Civil Justice System
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A primer on the 7th Amendment Thursday, September 17, 2009
The Constitution protects citizens from the powerful. The right to a jury trial in the criminal and civil court systems is fundamental to that protection.
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An explanation of the collateral source rule Tuesday, December 22, 2009
If a drunken driver kills your spouse, should that driver get a break because you invested in life insurance? If you are injured and cannot work, should the person who stripped your ability to work pay less because you invested in disability insurance? If you are injured and must get medical care, should the person who sent you to the emergency room gain a financial advantage simply because you invested in health insurance?
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A sophisticated, big money effort shakes the civil justice system Saturday, October 24, 2009
An important report shows how the tort “reform” movement has enjoyed unprecedented success in influencing federal and state legislation and policies.
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Glenn Beck, zombies and the Powell Memo explained Friday, October 23, 2009
Commentator Henry A. Giroux offers a thoughtful take on the famous, or infamous, Powell Memo, “Night of the Living Dead,” and Fox opinionators Glenn Beck and Bill O’Reilly.
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A law professor’s take: Civil justice system overview Friday, September 18, 2009
A top law professor explains the civil justice system in a way that the rest of us can understand.
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