Support And Defend: Civil-Military Relations In The Age Of Obama,
2012
Pace Law School
Support And Defend: Civil-Military Relations In The Age Of Obama, Mark R. Shulman
Elisabeth Haub School of Law Faculty Publications
Part I discusses A More Perfect Military: How the Constitution Can Make Our Military Stronger by law professor Diane Mazur, a new book that examines recent civil-military relations in the United States. Her carefully constructed work maintains that since the Vietnam era, the United States Supreme Court has hewn the armed forces from general society in order to create a separate—and more socially conservative—sphere. Part II discusses The Decline and Fall of the American Republic by constitutional scholar Bruce Ackerman, a wise and wide-ranging book that argues that the nation’s polity is in decline and that the increasingly politicized armed …
From Start To Finish: A Historical Review Of Nuclear Arms Control Treaties And Starting Over With The New Start,
2012
The George Washington University Law School
From Start To Finish: A Historical Review Of Nuclear Arms Control Treaties And Starting Over With The New Start, Lisa M. Schenck, Robert A. Youmans
Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
No abstract provided.
Defending America Against Chinese Cyber Espionage Through The Use Of Active Defenses,
2012
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Defending America Against Chinese Cyber Espionage Through The Use Of Active Defenses, Alexander Melnitzky
Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law
The note argues that cyber espionage, particularly by China, poses a significant threat to U.S. national security and should be treated as a national security issue rather than solely a criminal matter. It advocates for the use of active defenses as a legal and justified response, asserting that such measures align with international law and the principles of jus ad bellum and jus in bello.
The Un "Surrogate State" And The Foundation Of Refugee Policy In The Middle East,
2012
University of Nevada, Las Vegas -- William S. Boyd School of Law
The Un "Surrogate State" And The Foundation Of Refugee Policy In The Middle East, Michael Kagan
Scholarly Works
Many challenges surrounding refugee protection relate to a de facto shift of responsibility from sovereign governments to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to directly administer refugee policy. This phenomenon is legally anomalous, and it is UNHCR policy to avoid the operation of such "parallel structures." Yet the existence of a UN "surrogate state" offers important advantages to some host governments, which makes state-to- UNHCR responsibility shift difficult to reverse. Using the Arab Middle East as a case study, this article argues that, while not ideal, UNHCR's state substitution role offers important symbolic and material benefits to governments that host refugees …
Lessons From Social Psychology For Complex Operations,
2012
Georgetown University Law Center
Lessons From Social Psychology For Complex Operations, Rosa Brooks
Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works
This short essay looks at several social forces that powerfully affect human behavior, often trumping individual “character,” personality, knowledge, and even deeply held moral beliefs. Specifically, this essay looks briefly at issues of obedience, conformity, and group polarization, discussing the ways in which they can affect and distort individual behavior. Ultimately, this essay suggests, understanding these dynamics can have important implications for how we think about counterinsurgency and stability operations.
Inheritance Rights Of Posthumously Conceived Children In Texas Comment.,
2012
St. Mary's University
Inheritance Rights Of Posthumously Conceived Children In Texas Comment., Allison Stewart Ellis
St. Mary's Law Journal
The Texas Legislature should update its legislation pertaining to posthumously conceived children. More than 20,000 children are born from artificial insemination each year, some of whom are conceived following their father’s death. Whether or not these children are entitled to a share in their father’s estate is a question for each state legislature. Many states have adopted a version of the Uniform Parentage Act (UPA). The UPA states that once paternity of a posthumously conceived child is established, the child is entitled to inherit from the deceased’s estate. Texas has adopted the UPA in part and has added stringent requirements …
Consumer Bankruptcy Policy: Ability To Pay And Catholic Social Teaching Essay.,
2012
St. Mary's University
Consumer Bankruptcy Policy: Ability To Pay And Catholic Social Teaching Essay., Richard Flint
St. Mary's Law Journal
An essay is presented on consumer bankruptcy policy in the U.S. It informs about the significant changes in the consumer bankruptcy introduced by the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 including incorporation of an ability-to-pay test as a requirement for getting the benefits of the act. It reviews the Catholic social teaching related to the interrelationship between the dignity of man and his rights and duties to promote justice and the common good.
