Legal Team Research Articles

Colorectal cancer legal and administrative burden support (COLLABS): A pilot clinical trial.

TPS307 Background: Patients with colorectal cancer often have health-related social needs (e.g. food insecurity, housing instability, employment loss). Failure to adequately address these is associated with financial hardship, worse quality-of-life, psychosocial distress, lower rates of treatment receipt, and worse survival. Cancer clinical care teams often lack the resources, knowledge, and processes to resolve these issues, many of which are actually legal in nature. Engagement with legal teams—medical-legal partnerships—can screen for, prevent, and resolve health-related social needs, as well as address related legal issues such as insurance denials, employment rights and protections, disability benefits, debt management, and estate planning. Cancer Legal Care (CLC) is a nonprofit providing free legal services to persons affected by cancer in MN. Past CLC clients have indicated a preference for proactive connection to CLC to prevent crises and overcome barriers to access such as concerns regarding perceived costs of legal services. Methods: This is a single-arm, pilot study to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of proactive and free legal care support for patients with colorectal cancer at the University of Minnesota. The enrollment goal is 20 patients and the trial duration is 6 months. Inclusion criteria include English-speaking adults with advanced stage colorectal cancer and estimated life expectancy of >6 months. There is no requirement for baseline health-related social need(s) or time from diagnosis. After participants complete baseline surveys, we will connect them to a CLC attorney for an initial “legal care checkup”— the timing and method of connection (in-person, video visit, or phone call) is based on patient preference. Patients can bring up self-identified or active issues themselves, while CLC will also screen for needs. CLC will provide any required legal services and engage with the cancer care team as needed. CLC will follow-up with participants at 3 and 6 months, though services may continue after the study period off trial. Participants will complete surveys at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. Surveys will assess patient-reported outcomes on financial toxicity, quality-of-life, comfort levels with accessing cancer care, status of health-related social and legal needs, perceived stress, life mastery and engagement, relationship with CLC contact, and acceptability of the intervention. The primary outcomes are feasibility (rates of initial engagement, continued engagement, and intervention completion; feasible if >50% on each metric) and acceptability. We will conduct exit qualitative interviews. We will collect sociodemographics, rates of treatment adherence/ completion, legal services provided, outcome of legal issues, and monetary savings or recovery for patients. Enrollment opened August 2024 and we have enrolled 15/20 participants. Clinical trial information: NCT06475664 .

ANALISIS PENANGANAN KREDIT MACET DALAM UPAYA MENGURANGI TINGGINYA NON PERFORMANCE LOAN (Studi kasus PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk unit Sekupang)

The problem that occurred was that the average Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio of the Sekupang Unit was one of the Units with the highest NPL percentage compared to other work units with a value of 55.31%. Non-performing loans arising from the distribution of working capital loans at PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk Sekupang Unit are still quite high, therefore the Sekupang Unit must continue to strive to anticipate the occurrence of non-performing loans in the future. To anticipate the emergence of non-performing loans, banks must be careful in analyzing the feasibility of prospective debtors' businesses before working capital loans are distributed. This study uses a qualitative method by conducting interviews with 3 sources, heads of bank units and officers who are closely related to credit problems. The results of the study found that the factors causing the occurrence of non-performing loans at Bank BRI Sekupang Unit were 2 factors, namely internal and external factors. Internal factors are caused by the customer themselves who have bad intentions not to pay off the installment obligations. External factors are factors that occur because they are beyond the control of the customer. Handling of bad debts carried out by Bank BRI Sekupang Unit is by restructuring credit, a proactive approach and strict monitoring, collaboration with the collection and legal team, selling repossessed assets (AYDA), strengthening credit policies, training and education of staff, credit recovery programs, providing incentives for quick settlement, strengthening relationships with customers.

O relatório da DEA sobre os riscos da ayahuasca: a “ciência” a serviço do proibicionismo?

On February 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released a document to the legal team representing the Church of the Eagle and the Condor (“CEC”). This disclosure came two years after the church, in conjunction with Chacruna Institute, submitted two FOIA requests to the DEA and the Department of Justice requesting all records pertaining to ayahuasca. This report, titled “Ayahuasca: Risks to Public Health and Safety,” was issued in July 2020. In the present article, we challenge a number of claims made in the DEA report and highlight significant factual omissions, theoretical biases, and misinterpretations of existing data. We will demonstrate that the DEA report severely downplays the safety profile and therapeutic potential of ayahuasca and overemphasizes the risks. It also fails to include current research on ayahuasca demonstrating its potential benefits.

