The American Law Institute has partnered with the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke Law School to produce the podcast and video series “Coping with COVID.” The first episode in the series is now available on the ALI podcast Reasonably Speaking, or may be watched as a video hosted by the Bolch Institute.
Pauline Toboulidis Posts
Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Liability for Economic Harm – Now Available
Pauline Toboulidis | Mar 23 2020 | Torts: Economic Harm
Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Liability for Economic Harm, completes the fourth installment of the Restatement Third of Torts. This Restatement, for which Dean Ward Farnsworth of the University of Texas at Austin School of Law served as Reporter, covers four principal areas of tort law: unintentional infliction of economic loss, liability for fraud, interference with economic interests, and misuse of legal procedure.
State Primary Elections Affected by COVID-19
Pauline Toboulidis | Mar 19 2020 | Election Administration
Here are some of the latest stories surrounding states postponing their primary elections in response to COVID-19.
Principles of Election Law: Early In-Person Voting and Open Absentee Voting
Pauline Toboulidis | Mar 18 2020 | Election Administration
In light of the recent disruptions to in-person elections due to the COVID-19 restrictions, and the potential for a larger-than-average number of citizens requesting absentee ballots, state officials may need guidance on how to implement fair and efficient absentee protocols now more than ever.
Law360 Article Reviews Juvenile Justice System in PA
Pauline Toboulidis | Feb 18 2020 | Children and the Law
An article for Law360 Access to Justice entitled “Wanted In Pennsylvania: A Fairer Justice System For Minors” examines Pennsylvania’s current juvenile justice system practices and the state’s plans for review and reform.
Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Strengthen Tribal-State Relations
Pauline Toboulidis | Nov 4 2019 | American Indian Law
On Oct. 31, the Office of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a press release announcing that during a summit of Michigan’s tribal leaders, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2019-17 in order to strengthen tribal-sate relations.
Reservation Residents Face Long Road To Justice
Pauline Toboulidis | Sep 18 2019 | American Indian Law
An article for Law360 Access to Justice addresses the often extreme circumstances, and vast distances, indigenous victims, defendants and witnesses must traverse in order to testify in court.
California Governor Signs “Use of Force” Bill Into Law
Pauline Toboulidis | Aug 20 2019 | Policing
On August 19, California’s Office of the Governor issued a press release announcing that Governor Newsom signed AB 392 into law. The bill enacts one of the strongest use-of-force laws in the country.
Sixth Circuit Forces Rethink On Federal Sentencing Guidance
Pauline Toboulidis | Jul 9 2019 | Sentencing
An article from Law360 Access to Justice breaks down a recent appellate decision on the interpretation of federal sentencing guidelines which could have a major impact on people with prior criminal records who are being sentenced for new crimes.
Caren Harp on the DOJ’s Changing Approach to Juvenile Justice
Pauline Toboulidis | May 31 2019 | Children and the Law
Caren Harp, a former prosecutor and public defender in Arkansas and a law professor at Liberty University, speaks about her role as Administrator of the Justice Department’s Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention in a recent LA Times interview.