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It is widely acknowledged by scholars that the Constitution, as originally understood, did not empower federal judges to set aside positive law in light of the natural law.
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Christian Schneider,
National Review,
22 June 2023
Designing a coherent, resilient, and positive law firm culture, as that author describes, can be done.
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Paula Davis,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2022
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Christian Schneider,
National Review,
22 June 2023
Designing a coherent, resilient, and positive law firm culture, as that author describes, can be done.
—
Paula Davis,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2022
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“Positive law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positive%20law. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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