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Purpose And Promise Unfulfilled: A Different View Of Private Enforcement Under The Federal Trade Commission Act, Stephen W. Gard Jan 1975

Purpose And Promise Unfulfilled: A Different View Of Private Enforcement Under The Federal Trade Commission Act, Stephen W. Gard

Stephen W. Gard

In its September-October issue of 1974, this Review published a student comment concerning private enforcement and rule making under the Federal Trade Commission Act.10 The Comment took the position that a private right of action should not be implied under section 5 of the Act, which unambiguously declares that "unfair or deceptive acts or practices in commerce are . . . unlawful."' The Comment thus endorsed the holding in Holloway v. Bristol-MyersCorp. that a consumer who has suffered economic harm as the proximate result of the commission of an unfair or deceptive trade practice should not be entitled to redress …


Executive Privilege: Rhyme Without Reason, Stephen W. Gard Jan 1974

Executive Privilege: Rhyme Without Reason, Stephen W. Gard

Stephen W. Gard

This Article will examine the validity of a presidential claim of executive privilege when exercised against a congressional inquiry by analyzing positions previously taken by proponents of executive privilege. First, the historical usage theory, often cited as a justification for the privilege, will be reevaluated, and it will be suggested that historical precedeht does not support the existence of such a theory. Second, the separation of powers justification will be undercut by close examination of the constitutional principles involved. Finally, attack will be waged on the various public policy arguments used to support the privilege.


Recent Development, Kirby V. Illinois, Stephen W. Gard Jan 1973

Recent Development, Kirby V. Illinois, Stephen W. Gard

Stephen W. Gard

Pre-indictment identification confrontations, without presence of counsel, held constitutionally permitted.


Obscenity And The Right To Be Let Alone: The Balancing Of Constitutional Rights, Stephen W. Gard Jan 1973

Obscenity And The Right To Be Let Alone: The Balancing Of Constitutional Rights, Stephen W. Gard

Stephen W. Gard

While on the one hand a conceptual framework for obscenity cases is essential, it is equally true that the Supreme Court has in the past accepted theories proposed by commentators without making significant progress in extricating itself from the quagmire. In light of this situation, the purpose of this Note is not to urge the Court to accept any new theory for dealing with obscenity, but, rather, to suggest a conceptual framework present in the results of its prior decisions and to urge its explicit acceptance by the Court. No attempt will be made to be faithful to all the …