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Law No. 88 - Approves The Kyoto Protocol Of 1997, Asamblea Legislativa
Law No. 88 - Approves The Kyoto Protocol Of 1997, Asamblea Legislativa
Latin American Energy Policies
This Law approves the Kyoto Protocol, which is an international agreement that sets binding targets for 37 industrialized countries and the European community for reducing greenhouse gas emmisions. This will be accomplished, in part, by the research, promotion, development and increase in the use of new and renewable energy.
Neonaticide: Less Than Murder?, James J. Dvorak
Neonaticide: Less Than Murder?, James J. Dvorak
Northern Illinois University Law Review
This comment examines the crime of infanticide. The comment includes a brief history of infanticide and an explanation of how the crime is treated in common law countries. A comparison of the United States and other common law countries leads the author to suggest that the United States should adopt an infanticide statute similar to that of other common law countries.
Law No. 1896 - Agreement Between The Republic Of Argentina And The Republic Of Bolivia, Congreso Nacional De Bolivia
Law No. 1896 - Agreement Between The Republic Of Argentina And The Republic Of Bolivia, Congreso Nacional De Bolivia
Latin American Energy Policies
Creates the binational Comission between the Republic of Argentina and the Republic of Bolivia with the purpose of creating an applicable contribution for the generation of energy.
Law No. 1887 - Multiple Project Angosto De Bala, Congreso Nacional De Bolivia
Law No. 1887 - Multiple Project Angosto De Bala, Congreso Nacional De Bolivia
Latin American Energy Policies
Declares as national priority the development of the Angosto de Bala Project for the use of water from the Rio Beni through the construction of a Hydroelectric Dam.
Legislative Decree No. 354 - Law Of The National Fund For The Investment In Electricity And Phone Service, Asamblea Nacional Legislativa De El Salvador
Legislative Decree No. 354 - Law Of The National Fund For The Investment In Electricity And Phone Service, Asamblea Nacional Legislativa De El Salvador
Latin American Energy Policies
The goal of this Law is to facilitate the access of rural and low income areas of the population to electric and phone services. Article 6 states that the assets of the Fund will be made up by the totality of the resources generated by the General Superintendence of Electricity and Telecommunications on concessions for the exploitation of hydraulic and geothermal resources for the generation of electricity.
Baby Richard And Beyond: The Future For Adopted Children, Anthony S. Zito
Baby Richard And Beyond: The Future For Adopted Children, Anthony S. Zito
Northern Illinois University Law Review
The author sets forth the facts underlying the Baby Richard case from the time he was conceived until the time of his adoption and analyzes the case law which ensued as a result of the situation. The author then addresses the amendment to the adoption act which resulted from the Baby Richard case. The article next explores the Does' possible courses of action and evaluates the chances of them regaining custody. Finally, the article suggests the possibility of a solution for the future of adopted children.
Heads Up!: The Baseball Facility Liability Act, Ted J. Tierney
Heads Up!: The Baseball Facility Liability Act, Ted J. Tierney
Northern Illinois University Law Review
This comment examines law regarding spectator injury at baseball games. The Baseball Facility Liability Act, which was enacted by the Illinois legislature to prevent spectators from recovering damages for injuries suffered at baseball games is specifically analyzed. The author asserts that the current legislation should be stricken from Illinois law, and proposes changes in the law that would lead to more equitable outcomes in cases involving foul balls.
Hedge-To-Arrive Contracts: Jurisdictional Issues Under The Commodity Exchange Act, Jennifer Durham King, James J. Moylan
Hedge-To-Arrive Contracts: Jurisdictional Issues Under The Commodity Exchange Act, Jennifer Durham King, James J. Moylan
Northern Illinois University Law Review
This article addresses the conflicting judicial and administrative agency interpretations of a recent innovation in agricultural merchandising known as Hedge-to-Arrive ("HTA") contracts. This article examines the first federal district court opinion upholding HTA contracts as forward contracts, exempt from the Commodity Exchange Act ("CEA") and regulation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC"). The article also examines the CFTC's approach to regulating HTA contracts in its administrative forum. The CFTC has taken the position that HTA contracts marketed to the general public are illegal futures contracts. A CFTC Administrative Law Judge recently took the position that HTA contracts are not …
Throwing Like A Girl: Constitutional Implications Of Title Ix Regarding Gender Discrimination In High School Athletic Programs, Tracy J. Johnson
Throwing Like A Girl: Constitutional Implications Of Title Ix Regarding Gender Discrimination In High School Athletic Programs, Tracy J. Johnson
Northern Illinois University Law Review
This comment examines various approaches to dealing with sexual discrimination in high school sports. The decisions reveal that equal protection under the law is violated if the classification between males and females in connection with team sports is based on stereotypic notions or assumptions. The author suggests that rules which automatically exclude all females from competing with the males for a place on a team violate equal protection and impair the important governmental objective of providing full and equal opportunity to educational programs and activities. Finally, this comment stresses that in order to provide meaningful athletic opportunities to young women, …
Resolution No. 25/98 - Authorization Of The Practices Associated With The Use Of Ionizing Radiation, Ministra De Ciencia, Tecnología Y Medio Ambiente
Resolution No. 25/98 - Authorization Of The Practices Associated With The Use Of Ionizing Radiation, Ministra De Ciencia, Tecnología Y Medio Ambiente
Latin American Energy Policies
Establishes the general rules and regulates the requirements for the authorization of practices associated with the use of ionizing radiation and their sources, with the goal to protect the life, health, assets and environment of the Country.
