ABA Journal 1995 Henry J. Reske - Abstracts

ABA Journal 1995 Henry J. Reske
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ABA settles antitrust suit on accreditation: Justice Department says review process inflated law school faculty salaries.LawHenry J. Reske
A classic battle of lobbyists: tort reform adversaries trade charges, appeal to emotions.LawHenry J. Reske
An untested remedy for abused women; some say new law will burden federal courts, provide divorce bargaining chip. (includes related article on admissibility of evidence on prior convictions provision of 1994 crime bill)LawHenry J. Reske
Bar applicant wins ADA suit; judge rules broad mental health questions discriminate against disabled. (Americans with Disabilities Act)LawHenry J. Reske
Camera in federal courts vote delayed: U.S. Judicial Conference instead focuses on long-range plan recommendations.LawHenry J. Reske
Communications law entering new era; legal advice will be needed on legislation aimed at spurring competition.LawHenry J. Reske
Congress asked to lower crack penalities: Reno, citing drug's impact, opposes Sentencing Commission proposal. (Janet Reno)LawHenry J. Reske
Courtroom cameras face new scrutiny; critics say Simpson case should not be televised.LawHenry J. Reske
Defense lawyers fear impact of Cali case: attorney's indictments for aiding drug clients could chill advocacy, critics claim.LawHenry J. Reske
Dividing up the vote: racially drawn congressional districts face constitutional challenge.LawHenry J. Reske
DOJ adopts ADR program: plan expected to speed up, reduce cost of civil cases. (Justice Department, alternative dispute resolution)LawHenry J. Reske
Double cross: free speech issue surfaces over Ku Klux Klan's Christmas display.LawHenry J. Reske
Dye is cast: color can be trademarked; ruling could benefit those seeking protection for unusual product features.LawHenry J. Reske
Ex-Colombian drug judge rediscovers law in U.S.: her idealism waned after dodging assassins' bullets. (Luz Nagle)LawHenry J. Reske
Federal court to consider IOLTA challenge; conservative legal group's Texas lawsuit survives a motion to dismiss. (Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts, Washington Legal Foundation)LawHenry J. Reske
From courtroom to classroom: college-level reading program for criminals shows early success.LawHenry J. Reske
Generation X jurors a challenge: lawyer oratory may bore those raised with MTV and remote control.LawHenry J. Reske
Growing judiciary worries administrator; federal judges see their role change because of congressional decisions. (L. Ralph Mecham, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts)LawHenry J. Reske
Judge gets tough in fungicide trials.(Florida)LawHenry J. Reske
Judge takes lead role in Microsoft case: in a controversial ruling, Sporkin rejects antitrust consent decree. (Stanley Sporkin)LawHenry J. Reske
Judicial vacancies declining: Clinton nominees nonideological, noncontroversial, to the dismay of some liberals.LawHenry J. Reske
Law firm offers satisfaction guarantee. (Coffield Ungaretti & Harris)LawHenry J. Reske
Lesbianism at center of custody dispute: Va. Supreme Court denies mom's petition to raise her son in gay environment. (Virginia)LawHenry J. Reske
Leveling the playing fields: Supreme Court tackles limits of rules allowing student athlete drug tests. (Vernonia School District v. Acton)LawHenry J. Reske
Long-range plan would cut federal cases; draft report warns of a 'nightmare' future if recommendations ignored. (draft report by Long Range Planning Committee of U.S. Judicial Conference)LawHenry J. Reske
Lunch not unethical; judge rules on Sentelle complaints. (D.C. Circuit Judge David Sentelle's lunch with Republican legislators while he was deciding on Whitewater independent counsel appointment ruled not unethical)LawHenry J. Reske
Perils of bombing prosecutions: trying case in media spotlight brings pressure, security concerns. (Oklahoma City bombing)LawHenry J. Reske
Rally for court cameras falls short: Judicial Conference committee rejects judges' plea to keep broadcasting. (includes related article with Judicial Conference position on Contract with America measures)LawHenry J. Reske
Rose, Hubbell nondisclosure alleged: FDIC says firm, former partner should have revealed ties to failed thrift. (Rose Law Firm and former partner Webster Hubbell)LawHenry J. Reske
Securities law changes debated: supporters say bill restores fairness; critics claim it cuts investor protections.LawHenry J. Reske
Software publishers take interest in UCC: industry wants revisions to reflect specific needs, permit liability disclaimers. (includes related article on contracts)LawHenry J. Reske
Speech without fees not free: court strikes down ban on honoraria for federal workers.LawHenry J. Reske
Study reveals surge in prisoner appeals: combined with civil rights claims, they continue to dominate appellate dockets.LawHenry J. Reske
Supreme Court bans routine vacatur; unanimous decision considered adverse to business, government.LawHenry J. Reske
The diverse legacy of Warren Burger.LawHenry J. Reske
The politics of death: dispute over defender organizations mirrors debate over death penalty.LawHenry J. Reske
Touting affiliates creates ethical problems; ABA opinion advises lawyers to disclose to clients nature of firm affiliations. (includes opinion on contingency fees)LawHenry J. Reske
Trademark blues: the court considers whether to extend registration rights to product colors.LawHenry J. Reske
Tragedy alters lobbyist's views; damages capped for tort reformer injured by malpractice. (Frank Cornelius) (Indiana)LawHenry J. Reske
Verdict on Simpson trial: observers say prosecution lost the case over a bloody glove, racist cop. (O.J. Simpson) (California)LawHenry J. Reske
Victim-offender mediation catching on: advocates say programs, typically for nonviolent offenses, benefit both parties.LawHenry J. Reske
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