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Legal-Writing Ethics—Part Ii, Gerald Lebovits Aug 2005

Legal-Writing Ethics—Part Ii, Gerald Lebovits

Hon. Gerald Lebovits

No abstract provided.


Prosecutorial Ethics, R. Michael Cassidy Dec 2004

Prosecutorial Ethics, R. Michael Cassidy

R. Michael Cassidy

This casebook explores the ethical responsibilities of a prosecutor at each stage of the criminal justice process. Focusing on ethical and constitutional constraints on prosecutorial discretion, the texts covers both Supreme Court decisions interpreting Fifth and Sixth Amendment guarantees and state rules of attorney conduct. Topics discussed include a prosecutor’s conduct during criminal investigations, charging decisions, grand jury practice, interviewing and contacting witnesses, plea bargaining, jury selection, trial conduct, and publicity. Each chapter is followed by real-world hypotheticals designed to introduce students to the ethical dilemmas typically encountered by government lawyers in criminal practice. This book is suitable for use …


Basics Of Legal Ethics Remain Constant Even As Rules Evolve, Lawrence Hellman Dec 2003

Basics Of Legal Ethics Remain Constant Even As Rules Evolve, Lawrence Hellman

Lawrence K. Hellman

No abstract provided.


'Soft Words Of Hope:' Giglio, Accomplice Witnesses, And The Problem Of Implied Inducements, R. Michael Cassidy Dec 2003

'Soft Words Of Hope:' Giglio, Accomplice Witnesses, And The Problem Of Implied Inducements, R. Michael Cassidy

R. Michael Cassidy

Many scholars have criticized the government's practice of rewarding accomplices with leniency in exchange for their cooperation in criminal cases, because such practice provides the accomplice with a tremendous inducement to fabricate in order to curry favor with the government. To date, however, no commentators have approached the complex problem of accomplice fabrication from the perspective of criminal discovery. In the enclosed article, the author takes a fresh look at the subject of accomplice testimony, and argues that what are needed are not further restrictions on the circumstances in which an accomplice may testify, but rather a more vigorous enforcement …


The Effect Of Context On Practice [Book Review], Susan D. Carle Dec 2003

The Effect Of Context On Practice [Book Review], Susan D. Carle

Susan D. Carle

A book review of the work Divorce Lawyers at Work: Varieties of Professionalism in Practice, by Lynn Mather, Craig McEwen & Richard J. Maiman. Oxford University Press 2001. Pp. 244. $60.00.


Critical Perspectives On The Legal Profession In England And Wales (Book Review), Susan D. Carle Dec 2002

Critical Perspectives On The Legal Profession In England And Wales (Book Review), Susan D. Carle

Susan D. Carle

Book Review of DONALD NICOLSON & JULIAN WEBB, PROFESSIONAL LEGAL ETHICS: CRITICAL INTERROGATIONS, Oxford University Press, 1999. Pp. 292.


Critical Perspectives On The Legal Profession In England And Wales (Book Review), Susan D. Carle Dec 2002

Critical Perspectives On The Legal Profession In England And Wales (Book Review), Susan D. Carle

Susan D. Carle

Book Review of DONALD NICOLSON & JULIAN WEBB, PROFESSIONAL LEGAL ETHICS: CRITICAL INTERROGATIONS, Oxford University Press, 1999. Pp. 292.


Dispute Resolution Ethics - A Comprehensive Guide, Co-Edited With Bryant Garth, Phyllis Bernard Dec 2001

Dispute Resolution Ethics - A Comprehensive Guide, Co-Edited With Bryant Garth, Phyllis Bernard

Phyllis E. Bernard

No abstract provided.


Dispute Resolution And The Unauthorized Practice Of Law, Phyllis Bernard Dec 2001

Dispute Resolution And The Unauthorized Practice Of Law, Phyllis Bernard

Phyllis E. Bernard

No abstract provided.


Can Law And Economics Be Both Practical And Principled?, Michael P. O'Shea, David A. Hoffman Dec 2001

Can Law And Economics Be Both Practical And Principled?, Michael P. O'Shea, David A. Hoffman

Michael P. O'Shea

No abstract provided.


Amended Model Rule Of Professional Conduct 1.11: Long-Standing Controversy, Imperfect Remedy, And New Questions, Patrick J. Johnston Dec 2001

Amended Model Rule Of Professional Conduct 1.11: Long-Standing Controversy, Imperfect Remedy, And New Questions, Patrick J. Johnston

Patrick J. Johnston

No abstract provided.


A Lawyer’S Call To Integrity: A Response, Mary Kate Kearney Dec 1999

A Lawyer’S Call To Integrity: A Response, Mary Kate Kearney

Mary Kate Kearney

No abstract provided.


The Oklahoma Supreme Court's New Rules On Attorneys' Trial Publicity: Realism And Aspiration, Lawrence K. Hellman Dec 1997

The Oklahoma Supreme Court's New Rules On Attorneys' Trial Publicity: Realism And Aspiration, Lawrence K. Hellman

Lawrence K. Hellman

No abstract provided.


Federalism And Choice Of Law In The Regulation Of Legal Ethics, Geoff Moulton Dec 1996

Federalism And Choice Of Law In The Regulation Of Legal Ethics, Geoff Moulton

Geoff Moulton

No abstract provided.


A Better Way To Make State Legal Ethics Opinions, Lawrence K. Hellman Dec 1996

A Better Way To Make State Legal Ethics Opinions, Lawrence K. Hellman

Lawrence K. Hellman

No abstract provided.


When Ethics Rules Don't Mean What They Say: The Implications Of Strained Aba Ethics Opinions, Lawrence K. Hellman Dec 1995

When Ethics Rules Don't Mean What They Say: The Implications Of Strained Aba Ethics Opinions, Lawrence K. Hellman

Lawrence K. Hellman

No abstract provided.


Legal Ethics And The Representation Of Clients With A Tribal Affiliation, Phyllis E. Bernard Dec 1995

Legal Ethics And The Representation Of Clients With A Tribal Affiliation, Phyllis E. Bernard

Phyllis E. Bernard

No abstract provided.


Community And Conscience: The Dynamic Tension Of Lawyers' Ethics In Tribal Peacemaking, Phyllis E. Bernard Dec 1995

Community And Conscience: The Dynamic Tension Of Lawyers' Ethics In Tribal Peacemaking, Phyllis E. Bernard

Phyllis E. Bernard

No abstract provided.


The Effects Of Law Office Work On The Formation Of Law Students' Professional Values: Observation, Explanation, Optimization, Lawrence K. Hellman Dec 1990

The Effects Of Law Office Work On The Formation Of Law Students' Professional Values: Observation, Explanation, Optimization, Lawrence K. Hellman

Lawrence K. Hellman

No abstract provided.


The Oklahoma Supreme Court's New Rules On Legal Advertising: Some Practical, Legal, And Policy Questions, Lawrence K. Hellman Dec 1977

The Oklahoma Supreme Court's New Rules On Legal Advertising: Some Practical, Legal, And Policy Questions, Lawrence K. Hellman

Lawrence K. Hellman

No abstract provided.