A Return To States' Rights? The Rehnquist Court Revives Federalism, Melanie K. St. Clair
A Return To States' Rights? The Rehnquist Court Revives Federalism, Melanie K. St. Clair
Northern Illinois University Law Review
This comment examines three decisions of the 1997 Supreme Court Term in which the Court invalidated Federal laws: Printz v. United States, City of Boerne v. Flores, and Reno v. ACLU. This comment looks for a unifying trend in the decisions in an effort to determine if the Court is moving in a new philosophical direction. The author suggests that the decisions do signal a renewed commitment to States' rights and federalism. Further, the decisions reveal the Court's antagonism toward the largess and enlarged scope of Congress. The author suggests that the decisions are an attempt by the Court to …
Irreconcilable Principles: Law, Politics, And The Illinois Supreme Court, Jackson Williams
Irreconcilable Principles: Law, Politics, And The Illinois Supreme Court, Jackson Williams
Northern Illinois University Law Review
This article attempts to evaluate the recent criticisms of the political structure of the Illinois Supreme Court. The author examines the electoral and legal systems that usually come into potential conflicts. The goal of the article is to illustrate some important issues in the environment free from the sensationalism of press accounts and the emotionalism of political attacks, and provoke a sensible debate among the State's bar, legislators, and public about how the perception of a "political" court impacts on Illinois' legal system.
No Longer Free To Offend: Involuntary Civil Commitment Statutes For Sexual Predators Create The Basis For A Uniform Act, Lisa A. Wilson
No Longer Free To Offend: Involuntary Civil Commitment Statutes For Sexual Predators Create The Basis For A Uniform Act, Lisa A. Wilson
Northern Illinois University Law Review
This comment examines the progression of involuntary civil commitment statutes for repeat sex offenders beginning in the 1930's and moving into the 1990's in terms of statutory changes and improvements. This comment also illustrates why these involuntary commitment statutes are the best solution to curb sexual predation with an eye towards the ultimate protection of the public. Finally, this comment stresses the need for a uniform act designed to incorporate those aspects of the currently existing sex predator statutes which best protect the community from repeat sex offenders.
Refusing To Follow Doctor's Orders: Texas Takes The First Step In Holding Hmos Liable For Bad Medical Decisions, Amy Stoeckl
Refusing To Follow Doctor's Orders: Texas Takes The First Step In Holding Hmos Liable For Bad Medical Decisions, Amy Stoeckl
Northern Illinois University Law Review
This comment examines health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other managed care entities and the defenses used to escape liability in medical malpractice suits. Texas became the first State to pass legislation that would put an end to one such defense and place liability on HMOs. The author suggests that such State legislation is not enough to hold HMOs liable and recommends that Congress rethink the federal statutes that still protect HMOs from liability.
The Evolving Fiduciary Duty Solution For Shareholders Caught In A Closely Held Corporation Trap, James M. Van Vliet Jr., Mark D. Snider
The Evolving Fiduciary Duty Solution For Shareholders Caught In A Closely Held Corporation Trap, James M. Van Vliet Jr., Mark D. Snider
Northern Illinois University Law Review
The purpose of this article is to review the development of the fiduciary duty owed in closely-held corporations. The judicially developed rule expands the ability of the courts to provide relief for shareholders who lack the voting power to force a change and has neither a statutory nor contractual right to relief. The authors identify the theoretical basis, general scope and content of the rule, as well as some other issues that still need to be decided in the course of the further development of the rule.