Metabolic encephalopathies, especially hepatic and renal, are the most common causes of bilateral asterixis. Those caused specifically by hepatic failure are known as liver (or hepatic) flap. Other causes of asterixis include cardiac and respiratory disease, electrolyte abnormalities and drug intoxication.
Law and Economics. The law and economics movement applies economic theory and method to the practice of law. It asserts that the tools of economic reasoning offer the best possibility for justified and consistent legal practice. It is arguably one of the dominant theories of jurisprudence.
The Rule of Law - In Depth. Legal reasoning starts with the rule of law. Most professors will downplay the importance of rules - telling you that analysis and issue spotting counts more in your grade rather than knowing the rule verbatim. While this is true, you need to understand the rule in order to spot the issue and analyze effectively.