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I.R.C. Section 2518 And The Law Of Disclaimers An Update, Don J. Jaret

Nova Law Review

The Tax Reform Act of 19761 introduced Code section 2518,2

which attempted to create definite standards for a disclaimer to be

valid for federal tax purposes.

Religious Deprogramming: A Solution Through Judicially Appointed Guardians, Ira Jason Schacter

Nova Law Review

Conflicts between parents and children concerning values have

long been fought.

Art Forgery: The Art Market And Legal Considerations, Peter Barry Skolnik

Nova Law Review

"The Fortune Teller" is a painting attributed to the French seventeenth

century artist Georges de La Tour and is believed to have been

painted between 1632 and 1635.

Florida's New "Drunk Driving" Laws: An Overview Of Constitutional And Statutory Problems, Mark Dobson

Nova Law Review

As death and injury tolls increase, concern over "drunk driving"

has become nationwide. Citizen groups have been formed,2federal legislation

passed,a presidential commission appointed,and new law enforcement

techniques implemented to reduce the number of drunk drivers.

A Common Law For The Age Of Statutes. By Guido Calabresi. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1982, Pp. 319. $25.00, Ronald Benton Brown

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In common law days, the law evolved gradually on a case by case basis as courts applied the general principles to new and different fact situations.

Prosecutorial Misconduct In Closing Argument, Honorable J. Allison Defoor Ii

Nova Law Review

Prosecutorial misconduct in closing argument is increasing in frequency and appears to be perniciously resistant to eradication. Because of its potentially disastrous effects2 upon a criminal trial, it demands the attention of prosecutors and the defense bar alike.

Water Transfer: Shall We Sink Or Swim Together?, Gary S. Betensky

Nova Law Review

For all life water is necessary. For many uses it is convenient.

In much of its functioning it is commonplace.

But commonplace things often are the least appreciated and

the hardest to understand . . . . In considering its uses and abundance

and properties, however, we must keep in mind this main

fact: Water is needed for life.

Federal Judges' Absolute Immunity From Criminalprosecution Prior To Impeachment: U.S. V. Hastings, Victoria Santoro

Nova Law Review

On January 19, 1983, in Miami's federal courthouse, opening

statements began in the criminal trial of Federal Judge Alcee L. Hastings,

United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida.

The Current State Of Computer Software Protection: A Survey And Bibliography Of Copyright, Tradesecret And Patent Alternatives, Batya Roth Inofuentes

Nova Law Review

Our society is becoming more "computer-conscious" by the minute.

Whereas only a short time ago the computer was a monstrous,

expensive curiosity used behind the closed doors of major corporations,

today it is not uncommon for a family to own one or more.

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Property Distribution Upon Dissolution Of Marriage: Florida's Need For An Equitable Distribution Statute, Melinda S. Gentile

Nova Law Review

Equitable distribution is a method of dividing marital property according

to the relative contributions of the partners upon dissolution of

the marriage.

Shared Parental Responsibility: Florida Statutes Section 61.13, Renee Goldenberg

Nova Law Review

Utilizing a unique term "shared responsibility," the Florida legislature, by enacting Florida Statutes section 61.13(2)(b)(3), has joined the expanding number of states authorizing the elevation of joint custody to a preferred status.

Complaint Review Boards For Florida's Police Officers: Who's Complaining?, Anthony J. Carriuolo

Nova Law Review

The Florida Legislature enacted' Florida Statutes sections 112.531-

.34 to formally grant specific civil rights to Florida law enforcement

officers whose official conduct was under investigation.

Eleventh Circuit Rejects Claim Of Florida Death Row Inmates: Ford V. Strickland., Valerie Shea

Nova Law Review

In Ford v. Strickland,issued January 7, 1983, a divided United

States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the death

sentence of Alvin Bernard Ford, condemned for killing a Fort Lauderdale

police officer.

Florida's Property Appraisers, David M. Hudson

Nova Law Review

The property appraiser today plays a central role in the imposition

of ad valorem taxes by Florida's local governmental units.

Entrapment: A Review Of The Principles Of Law Governing This Defense As Applied By The Eleventh Circuit Court Of Appeals, David M. Lazarus

Nova Law Review

Certain types of criminal activity are consensual and covert. Hence

they are virtually undetectable without the use of a government

agent or informer.

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The End Of A Four Hundred-Year Boom: The Need For Major Constitutional Change, Arthur S. Miller

Nova Law Review

During the past four hundred years many institutions that Americans

consider to be the natural order of human affairs were born: representative

democracy, the private enterprise system of capitalism, and

individualism, among others.

The Judicial System Of Postrevolutionary Cuba, Luis Salas

Nova Law Review

Cuban justice is a subject which has captured the attention of numerous

American writers.

Apparent Authority And Antitrust Liability: An Incompatible Combination? American Society Of Mechanical Engineers, Inc. V. Hydrolevel Corporation, James R. Palmer

Nova Law Review

A "new vicarious antitrust liability doctrine"" has emerged from a

recent Supreme Court decision2 that combines the agency concept of

apparent authority with civil antitrust liability.'

Pinkerton V. United States Revisited: A Defense Of Accomplice Liability, Jon May

Nova Law Review

On May 4, 1982, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal upheld

the robbery and kidnapping conviction of Eugene Martinez even

though Martinez had not actually taken part in a robbery or a kidnapping.

The Truth In Lending Simplification And Reform Act Of 1980: Is "Simplification" Better For Both Consumerand Creditor?, Elizabeth J. Keeler

Nova Law Review

The Truth in Lending Simplification and Reform Act of 1980 became

effective October 1, 1982.

Transferable Development Rights: An Innovative Concept Faces An Uncertain Future In South Florida, R. Barbara Ressler

Nova Law Review

Once hailed as a novel and exciting land management concept,

transferable development rights1 have met with limited success.

Florida Statutes Section 627.727: Is The Statutory Right To Reject Uninsured Motorist Coverage Really A "Right" At All?, Karen E. Roselli

Nova Law Review

In 1961, Florida joined the ranks of the growing majority of states

to mandate uninsured motorist coverage. This legislation resulted from

consumer outcry over the numerous hardships befalling accident victims

injured by uninsured motorists.

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Will The Real Party In Interest Please Stand Up? Florida Statutes Section 627.7262 As Amended, Ilene D. Napp

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In 1978 Florida Statutes section 627.7262 was declared unconstitutional

in Markert v. Johnstonas an invasion of the Florida Supreme

Court's rulemaking authority.

The Products Liability Statute Of Repose In Florida: A Trap For The Unwary, William M. Tuttle

Nova Law Review

In the past two decades there has been an explosion of product

liability lawsuitsbrought against manufacturers of defective goods

due to increased manufacturers' exposure to liability. This phenomenon,

referred to as the "product liability revolution," has expanded

manufacturers' liability and facilitated recovery for injured plaintiffs

for product-caused injuries.