ABA Journal 1997 Mark Hansen - Abstracts

ABA Journal 1997 Mark Hansen
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Angling for a right to sue; Supreme Court ruling in fish suit may lure more business plaintiffs to court in environmental cases.LawMark Hansen
A question of influence; critics see dividends in political contributions by former publisher. (Vance Opperman, former president of West Publishing Co.)LawMark Hansen
Capitol offensives: will the state attorneys general be able to do what no private lawyer has ever done, make the tobacco industry pay out its first dime in damages?LawMark Hansen, Mike Moore, Daniel W. Donahue
Contract disputes: EEOC reaffirms policy favoring judges over arbitrators for workplace discrimination claims. (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)LawMark Hansen
Cruel and unusual? ACLU vows to challenge California law requiring castration for certain convicted child molesters.LawMark Hansen
Dueling software makers: company president claims badmouthing in suit against competitor, then lobs his own allegations. (LegalTech sues Vertek OIS)LawMark Hansen
Faster than a speeding bullet: study says quick turns by suspects can account for gunshot wounds in back.LawMark Hansen
Finding the root causes; some see solutions to crime in 'nature vs. nurture' studies.LawMark Hansen
Goodwill and free will; New York's highest court holds that goodwill can be a partnership asset - if the contract permits it.LawMark Hansen
Handwriting analysis under fire.LawMark Hansen
How a vision failed: indictment calls prosecution a conspiracy against suspect.(Illinois)LawMark Hansen
If the claim doesn't fit; more courts police lawyers' opening, closing statements.LawMark Hansen
Loosening Congress' purse strings: two courts enjoin restrictions on use of nonfederal funds by legal aid groups.LawMark Hansen
Mediation - not for adults only: ABA launches school-based dispute resolution project in 13 cities.LawMark Hansen
More battles ahead over gay marriages: opponents seek to overturn Hawaii ruling with a constitutional amendment.LawMark Hansen
No place to hide. (surveillance and privacy rights)(Cover Story)LawMark Hansen
Phone hex: a defendant's conviction is overturned because the judge left the bench during trial to answer a call. (People v. Vargas) (Illinois)LawMark Hansen
Playing against hype: computer giant claims allegations in pretrial press release are libelous, sues plaintiff and counsel. (Hewlett-Packard claims against Computer Aid)LawMark Hansen
Remedial ruling: a New York decision allowing damages for state constitutional violations could spur suits elsewhere.LawMark Hansen
Repairing the damage: citizen boards tailor sentences to fit the crimes in Vermont.LawMark Hansen
Rousting Miss Daisy: U.S. Supreme Court says police can order passengers out of cars during routine traffic stops.LawMark Hansen
Supreme spree: court decides on everything from federalism to the Internet. (includes related articles on Supreme Court decisions on asbestos class action and sexual predator laws)LawMark Hansen, David G. Savage, Michael Higgins
The great admissions debate; Texas school officials wrestle with education department and Hopwood ruling.LawMark Hansen
The great divide: a proposal to create a section to study gay and lesbian issues brings discord to the Texas bar.LawMark Hansen
The legal world according to AARP: lawyers joining retiree discount program must undergo screening, pay fee. (American Ass'n of Retired Persons)LawMark Hansen
Tougher than the rest: Oregon judge refuses to allow evidence that implants cause disease. (Robert E. Jones)LawMark Hansen
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