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Attorneys' perceptions of child witnesses with mental retardation
… The purpose of this study is to assess attorneys' perceptions of child witnesses with mental retardation. Thirty-nine criminal attorneys completed a 33-item questionnaire designed to assess their opinions of the abilities of adults, and children with and without mental retardation to …
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The relationship between the emotional intelligence and ethical behaviour of attorneys
… the process by which ethical decisions are made. Attorneys, who are responsible for the defence and implementation of the rights of the public, are often accused of unethical behaviour. Decision-making based on an ethical point of view is very important in the field of law but, the emotional …
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The information needs of attorneys in a large South African law firm
… out to investigate the information needs of the attorneys in a large South African law firm. The survey research method was employed and a single survey conducted within a particular time-span. Two methods of data collection were employed, namely the analysis of documentary sources and …
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States on the Federal Stage: The Amicus Curiae Role of State Attorneys General
… the effectiveness of briefs filed by executive attorneys. A plethora of studies address the amicus curiae brief activity of the solicitor general, but relatively few examine state attorneys general. State attorneys general are the legal representatives of the states and have become increasingly …
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Jurors' evaluations of the effect of clothing on the credibility of female attorneys
The purpose of this study was to determine which garments worn by a female stimulus attorney would most often convey impressions of the attorney's credibility to jurors in Montgomery County, Virginia. The study involved a comparative analysis of various colors/color combinations, silhouettes, and …
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Examining the role of race in plea decision-making for defense attorneys and laypeople
… of the evidence. Results indicate that defense attorneys do not make decisions based solely on the race of the client, but rather in conjunction with other factors, such as the evidence. Defense attorneys thought that it would be better for Black defendants with strong evidence to accept a plea …
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I Went To Law School For This? The Motherhood Penalty In Young Female Attorneys' Salaries
… of a motherhood penalty for young female attorneys. In the first phase, I utilize three different models in a regression analysis to examine which theoretical mechanisms might explain the presence of a motherhood penalty. In the second phase of this study, I employ a two-stage …
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Attorneys and Accountants in a changung environment in South Africa: The case for multidisciplinary practice.
Thirty years ago, an individual faced with a particularly complex tax problem would have turned to his lawyer. Ten years ago, he would have turned to his accountant. Today, he may even turn to his bank manager~ In 1986, we see lawyers and accountants competing with the merchant banks, the trust …
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Role of Police, Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys in Traffic Accident Investigation and Adjudication in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
… a qualitative examination of police, district attorneys, public defenders and private attorneys who were involved in traffic accident investigation and criminal court adjudication in Chattanooga, Tennessee. These data were compiled to develop a profile of the actors and their involvement in the …
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Moral and ethical decision making of physicians and attorneys: The influence of faith across their career lifespans
… a sample of adult professionals, physicians and attorneys to determine what factors were predictive of ethical and moral decision making. The specific role that faith plays was assessed. Physicians and attorneys were assessed to determine any differences that might exist in ethical and moral …
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Teacher Dispute Resolution Procedures in Virginia: Demographic Characteristics and Opinions of Neutral Chairpersons, School Division Superintendents, Attorneys, and Teacher Association Leaders
… Education Association UniServ directors, and attorneys. The history, development, and intent of teacher dispute resolution procedures are presented in Chapter II. A descriptive research design was utilized. A researcher-designed survey instrument was used to gather demographic and opinion data …
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Victim-defense attorney interactions in court: the defense attorney perspective
… the relationship between victims and defense attorneys. Understanding these interactions is critical to developing positive interactions between victims and defense attorneys, as well as promoting positive outcomes for both criminal defendants and victims. This study focuses specifically on …
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Is the reporting obligation of attorneys in terms of section 29 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 a myth or a reality?
… are evaluated as well as typologies related to attorneys as targets for money laundering purposes. The establishment and development of the domestic regulatory and legislative frameworks to address the challenges around the proceeds of crime and money laundering are discussed, with specific …
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An analysis of major topics and subtopics of business law considered most important for instruction in the Lansing Public Schools as determined by Lansing area attorneys
Thesis (M.A.)--Michigan State University. Dept. of Business and Distributive Education, 1972
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The semiotics of non-verbal communication in the attorney, client consultation process
… some insight into the challenges facing most attorneys during the consultation process. The study outlines the importance and ubiquity of the different sign systems (semiotics) that regulate human interaction. The growing body of knowledge about non-verbal communication has illustrated that it …
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An examination of legal representation on plea bargained sentencing outcomes for criminal defendants
… examines the pervasive notion that retained attorneys offer superior legal defense compared to appointed attorneys. Such beliefs hold substantial implications for justice equity, as a defendant's financial resources should not dictate the caliber of their defense or the subsequent sentence …
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A Study of the Diffusion of Information Pertaining to Formal Continuing Legal Education
… on the continuing professional education of attorneys. The research concentrated on the diffusion or spread of information pertaining to formal continuing legal education activities and sought to ascertain the channels of communication and the messages which were viewed as most important for …
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An exploratory study of the impact of the Children First program in reducing parental conflict in the divorce transition
… a court mandated Children First program, judges, attorneys, and program moderators evaluated the program's effectiveness. Parents, attorneys, and moderators were positive about the program. Judges lacked information of the program and its impact. Relationships were found on measures of conflict, …
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Education Law Priorities and Need: A Comparitive Analysis
… and superintendents, and Montana education law attorneys, regarding school law education for Montana public school principals. The study surveyed 595 individuals: 239 superintendents, 347 principals, and 9 education law attorneys. The 268 responses obtained represented a 95.6% confidence …
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