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Centering The Immigrant In The Inter/National Imagination (Part Iii): Aoki, Rawls, And Immigration, Robert S. Chang
Centering The Immigrant In The Inter/National Imagination (Part Iii): Aoki, Rawls, And Immigration, Robert S. Chang
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Fifteen years ago, Keith Aoki and Professor Robert Chang published "Centering the Immigrant in the Inter/National Imagination" in an early LatCrit symposium. Fifteen years later Professor Chang uses the occasion of the current Symposium to revisit conversations with Keith about centering the immigrant in political theory, as he addresses the issue of immigration, the rights of immigrants, and what is to be our national self-conception. What follows is a sketch that shows how centering the immigrant exposes the inattention paid to the immigrant and the issue of immigration in social contract theory. It focuses on how the immigrant might be …
Diversity Within Racial Groups And The Constitutionality Of Race Conscious Admissions, Vinay Harpalani
Diversity Within Racial Groups And The Constitutionality Of Race Conscious Admissions, Vinay Harpalani
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This Article offers a novel doctrinal resolution of the key issues in Fisher v. Texas, the impending Supreme Court case which involves race-conscious admissions policies at the University of Texas at Austin ("UT"). The resolution proposed here addresses Justice Anthony Kennedy's concerns about race-conscious policies, but also preserves most of the Courts 2003 Grutter v. Bollinger ruling, in spite of the fact that Justice Kennedy dissented in Grutter. Substantively, the Article clarifies the key issues in Fisher (the meaning of "critical mass" and the scope of deference that courts give to universities) by focusing on a simple idea that permeates …
Microinvestment Disputes, Perry Bechky
Microinvestment Disputes, Perry Bechky
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Salini v. Morocco sparked one of the liveliest controversies in the dynamic field of international investment disputes. Salini held that the word “investment” in the Convention establishing the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), although undefined, has an objective meaning that limits the ability of member states to submit disputes to ICSID arbitration. The Salini debate is central to this field because it shapes the nature, purpose, and volume of ICSID arbitration—and also determines who gets to decide those matters. In particular, Salini’s decision to include “a contribution to development” as an element of its objective definition of …
Darth Vader, John B. Kirkwood
Darth Vader, John B. Kirkwood
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An obituary for Thomas J. Holdych, contracts and commercial law professor at the Seattle University is presented.
Reflections On My Colleague, Tom Holdych, Janet Ainsworth
Reflections On My Colleague, Tom Holdych, Janet Ainsworth
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An obituary for Thomas J. Holdych, contracts and commercial law professor at the Seattle University is presented.
Lemkin’S Situation: Toward A Rhetorical Understanding Of "Genocide", Perry Bechky
Lemkin’S Situation: Toward A Rhetorical Understanding Of "Genocide", Perry Bechky
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Legal debate about genocide revolves around the definition set forth in the 1948 Genocide Convention, but often critically and with prescriptions for amendment. Many other definitions compete in public discourse. Often lost in all the discussion about what genocide does or should mean is the original intent of Raphael Lemkin, the man who coined the word and convinced the United Nations to denounce and outlaw the “odious scourge” of genocide. This Article contributes to genocide discourse by conceiving of Lemkin’s coinage as rhetoric – that is, as part of his strategy to persuade the nations of the world to change …
American Skin: Dispensing With Colorblindness And Critical Mass In Affirmative Action, Deirdre Bowen
American Skin: Dispensing With Colorblindness And Critical Mass In Affirmative Action, Deirdre Bowen
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This exploratory empirical work examines whether students of color enjoy the benefits articulated by the U.S. Supreme Court in the Grutter decision that rationalized the continuation of affirmative action based on diversity interests. Specifically, the Court stated that affirmative action was permissible because students of all backgrounds would increase their racial understanding and decrease their racial stereotyping of minorities. Neither side was happy with the decision—both skeptical that such benefits could transpire for minority students. Yet, in the heat of continuing debate, neither group has empirical support for their arguments until now.
