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Overview Of Opr And Circular 230 Cases, Cono R. Namorato Nov 2006

Overview Of Opr And Circular 230 Cases, Cono R. Namorato

William & Mary Annual Tax Conference

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Of Apples And Trees: Adoption And Informed Consent, Ellen Wertheimer Nov 2006

Of Apples And Trees: Adoption And Informed Consent, Ellen Wertheimer

Working Paper Series

This article argues that the doctrine of informed consent should apply to the process of adopting a child. There is substantial evidence that all adopted children are at higher risk of learning disabilities and mental health problems than nonadopted children. The article first summarizes the social science evidence demonstrating these risks and discusses some of the reasons why more extensive studies have not yet been done. The article then turns to the law of informed consent as created and applied in the contexts of medicine and law, and concludes that informed consent doctrine should apply to the process of adoption. …


Power As A Factor In Lawyers' Ethical Deliberation, Susan Carle Jan 2006

Power As A Factor In Lawyers' Ethical Deliberation, Susan Carle

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