of affirmance, unanimity and type of decision, i.e., opinion or memorandum. This examiniation will improve our understanding of the judicial decision-making process and enable us to view the Court of Appeals as an institution with a particular role in the prevailing legal and political structures and prcoesses.
Help Wanted: Is There A Better Way To Select Judges?, Luke Bierman
Help Wanted: Is There A Better Way To Select Judges?, Luke Bierman
Luke Bierman
This article gives an anecdotal account of the author's attempt to apply for a position as a State Court Judge that he saw posted in the newspaper. The article uses the job posting concept as a starting point to argue that the system of judicial appointment in New York needs to be reworked and there needs to be new and creative solutions brought into the discussion.