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The Boundaries of Litigation Forum

On April 15th, Common Good and the Kauffman Foundation brought together leading judges, legal scholars, policymakers, and business leaders for the Boundaries of Litigation forum. Participants, including Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, Lord Leonard Hoffmann of the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords (left), and Common Good Chair Philip K. Howard, discussed the need for clearer boundaries in civil justice and how to restore reliability to our justice system. » more


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Schools

» Tory Pledge to Restore School Discipline

» Superintendents Oppose School Discipline Proceedings

» For Little Children, Grown-Up Labels as Sexual Harassers

 

Healthcare

» Debunking the Bad Apple

» Reasons Not to Become a Doctor

» Malpractice Premiums, Rate of C-Sections Rise Together

 

CG Health Care Conference Looks at Ways to Reduce Medical Errors, Boost Openness

The Billings Gazette (WY) covers "Health Care Reform and Patient Safety: Challenges & Opportunities for Medicine and the Law," a recent conference co-sponsored by Common Good and the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY.

ABC's 20/20 Interviews Philip K. Howard

CG Chair Philip K. Howard was featured in a 20/20 segment on the lawsuit culture in the U.S. "Without any question, the legal system has become a tool for bullying in this country," Howard said. "And if you're a lawyer, and you don't have to go out and spend money for another lawyer, you can use it as a hammer."

Philip K. Howard Delivers 2008 Powell Lecture

CG Chair Philip K. Howard delivered the Washington and Lee University School of Law 2008 Powell Lecture, named in honor of Supreme Court Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Justice Powell's judicial legacy was defined by a respect for both sides in a dispute and a desire to craft judicial opinions that struck a middle ground.

Podcast: Why School Reform Fails 

Visit iVoices.org to hear the Education Policy Center speak with CG Colorado Board Member Jerry Wartgow about his new book, Why School Reform is Failing.

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6/3/08: Compensating Birth-Related Injuries through an Administrative Process: Weighing the Benefits for New York (New York, NY) » More

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Philip K. Howard delivers the 2008 Powell Lecture at Washington & Lee University Law School. » Watch

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'07 WINNING WARNING

The award goes to the label on a small tractor: Danger: Avoid Death. » More» ABC News story