In the Beltway; Administrative Office book turns out to be mostly Mecham
Article Abstract:
A just issued book on the Administrative Office of the US Courts is described and is seen as some as a tribute to the 15-year tenure of former director Leonidas Ralph Mecham as much as a history of that office.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2000
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In the beltway; St. Ralph is now Nader the raider to many trial lawyers on the Hill
Article Abstract:
The change Ralph Nader's presidential candidacy has had on the political fortunes of tort reform is discussed. The close numbers in the House of Representatives mean doutful passage of tort reform laws.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 2001
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