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    Vol. 34, Issue 3 (January - February 2013)

      December 2012

    Elder

    Dual Eligible Demonstrations: A potential sea change in service delivery for the neediest clients

    Fay Gordon

    In a few months, when the early states begin enrolling those who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, we’ll see what this means for clients and elder law practice. Until then, understanding the demonstration’s development, and potential beneficiary issues, will help us prepare to be strong client advocates.

    Elder

    Managing Our Miracles

    Monsignor Charles J. Fahey

    As we have dramatically increased life expectancy, we have the challenge of “managing our miracles” both as individuals and as a society.

    Elder

    United Nations Adopts Principles and Guidelines for Access to Legal Aid for Criminal Defendants

    David M. Godfrey

    The words of the Miranda warning are so enshrined in American culture that most of us could quote them in our sleep. These rights are not universal and the United Nations recently adopted a set of principles and guidelines for criminal justice systems to use in developing due process protections.

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