Is the evidence all in? A proposal for revising the federal rules
Article Abstract:
The Federal Rules of Evidence went into effect on Jun 1, 1975, but they were not accompanied by an advisory committee under the aegis of the US Judicial Conference responsible for considering changes as were the federal civil and criminal rules. Such an advisory committee under the US Judicial Conference's Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure would be a welcome addition and could address issues currently of importance in evidentiary law such as admissibility of scientific evidence according to Federal Rule 702 and the connection between evidentiary rules and sentencing.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1992
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Employer dilemma: reducing workers' comp costs may be undercut by conflicting federal laws
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Employers attempting to reduce workers compensation costs by providing light duty positions for injured workers who are still healing are often complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act but may violate the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Injured employees cannot be required to return early as long as the FMLA leave period has not been completed but the employer may not have to pay workers compensation if a reasonable accommodation is refused. The overlap between the disabilities and leave acts requires workers compensation policies to be carefully designed.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1995
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In praise of footnotes; the small type at the bottom of judicial opinions is prompting a big debate
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Footnotes in judicial opinions serve many useful purposes without decreasing the readability of the main opinion. Footnotes can be a place to explain how the court resolved the parties' peripheral contentions; to explain potentionally confusing procedural matters which are not dispositive; to identify analogous cases; and to cite to additional authority. The current vogue of criticizing the use of footnotes is misguided.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1996
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