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Folded Lies: Bribery, Crusades & Reforms, Rodolphe J.A. De Seife Nov 1980

Folded Lies: Bribery, Crusades & Reforms, Rodolphe J.A. De Seife

Northern Illinois University Law Review

A review of 'Folded Lies: Bribery, Crusades & Reforms' by W. Michael Reisman.


Introduction: The Governor James R. Thompson Lecture Series, Kathleen T. Zellner Nov 1980

Introduction: The Governor James R. Thompson Lecture Series, Kathleen T. Zellner

Northern Illinois University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Making The Punishment Fit The Corporation: The Problems Of Finding An Optimal Corporation Criminal Sanction, John C. Coffee Jr. Nov 1980

Making The Punishment Fit The Corporation: The Problems Of Finding An Optimal Corporation Criminal Sanction, John C. Coffee Jr.

Northern Illinois University Law Review

A discussion of the major issues which hinder effective punishment and deterrence of corporate crime, followed by specific proposals for a system of sanctions more responsive to these traditional problems areas.


Mobile V. Bolden: New Standards Of Review For Effective Political Representation, Michael L. Parker Nov 1980

Mobile V. Bolden: New Standards Of Review For Effective Political Representation, Michael L. Parker

Northern Illinois University Law Review

An analysis of the Court's opinion requiring a showing of purposeful discrimination for claims of vote dilution and the decision's effect upon the success of future challenges to at-large electoral system.


Owen V. City Of Independence: Municipal Liability, An Evolving Trend, Ronald F. Wittmeyer Nov 1980

Owen V. City Of Independence: Municipal Liability, An Evolving Trend, Ronald F. Wittmeyer

Northern Illinois University Law Review

A characterization of the Owen decision, which denies municipalities a good faith defense, as part of a judicial trend to increase an individual's access to federal courts for violations of section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act.


Products Liability--Should Illinois Allow Recovery For Property Damage Absent Personal Injury?, Thomas J. O'Brien Nov 1980

Products Liability--Should Illinois Allow Recovery For Property Damage Absent Personal Injury?, Thomas J. O'Brien

Northern Illinois University Law Review

Judge O'Brien identifies the factors which should permit or deny recovery for property damage in products liability cases absent personal injury. Various types of damages are classified and analyzed to determine the types of loss which should be compensable under Illinois law.


Rebuttal: The Individual Or The Firm? Focusing The Threat Of Criminal Liability, John C. Coffee Jr. Nov 1980

Rebuttal: The Individual Or The Firm? Focusing The Threat Of Criminal Liability, John C. Coffee Jr.

Northern Illinois University Law Review

Professor Coffee responds to Mr. Crane's commentary and discusses the inherent problems of focusing criminal liability exclusively upon the individual.


Unequal Access To Separate Counsel: An Equal Protection Problem, N. S. Hudell Nov 1980

Unequal Access To Separate Counsel: An Equal Protection Problem, N. S. Hudell

Northern Illinois University Law Review

Explores joint representation of criminal co-defendants from the viewpoints of the ABA Code of Professional Responsibility and the sixth amendment right to effective assistance of counsel, suggesting that the presumption of effectiveness of joint counsel for indigent co-defendants constitutes a denial of equal protection.


Petroleum Act, Ministry Of Justice Jun 1979

Petroleum Act, Ministry Of Justice

Latin American Energy Policies

States that vested in the Crown is all petroleum existing in its natural state in strata in Jamaica including the bed and subsoil of its territorial sea, its continental shelf and the exclusive economic zone.


Law 5961 - Geothermal Energy, La Asamblea Legislativa De La República De Costa Rica Dec 1976

Law 5961 - Geothermal Energy, La Asamblea Legislativa De La República De Costa Rica

Latin American Energy Policies

This law declares Costa Rica's interest in the exploration of geothermal energy resources. It states that all activities concerning geothermal energy are the sole responisbility of the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE). Under this law, ICE is authorized to acquire all land required for research, exploration, exploitation and protection of geothermal resources, applying the provisions of Act No 2292 of November 20, 1958.


Law No. 18 - Fortune Hydroelectric Project, Asamblea Legislativa De Panamá Apr 1976

Law No. 18 - Fortune Hydroelectric Project, Asamblea Legislativa De Panamá

Latin American Energy Policies

Declares as urgent social interest the construction, protection and operation of the Fortuna hydroelectric plant and the correct use of the land in which this project will be developed.


Decree For The Encouragement Of Mineral Exploration On Any Territory Of The Republic And Adaptation Of The Existing Legal Structures To The Realities Of The Mining Industry, Bureau Des Mines Et De L'Energie Mar 1976

Decree For The Encouragement Of Mineral Exploration On Any Territory Of The Republic And Adaptation Of The Existing Legal Structures To The Realities Of The Mining Industry, Bureau Des Mines Et De L'Energie

Latin American Energy Policies

States that the natural deposits of minerals, oil and gas, mineral springs and thermo, geothermal and other concentrations of natural energy and in general natural resources belong to the Haitian Nation.


