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Power Of Attorney: Convenient Contract Or Dangerous Document?, Catherine Seal
Power Of Attorney: Convenient Contract Or Dangerous Document?, Catherine Seal
Marquette Elder's Advisor
This article addresses the durable general power of attorney, tracing its evolution from general principles of agency law to the new Uniform Power of Attorney Act. The author also discusses the utility of the power of attorney as a tool to assist a senior who wishes to avail themselves of the services of an agent. From this perspective, the author addresses fiduciary duty and fiduciary liability, common problems with the power of attorney, and proposed methods of dealing with such problems.
Smart Power For Hard Problems: The Role Of Special Operation Forces Strengthening The Rule Of Law And Human Rights In Africa, Kevin H. Govern
Smart Power For Hard Problems: The Role Of Special Operation Forces Strengthening The Rule Of Law And Human Rights In Africa, Kevin H. Govern
University of Baltimore Journal of International Law
This article will assess the roles and responsibilities of Special Operations Forces (SOF) within the newly created U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) as an active proponent of a so-called “smart power” national security strategy. In particular, it will outline the economic, political, and military challenges faced in Africa; specifically, how and why SOCAFRICA is the U.S. force of choice for promoting human rights and rule of law in Africa. With the goals of the U.S. military in mind, questions will necessarily arise as to “what success looks like” for both the U.S. and African nations, and the roles of each in …
Fracturing The Environment?: Exploring Potential Problems Posed By Horizontal Drilling Methods, Kathleen Kerner
Fracturing The Environment?: Exploring Potential Problems Posed By Horizontal Drilling Methods, Kathleen Kerner
University of Baltimore Journal of Land and Development
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