Big objections to brief decisions; critics contend one-word appellate rulings give short shrift to justice

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Critics of the increasing use of summary affirmances by appellate courts maintain that these give short shrift to justice, that they make further appeals next to impossible, and that the quality of appellate justice suffers, while proponents defend them as inevitable in swamped circuit courts and an appropriate way of disposing of meritless appeals.

Analysis, Management, Appellate procedure, Appeals (Law), Judicial opinions

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Much to do about ADR

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Some of the pros and cons of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) are discussed, now that the practice has become current in the legal profession. One big concern is confidentiality, and a draft mediation act's confidentialityprovisions are listed. The increase in lawyers involved in ADR has also led to concern about malpractice issues.

Dispute resolution (Law)

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Legal arsenal

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The role of international law in obtaining support for military and economic actions against terrorist groups and states supporting them is discussed. These issues assumed importance after the World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks of 2001. The UN can be important in gaining such support.

Prevention, Influence, International law, Terrorism, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001

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