The Achievement Gap And Disparate Impact
Discrimination In Washington Schools,
2013
Seattle University School of Law
The Achievement Gap And Disparate Impact Discrimination In Washington Schools, Sarah Albertson
Seattle University Law Review
In today’s public schools, students designated as “white” and “Asian” consistently outperform students from other ethnic groups in test scores and graduation rates. These disparities, commonly called “the achievement gap,” are a symptom of greater issues, or “opportunity gaps.” Washington State has recently taken a further step to address the achievement gap and racial discrimination in schools. In 2010, the Washington legislature passed the Equal Education Opportunity Law (EEOL), HB 3026, in response to the recommendations in commissioned achievement gap studies. The EEOL authorizes the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to enforce this law through regulations. This …
Law And Lawyers In The Incident Command System,
2013
Seattle University School of Law
Law And Lawyers In The Incident Command System, Clifford J. Villa
Seattle University Law Review
Although the Incident Command System (ICS) has existed for some forty years, the use of ICS grew significantly in the past decade because the United States learned hard lessons from infamous failures of incident management after 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. As such, ICS theory and practice must be understood by legal scholars and practitioners who seek to contribute to the growing fields of climate change adaptation and disaster response. Filling a gap in the legal literature, this article will provide lawyers and legal scholars with an introduction to the Incident Command System, outlining the origin, doctrines, and organizational framework of …
The Fixable Flaws Of America's Civil Justice System,
2013
University of Baltimore School of Law
The Fixable Flaws Of America's Civil Justice System, James Maxeiner
All Faculty Scholarship
No abstract provided.
Legal Perspectives On Magic In Ancient Roman, Greek, And Jewish Laws,
2013
Brigham Young University
Legal Perspectives On Magic In Ancient Roman, Greek, And Jewish Laws, Brock Mason, John Welch, Jd
Journal of Undergraduate Research
For my research project, I continued working with John W. Welch of the BYU Law School, investigating how Roman, Greek, and Jewish law accounted for magic. As part of my research, I traveled through Turkey and Greece searching for sources during the summer of 2012. During my trip, I discovered an important inscription which discusses city laws governing religious and other behavior (and a few more for other research projects I have about baptism for the dead). This inscription, piece 8187 at the epigraphical museum in Athens, is, as far as I know, currently unpublished. As of now, I am …
Gender Discrimination In The Workforce,
2013
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Gender Discrimination In The Workforce, Natalie Hays, Katherine Morrow
Social Sciences
No abstract provided.
A Class Act? Social Class Affirmative Action And Higher Education,
2013
University of San Diego
A Class Act? Social Class Affirmative Action And Higher Education, Maimon Schwarzschild
San Diego Law Review
Comparing class preferences with racial preferences helps to point up some of the reasons for the allure of class preferences but also points up some of the problems. A crucial consideration is the question of who is to receive class preference. For example, what about immigrants and their children? In general, social class is difficult to define, and this very difficulty would confer great discretion and power on faculties and academic administrators who undertake to bestow class preferences: discretion that would be open to abuse for political, ideological, and other ends. Finally, there is the question of whether preferential treatment …
Public Duties, Private Rights: Privacy
And Unsubstantiated Allegations
In Washington’S Public Records Act,
2013
Seattle University School of Law
Public Duties, Private Rights: Privacy And Unsubstantiated Allegations In Washington’S Public Records Act, Robert E. Miller
Seattle University Law Review
Open government laws allow private citizens to monitor public servants. But this vital function of access presents a clash of competing interests: the privacy of public employees versus the public’s right to know. Washington’s Public Records Act (PRA) seeks to balance these interests, and the Washington Supreme Court has fought to adhere to the PRA’s spirit of open government while creating bright-line rules for the ease of government agencies. The Bainbridge Island Police Guild court held that investigative reports of unsubstantiated allegations of sexual misconduct against public officials are highly offensive to a reasonable person and that the public has …
A Barrier To Child Welfare Reform: The
Supreme Court’S Flexible Approach To
Federal Rule Of Civil Procedure 60(B)(5)
And Granting Relief To States In
Institutional Reform Litigation,
2013
Seattle University School of Law
A Barrier To Child Welfare Reform: The Supreme Court’S Flexible Approach To Federal Rule Of Civil Procedure 60(B)(5) And Granting Relief To States In Institutional Reform Litigation, Rachel Dunnington
Seattle University Law Review
In a recent decision, Horne v. Flores, the Court demanded a broader and more flexible application of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (Rule) 60(b)(5). In doing so, the Court opened the door for states to seek relief from court-enforced agreements like consent decrees. This decision undermines the use of institutional reform litigation as a means of fixing the child welfare system and thus deals a further blow to the nation’s most vulnerable citizens. This Note will discuss Horne’s impact on consent decrees stemming from institutional reform litigation in child welfare. Part II will explore the history of Rule 60 as …
The Birth Of A Real Right: An Overview And Analysis Of The Recent Revision Of Book Iii, Title X Of The Civil Code,
2013
Louisiana State University Law Center
The Birth Of A Real Right: An Overview And Analysis Of The Recent Revision Of Book Iii, Title X Of The Civil Code, Bradley Schwab
Louisiana Law Review
The article examines the revised articles in Title X, Book III, of the Louisiana Civil Code which is regarding rents of lands and annuities. It explains the revisions to Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of Title X, Book III that pertains to the annuity contract and the annuity charge respectively. It discusses some economic benefits created by these new articles including bankruptcy protection and Medicaid benefits.
