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Terminating Parental Rights Through A Backdoor In The Virginia Code: Adoptions Under Section 63.2-1202(H), Dale Margolin Cecka

University of Richmond Law Review

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Corporate And Business Law, Laurence V. Parker Jr.

University of Richmond Law Review

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Family Law, Sharon K. Lieblich

University of Richmond Law Review

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Wills, Trusts, And Estates, J. William Gray Jr., Katherine E. Ramsey

University of Richmond Law Review

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The Grapes Of Wrath: Encouraging Fruitful Collaborations Between Local Governments And Farm Wineries In The Commonwealth, Philip Carter Strother, Andrew E. Tarney

University of Richmond Law Review

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Religious Freedom Legislation In The 2013 Virginia General Assembly, Ellis M. West

Political Science Faculty Publications

If there is any Virginia law that deserves to be called "iconic," it is Section 16 of the Virginia Bill of Rights, which combines the religious freedom provision in Virginia's first Declaration of Rights (1776) with portions of Thomas Jefferson's Statute for Religious Liberty (1785). These two documents also inspired the religion clauses of the First amendment and are world famous.

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This article consists of the following sections: Section one presents the content of the proposed amendment and explains the ways in which it is unclear, redundant, and otherwise poorly written. Section two addresses the issue of whether the …

Snapchat And Sexting: A Snapshot Of Baring Your Bare Essentials, Nicole A. Poltash

Law Student Publications

This comment explores sexting between minors and its inseparable link to Snapchat. Part II provides background information on the practice and prevalence of sexting. Part III explains the Snapchat application and its various uses. Part IV discusses the implications of sexting, legal and otherwise. Part V examines how Snapchat directly conflicts with current law.13 Lastly, Part VI proposes possible solutions.

Spelling Out Lgbt: Enumerating Sexual Orientation In Virginia's Anti-Bullying Law, Melissa Wright

University of Richmond Law Review

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Did We Miss The Boat? The Clean Water Act And Sustainability, Ryan P. Murphy

University of Richmond Law Review

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Nonprofit Organizations, For-Profit Corporations, And The Hhs Mandate: Why The Mandate Does Not Satisfy Rfra's Requirements, Jonathan T. Tan

University of Richmond Law Review

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Union Dues In The Public Sector: Legislative Changes And Legal Challenges, Ann C. Hodges

Law Faculty Publications

The economic crisis that began in 2008 led many states and localities to look for ways to reduce labor costs, which form a substantial portion of government budgets. Some state legislatures focused on collective bargaining laws, with Wisconsin being the most high profile example. Along with the restrictions on bargaining, a number of states moved to limit the collection of union dues. The limitations were not across the board, but primarily directed at either political expenditures of unions or at particular unions, most commonly education unions. Not surprisingly, the laws enacted were immediately subjected to legal challenge sinceunions, like every …

Photo Id, Provisional Balloting, And Indiana's 2012 Primary Election, Michael J. Pitts

University of Richmond Law Review

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Religious Freedom Legislation In The 2013 Virginia General Assembly, Ellis M. West

Richmond Public Interest Law Review

This article consists of the following sections: Section one presents the content of the proposed amendment and explains the ways in which it is unclear, redundant, and otherwise poorly written. Section two addresses the issue of whether the provisions intended to protect religious expression, including prayer, are necessary and can solve the problems they are intended to solve. It also identifies the crucial challenge in cases involving religious expression - namely, determining correctly whether it is the government or a private individual or group that is expressing or promoting a religious belief or practice. This determination must be made because …

Senate Bills

Richmond Public Interest Law Review

Listing of Senate bills from the 2013 General Assembly

The All Students Initiative, Anti-Bullying And Athletics For Home-Schooled Children: Education Reform In The 2013 General Assembly Session, Ashley Allen

Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest

In 2012, Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell announced "The Governor's K-12 Education Reform Summit: Investing in Students Today, Creating the Workforce of Tomorrow. " With this announcement, the Governor praised the Commonwealth's public school system while underscoring the need for improvement by stating, "Until every child, in every zip code is guaranteed access to a quality education, we have not done our job." The Governor's summit brought legislators, education stakeholders, and policymakers into one room to discuss issues facing the K-12 education system, such as teacher pay, educational choice, technology and innovation, and workforce development." At the summit, the Governor …

Religious Freedom Legislation In The 2013 Virginia General Assembly, Ellis M. West

Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest

This article consists of the following sections: Section one presents the content of the proposed amendment and explains the ways in which it is unclear, redundant, and otherwise poorly written. Section two addresses the issue of whether the provisions intended to protect religious expression, including prayer, are necessary and can solve the problems they are intended to solve. It also identifies the crucial challenge in cases involving religious expression - namely, determining correctly whether it is the government or a private individual or group that is expressing or promoting a religious belief or practice. This determination must be made because …

Bill Summary Indices

Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest

House of Delegates bill summaries index

Senate Bills

Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest

Listing of Senate bills from the 2013 General Assembly

House Bills

Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest

Listing of House bills from the 2013 General Assembly

Bill Summary Indices

Richmond Public Interest Law Review

House of Delegates bill summaries index

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Richmond Public Interest Law Review

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House Bills

Richmond Public Interest Law Review

Listing of House bills from the 2013 General Assembly

The All Students Initiative, Anti-Bullying And Athletics For Home-Schooled Children: Education Reform In The 2013 General Assembly Session, Ashley Allen

Richmond Public Interest Law Review

In 2012, Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell announced "The Governor's K-12 Education Reform Summit: Investing in Students Today, Creating the Workforce of Tomorrow. " With this announcement, the Governor praised the Commonwealth's public school system while underscoring the need for improvement by stating, "Until every child, in every zip code is guaranteed access to a quality education, we have not done our job." The Governor's summit brought legislators, education stakeholders, and policymakers into one room to discuss issues facing the K-12 education system, such as teacher pay, educational choice, technology and innovation, and workforce development." At the summit, the Governor …

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Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest

Keywords for the bills