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... COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS: EXORBITANCE IN REVERSE? Ryan M. Scoville, TOWARD AN ACCOUNTABILITY-BASED DEFINITION OF "MERCENARY" New York University Journal of International Law and Politics, Volume 38, Number 1/2, Fall 2005 - ... J. Dhooge, Lohengrin Revealed: The Implications of Sosa v. Alvarez- Machain for Human Rights Litigation Pursuant to the Alien Tort Claims ActJURIST Guest Columnist Douglas NeJaime of UCLA School of Law says that the California same-sex marriage ruling is not merely ... whom to marry is among life’s momentous acts of self-definition.”The California court, on the other hand, concentrated on the familial ... same-sex couples. While social conservative groups in the California litigation argued in favor of restrictions on marriage based on the ...

... find another Chicago firm popping up, The Nolan Law Group. The Google ad link for Nolan brings ... an attorney) or any potential party to the litigation to an individual injured in the accident, or ... good.And as a refresher, this is the definition of solicitation in New York according to Ethical ... of persuading recipients to retain the lawyer or law firm : Imagining post-Heller federal felon-in-possession litigation Another good test case for real fans of the Second Amendment Yet another federal ... t abide by gun laws, anyway, so these statutes by definition only influence the behavior of the law abiding. Why not make restoration of gun rights simultaneous with ... ... a former Navy JAG now practising national security law, says that kicking contractors off the American battlefield ... JAG. Most of what I know about the law of war was taught to me straight from ... currently working in Iraq and Afghanistan meet that definition. The private security firms working in Iraq and ... and do it well, as a matter of litigation risk management and corporate governance. There are ample ...

Note: Cross posted from Mothers Global Justice Alliance.Permalinkhttp://www.thelizlibrary.org/therapeutic-jurisprudence/parenting-coordination.htmlPARENTING COORDINATIONissuesParenting Coordination is a Bad Idea.   Why:Let’s start with the problems with parenting coordination that every lawyer knows: inappropriate delegation of the judicial function, impediment to court access, and denial of due process. And go on…The parenting coordinator concept encroaches on family liberty inte ... an administration official conceding that this treatment "met the legal definition of torture," and candidly acknowledging that testimony coerced out of ... , Judge Leon's decision this week makes the habeas litigation scorecard 23 to 3, in favor of the Guantánamo ... . Marc Falkoff teaches criminal law and criminal procedure at Northern Illinois University College of Law. ... ... to call this particular ad ‘puffery’, but it isn’t insane, particularly at this early phase of litigation, when both parties are prone to outlandish claims to make sure that they get their day in court. ... they didn’t know what puffing was, a simple google search would have lead to a definition explaining the basics, and it isn’t far from there to understanding it. So file this under ’ ... ... & tables), eyeglasses, and golf equipment. 35 USC 171 outlines the scope of design patents as “any new, original, and ornamental design for an article of manufacture.” The MPEP narrows this definition to only include “visual characteristics” of a design – although a court could force the PTO to include other sensory characteristics. I suspect a product with ornamental textures – even if not ...

Note: Cross posted from Battered Mothers Rights – A Human Rights Issue.PermalinkParental Alienation Syndrome Debunked by the National District Attorney’s Association – Part OneFiled under: Activism, Child Custody, Child Custody Battle, Child Custody Issues, Child custody for fathers, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Relations, Domestic Violence, Parental Alienation Syndrome, parental alienation — justice4mothers @ 7:39 pmThis is Part One of a Two Part Series from the National District AttNote: Cross posted from Mothers Global Justice Alliance.Permalinkhttp://www.thelizlibrary.org/therapeutic-jurisprudence/parenting-coordination.htmlPARENTING COORDINATIONissuesParenting Coordination is a Bad Idea.   Why:Let’s start with the problems with parenting coordination that every lawyer knows: inappropriate delegation of the judicial function, impediment to court access, and denial of due process. And go on…The parenting coordinator concept encroaches on family liberty inteBanishment is alive and well in 21st century America.   While this may come as a surprise to most one need only look through the criminal sentences in many states around the country to see that judges still banish criminals from a particular area as a form of punishment.   There exists considerable support for banishment to continue due to society’s endemic protectionist attitude.   If one group of people can cast their burdens onto the shoulder of another, it is highly unlikely that such practi

Abstract This paper is concerned with the impacts of strict patents in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Agreement. It discusses the historical and current policy context, to better understand how strict patents affect the availability of essential drugs in developing countries. The research shows that the pharmaceutical industry prioritises profit above health. Strict patents reduce the availability and afNote: Cross posted from Battered Mothers Rights – A Human Rights Issue.PermalinkParental Alienation Syndrome Debunked by the National District Attorney’s Association – Part OneFiled under: Activism, Child Custody, Child Custody Battle, Child Custody Issues, Child custody for fathers, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Relations, Domestic Violence, Parental Alienation Syndrome, parental alienation — justice4mothers @ 7:39 pmThis is Part One of a Two Part Series from the National District Att

