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U.S. Justice and the Rule of Law Index

December 8, 2011
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By Robert Moskowitz Published: 8 December 2011 In other parts of the world, participants in mass demonstrations for social justice are often met with violent, firearm-laden opposition. Here in the U.S., demonstrators – most notably the “Occupy Wall Street” movement – receive only the occasional pepper spray (so far). As a result, many Americans...
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Loser Pays Legislation in Texas

September 23, 2011
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By Christy Rakoczy Published: 23 September 2011 In May 2011, the Texas legislature passed a new bill dubbed the “loser pays” bill. This legislation changes the way in which legal fees and attorneys’ fees are paid in certain lawsuits in Texas. While the Texas House and the Texas Senate passed different versions of the...
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Income Inequality and Unequal Access to Justice

February 24, 2011
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By Gerrald Ellis Published: 24 February 2011 At a time in America when talk of income inequality is as heated as it’s been in a hundred years, one fact has received remarkably little attention—money can buy justice.  It’s probably because that truth is axiomatic.  It holds when times are good or bad, whether it...
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The “L” Word Leads to Lawsuits

February 12, 2011
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By A. Antonow Published:  12 February 2011 Can one word lead to lawsuits? In Colorado, it seems that the simple word “loan” is causing a serious legal issue. In October, lawsuit funding companies Oasis and LawCash filed a lawsuit in Denver District Court, claiming that the state was trying to use the Uniform Consumer...
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