Using survey data of over 370 under-represented minority …
Health Cover(Age)Ing, Becca Rausch
Health Cover(Age)Ing, Becca Rausch
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This article posits that the emerging employer-imposed health insurance fat tax regime subverts the public policy goal of achieving actual health and evidences two important systemic phenomena: first, that these fat taxes force fat people to cover their fatness, and second, that current legal structure permitting this practice ensures that society continues to cover up its anti-fat bias. American society, through the health care system and other mechanisms, has created a fat-thin dichotomy within which thin is good and fat is bad. Recently, employers began reinforcing this dichotomy by imposing on employees whose weight renders them “obese” on the Body …
Malpractice Liability Related To Foreign Outsourcing Of Legal Services, Vincent R. Johnson, Stephen C. Loomis
Malpractice Liability Related To Foreign Outsourcing Of Legal Services, Vincent R. Johnson, Stephen C. Loomis
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The outsourcing of client-related tasks to service providers in other countries is likely to generate malpractice claims against American law firms. This Article discusses the wide range of theories under which an outsourcing American law firm may be liable for its own negligence or for the actions of outsourcing providers. These theories include negligence by the outsourcing law firm, vicarious liability for the conduct of firm principals and employees, vicarious liability for the conduct of independent contractors, and vicarious liability for the conduct of business partners.
The Irony Of At&T V. Concepcion, Colin P. Marks
The Irony Of At&T V. Concepcion, Colin P. Marks
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Irony is defined as, “the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning.” Though many other definitions of the word exist, in light of the Supreme Court’s majority opinion in AT&T v. Concepcion, this definition comes to mind. Read broadly, the decision strikes a blow to the ability of consumers to bring suits against companies, both inside and outside of arbitration. But that was not the intent behind the federal act which the Court relied upon to justify its decision.
In 1925, when Congress passed the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), its intended …
Reinventing The Wheel: Constructing Ethical Approaches To State Indigent Legal Defense Systems, Bill Piatt
Reinventing The Wheel: Constructing Ethical Approaches To State Indigent Legal Defense Systems, Bill Piatt
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Indigent defense remains in a state of crisis. Almost fifty years after the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Gideon v. Wainwright, lack of funding, favoritism, inefficiency, and poorly-designed indigent-defense plans plague the system, which can best be characterized as being in a state of disrepair. As a result, accused indigent individuals, a vulnerable population, suffer from a lack of adequate representation. This Article reviews the history and implementation of various indigent-defense systems and examines the ethical issues arising from their operation. It offers a guide to reconstructing a model system, including the suggestion that attorneys first recommit the profession to …
Rightly Dividing The Domestic Jihadist From The Enemy Combatant In The “War Against Al-Qaeda” – Why It Matters In Rendition And Targeted Killings, Jeffrey F. Addicott
Rightly Dividing The Domestic Jihadist From The Enemy Combatant In The “War Against Al-Qaeda” – Why It Matters In Rendition And Targeted Killings, Jeffrey F. Addicott
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The United States must be able to distinguish between common criminals and unlawful enemy combatants and then apply the appropriate rule of law to each category with unabashed clarity.
The confusion associated with comprehending fundamental legal concepts associated with how America conducts the "War on Terror" centers around the unwillingness of the U.S. government to properly distinguish al-Qaeda unlawful enemy combatants from domestic jihadi terrorists. Instead, the terms "domestic terrorist," "domestic jihadist," or just "terrorist," are frequently employed to describe all categories of actors--unlawful enemy combatants as well as common criminals--leaving both domestic and international audiences puzzled as to what …
Labeling Mexican Cartels As Terrorist Organizations, Jeffrey F. Addicott
Labeling Mexican Cartels As Terrorist Organizations, Jeffrey F. Addicott
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Given the increased danger to persons, property, and civil order posed by Mexican drug cartels, some have asked whether these cartels can be categorized as terrorist organizations. While a legal argument might be crafted for designating the drug cartels as such, the failure of the international community to provide a universal definition of the term coupled with the negative connotations associated with America’s war on the terrorist network al-Qa’eda discourages such a move.
