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Full-Text Articles in Law
The Adversarial System, Three Lemons, And Cocaine: The Role Of Confirmation Bias, Curtis E.A. Karnow
The Adversarial System, Three Lemons, And Cocaine: The Role Of Confirmation Bias, Curtis E.A. Karnow
Curtis E.A. Karnow
A short note on confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance as it affects decision making by lawyers and judges.
The Temptation Of Common Sense, Curtis E.A. Karnow
The Temptation Of Common Sense, Curtis E.A. Karnow
Curtis E.A. Karnow
The fallacies of invoking arguments from ‘common sense’ in legal briefs.
“Clear Beyond The Peradventure Of A Doubt,” Or, Plain English, Curtis E.A. Karnow
“Clear Beyond The Peradventure Of A Doubt,” Or, Plain English, Curtis E.A. Karnow
Curtis E.A. Karnow
The article urges judges and lawyers to write briefs and opinions in plain English. This outreach from the legal world to the public is important. As the public understands what courts do, the public will be increasingly supportive of the courts, more likely to comply with courts directives, and more likely to engage in meaningful debate concerning the justice system. In this sense, writing in plain English is a civic duty.
A Free Lunch In Chicago, Curtis E.A. Karnow
A Free Lunch In Chicago, Curtis E.A. Karnow
Curtis E.A. Karnow
A discussion of the ethical issues implicated by judges’ acceptance of travel and related expenses when attending privately sponsored judicial education, including seminars offered by educational institutions.