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The Words Of Comparative Law, Olivier Moréteau Dec 2019

The Words Of Comparative Law, Olivier Moréteau

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While the word "comparative" refers to a cognitive and intellectual activity supposing that there are several elements to compare, the word "law" is used in the singular, as if law was to be compared to itself The whole phrase indicates that comparison takes place within the study of the law, but the use of the singular does not point to a pluralistic approach: what do we mean by law? Should we not talk about "comparing the laws" or "legal comparison"? With a reflection on the words of the law as a starting point, this paper visits the corpus of comparative …


Legal Inconsistencies, Raff Donelson Oct 2019

Legal Inconsistencies, Raff Donelson

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The Structure Of Torts, Thomas C. Galligan Jr. Apr 2019

The Structure Of Torts, Thomas C. Galligan Jr.

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Tort law consists of a number of different causes of action which are seemingly unrelated except that all involve civil wrongs, other than mere breaches of contract. The various torts have different elements; some, like the nominate or intentional torts, very specific; others, like negligence, more general and vague. There is no apparent, coherent, or consistent structure applicable to all torts. This Article articulates just such a unified structure for all torts: one that arises out of and is based upon the elements of negligence. All torts involve the judicial delineation of the defendant's duty or legal obligation. All torts …


The Bp Mdl And Its Aftermath: Whither Opa's Displacement Jurisprudence?, John Costonis Feb 2019

The Bp Mdl And Its Aftermath: Whither Opa's Displacement Jurisprudence?, John Costonis

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Law And Norms And Will & Grace, Christine Corcos Jan 2019

Law And Norms And Will & Grace, Christine Corcos

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Deaning Redux -- Walking It Back, Thomas C. Galligan Jr. Jan 2019

Deaning Redux -- Walking It Back, Thomas C. Galligan Jr.

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An interview with Thomas C. Galligan, dean of Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, is presented. Among the issues he discussed include the reason behind his decision to seek and accept a deanship after spending 10 years as a college president, his teaching experience, and how he prepared to becoming a law school dean again.


Are Premarital Agreements Really Unfair?: An Empirical Study, Elizabeth Carter Jan 2019

Are Premarital Agreements Really Unfair?: An Empirical Study, Elizabeth Carter

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The article focuses on unfair treatment of premarital agreements and data of the people who entered into premarital agreements including age at marriage, race, and political affiliation. It mentions substance of the premarital agreements including how the agreements divide property and whether the agreements waive spousal support. It also mentions premarital agreements involve the waiver of property rights.