If Mexican drug cartels are labeled by American officials as “terrorists,” many would immediately assume that the correct rule of law that the United States might employ …
Navigating The Borders Between International Commercial Arbitration And U.S. Federal Courts: A Jurisprudential Gps, S. I. Strong
Navigating The Borders Between International Commercial Arbitration And U.S. Federal Courts: A Jurisprudential Gps, S. I. Strong
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Thus, this Article aims to provide newcomers to and infrequent users of international commercial arbitration with a brief introduction to the relationship between international arbitral proceedings and U.S. federal courts. Limitations of space mean that a great deal has necessarily been left out of this discussion. For example, this Article does not describe processes internal to the arbitration, instead focusing solely on the interaction between tribunal, parties and court. Furthermore, the text often skips over basic propositions of U.S. law that are well-established in the domestic realm so as to concentrate more heavily on elements that are unique to international …
Border Skirmishes: The Intersection Between Litigation And International Commercial Arbitration, S. I. Strong
Border Skirmishes: The Intersection Between Litigation And International Commercial Arbitration, S. I. Strong
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National courts are becoming increasingly involved with international commercial arbitration. Although this observation may be disheartening to those who support the autonomy of the international arbitral regime, the continued interaction between courts and tribunals is less troubling to those who view international commercial arbitration as a "hybrid" method of dispute resolution, with numerous opportunities for permissible "border crossings. "
That is not to say that courts can or should become involved with every aspect of arbitration. Instead, impermissible "border incursions" diminish the effectiveness of international commercial arbitration and could erode public or private support for the international arbitral regime. Therefore, …
Judge Bernard S. Meyer: First Merit Appointee To The New York Court Of Appeals, Vincent R. Johnson
Judge Bernard S. Meyer: First Merit Appointee To The New York Court Of Appeals, Vincent R. Johnson
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This is the story of Judge Bernard S. Meyer’s exhilarating, exhausting, and highly productive first year on the New York Court of Appeals. Based on a reputation for integrity and a record of professional accomplishment, Judge Meyer was chosen to the New York Court of Appeals in 1979, and the following seven-and-a-half years he spent there were highly productive. While on the Court of Appeals, Judge Meyer was a progressive reformer, and it was clear he intended to use his office to make the world a better place and, whenever possible, remedy injustice. He looked for ways in which the …
A Theoretical Case For Standardized Vesting Documents, Chad J. Pomeroy
A Theoretical Case For Standardized Vesting Documents, Chad J. Pomeroy
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Practitioners, real estate professionals, and lay people throughout the country rely on the recording system to provide critical information regarding ownership rights and claims. Indeed, the recording system acts as a virtually mandatory repository and disseminator of all potential parties’ claims. This system, in turn, relies on these claimants and their agents to publicize their claims: property purchasers, lenders, lien-claimants, title companies, attorneys - these parties interact, make deals, make claims, order their affairs, and then record. The information system available to us, then, is only as good as what we make of it and what we put into it. …
The Court Of Appeals For The Fifth Circuit: A Selective Review And Analysis Of The Panels' 2010-2011 Insurance-Law Opinions, Willy E. Rice
The Court Of Appeals For The Fifth Circuit: A Selective Review And Analysis Of The Panels' 2010-2011 Insurance-Law Opinions, Willy E. Rice
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Perils And Pontifications: Reflections On The Failures And Joys Of A Law Teacher, John W. Teeter Jr
Perils And Pontifications: Reflections On The Failures And Joys Of A Law Teacher, John W. Teeter Jr
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Next to fatherhood and my faith, teaching is what matters most to me, and yet it has been filled with failures as well as undeniable fulfillment and joy. I hope to enrich the lives of teachers who will replace me behind the podium, and that this article will serve as both an inspiration and a warning to new professors and those contemplating life in academics.
I offer the following guidance. Look outside yourself so you can look within yourself and then share what you find with the world. Actively seek the friendship and guidance of others, especially those from different …
An Updated Quantitative Study Of Iqbal's Impact On 12(B)(6) Motions, Patricia W. Moore
An Updated Quantitative Study Of Iqbal's Impact On 12(B)(6) Motions, Patricia W. Moore
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The effect of Ashcroft v. Iqbal on pleading standards and behavior is a source of significant legal debate. This article serves as a follow-up to Professor Moore's 2010 empirical study on Iqbal's effect on courts' rulings on motions to dismiss complaints for failure to state a claim under Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Professor Moore's previous study found a statistically significant increase in the likelihood that a court grants a 12(b)(6) motion with leave to amend following Iqbal. In this article, Professor Moore updates and increases the pool of cases in her database. The updated data …
Fire Losses And Conflicting Judicial Rulings Over Whether Property Insurers Must Indemnify Insureds And Pay Third-Party Claims - Some Implications For Wildfire Litigation In Texas's Courts, Willy E. Rice
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Wildfires in Texas have generated two interrelated questions: (1) whether insurers have a duty to indemnify residential and commercial property owners if a wild forest, brush, grass, or prairie fire destroys homeowners' property in Texas, and (2) whether insurers have a duty to pay or settle third-party claims in Texas if a property owner starts a fire on her property, which evolves into a wildfire and destroys a third party's residential or commercial property.
