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Commentary: Imprisonment--The Misplaced Focus Of Sentencing Reform, Andrea Monsees Nov 1981

Commentary: Imprisonment--The Misplaced Focus Of Sentencing Reform, Andrea Monsees

Northern Illinois University Law Review

A response to Professor Zimring suggesting that imprisonment was a temporary adjustment to the loss of more productive forms of punishment and that it is an anachronism when used as the focus of sentencing reform.


Commentary: Some Lessons From The History Of Illinois Sentencing Laws, James B. Haddad Nov 1981

Commentary: Some Lessons From The History Of Illinois Sentencing Laws, James B. Haddad

Northern Illinois University Law Review

An analysis that criticizes Professor Zimring's conclusions and argues that sentencing reform in Illinois resulted in a fair, determinate system based on lessons learned from the past.


Judicially Created Defenses To The Unauthorized Use Of Trademarks, Jonathan Binnie Nov 1981

Judicially Created Defenses To The Unauthorized Use Of Trademarks, Jonathan Binnie

Northern Illinois University Law Review

This comment identifies circumstances in which courts have permitted the unauthorized use of anothers' trademark where the use was outside the exceptions enumerated in the Lanham Act. The author ascertains underlying policy interests being protected and unifying principles in each defense, then sets forth the elements necessary to raise these defenses to claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition.


San Diego Gas & Electric: A Regulation Gone Too Far?, Harlan J. Spiroff Nov 1981

San Diego Gas & Electric: A Regulation Gone Too Far?, Harlan J. Spiroff

Northern Illinois University Law Review

This note analyzes the dissenting view of the Court that the mere imposition of a zoning regulation can affect a permanent or temporary taking of property for which compensation must be paid under the fifth and fourteenth amendments.


Sentencing Reform In The States: Some Sobering Lessons From The 1970'S, Franklin E. Zimring Nov 1981

Sentencing Reform In The States: Some Sobering Lessons From The 1970'S, Franklin E. Zimring

Northern Illinois University Law Review

An analysis of the sentencing reform movement of the 1970's which attacked parole board discretion in favor of determinate sentencing systems. Professor Zimring criticizes the outcomes of that reform and presents some lessons for future law-reformers.


Vol. 2, No. 1, Winter 1981: Table Of Contents, Northern Illinois University Law Review Nov 1981

Vol. 2, No. 1, Winter 1981: Table Of Contents, Northern Illinois University Law Review

Northern Illinois University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Sexual Harassment Of Working Women: The Eeoc Guidelines-Panacea Or Placebo?, Barbara West May 1981

Sexual Harassment Of Working Women: The Eeoc Guidelines-Panacea Or Placebo?, Barbara West

Northern Illinois University Law Review

This comment presents a discussion of the law of sexual harassment of working women, focusing on case law, the content of the guidelines issued by the EEOC, and how these guidelines may affect future litigation.


Crime Must Not Pay: Rico Criminal Forfeiture In Perspective, Edward C. Weiner May 1981

Crime Must Not Pay: Rico Criminal Forfeiture In Perspective, Edward C. Weiner

Northern Illinois University Law Review

From the vantage point of extensive practical experience in administering RICO, Edward Weiner analyzes its novel remedy of 'in personam' criminal forfeiture by examining both the common law origins of the remedy and the purpose for its reintroduction into American jurisprudence to form a background for understanding current judicial interpretations of the statute.


The Guilt Of The "Innocent Construction Rule" In Illinois Defamation Law, Michael J. Polelle May 1981

The Guilt Of The "Innocent Construction Rule" In Illinois Defamation Law, Michael J. Polelle

Northern Illinois University Law Review

This article traces the origin of the peculiar Illinois "Innocent Construction Rule" in defamation law. The author concludes that the Illinois "Innocent Construction Rule" was unfortunately resurrected in John v. Tribune. He calls upon the Illinois Supreme Court to reconsider the John case.


Richmond Newspapers Inc. V. Virginia: A Constitutional Right Of Access, Beverly Vassar Haas May 1981

Richmond Newspapers Inc. V. Virginia: A Constitutional Right Of Access, Beverly Vassar Haas

Northern Illinois University Law Review

This note analyzes the Richmond case and, in light of earlier access cases decided by the Court, discusses the nature of the right created and possible judicial approaches to future access claims both in and out of the courtroom setting.