Prevention And The Pillars Of A Dynamic Theory Of Civil Liability: A Comparative Study On Preventive Remedies,
2013
Louisiana State University Law Center
Prevention And The Pillars Of A Dynamic Theory Of Civil Liability: A Comparative Study On Preventive Remedies, Alexandru-Daniel On
Research Papers
The purpose of this study is to draw the coordinates and identify the main vectors for the development of a comprehensive theory of prevention in the law of torts.
Beneath The Surface Of Civil Recourse Theory,
2013
The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law
Beneath The Surface Of Civil Recourse Theory, Martha Chamallas
Indiana Law Journal
American Association of Law Schools Torts & Compensation Systems Panel
Civil Recourse Defended: A Reply To Posner, Calabresi, Rustard, Chamallas, And Robinette,
2013
Harvard Law School
Civil Recourse Defended: A Reply To Posner, Calabresi, Rustard, Chamallas, And Robinette, John C. Goldberg, Benjamin Zipursky
Indiana Law Journal
American Association of Law Schools Torts & Compensation Systems Panel
Civil Recourse Theory's Reductionism,
2013
Yale Law School
Civil Recourse Theory's Reductionism, Guido Calabresi
Indiana Law Journal
American Association of Law Schools Torts & Compensation Systems Panel
Two Roads Diverge For Civil Recourse Theory,
2013
Widener University School of Law
Two Roads Diverge For Civil Recourse Theory, Christopher J. Robinette
Indiana Law Journal
American Association of Law Schools Torts & Compensation Systems Panel
Not (Necessarily) Narrower: Rethinking The Relative Scope Of Copyright Protection For Designs,
2013
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Not (Necessarily) Narrower: Rethinking The Relative Scope Of Copyright Protection For Designs, Sarah Burstein
IP Theory
No abstract provided.
A Decade Of Registered And Unregistered Design Rights Decisions In The Uk: What Conclusions Can We Draw For The Future Of Both Types Of Rights?,
2013
University of Nottingham, U.K.
A Decade Of Registered And Unregistered Design Rights Decisions In The Uk: What Conclusions Can We Draw For The Future Of Both Types Of Rights?, Estelle Derclaye
IP Theory
No abstract provided.
The Law Of Agency In Comparison: A Look At The Civil Law Jurisdictions Of The State Of Louisiana And The Federal Republic Of Germany,
2013
Yeshiva University, Cardozo School of Law
The Law Of Agency In Comparison: A Look At The Civil Law Jurisdictions Of The State Of Louisiana And The Federal Republic Of Germany, Benedikt M.J. Luthge
Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
The essay presents a comparative analysis of agency law in Louisiana and Germany, highlighting their distinct approaches shaped by their respective legal systems. It argues that while both jurisdictions address similar issues, such as the risks of abuse and third-party rights, German law offers a more coherent framework. The analysis proposes adopting certain German legal principles, such as exceptions to the risk of abuse, to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of Louisiana's agency law.
No.25 - April 2013,
2013
Louisiana State University Law Center
No.25 - April 2013, Center Of Civil Law Studies
The Center of Civil Law Studies Newsletter
No abstract provided.
Capacity And Implementation For Judicial Reforms In Morocco: “Painting A Building That Is Collapsing”,
2013
SIT Study Abroad
Capacity And Implementation For Judicial Reforms In Morocco: “Painting A Building That Is Collapsing”, Hally Bert
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
Currently in Morocco the country awaits the legitimate implementation of the 2011 assurances of rights and freedoms, an undertaking that would require a great amount of resources, state capacity, and political will. As Morocco changes and policies evolve the nation is balancing tradition with modernity. In terms of the judiciary, reform programs have been heavily funded by the west with the aim of modernizing and amending the entire legal system in Morocco. This means that influence and leadership in reforms has come in part from sources outside of Morocco. Looking at reforms over the last ten years and especially with …
Predictive Coding: Emerging Questions And Concerns,
2013
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Predictive Coding: Emerging Questions And Concerns, Charles M. Yablon, Nick Landsman-Roos
Articles
Technology-assisted review-also referred to as "predictive coding," "computer-aided review," and "content-based advanced analytics"-is the most important development in e-discovery to have occurred in some time. While technical characterizations of the process vary largely because of differences across software platforms, basically predictive coding is a process whereby computers are programmed to search large quantities of documents using complex algorithms to mimic the document selection process of a knowledgeable, human document review. It is said to do such a review faster and without many of the dangers of human error. Because of its speed and accuracy, it has been described as a …
