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The Art of Defense and the Scales of JusticeĀ 

JL;DR SUMMARY Cindy Scarr, a seasoned criminal defense lawyer, explores the intersection of American and Jewish justice systems and the moral quandaries they pose, particularly during the Yemei Hadin (Days of Judgment). A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Supreme CourtHashgachah PratisTeshuvahJewish JusticeCriminal DefenseViduiAmerican LawYemei HadinTechnology In LawAl Cheit

Places mentioned

New York, United States
"And in the American justice system, they are."
New York, United States
"I know a non-Orthodox New York State Supreme Court judge who teaches comparative law, focusing on American law versus Jewish law."
Washington DC, United States
"But a quick check of the Courts docket confirmed it: I was going to D.C."
Chicago, Illinois, United States
"I felt more at ease. A week before the big day, I did my final moot court at Georgetown University, and I was able to respond quickly to all the questions thrown my way."

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