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Inequity In Equity: The Tragedy Of Tenancy In Common For Heirs' Property Onwers Facing Partition In Equity, Faith R. Rivers
Inequity In Equity: The Tragedy Of Tenancy In Common For Heirs' Property Onwers Facing Partition In Equity, Faith R. Rivers
Faith R Rivers
This article considers the impact of the default intestacy estate of tenancy in common on African American heirs’ property. This piece considers the evolution of the heirs' property conundrum in the Lowcountry of South Carolina – the birthplace of the dream of African-American land ownership – and explores the implications of this form of property ownership on tenants in common facing partition in courts of equity, particularly in developing Sunbelt communities. Comprehensive property law reform is critically needed. I propose a new legal framework to better regulate the externalities that plague the commons of heirs’ property and achieve more equitable …
The Future Of Women In The Legal Profession: Recognizing The Challenges Ahead By Reviewing Current Trends, Maria P. Lopez
The Future Of Women In The Legal Profession: Recognizing The Challenges Ahead By Reviewing Current Trends, Maria P. Lopez
Maria Pabon Lopez
In 2004, the Indiana Supreme Court Race and Gender Commission undertook a large survey of lawyers’ perceptions about women in the legal profession in order to assess which areas of gender bias have improved and which areas could stand improvement. This article takes the data from this survey and interprets its significance for women in the profession and for the justice system overall. The article compares the findings from the 2004 study of Indiana lawyers to the findings of a similar earlier Indiana study (conducted in 1990) and draws conclusions regarding the overall occurrence of gender bias in Indiana along …