Abstract: This paper discusses the processing of topic meaning in metaphor comprehension, which consists not only of the acceptance of metaphor-relevant meaning but also the rejection of metaphor-irrelevant meaning. Our study examined the rejection process of topic word (e.g., “lawyer”) that include an irrelevant meaning (e.g., “helps people”) in metaphor comprehension (e.g., “a lawyer is like ...

Both the theory and practice of public interest lawyering are in transition. Whereas the public interest lawyer of the 1960s and 1970s typically advocated before administrative agencies and courts on behalf of poor people and underrepresented groups, the public interest lawyer of today assumes a much greater variety of roles and is involved in a broader array of tasks. One of the causes of this...

The aim of this paper is to indicate and explore some of the possibilities of using agents in today’s and tomorrow’s law offices. The main function of agents is, in general, to support the user. In this case, a lawyer. To be able to support a practicing lawyer, however, not only is insight in daily practice required, but also understanding of practicing lawyers needs and desires. This position ...

The issue of the possibility classifying a crime committed by lawyer according to “using an official position” attribute is controversial in theory criminal law. In practice, some cases this qualifying factor used legal assessment actions lawyer, other it not applied. When prosecuting clear criteria for applying are necessary. paper analyzes explanations Plenum Supreme Court Russian Federation,...

Since I am a lawyer, let me start with a disclaimer: nothing I shall say is intended to reflect the views of my employers past or present or any professional association to which I may belong. And please don’t write any letters — unless they are addressed to me. The reason I start in this fashion is that some years ago, when I had just become a notary, I gave an interview to a charming lady fro...