Bipartisan Working Group Issues Ethical Standards for Election Administration
At a time of contentious debate about our voting system, the Report offers a clear articulation of the role of ethical standards in guiding the conduct of elections and contributing to public confidence in the process by which Americans select their leaders.
U.S. Supreme Court Cites Torts 3d: Economic Harm
The U.S. Supreme Court cited Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Liability for Economic Harm on the topic of common law fraud, in support of its opinion in SEC v. Jarkesy.
Australia’s Highest Court Cites Restatement Third of Restitution and Unjust Enrichment
In a recent decision by the High Court of Australia, the Court discussed the applicability of Restatement of the Law Third, Restitution and Unjust Enrichment to Australian common law in the context of defenses against claims for restitution arising from payments made under a mistake of law.
Constructive Notice
The following black letter is excerpted from Tentative Draft No. 5, which contains § 3.2. Constructive Notice
Lease for Residential Use: Implied Warranty of Habitability
The following black letter is excerpted from Tentative Draft No. 5, which contains § 6.1. Lease for Residential Use—Implied Warranty of Habitability.
The ALI’s Rule of Law Mission
ALI President David F. Levi and former Director Richard L. Revesz helped bring together a bipartisan group in an effort to articulate a uniform set of ethical standards for election administration professionals.
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