Doherty, Joseph W. Reville, Robert T. Zakaras, Laura. text nyu New York Oxford Oxford University Press 2012 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xxv, 230 p.) : ill. The lawsuit is the cornerstone of the civil justice system in America, and an open court the foundation of American jurisprudence. Recently, however, more civil disputes have been resolved out of court and the outcomes kept secret. Some argue that the confidentiality of the system keeps it working efficiently and fairly; others argue that the public is being denied information about hazards that may cause harm and that a public system with no data lacks oversight. This book approaches the issue in a multidisciplinary, nonpartisan, and empirical manner. specialized edited by Joseph W. Doherty, Robert T. Reville, Laura Zakaras. Includes bibliographical references and index. Includes bibliographical references and index. Justice, Administration of United States Disclosure of information Law and legislation United States Confidential communications United States KF8700 .C658 2012 347.73 9780199980185 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199914333.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199914333.001.0001 StDuBDS 120810 20150804193921.0 EDZ0000092954