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Going to court: an amusing incident
Even before I became a plaintiff, I loved going to court, into courthouses and courtrooms. Since I’m without church, without bible, I’ve long regarded courthouses as better-than-holy places where I can honor and contemplate the Constitution in its profound complexity. … Continue reading
Posted in The Facts of Life
Tagged courts and courtrooms, Interpreting lawyers, law and the courts, role of judges, Talking to plaintiffs
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Medical malpractice lawsuits: An excellent idea in NYC
While I normally cheer on lawsuits—I view them as, personally, a route to a form of justice and, politically, a sturdy limb on the legislative tree—I have a problem with medical malpractice suits. Because I’ve got many excellent physicians in … Continue reading
Posted in Law, suits and order
Tagged legal causes of action, legal contingency cases, medical malpractice lawsuits, role of judges, situations demanding lawsuits
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Why sue? A current civil rights lawsuit bringing back old painful memories
The March 5, 2011 NYT’s headline reads, “Policing in Public Housing Leads City to Pay Plaintiffs.” But wait. Wasn’t I once peripherally involved in a similar case? Many years ago, I was chosen as a juror for a civil rights … Continue reading
Posted in Law, suits and order
Tagged civil rights lawsuits, class action lawsuits, Law and government agencies, legal causes of action, police brutality, role of judges, role of juries, situations demanding lawsuits
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