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One Picture May Not Be Worth 1,000 Words
According to the author, drawings cannot possibly be viewed as a reliable source of information concerning children's perceptions of themselves, their families, the dynamics within their families, or anything else. Even if it could be demonstrated that the dynamic of projection consistently operates as children produce these drawings, there would still be no basis for relying upon them.
Court of Appeals to Decide the 'Soul' of Sole Custody
An in-depth look at recent decisions affecting the notion of sole custody.
Making an Appealing Record on Appeal
When presented with a case s/he has not tried, an appellate lawyer may discover that the record on appeal is in horrendous shape. Even if you are not an appellate lawyer, there is a lot you can do to help your client with a possible appeal. This article discusses a number of things a trial attorney can do to minimize the problems.
Business Crimes Hotline
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
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Post-Embezzlement Asset Recovery Procedure
How companies can effectively deal with employee embezzlement in order to optimize asset recovery.
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Boomers in the Dock
Some baby boomers have come of age on the wrong side of the law, and the older prison population is burgeoning. Fortunately, <i>Booker</i> and its progeny have superseded the Sentencing Guidelines' strict limitations on leniency based on age and health.
The Selective-Waiver Doctrine: Is It Still Alive?
In the past few years, attorneys and commentators had sought to establish the selective-waiver doctrine by proposing changes to the Federal Rules of Evidence. This in-depth analysis explains why.
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Case Notes
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
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