The Mentally Disordered Criminal Defendant At The Supreme Court: A Decade In Review, Dora W. Klein
The Mentally Disordered Criminal Defendant At The Supreme Court: A Decade In Review, Dora W. Klein
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In the past decade, at least eight cases involving issues at the intersection of criminal law and clinical psychology have reached the United States Supreme Court. Of particular interest are those cases which concern three general topics: the culpability of juvenile offenders; mental states and the criminal process, including the presentation of mental disorder evidence, competency to stand trial, and competency to be executed; and the preventive detention of convicted sex offenders.
Of these eight cases, two cases cases adopted categorical exclusions from certain kinds of punishment, three involved questions about mental states (and in two of these the Court …
Allegedly “Biased,” “Intimidating,” And “Incompetent” State Court Judges And The Questionable Removal Of State Law Class Actions To Purportedly “Impartial” And “Competent” Federal Courts—A Historical Perspective And An Empirical Analysis Of Class Action Dispositions In Federal And State Courts, 1925-2011, Willy E. Rice
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Judges as well as members of plaintiffs’ and defense bars agree: a class action is a superior, efficient, and inexpensive procedural tool to litigate disputes that present similar questions of fact and law. To be sure, corporations and insurers have a long history of filing successful class actions against each other in state courts. Yet those corporate entities convinced Congress to embrace an uncommon view: continuing to allow allegedly “hostile” and “biased” state judges and juries to hear and decide everyday consumers’ “purely substantive state law class actions” is unfair and inefficient. Responding to the plea, Congress enacted the Class …
Higher Education, Corruption, And Reform, Vincent R. Johnson
Higher Education, Corruption, And Reform, Vincent R. Johnson
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Educational corruption is a problem in every country, particular at the college and university level. With illustrations drawn from the United States, this article considers what “basic principles” should shape efforts to deter, expose, and penalize corruption in academic institutions. The article then identifies “best practices” that should be followed by colleges and universities aspiring to high standards. The discussion explores the role that ethics codes and ethics education can play in fighting corruption. More specifically, the article addresses what types of substantive rules and systematic procedures are essential parts of effective higher education ethics codes. Mindful of the fact …
On The Abuse And Limits Of Lawyer Discipline, Vincent R. Johnson
On The Abuse And Limits Of Lawyer Discipline, Vincent R. Johnson
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Despite being routinely underfunded, lawyer disciplinary processes must operate in ways that merit the confidence of both society at large and the American legal profession. This means that those who participate in lawyer grievance adjudication must be vigilant against systemic abuse (whether deliberate or unintentional) and mindful of factors that limit institutional competence. This Essay argues that, in many instances, disciplinary authorities should abstain from deciding grievances that would require them to rule on unresolved scientific questions, particularly if controversial matters are involved. The Essay further urges that grievance rulings must be consistent with American constitutional principles which favor robust …
Cyber Security And The Government/ Private Sector Connection, Jeffrey F. Addicott
Cyber Security And The Government/ Private Sector Connection, Jeffrey F. Addicott
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The United States does not possess a sufficient cyber security framework. Over eighty-five percent of the critical infrastructure in the United States is controlled by private industry. The greatest concern is an intentional cyber attack against electronic control systems that regulate thousands of interconnected computers, routers, and switches. The centralized computer networks controlling the U.S. infrastructure presents tempting targets.
Generally, there are four types of cyber attacks. First, the most common, is service disruption—which aims to flood the target computer with data packets or connection requests, thereby making it unavailable to the user. The second type is designed to capture …
Restitution In Texas: Civil Liability For Unjust Enrichment, David A. Dittfurth
Restitution In Texas: Civil Liability For Unjust Enrichment, David A. Dittfurth
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The Texas Supreme Court must clarify the law of restitution. The law of restitution regulates a major area of litigation in Texas and suffers from a significant degree of confusion. The Texas Supreme Court has adopted the modern view of restitution, but its rulings lack the detailed guidance needed by lower courts. The Texas Supreme Court should establish an independent and generally applicable cause of action for unjust enrichment, describe clearly the elements of that cause of action, and lend its authority to the modern terms that describe the law of restitution.
The Texas Supreme Court’s rulings on restitution describe …