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Financial Accountability and Transparency in Nigeria

This study explores the effect of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and financial accountability and transparency in Nigeria from 2010 to 2023. Using an ex-post facto research design and secondary data from the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) and EFCC Conviction reports, the study investigates the effect of EFCC's operational metrics: number of petitions received, investigated cases, cases filed in court, and convictions secured, on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) as a proxy for financial accountability and transparency. The analysis employs Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression to assess these relationships. The results reveal distinct effects of EFCC activities on corruption perception: the number of petitions received has a negative significant effect on the corruption perception index, whereas the number of investigated cases positively influences perceptions of corruption. However, the study finds that the number of cases filed in court and convictions secured have insignificant effects on corruption perception. The study recommends enhancing EFCC's processes for receiving and handling petitions transparently, prioritizing investigations based on severity and public interest, streamlining court processes to expedite legal proceedings, and strengthening collaboration between EFCC and the judiciary. Additionally, capacity building for prosecutors and legal teams, alongside systemic reforms within the legal system, are crucial for improving the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures in Nigeria.

Fraudulent Participation in Online Qualitative Studies: Practical Recommendations on an Emerging Phenomenon.

Fraudulent participation is defined in the following as participation in research by individuals who, for one reason or another, intentionally provide false responses. Qualitative studies are at an increased risk of fraudulent participation when online recruitment and participation are used, and monetary incentives offered. Fraudulent participation threatens data quality and subsequent evidence-based practice, yet validated guidance on how to tackle it is lacking. This paper offers a critical reflection thereon by three separate qualitative research groups that experienced fraudulent participation in collaboration with a patient representative, a bioethicist, a legal expert, a journal deputy editor, and a chief executive of a national charity. The Prevent FRaudulent Online STudy participation (P-FROST) recommendations provide advice on (1) Study set-up (including team members and study design), (2) Monetary incentives and recruitment, (3) Data collection (screening and interview considerations), and (4) Analysis, reporting, and support. The reflection which balances the diverse perspectives of patients, researchers, funders, ethics boards, and legal teams puts forward the P-FROST recommendations to identify and prevent fraudulent participation throughout the design, ethical approval, and implementation of online qualitative research.

The Impact of Globalization on Corporate Legal Management Practices

This paper explores the significant impact of globalization on corporate legal management practices. As businesses expand their operations internationally, they face complex legal frameworks, compliance requirements, and cultural differences. This study emphasizes the need for legal departments to align their strategies with overall business objectives, foster collaboration and communication both internally and with external partners and invest in continuous education and training for legal professionals. By adopting these strategies, legal teams can transition from reactive functions to proactive strategic partners, enhancing compliance, risk management, and overall business success. Ultimately, the ability to navigate the challenges of globalization will determine the effectiveness of corporate legal management in the future.

Creating and implementing a medical consultation recording app: Improving health information recall and shared decision-making with My Care Conversations.

Research indicates that recording medical consultations benefits patients by helping them recall information pertinent to their care. Cancer Care Alberta set out to develop a mobile recording app to enable patients to safely and securely record appointments and take notes. Stakeholder engagement was conducted with patients, healthcare providers, and the Alberta Health Services Legal & Privacy team. App testing was completed with patient and family advisors. The app was piloted in a clinic to assess workflow impacts before moving to a public launch. The app launched in late November 2018 and continues to be used by patients in the cancer program and beyond. Earlier in 2024, the app underwent additional testing with advisors and user-friendly improvements were made based on feedback and previous user reviews. This article summarizes the development, implementation, and sustainment of the My Care Conversations app. Implementation challenges and effective strategies are highlighted.

Морально-етичні норми в юриспруденції

It was found that the moral and ethical norms in jurisprudence were reflected in the relevant Codes, Instructions, Rules of Conduct, etc., which are aimed at ensuring the principle of peoplecenteredness and contribute to the formation and development of a morally mature specialist with high value orientations in the field of professional duties and interpersonal communication Compliance with moral and ethical standards in jurisprudence is a guarantee of maintaining stable professional relationships in the legal team and contributes to maintaining a positive image of the legal profession. It was emphasized that professional activity implemented in the “person-to-person” format requires not only proper expertise, but also perfect standards of moral and ethical interaction to prevent violation of human rights and freedoms and personal values. Jurisprudence is one of the areas where the official-business interaction between representatives of this profession and citizens is tangential to a person’s private life and personal boundaries. That is why it is important to regulate the ethical aspect of such interaction for full cooperation and the most positive resolution of problematic issues. It is noted that ethical codes define a system of value orientations of representatives of a certain professional direction, in particular, persons who perform specific job duties and are empowered to cooperate with their colleagues or subordinates, as well as all physical and legal entities with whom they cooperate. Attention is focused on the fact that the proper level of moral and ethical culture of a lawyer contributes to the prevention and avoidance of his professional deformation, because a high level of professionalism, unfortunately, is not an obstacle to the development of professional deformation. A developed moral and ethical culture and the desire for personal development do not allow signs of antivalue behavior of a person to manifest. When forming and implementing moral and ethical norms in Ukrainian jurisprudence, the experience and practice of the world legal community is taken into account. Recognition and observance of international standards enables the active cooperation of relevant competent authorities with international organizations to ensure law and order and prevent violations of human rights.

