Nonpartisan election of judges would be a huge boost for Alabama’s image both inside and outside the state. As Alabama moves forward in these difficult economic times surly we would benefit by eliminating the perception that justice is for sale in Alabama. Justice and politics simply do not mix. I understand Mickey Hammon R-Decatur’s sentiment […]
Arbitration is an illogical procedure for dispute resolution in our society. Arbitration clauses are buried in consumer contracts of all sorts and, until you have a legal problem, most people either don’t notice the clauses or assume they are a reasonable alternative to our “costly” legal system. In truth, arbitration is frequently more expensive than […]
There is a natural tension between those who are injured as a result of dangerous products and those who manufacture those products. The injured people want full compensation and the manufacturer wants to avoid liability. In this age of globalization consumers are faced with an onslaught of defective products manufactured abroad and sold in America. […]
As a society we claim a commitment to the proposition of equal pay for equal work. If two people do the same job they should get the same pay regardless of race, gender, religion or disability. If the US Senate acts responsibly President Obama will have an early opportunity to sign a bill that will […]