Antidumping Investigations: Procedural Reform And Substantive Change Through The Trade Agreements Act, Robert L. Reifenberg May 1981

Antidumping Investigations: Procedural Reform And Substantive Change Through The Trade Agreements Act, Robert L. Reifenberg

Northern Illinois University Law Review

This comment presents an examination of the anti-competitive practice of dumping and the United States legislation aimed at its deterrence. The author presents an analysis of the procedure used in the repealed antidumping act. Additionally, the author addresses the question of the effect of the new Trade Agreements Act on the antidumping investigations in the future.


Before The Best Interests Of The Child, Karl G. Sorg May 1981

Before The Best Interests Of The Child, Karl G. Sorg

Northern Illinois University Law Review

A review of 'Before the Best Interests of the Child,' by Joseph Goldstein, Anna Freud and Albert J. Solnit.


Taking Care Of Strangers: The Rule Of Law In Doctor-Patient Relations, Natalie L.C. Stason May 1981

Taking Care Of Strangers: The Rule Of Law In Doctor-Patient Relations, Natalie L.C. Stason

Northern Illinois University Law Review

A review of 'Taking Care of Strangers: The Rule of Law in Doctor-Patient Relations' by R. A. Burt.


The Illinois Bail Jumper's Statute, Sharon Santilli Broccoli May 1981

The Illinois Bail Jumper's Statute, Sharon Santilli Broccoli

Northern Illinois University Law Review

This legislative note focuses on the constitutional ramifications of complete trials in absentia and examines possible alternatives to this procedure.


Vol. 1, No. 2, Spring 1981: Table Of Contents, Northern Illinois University Law Review May 1981

Vol. 1, No. 2, Spring 1981: Table Of Contents, Northern Illinois University Law Review

Northern Illinois University Law Review

No abstract provided.


Branti V. Finkel: A Fresh Look At The Spoils System, Diane E. Ward Nov 1980

Branti V. Finkel: A Fresh Look At The Spoils System, Diane E. Ward

Northern Illinois University Law Review

This note focuses on the role of the first amendment in patronage dismissals and analyzes the implications of the Court's modification of the Elrod decision. It will focus on two aspects of the Branti decision. First, the role of the first amendment and its applicability to patronage dismissals will be examined. Second, the Court's modification of the Elrod decision will be analyzed in light of the new standard adopted by the Court.


Commentary: The Interplay Between Corporate Liability And The Liability Of Corporate Officers, Norval Morris Nov 1980

Commentary: The Interplay Between Corporate Liability And The Liability Of Corporate Officers, Norval Morris

Northern Illinois University Law Review

A response to Professor Coffee's presentation which emphasizes the necessity of considering corporate and individual liability simultaneously in order to attain more complete solutions.


A Dedication To John S. Bainbridge, William Burnett Harvey Nov 1980

A Dedication To John S. Bainbridge, William Burnett Harvey

Northern Illinois University Law Review

Essay on the occasion of the retirement of John S. Bainbridge as Dean of the Northern Illinois University College of Law.


Commentary: The Due Process Considerations In The Imposition Of Corporate Liability, Mark Crane Nov 1980

Commentary: The Due Process Considerations In The Imposition Of Corporate Liability, Mark Crane

Northern Illinois University Law Review

An analysis that criticizes Professor Coffee's suggestions for corporate sanctions as being violative of fundamental notions of due process. Mr. Crane also observes that the threat of individual liability may be the most effective method of corporate deterrence.


Diamond V. Chakrabarty: Living Things As Statutory Subject Matter, Mark E. James Nov 1980

Diamond V. Chakrabarty: Living Things As Statutory Subject Matter, Mark E. James

Northern Illinois University Law Review

An analysis of the Court's opinion allowing a genetically engineered microorganism to constitute patentable subject matter within the scope of 35 U.S.C. ยง 101, and the implications of allowing inventors to now obtain patent protection for their living inventions.


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.


Vol. 1, No. 1, Winter 1980: Table Of Contents, Northern Illinois University Law Review Nov 1980

Vol. 1, No. 1, Winter 1980: Table Of Contents, Northern Illinois University Law Review

Northern Illinois University Law Review

No abstract provided.