The Effectiveness of The Recommendations Of The Integrated Assessment Team (TAT) of The National Narcotics Agency of Bali Province as A Judge's Consideration In Granting Drug Case Decisions

This study aims to analyze the procedure and effectiveness of the recommendations provided by the Integrated Assessment Team (TAT) of the National Narcotics Agency of Bali Province in determining rehabilitation for narcotics abusers. The research employs a normative legal method, incorporating a statute approach, case approach, and conceptual approach. The findings indicate that the TAT, consisting of a legal and medical team, conducts assessments to provide rehabilitation recommendations for narcotics abusers. The recommendations serve as evidence in court to help judges decide on rehabilitation for narcotics abusers, victims, and addicts. The research, which analyzed 10 narcotics cases, reveals that in 9 cases, the judges considered TAT’s recommendations when issuing their verdicts. However, the judges' decisions did not always align with the content of the recommendations. This demonstrates that while the TAT's recommendations are effective in influencing judicial decisions, full alignment between recommendations and verdicts is not guaranteed. The study concludes with a suggestion for stronger inter-agency commitment to ensure that TAT’s recommendations are consistently applied in legal proceedings. Additionally, it proposes the inclusion of norms related to integrated assessments in future revisions of Indonesia's Narcotics Law.

SP1.12 - Who should manage recurrent foreign body ingestion? A questionnaire survey

Abstract Aims Recurrent foreign body ingestion (RFBI) associated with complex mental health illness is a common presentation to the emergency department. The aim of this study was to explore senior clinician’s experience and views on decision-making, support offered and management of patients with RFBI. Methods An anonymous survey, with questions on confidence in decision-making, support levels, and opinions on admitting specialty, was distributed to consultants and registrars in emergency medicine, gastroenterology, general surgery, and psychiatry. Results 189 responses with 166 complete surveys. 99% had encountered similar patients. 42% felt comfortable with decision-making. However, 35% felt stressed and 15% would delay or even avoid decision-making. Only 36% felt they received adequate support from legal and higher management teams and 84% were not aware of a management protocol. 60% were not confident in their knowledge of sectioning. 60% did not know when it is appropriate to call the police and 56% believe there is inadequate security staff support. 74% found difficulty referring to other specialties. 49% believe patients should be admitted under psychiatry, 29% believe admission should be under gastroenterology, and 22% believe they should be under surgery. Conclusion The majority of clinicians had encountered patients with RFBI but did not feel comfortable making management decisions for them. There is a lack of support, knowledge, and protocols surrounding management. There is difficulty referring between specialties and uncertainty on appropriate admitting specialty. There is a need for further research and guidance on management of these patients to increase collaborative teamworking and improve patient outcomes.

Victims’ Perspectives on Participation in the Ongwen Case

Abstract The Ongwen case has so far involved one of the largest number of victims represented before the International Criminal Court, both in terms of participation in trial proceedings (4,095) and potential beneficiaries for reparations (49,772). This piece offers some new insights following the trial from victims represented by both victim legal teams that are not captured in victims’ statements or submissions before the Court. It draws on additional interviews with victims after the completion of the trial and sentencing, but before the reparation order issued in the case. It focuses on three elements — victims’ role in proceedings; how victims felt they were represented before the Court; and victims’ satisfaction with the outcome of the proceedings.

A conceptual framework for data governance in big data and cloud environments: Integrating security, compliance, and data quality

