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second experiment provides additional support for the theory that the desire to punish management is an important component … principles-based standards in the USA, some observers have expressed concern that investor litigation will increase. The theory … amount of investor litigation. Originality/value The authors contribute to theory by providing evidence regarding why …
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psychological characteristics of message recipients. This premise was tested in an experiment focused on why consumers may respond … issues. Design/methodology/approach – Hypotheses were tested in the context of an experiment focused on paper recycling …
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of law and economics to analyze this question. Through setting up a dynamic game model for litigation, we compare the …
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information model of litigation, we scrutinize the litigants' interactions under the situations that the plaintiff is before …
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India. Yet litigation fails to attract talented law graduates, except those who have a parental/family background in … litigation. Litigation in India is marked by the presence of small and middle-size family-run law firms who employ law graduates … thus discourage new entrants from choosing litigation as a career after college. These barriers, though not entry barriers …
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While it is typically taken for granted that settlement of lawsuits increases social welfare, this paper shows that settlement can lower welfare. If the defendant has private information about the harm from his action both at the time of the action and the time of settlement bargaining, then...
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We study the decision of when to sue in a game in which multiple plaintiffs have similar cases against a single defendant. Two legal regimes are considered. In one, prior results are binding in all future cases. In contrast, under the prevalent asymmetric regime, adverse results are binding...
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).This article emphasizes three significant and troubling legal and economic issues from the historic litigation: (1) the Courts … Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that establishes the Jury as the only fact-finder in civil litigation.In essence Pickett was …
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Managing the adverse visibility associated with a high‐profile legal crisis is a challenge faced by an increasing number of public relations professionals. This paper offers guidelines for effectively managing a legal crisis outside the courtroom while the case is pending before a court of law.
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Unfair and deceptive marketing claims are becoming a mainstay of product liability litigation in the United States, and … legitimacy of the marketing discipline, not to mention the litigation process, judges, lawyers, and marketing professionals …
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