Law Commons^™

“Oversight Of The False Claims Act” Testimony By Professor Larry D. Thompson Before The U.S. House Of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice, Larry D. Thompson

Presentations and Speeches

Sibley Professor in Corporate and Business Law Larry D. Thompson testifies in a U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice hearing on “Oversight of the False Claims Act.” The purpose of the hearing was to examine the act’s success and seek ways “to prevent, detect and eliminate false claims costing taxpayer dollars, while ensuring fair and just results.”

Judging Multidistrict Litigation, Elizabeth Chamblee Burch

Presentations and Speeches

Professor Elizabeth Chamblee Burch presented "Judging Multidistrict Litigation" at Duke University School of Law's Mass-Tort MDL Program for Judicial Conference Committees on October 8, 2015.

Protecting The Constitutional Right To Counsel For Indigents Charged With Misdemeanors - Testimony Of Erica J. Hashimoto Before The U.S. Senate, Erica J. Hashimoto

Presentations and Speeches

Testimony of Professor Erica J. Hashimoto before the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary on May 13, 2015 about the denial of the right to counsel in criminal misdemeanor cases. Professor Hashimoto's testimony begins at the 56:10 mark.

Reforming The Consumer Class Action, Elizabeth Chamblee Burch

Presentations and Speeches

Professor Elizabeth Chamblee Burch was part of a panel on Reforming the Consumer Class Action. This was part of a conference entitled: The Future of Class Action Litigation: A View From the Consumer Class that took place at the New York University School of Law on November 7, 2014

The Future Of Wilderness Management, Peter A. Appel

Presentations and Speeches

This is a presentation by Professor Peter A. Appel on April 11, 2014, at a symposium entitled "The Wilderness Act at 50" sponsored by the Lewis and Clark Law School. Please click here to view the presentation.

Convention On The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities - Testimony Of Timothy L. Meyer Before The U.S. Senate Committee On Foreign Relations, Timothy L. Meyer

Presentations and Speeches

Testimony of Timothy L. Meyers before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on November 5, 2013 concerning the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

International Law And The Future Of Peace, Diane Marie Amann

Presentations and Speeches

These remarks, delivered at the April 4, 2013, luncheon of the American Society of International Law Women in International Law Interest Group, reflects on contributions of Jane Addams and other members of the early 20th C. peace movement as a means to explore law and practice related to the contemporary use of force and armed conflict.

Fiscal Federalism In The United States, Walter Hellerstein

Presentations and Speeches

This presentation explores the fiscal powers of U.S. Federal and State governments with respect to taxation and spending.

The Impact Of The Patient Protection And Affordable Health Care Act Of 2010 On State Workers’ Compensation Systems, Thomas A. Eaton

Presentations and Speeches

The relationship between national health care reform and workers’ compensation is not a new issue. Whenever there is a serious discussion about some form of national involvement in the delivery or financing of general health care, the question arises: how does workers’ compensation fit in to this plan? The question is a logical one for state workers’ compensation and federal health care reform share a number of common concerns. Both strive to provide meaningful access to care; both aim to stem the tide of rising costs; and each is concerned about how to coordinate with the other. But, the devil …

Comparing The Treatment Of Charities Under Vat And Rst, Walter Hellerstein

Presentations and Speeches

Good VAT = Good RST

Desire to assist charities should be addressed outside the RST to avoid revenue losses and administrative complexity and to maintain fiscal neutrality

Assistance should be provided by other means such as direct subsidies

State Taxation: The Role Of Congress In Defining Nexus, Walter Hellerstein

Presentations and Speeches

Testimony before the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law Regulatory Reform and Oversight to "help us understand the implications of defining nexus."

Currently, States levy a tax on income earned or on a transaction occurring within its borders. The taxpayer is liable only if there exists a nexus or a connection between the State and the activities of the taxpayer. Some taxpayers have expressed concerns that current State tax policies are difficult to navigate, leading to unpredictable tax bills or incurring onerous paperwork. They contend that States utilize an overly broad tax nexus standard to impose unnecessary taxes and urge …

Sustainable Commerce: Legal Overview And Case Studies, Peter A. Appel, T. Rick Irvin

Presentations and Speeches

No abstract provided.

Sustainable Commerce: Local /State Government And Industry Using Existing Public And Private Legal Systems To Construct Globally-Competitive Green Economies, Peter A. Appel

Presentations and Speeches

Professor Peter Appel and Dr. T. Rick Irvin, J.D., Managing Principal - Registry Consultants, LLC, presented several case studies, discussed environmental impacts, and revenue projections at the Sustainable Commerce Seminar held at Mercer University School of Law.

Click the "Download" button for the PowerPoint presentation. An audio only recording of the presentation is linked below.

The Status Of Tort Reform (S.B. 3) 4 Years Later, Thomas A. Eaton

Presentations and Speeches

Overview of tort reform changes under Georgia S.B. 3 (2005)

A Post-Kyoto Framework For Climate Change, Daniel M. Bodansky

Presentations and Speeches

No abstract provided.

Dramatic Moments In The Pursuit Of Justice, Ronald L. Carlson

Presentations and Speeches

Callaway Chair of Law Emeritus Ronald L. Carlson talks about significant turning points in several high profile cases at the University of Georgia's annual Founders' Day Lecture.