Law No. 77 - Authorizes The Hydraulic Resources And Electrification Institute The Credit Application With Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, Asamblea Legislativa De Panamá Dec 1975

Law No. 77 - Authorizes The Hydraulic Resources And Electrification Institute The Credit Application With Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, Asamblea Legislativa De Panamá

Latin American Energy Policies

This credit authorization is for La Estrella hydroelectric project in Panama cited in Law No. 76.


Law No. 76 - Authorizes The Hydraulic Resources And Electrification Institute To Execute Contracts With A.B. (Skanska Cementjuteriet, Asea, Bofors - Nohab Y (Vbb) Vattenbyggnadsbyran, Asamblea Legislativa De Panamá Dec 1975

Law No. 76 - Authorizes The Hydraulic Resources And Electrification Institute To Execute Contracts With A.B. (Skanska Cementjuteriet, Asea, Bofors - Nohab Y (Vbb) Vattenbyggnadsbyran, Asamblea Legislativa De Panamá

Latin American Energy Policies

Authorizes the execution of a contract between A.B. and VBB for the development of La Estrella hydroelectric project in Panama.


Seed Legislation, H. Esbo, H. A. Al-Jibouri, James C. Delouche, H. C. Potts, J. R. Thomson Jan 1975

Seed Legislation, H. Esbo, H. A. Al-Jibouri, James C. Delouche, H. C. Potts, J. R. Thomson

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No abstract provided.


Political Constitution Of The Republic Of Panama, Gobierno De Panamá Oct 1972

Political Constitution Of The Republic Of Panama, Gobierno De Panamá

Latin American Energy Policies

Establishes that the land and water destined to hydroelectric production belongs to the State and are for public use; therefore, they can't be privately owned.


Law Decree No. 169 - Regulating Law For The Storage, Transportation And Distribution Of Oil Products, Asamblea Nacional Legislativa De El Salvador Nov 1970

Law Decree No. 169 - Regulating Law For The Storage, Transportation And Distribution Of Oil Products, Asamblea Nacional Legislativa De El Salvador

Latin American Energy Policies

Law has as goal the regulation and monitoring of the storage, transportation and distribution of oil products, as well as the construction and operation of service stations/gas stations and tanks for private consumption.


Petroleum Refining Industry (Encouragement) Act, Ministry Of Justice Mar 1962

Petroleum Refining Industry (Encouragement) Act, Ministry Of Justice

Latin American Energy Policies

Norms The Petroleum Refining Industry in the Island.


Law No. 19 - Aproves The Collaboration Agreement Between The Government Of The United States Of America And The Government Of The Republic Of Panama, Asamblea Legislativa De Panamá Jan 1962

Law No. 19 - Aproves The Collaboration Agreement Between The Government Of The United States Of America And The Government Of The Republic Of Panama, Asamblea Legislativa De Panamá

Latin American Energy Policies

Dictates the rules of collaboration between the United States and Panama concerning the peaceful use of nuclear energy.


Law Decree No. 56 - Organic Law Of The Salvadorean Nuclear Energy Commission, Junta De Gobierno De El Salvador Jan 1961

Law Decree No. 56 - Organic Law Of The Salvadorean Nuclear Energy Commission, Junta De Gobierno De El Salvador

Latin American Energy Policies

Creates an autonomous and legal entity for public benefit, which shall be called the Salvadorean Nuclear Energy Commission, which will have as main goal the planning and application of nuclear energy in its different fields according to the reality of El Salvador and the technological advances.


Electricity Development Act, Ministry Of Justice Oct 1958

Electricity Development Act, Ministry Of Justice

Latin American Energy Policies

Creates the Electricity Authority whose main purpose is to promote and encourage the development and use of the resources of the Island for the generation of energy. It also seeks to: promote and encourage the use of electricity especially in agricultural, commercial, domestic, industrial and manufacturing purposes; conduct research into any matter related to electricity; keep under constant review the quality, reliability and availability of electricity services.


Mining Act, Ministry Of Justice Oct 1947

Mining Act, Ministry Of Justice

Latin American Energy Policies

Establishes the regulations for mining in the Country.


Law No. 83 - Creates The Electric Power Authority Of Puerto Rico, Asamblea Legislativa, Puerto Rico May 1941

Law No. 83 - Creates The Electric Power Authority Of Puerto Rico, Asamblea Legislativa, Puerto Rico

Latin American Energy Policies

This law establishes the Electric Power Authority of Puerto Rico (Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica de Puerto Rico), which was created to preserve, develop and use, and to assist in the conservation, development and utilization of water and energy sources in country.


Decree No. 24.643 - Water Code, Chefe Do Governo Provisório Da República Dos Estados Unidos Do Brasil Jul 1934

Decree No. 24.643 - Water Code, Chefe Do Governo Provisório Da República Dos Estados Unidos Do Brasil

Latin American Energy Policies

Regulates the use of water in the Country. Book III, Title I, Chapter I talks about the use and exploitation of hydroelectric energy.