Outcomes without trials: Supreme Court decisions add to rules on out-of-court case resolutions
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The US Supreme Court decided four cases in 1994-1995 that impact arbitration, plea bargaining and out-of-court settlements. In U.S. Bancorp Mortgage Co v. Bonner Mall Partnership, vacatur was only appropriate if the case becomes moot for a reason other than settlement. In Allied-Bruce Terminix Cos, Inc v. Dobson, the Federal Arbitration Act did apply because the termite treatment material came from out of state. The other cases held that plea bargaining defendants can use those statements if the plea fails and that punitive damages can be allowed even when the state forbids them.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1995
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Holding the center; Sandra O'Connor evolves into major force on Supreme Court
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Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has in her 12 years on the Supreme Court developed as a thoughtful jurist in a number of controversial areas such as abortion rights, religious freedom, federalism and affirmative action. Some observers consider her the leader of the Court's 'New Center.'
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1993
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