Critical analysis of state vs. local control over land use policies and regulations, favoring greater state control, using New Jersey as an example.

Discussion of the battle to shift financing of public education and indigent defense from local entities to states.

Women are disproportionately affected by workplace weight discrimination, and the correlation with sex is strong enough for weight to be covered by Title VII.

Trial judges should have an increased role in identifying potentially false confessions before they get to the jury.

The US Constitution and principles of federalism require US courts to consider international law when making decisions that touch on human rights.

For most in the United States, discussion of international human rights law brings to mind situations such as Abu Ghraib, the use of child soldiers in Africa, or the practices of the Taliban with regard to women. These egregious civil

JUDGE ROBERT G. M. KEATING: As Dean of the Judicial Institute, I would like to welcome you today to the Partners in Justice colloquium. I think it’s obvious from the program and from the website that an enormous amount of

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