In my post about ACORN’s suit against Breitbart yesterday, my quick-and-dirty approach allowed me to misread an out-of-date secondary source to say, incorrectly, that Maryland does not have an anti-SLAPP statute. Karl, who writes at Patterico’s Pontifications, kindly pointed out that I was wrong. Thanks to Karl, I took a look at Maryland Courts and Judicial Code section 5-807, which sets forth Maryland’s anti-SLAPP statute. A few observations: 1. The law took effect in 2004. AsAbstract This paper is concerned with the impacts of strict patents in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Agreement. It discusses the historical and current policy context, to better understand how strict patents affect the availability of essential drugs in developing countries. The research shows that the pharmaceutical industry prioritises profit above health. Strict patents reduce the availability and af

I recently finished reading Free the Market: Why Only Government Can Keep the Marketplace Competitive , a new book by noted antitrust agitator Gary L. Reback . Unsurprisingly, Reback, who led the antitrust jihad against Microsoft during the 1990s, has written a book that reads like an extended love letter to antitrust law. This man loves antitrust the way teenage girls love the Jonas Brothers — gushing, teary-eyed, ‘I-would-just-die-for-you’ sort of love.  In Reback’s world, antitrust seemIn an earlier post , we explored the background, context, and historical significance of the Second Circuit decision handed down late Monday in Connecticut v. AEP , in which the court ruled that a group of states and environmental groups could sue several major electric utilities for contributing to a “public nuisance” in the form of global warming. In this post, we’ll explore the various next steps and implications of this decision, and explain why it brings even a greater sense of urgency tBrooklyn Legal Services Corporation A Rick Wagner died at age 65. Rick Wagner, a legal services lawyer, died at home Monday, apparently of a heart attack, bringing to a sudden end a lifetime of service to the poorest New Yorkers. Mr. Wagner’s passing represents loss for those who live in the straitened precincts of East New York and Brownsville, Brooklyn, and faint hope for the goniffs — Yiddish for scoundrels and Mr. Wagner’s favorite insult — whom he pursued to the end of the world or

Right-wing talkmaster Neal Boortz soon enters the hallowed ranks of the national Radio Hall of Fame, which is quite an accomplishment for the Atlantan who makes quite a lot of money from his nationally syndicated talk show. Continued reading He's a master at baiting... Comments Comments on this Entry: Thanks Tom for reminding us again of this excrescent excuse for a human who is one of our 'home town boys' ably & amply rewarded bHaving performed business valuations for a variety of purposes, I have been asked a number of questions from clients. The following top ten business valuation questions have been compiled in an effort to briefly address some of the most frequent concerns clients have regarding a business appraisal. 1. What approaches do you consider in valuing the business? Income Approach-The Income Approach derives an indication of value based on the sum of the present value of expected economic benefits a

In the morning news: a couple of local genius grant winners, a big gang raid, voting in the Valley and a bunch more notes. Also see Mark Lacter morning headlines at LA Biz Observed , and follow Mark and Kevin on Twitter. USC law professor Elyn Saks and L.A. artist Mark Bradford were among 24 new winners of the MacArthur Foundation grants. LAT , NYT More than 1,200 law enforcement officers took part in a massive morning raid on the Avenues gang, mostly in Northeast L.A. LATWhat’s the difference between franchising vs. licensing a business? The starting point in the franchising vs. licensing a business analysis is to consider the legal aspects, then the business aspects. In considering the legal aspects, begin with the following premise that applies to both options. If you put someone into business this transaction will normally be a regulated activity, subject to substantial penalties for noncompliance. This guidinNote: Cross posted from A Human Rights Issue-Custodial Justice.PermalinkDefining the FETID FATHER SYNDROME By liz, J.D., LL.M., D.B.A., P.T.A., Ph.T., N.N.F.L.P, and MoM.E A parody of Ira Turkat’s Malicious Mother Syndrome… or, wait… no. HIS was the parody!MORE ON IRA TURKAT AND HIS THEORIESWith the increasing commonality of divorce involving children, a pattern of abnormal behavior has emerged that has received little attention. The present paper defines the Divorce ReThis is the final instalment of a three-part series on access to legal services. In Part 1 , I argued that the crisis facing access to legal services is precipitated by a fundamental mismatch between supply and demand: we simply can't increase the number of practising lawyers fast enough to meet the rise in demand for legal services. In Part 2 , I contrasted lawyers' professional monopoly on providing legal services with the health sector, in which a myriad of different kinds of doctors, nurse

I recently finished reading Free the Market: Why Only Government Can Keep the Marketplace Competitive , a new book by noted antitrust agitator Gary L. Reback . Unsurprisingly, Reback, who led the antitrust jihad against Microsoft during the 1990s, has written a book that reads like an extended love letter to antitrust law. This man loves antitrust the way teenage girls love the Jonas Brothers -- gushing, teary-eyed, 'I-would-just-die-for-you' sort of love. In Reback's world, antitrust seeThis is the final instalment of a three-part series on access to legal services. In Part 1 , I argued that the crisis facing access to legal services is precipitated by a fundamental mismatch between supply and demand: we simply can’t increase the number of practising lawyers fast enough to meet the rise in demand for legal services. In Part 2 , I contrasted lawyers’ professional monopoly on providing legal services with the health sector, in which a myriad of different kinds of doctors, nurseIn January 2008, the U.S. Supreme Court in the Stoneridge case followed its prior decision in Central Bank of Denver and held that there is no private right of action for "scheme liability" or aiding and abetting under the federal securities laws, ruling that Congress had reserved to the SEC the right to enforce aiding and abetting liability.   But what Congress has decreed, Congress can also change, and change is what Senator Arlen Specter proposed on July 30, 2009 when he introduce