Acquiring an historical understanding of duties to disclose, fraud, and warranties
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The historical development of the relationship between buyers and sellers in US commercial law is discussed. The authors argue that the balance between the rights of the buyer and seller determine the extent of the seller's obligation to disclose, the extent of consumer fraud, and the scope of warranties.
Publication Name: Commercial Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0010-3055
Year: 1999
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Attorneys and the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2001: understanding the imposition of sanctions against debtors' counsel
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The author examines the provision of the Bankruptcy Reform Act which imposes penalties against attorneys who sign bankruptcy petitions which violate Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9011. She concludes that that the language in the statute is vague and foresees problems with the law.
Publication Name: Commercial Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0010-3055
Year: 2001
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Distinguishing risk from harm in conflict of interest
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This article examines the moral and ethical aspects of conflicts of interests in the legal profession, focusing on the prevention of conflicts of interest. A distinction between behavior that causes harm and behavior that increases the risk of harm is made.
Publication Name: Business and Society Review
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0045-3609
Year: 1998
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