The proliferation of big data and cloud computing has transformed the digital landscape, enabling organizations to harness vast amounts of information for strategic decision-making. However, this shift has introduced complex challenges related to data governance, necessitating a comprehensive framework that integrates security, compliance, and data quality. This paper proposes a conceptual framework for data governance in big data and cloud environments, addressing the critical need for a cohesive approach to managing data assets. The framework emphasizes the importance of establishing robust security measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access and cyber threats, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across different jurisdictions. The framework also highlights the role of data quality management in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of data, which is crucial for deriving meaningful insights and making informed decisions. By integrating these three pillars—security, compliance, and data quality—the proposed framework aims to provide organizations with a structured approach to data governance that enhances data integrity, minimizes risks, and ensures compliance with evolving regulations. Key components of the framework include governance policies, data stewardship roles, data lifecycle management, and continuous monitoring and auditing processes. The framework also addresses the challenges of data governance in distributed and dynamic cloud environments, where data is often decentralized and subject to constant changes. Additionally, it underscores the significance of cross-functional collaboration among IT, legal, and business teams to achieve a unified governance strategy. This conceptual framework offers a holistic approach to data governance, enabling organizations to effectively manage their data assets in the context of big data and cloud computing. It serves as a foundation for developing and implementing data governance practices that are adaptable, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals, ultimately contributing to enhanced data-driven decision-making and competitive advantage.

Lawyers against European Union: The Maastricht Judicial Review 1992–1993

This article argues that lawyers were important agents in the remaking of British Euroscepticism during the Maastricht treaty period and should be written into its history. It offers new subject matter, exploring how and why lawyers challenged the Maastricht treaty through the English courts. From its initial preparation to its ultimate failure, the legal case fused together a defence of high ideals, like the sovereignty of Parliament, with specific critiques of European ‘Union’; it invoked ideas of British and English exceptionalism, while building alliances across Europe, forging transnational connections between Eurosceptic lawyers across member states. Drawing from an unexplored archive of the legal team's court preparations and correspondence preserved by William Rees-Mogg, this study reveals the hidden role lawyers played in contesting the European Union.

The Effect of Crossword Media Counseling on the Knowledge of Class X Students in Kota Padang About Obesity and Body Weight

Obesity and overweight have rapidly grown as a public health problem worldwide, including in Indonesia. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among Indonesian children and adolescents has also increased significantly in recent years (Maulina, 2022). This suggests that better interventions and prevention are needed to address this issue, especially for students (Susanti & Legal and Public Relations Working Team, 2019). All countries, including Indonesia, face the problem of being overweight, or overweight, and overweight, or obesity. Based on data from the Global Nutrition Report, 10% of the adult population in Indonesia is overweight, and 2% is obese (WHO, 2007). Therefore, this study aims to fill the knowledge gap by investigating the effect of counseling using crossword media on students' knowledge and attitudes about overweight and obesity. This study involved 48 grade X students who were overweight or obese. The sample was drawn from the entire overweight and obese population. Results showed that grade X students in Padang City had significant knowledge about overweight and obesity before and after counseling without using crossword media (p=0.000). In addition, there was a significant difference between students' knowledge on this topic before and after counseling using crossword media (p=0.000). According to the study, the use of crossword media has a significant effect on increasing students' knowledge. Therefore, it is recommended that students continue to use this media in instructional or learning activities at school.

THE PROCESS OF PROCURING GOODS AND SERVICES USING THE TENDER METHOD AT THE LOGISTICS DIVISION ON THE HEAD OFFICE OF PT BRI ASURANSI INDONESIA JAKARTA

Tender procurement is an activity that is carried out openly to meet the demand for needs within a company by considering considerations in terms of quality, quantity, delivery time, as well as price and is usually used for procurement in large quantities and values which are also complex. The aim of this research is to determine the process of procuring goods and services using the tender method and the obstacles in implementing the procurement process using the tender method at PT. BRI Asuransi Indonesia Head Office Jakarta. This research uses a descriptive qualitative research method using data collection techniques, namely interviews, observation and documentation, then obtaining data sources from primary data and secondary data which are processed using data analysis techniques through reduction, presentation and drawing conclusions as well as applying triangulation of source data and time. The results of this research indicate that the implementation of the procurement process using the tender method at PT. BRI Asuransi Indonesia Jakarta Head Office has complex procedures and is guided by the procedures stated in the decision letter. The stages start from the distribution of announcements, the analysis process, document collection, document assessment, clarification and negotiation, announcement of winners, to the issuance of purchase order documents and work orders. The process of tender procurement has not been carried out effectively because there are still obstacles found in the process, namely (1) there is a process that is carried out manually and (2) the length of time for the process of making agreement documents. The company can overcome these obstacles by implementing an e-procurement system to speed up the process, accompanied by providing outreach regarding how to use it and then also improving coordination between the compliance and risk management division and the legal team related to creating applicable document templates to save inspection time.Keywords : Process, Procurement, Tender.