In-House But Out In The Cold: A Comparison Of The Attorney-Client Privilege In The United States And European Union Comment.,
2012
St. Mary's University
In-House But Out In The Cold: A Comparison Of The Attorney-Client Privilege In The United States And European Union Comment., Andrew R. Nash
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Can Immune Parties Really Be Responsible: An Analysis Of The Current Interpretation Of The Texas Responsible Third Party Statute And Its Vulnerability To Constitutional Challenge.,
2012
St. Mary's University
Can Immune Parties Really Be Responsible: An Analysis Of The Current Interpretation Of The Texas Responsible Third Party Statute And Its Vulnerability To Constitutional Challenge., Justin C. Roberts, Randell Roberts
St. Mary's Law Journal
The Texas Responsible Third Party (RTP) statute was amended in 2003 to give defendants the opportunity to have the jury apportion responsibility for the plaintiff’s damages to persons who were not joined in the lawsuit. A defendant could achieve this result by designating a “responsible third party.” Plaintiffs may often join responsible third parties as additional defendants. Under such situations, all culpable parties are before the court, defending themselves, and accountable to the plaintiff for their percentage of responsibility. When the statute worked in this fashion it achieved “a carefully constructed scheme balancing the interests of both defendants and claimants.” …
Marsh Usa Inc. V. Cook: One Final Step Away From Light.,
2012
St. Mary's University
Marsh Usa Inc. V. Cook: One Final Step Away From Light., Michael D. Paul
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Texas's Spoliation Presumption.,
2012
St. Mary's University
Texas's Spoliation Presumption., Rebecca Simmons, Michael J. Ritter
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Administrative Procedure For The Twenty-First Century: An Introduction To The 2010 Model State Administrative Procedure Act.,
2012
St. Mary's University
Administrative Procedure For The Twenty-First Century: An Introduction To The 2010 Model State Administrative Procedure Act., John Gedid
St. Mary's Law Journal
The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (ULC) approved the Revised Model State Administrative Procedure Act (2010 MSAPA) in 2010. The model state administrative procedure acts (APA) have been one of the most successful endeavors of the ULC. They have played a major role in encouraging states to incorporate concepts of fairness into state agency procedure statutes and to make express provisions for judicial review of administrative action. Those states that adopted the model acts accomplished fairness goals while bringing efficiency and accuracy into the state administrative process. By providing an overview of the Act’s new features, this …
War Powers Pursuant To False Perceptions And Asymmetric Information In The Zone Of Twilight.,
2012
St. Mary's University
War Powers Pursuant To False Perceptions And Asymmetric Information In The Zone Of Twilight., Robert Bejesky
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Changing Tactics: Rehabilitating Canadian Justice For Traumatized Veterans,
2012
Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University
Changing Tactics: Rehabilitating Canadian Justice For Traumatized Veterans, J. Jason Samson
LLM Theses
This thesis examines how military members and veterans with Operational Stress Injuries are treated by Canadian justice systems. It suggests a correlation between mental injuries sustained on operations by military personnel and propensities for military and societal misconduct. By comparing civilian and military processes with American justice counterparts, a plan to improve the existing Canadian legal landscape is proposed. Using an analysis of the underlying philosophy and purpose of military justice, a problem solving diversionary court is recommended, along with legislative and policy amendments. The use of a consent-based "Treatment Standing Court Martial" would place military justice officials parallel to …
Tear Down These Red Lines: A Comparison Of Israel's And The United States' Approach Towards Iran's Nuclear Progam,
2012
Loyola University Chicago, School of Law
Tear Down These Red Lines: A Comparison Of Israel's And The United States' Approach Towards Iran's Nuclear Progam, Margaret Jones
Public Interest Law Reporter
No abstract provided.
A Custom Fit: Tailoring Texas Civil Jury Selection Procedures To Case Tiers.,
2012
St. Mary's University
A Custom Fit: Tailoring Texas Civil Jury Selection Procedures To Case Tiers., Jarod S. Gonzalez
St. Mary's Law Journal
Citizens serving on a civil jury are entrusted with making factual decisions about disputes that impact legal rights and remedies of litigants and set standards for the behavior of the public. Unfortunately, civil jury trials take place less frequently in twenty-first century Texas than in prior eras. Part of the justice system’s rejuvenation should involve a re-evaluation and improvement of the current process for selecting civil juries. Currently, the primary flaw in Texas jury selection procedures is the one-size-fits-all approach. Because some cases need twelve impartial jurors who are lay persons, and others require twelve people who are knowledgeable of …
Expanding Protective Order Coverage.,
2012
St. Mary's University
Expanding Protective Order Coverage., Kellie K. Player
St. Mary's Law Journal
The Texas legislature should eliminate the relationship requirement for a protective order. Although the Texas legislature passed the Kristy Appleby Act, which expanded the definition of dating violence, some victims of domestic violence may still be unable to qualify for a protective order. Specifically, some third-party individuals in a love triangle may not be eligible to receive a protective order. In Texas, a potential or current victim of domestic abuse needs to demonstrate a relationship with the perpetrator. Despite the broadened definition of relationship, some potential victims may still be unable to meet this burden. If the person cannot, they …
The Double Irish Sandwich: Reforming Overseas Tax Havens.,
2012
St. Mary's University
The Double Irish Sandwich: Reforming Overseas Tax Havens., Stephen C. Loomis
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
The War On Terror: Where We Are And How We Got There,
2012
New York Law School
The War On Terror: Where We Are And How We Got There, Michael B. Mukasey
NYLS Law Review
No abstract provided.
The Obama Administration And The Prospects For A Democratic Presidency In A Post-9/11 World,
2012
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
The Obama Administration And The Prospects For A Democratic Presidency In A Post-9/11 World, Peter M. Shane
NYLS Law Review
No abstract provided.
