Essays Tagged: "American Bar Association"

John Paul Stevens, short about his work and life

a sharp-minded, hardworking lawyer, and first rate judge was given the highest evaluation from the American Bar Association committee that examined his record. "A superb judicial craftsman" and a Jud ...

(2 pages) 24 0 4.0 Jan/1997

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

And indepth look at the trial of Kevin Mitnick. Fully cited. References included.

The standard for pretrial release as stated by the American Bar Association recommends that "the law favors the release of defendants pending determina ... ed to economic and psychological hardship, and interferes with their ability to defend themselves" (American Bar Association, 1968, p9). A period of 49 months prior to trial would most certainly be co ... a message to other would-be hackers served as the driving forces behind the illegitimate trial. The American court system turned a minor computer criminal in to a victim of excessive prosecutorial zea ...

(13 pages) 126 2 2.5 Apr/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Should the Death Penalty be Abolished?

e potential of wrongfully executing an innocent person is horrific. This possibility undermines the American justice system. The exoneration of 114 inmates shows that some reforms need to be seriously ... f innocence or unfairness heard."Most states do not have necessary aptitude standards. In 2003, the American Bar Association (ABA) published the new Guidelines for the Appointment and Performance of D ...

(4 pages) 1733 2 4.2 Jul/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Progressive Era Outline

tsD. Massive depression (1893-1897) convinced many that equal opportunity was out of reach for many Americans.II. Who Were the Progressives?A. New middle class composed of young professionals1. Sought ... educated people to overcome problems3. Rise in volunteer organizations organized to address issues (American Bar Association, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Association for the Advancement of Colo ...

(5 pages) 124 0 3.7 Feb/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Business Ethics

, over the last century has expanded the personification of corporations in an effort to safe guard American business interests. Corporations by definition were originally limited liability partnershi ... act requires notifications in regard to the protection of an individual's personal information. The American Bar Association has instructed the association's government advocacy to work against the Ac ...

(14 pages) 932 1 4.9 May/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Law School, A Journey

cond year, students are allowed to elect their own courses, such as administrative law, litigation, American legal history, civil rights legislation, family law, health law, economic law, etc. Law sch ... ucation received. The most important difference is accreditation with a law association such as the American Bar Association and the American Association of Law Schools. Both organizations require sta ...

(6 pages) 66 0 4.3 Feb/2006

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Ethics Essay - Ethical situations involving paralegals are answered by using the Code of Professional Conduct

under the attorney's supervision, does that absent the paralegal, the attorney would do." Also, the American Bar Association, National Association of Legal Assistants, and the National Federation of P ...

(3 pages) 49 0 5.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

The College Of Depaul

untry month/date/year If you wish, indicate below your racial or ethic heritage. Please check one._ American Indian _ African American/Black _ Caucasian _ Asian or Pacific Islander _ Hispanic/Latino T ... n to law school? _ Yes _ No If yes, on separate paper, identify readmission terms or conditions.The American Bar Association requires that law schools advise each applicant that state bar requirements ...

(6 pages) 27 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Censorship *****'S

ree speech. Some people believe that does not apply to students in public schools. According to the American Bar Association, ?Students in public school have the right to free speech and expression, s ... ree speech. Some people believe that does not apply to students in public schools. According to the American Bar Association, ?Students in public school have the right to free speech and expression, s ...

(10 pages) 22 0 3.7 Feb/2008

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights

Zero tolerance policies are an issue widely debated today, it

zero tolerance policies are an infringement on teenager's rights. The 106th congress stated in the American Bar Associations report on zero tolerance policies in schools. "…While it is importa ... ro tolerance policies are in effect creating a mandatory minimum for any given punishment which the American Bar Association believes is unconstitutional.Low test scores are another reason that zero t ...

(5 pages) 1419 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law > Issues

Effects of the Administrative Procedure Act

activities, Congress passed the Walter-Logan Bill to reform federal and state agency practices. The American Bar Association (ABA) supported the bill. In 1940, however, President Franklin Roosevelt ve ... process, a foundational tenet of democracy. "Pluralism has always been strongly represented in the American political thought; in fact, it has been an integral part of American ideology" (Ziamou, 200 ...

(10 pages) 52 0 0.0 Aug/2008

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Administrative Procedure Act

activities, Congress passed the Walter-Logan Bill to reform federal and state agency practices. The American Bar Association (ABA) supported the bill. In 1940, however, President Franklin Roosevelt ve ... ess, a foundational tenet of democracy. “Pluralism has always been strongly represented in the American political thought; in fact, it has been an integral part of American ideology” (Ziamou ...

(9 pages) 20 0 0.0 Nov/2008

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Juvenile Offenders with Mental Health Issues

ohol possession by minors." (Steinhart, 1996) Additionally, according to statistics compiled by the American Bar Association, published in the JJDPA Fact Book, it is estimated that over 400,000 juveni ...

(8 pages) 7 0 0.0 Oct/2012

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community > Children and Youngsters