Social Actors Represented at the Press Conference on the Case of Chaka Zulu

In June 2022, people in the United States, especially celebrities were shocked by the news of the murder. The manager of actor and rapper Ludacris, Chaka Zulu, was accused as the murderer. With that accusations, he receive various negative reaction from the public. Chaka’s legal team immediately held a press conference to sway public opinion and in that occasion, it could be found social actor representation. Among the many pieces of research regarding social actor representation, research that investigate spoken discourse is rarely carried out. Therefore, this study aims to investigate exclusion and inclusion strategies used by lawyers when representing social actors in press conference. This study uses van Leeuwen’s social actor representation theory (2008). It uses a descriptive-qualitative method to ensure clear data analysis. The data were obtained from the FOX 5 Atlanta YouTube channel. This study reveals that lawyers use exclusion and inclusion. The lawyers used more inclusion than exclusion. Moreover, the most frequent sub-inclusion strategy is role allocation, as active and passive roles allow lawyers to show who is guilty and who is not. Meanwhile, the most frequent exclusion strategy is suppression, it allows lawyers to eliminate actors and emphasize others. Future studies is recommended to explore other van Leeuwen approaches. Future studies can also use other spoken discourse as research topics, for example press conference with public relation or others.

Implications law in ethics sustainable business in Indonesia

This research explores the legal implications arising in the context of sustainable business practices and their relationship with business ethics. The research methodology used is library research, where data is collected from various relevant literature sources related to the research topic. The research findings indicate that the law, especially business law, plays a crucial role in shaping sustainable business ethics. Legal implications in sustainable business ethics include environmental aspects, labor relations, social responsibility, and financial reporting. Additionally, there are legal challenges in sustainable business practices, with one of the main challenges being the complexity and differences in regulations across various jurisdictions. Therefore, a solution to address these challenges involves establishing a competent and experienced legal team, possibly collaborating with local legal advisors in each jurisdiction.

“Just Did The Best That I Could Do”: CPS Social Workers’ Perceptions of Self-Efficacy in Legal Aspects

Child protective services (CPS) social workers assess safety and risk needs during abuse and neglect investigations to determine if legal interventions are needed. However, only 60% of abuse and neglect cases have safety and risk assessed during the investigatory process in North Carolina. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of self-efficacy among rural North Carolina CPS social workers in child abuse and neglect investigations. Understanding CPS social workers’ perceptions of self-efficacy and factors that may influence their self-efficacy is vital to improving job satisfaction, retention, and the legal and investigative processes relating to child abuse and neglect. A purposive sampling approach was used to recruit nine CPS social workers in rural counties in North Carolina. Through a process of open, axial, and selective coding, we conclude that a CPS social worker’s self-efficacy is impacted by factors relating to leadership and legal teams, longevity, previous social work experience, and paperwork and caseload demands.

Advocating for Policy Change: Examples Emerging From a Medical-Legal Partnership in Primary Care.

Medical-legal partnerships bring legal services directly into clinical settings. Policy advocacy is often opportunistic and varies across partnerships. Our objective was to study policy advocacy that emerged from a medical-legal partnership in Toronto over a four-year period. This study consisted of a document review and thematic analysis, triangulated with data from interviews with legal team members and health providers. We defined policy advocacy as actions associated with attempts to change policy or legislation. The medical-legal partnership engaged in seven distinct cases of policy advocacy: disability support form requirements, changing workplace review, challenging barriers to citizenship, housing, publicly funded medication program (pharma care), safe injection sites, and the need for increased social assistance. Actions taken included presentations at conferences and submissions of briefs to government. We found that a medical-legal partnership resulted in policy advocacy with issues arising from both the health and the legal team with impacts likely greater than if each group had acted alone.

External Event Crises on The Stock Market: Taking Japan’s Sea Discharge Incident as An Example

On August 22, 2023, the Japanese government announced that it would start discharging nuclear wastewater into the sea from August 24. This decision was widely questioned and opposed by the international community and caused strong concerns in Japan. This article aims to take the Japanese nuclear sewage discharge incident into the sea as an example to explore the impact of social crisis on Japan's domestic stock market. The main research method of this article is based on stock return analysis, using the ARIMA model to predict the Japanese stock price trend after excluding the impact of this event, and then comparing it with real data. The results of this study provide evidence that the predicted stock prices are close to the actual stock prices, indicating that as of mid-September, there was no short-term negative impact on the Japanese stock market due to the event, but from a long-term perspective, the predictions remain It is uncertain whether stock prices in Japan's financial markets will fall because of this incident. The main conclusion drawn from this study is that external events may not have a large impact on stock prices in the short term. Different from previous literature, this study uses ARIMA analysis on daily data and weekly data to obtain the relationship between them. Recommendations include organizing a team of experts; hiring a legal team; establishing a complete procedure to handle social media information, and having a dedicated public relations team may be helpful.