Aim Two major challenges in legal decision making arise from the usually high complexity of the cases and from the high level of uncertainty caused by incomplete or missing information. In most cases it is not possible to apply Bayesian probability calculus, and legal standards prohibit the application of fast-and-frugal heuristics. Based on a connectionist approach to decision making, Simon (2...

The problems of legal certainty and uncertainty are growing significantly in the field lawmaking law enforcement. Thus, threatening consequences this weakening rule around world number Ukrainian citizens applying to European Court Human Rights (ECtHR). article traces brief genesis principle "res judicata", emphasizes various manifestations forms certainty, clarifies two groups requirements for ...

In this study, we discuss the negative decision concept as legal characterization approved by Law for Administration's abstention or refusal to issue a decision, which is obligated give in accordance with laws and regulations. The study aims determine possibility of challenging its position re-coursing if Administrative Authority fails perform duty Circumvent manner that prejudices individuals’...

OBJECTIVE To identify common causes of legal action, injuries, claims, and decisions related to medical professional liability claims stemming from cutaneous laser surgery. DESIGN Search of online public legal documents using a national database. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Frequency and nature of cases, including year of litigation, location and certification of provider, injury sustained, cause...

A qualitative study of equine veterinarians and allied staff from Queensland, Australia, showed that veterinarians are ceasing equine practice because of fears related to Hendra virus. Their decisions were motivated by personal safety and legal liability concerns.

The theory that AIDS developed from contaminated polio vaccines used in Africa in the 1950s has never been properly investigated. Legal action and editorial decisions mean that the published record gives the misleading impression that the theory has been refuted.

Regulatory compliance, legal discovery and storage management issues are driving more organizations to consider email archiving. Here's what you should know when making decisions about your organization's use of email archiving technology.