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Meaningful Access to the Courts for Self-Represented Litigants

The number of persons who represent themselves in court proceedings has increased significantly in recent years. These individuals are referred to as self-represented litigants or pro se litigants. Family law matters, such as uncontested divorces...

Juror Misconduct

The United States Constitution and the constitutions of the states guarantee the fundamental right to a trial by jury. The constitutional right to a trial by jury includes a right to an impartial or fair jury. Before a jury is impaneled, the...

Reviewability of Federal Administrative Agency Decisions

Federal administrative agencies make adjudicatory decisions in regulatory cases. Agency cases include many diverse subjects, such as Social Security benefit claims, Federal Communication Commission licensing matters, and Food and Drug...

Hiring An Attorney

If you are stuck with a car that is a lemon or if an electronics store won't repair the big screen television that you bought from it, you may need to hire an attorney to help resolve the dispute. Legal advice is also helpful if you are buying or...

Overview of Administrative Law

Administrative law is the body of law that is created by the rules, regulations, and decisions of federal, state, and municipal administrative agencies.

What powers do administrative agencies have?

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