This paper examines the effect of judicial ideology on the selection and outcome of telecommunications regulatory cases. Using a dataset on Federal Communications Commission orders and trials from 1990 to 1995, this paper shows that changes in the make-up of the bench of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals affects not only who wins the cases, but also the cases selected for litigation. Specifical...

The lead essay by Williams and colleagues – along with a wealth of thoughtful and insightful commentaries – makes clear that informal caregivers (friends, family members and even neighbours) are a critical resource to our healthcare system. Although debate remains on how best to support caregivers, the essays in this issue of Healthcare Papers also make it clear that we could be doing it better...

The inefficiency of the Italian judicial system has contributed to reduced investments, slow growth, and a difficult business environment. The enforcement of civil and commercial claims suffers from excessive delays in court proceedings, resulting in a very large number of pending cases. The Italian authorities have, over the years, taken steps to remove bottlenecks and speed up judicial procee...