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Renewing Our Vows: The Lawyer\u27s Oath and Our Pledge to Democracy
No full textFor centuries, lawyers have sworn to an oath as a prerequisite to admission. The oath, barely evolved from their historical roots, represents the guiding commitment lawyers make to democratic principles of honesty, integrity, fairness, and the rule of law. This commitment is in exchange for the power and privilege of belonging to the legal profession. However, the ethical landscape for legal practitioners has evolved, particularly in response to the alarming events of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. These events revealed significant lapses in the judgment and conduct among some lawyers, exposing the need for a recommitment to the democratic principles embedded in the oath. This article critically examines the historical development of the lawyer\u27s oath and argues for its modernization to better reflect the ethical challenges of contemporary legal practice. It highlights the need for the oath to include explicit commitments to democratic principles, the rejection of bias, and the reinforcement of ethical responsibility. The article further explores how these modernized principles can be integrated into legal education and professional conduct to help avoid future lapses. In advocating for these reforms, the article asserts that a renewed and modernized oath is essential for the legal profession to reclaim its role as a defender of justice and public trust
Disparities in Sentencing: Creating a Benchcard on Brain Development to Incorporate Neuroscience Research
Full text linkThis article explores the disparities in juvenile sentencing across the United States, with a focus on the implications of the Supreme Court\u27s decision in Jones v. Mississippi (2021) and the importance of incorporating neuroscience research into legal decisions. It highlights how different jurisdictions handle juvenile life without parole (JLWOP) sentences, leading to significant inconsistencies based on geography. The article advocates for the development of a “benchcard” that would guide judges in making informed decisions by integrating the latest scientific understanding of brain development, particularly concerning individuals up to age 25. By examining the evolution of legal protections for juveniles and the role of the prison industrial complex, the article argues for a more equitable legal approach that considers the developmental differences of young offenders
Arbitration—It Does Not Matter if You Read the Terms and Conditions: They Do Not Apply Anyway—Berman v. Freedom Financial Network, LLC, 30 F.4th 849 (9th Cir. 2022)
Full text linkLet’s Get Out of the Starting Block on Generative AI!
Full text linkGenerative AI (GenAI) will impact many different aspects of university life in a highly heterogeneous manner. Some impacts are immediate and require an urgent response. Others will take considerable time to materialize and unfold according to how the university decides to use GenAI. GenAI is evolving so rapidly that the magnitude and nature of many effects cannot be easily predicted. This report, based on inputs from fellows of the Center for Innovation and Change Leadership (CICL), offers a framework to assist administrators in organizing the university’s response to this massive challenge.https://dc.suffolk.edu/ciclseries/1003/thumbnail.jp
Beyond Standard Model: Structure Factors of Models of Different Quarks and Neutrinos as Spinning Structures Made of Basic Fractional Charges +- e/3
Full text linkWe consider a possible line of “elementary” particles as composite spinning structures made of just two basic elementary particles of charges + e/3 and -e/3. In considered structures, up to 3 basic charges can be on the axis of rotation and other charges can be in a revolving motion about the axis. In addition to the simplest structures of quarks, an electron and a neutral particle containing mostly one or no charges on the axis of rotation, suggested initially in [4], we analyze possible spatial structures of spinning composite particles having 2 or 3 charges on the axis of rotation. The net force on any charge that is on the axis of rotation must be zero. The net force on any charge revolving in circular orbits about the axis must be non-zero and be directed toward the axis of rotation. Considering that all the forces in the suggested structures are of EM origin, we calculated form factors of spatial arrangements of different spinning structures of the total charges of -e/3 (similar to a d-quark), +2e/3 (similar to a u-quark), -e (similar to an electron), and 0e (assumed to be neutrinos). All the considered structures but one have a non-zero angular momentum (spin) due to a rotational motion of particles and non-zero magnetic moments due to rotational motion of electric charges so they are fermions. One composite structure has a non-zero spin but zero electric charge and zero magnetic moment, so it is likely a boson
Collateral Consequences of Conviction: The Current Inequality in Courts’ Consideration of the“Side Effects” of Federal Sentencing
Full text linkCollateral Consequences and the Bars Outside of Incarceration: An Assessment of Massachusetts State Policies Surrounding Reentry
Full text linkHow do Massachusetts policies impose collateral consequences for people with felony convictions and/or periods of incarceration? Previous research shows that having some form of a criminal record can make it harder to obtain housing, employment, and other sectors of life. Research was conducted to examine how Massachusetts policies restrict access to necessary resources that would otherwise allow returning citizens to become self-sufficient. Assessments were made regarding civic engagement, housing, higher education, employment, occupational licensing, and government assistance. The presence of a collateral consequence was based on whether a felony conviction was taken into consideration or served as a disqualifier, whether the disqualification time-limited, and if it was due to a felony conviction or a period of incarceration. It was found that a felony conviction was almost always in consideration for each category and while not explicitly listed as a disqualifier, it can often be grounds for denial. There are no policies that specifically protect people with criminal records from discrimination unless they are part of a protected class. Eliminating the role of bias in decision making concerning ex-offenders is necessary to offer equal opportunities after conviction and/or incarceration
Book Review: Problem Solving in Teams and Groups by Cameron W. Piercy
Full text linkProblem Solving in Teams and Groups by Cameron W. Piercy, is an outstanding academic resource. It achieves a good balance of theoretical depth and practical application, making it useful for students and educators alike. Its clarity, comprehensiveness, and cultural inclusivity ensure it is a textbook that is not only educational but also engaging and relevant to modern team dynamics. It is a good text for a beginning level course. The depth of coverage the text provided was enough to ground students in the basics of Team and Group learning, while giving space for additional materials to be built in without becoming overwhelming. My students liked and so did I. I will continue using this text in future classes.https://dc.suffolk.edu/reviews-oer/1001/thumbnail.jp
Forge: Forging Connections Through Food.
No full textThe United States’ fundamental development ceases to exist without acknowledgment of its immigrant roots. Given this reliance , the U.S. bears a responsibility in alleviating adversities associated with the immigrant experience. With a clear cross section apparent between the leading factors of food insecurity and the tribulations of our immigrant population--the U.S. may utilize this shift in alleviation efforts to combat both simultaneously
Suffolk University Alumni Magazine, Spring 2024
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