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Cafa Judicata: A Tale Of Waste And Politics, Kevin M. Clermont, Theodore Eisenberg
Cafa Judicata: A Tale Of Waste And Politics, Kevin M. Clermont, Theodore Eisenberg
Cornell Law Faculty Publications
The Class Action Fairness Act has taken on its real form through construction by the federal judges. That form emerges in this empirical study of judicial activity and receptivity to the Act. Our data comprise the opinions under the Act published during the two and a half years following its enactment in 2005.
CAFA has produced a lot of litigation in its short life. The cases were varied, of course, but most typically the resulting published federal opinion involved a removed contract case, with the dispute turning on the statute's effective date or on federal jurisdiction. Even though the opinions …
The Verdict On Juries, Valerie P. Hans, Neil Vidmar
The Verdict On Juries, Valerie P. Hans, Neil Vidmar
Cornell Law Faculty Publications
In reviewing debates and research evidence about jury trials for our book, American Juries: The Verdict (Prometheus Books, 2007), we have had the chance to reflect on the status of the jury system in the United States. High profile jury trials put the spotlight on the American practice of using its citizens as decision makers. When jury verdicts are at odds with public opinion, criticisms of the institution are common. The civil jury has been a lightning rod for those who want tort reform. This article draws together some of our reflections about the health of the jury system …
Science On Trial, Valerie P. Hans
Science On Trial, Valerie P. Hans
Cornell Law Faculty Publications
The increasing complexity of both criminal and civil jury trials raises a host of issues for lawyers and judges. For the litigator, the first question is whether a jury can be trusted with a case that turns on highly technical evidence. For the trial judge, there are decisions about the admissibility of expert testimony, whether it is based on sound science, and whether a jury is likely to be misled by scientific claims. Should the judge permit jury innovations such as note taking, question asking, and juror discussions of evidence during the trial, hoping to increase jury comprehension of the …
Sellers Of Safe Products Should Not Be Required To Rescue Users From Risks Presented By Other, More Dangerous Products, James A. Henderson Jr.
Sellers Of Safe Products Should Not Be Required To Rescue Users From Risks Presented By Other, More Dangerous Products, James A. Henderson Jr.
Cornell Law Faculty Publications
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