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Book Reviews: Law Of Sentencing, Robert F. Fischer
Book Reviews: Law Of Sentencing, Robert F. Fischer
University of Baltimore Law Review
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The Adoption Trilemma: The Adult Adoptee's Emerging Search For His Ancestral Identity, Marshall A. Levin
The Adoption Trilemma: The Adult Adoptee's Emerging Search For His Ancestral Identity, Marshall A. Levin
University of Baltimore Law Review
In 1974, while presiding over Circuit Court Number 2 of Baltimore City, a court having jurisdiction over domestic relations cases, the author was struck by the searing emotionalism often arising when adoptees' quests to learn about their genealogical heritage were frustrated by Maryland's "sealed record" rule, which denies adoptees access to the records of their adoption proceedings except upon an order of court (which, in effect, means a showing of "good cause"). In this Article, the author critically examines such rules (and similar statutes) in light of the interests of the parties to the adoption process. He recommends that these …
Casenotes: Contracts — Damages — Government Procurement — Government Not Liable For Impact Damages Suffered In The Performance Of A Subsequent Contract Allegedly Caused By Constructive Changes To A Prior Contract. General Dynamics Corp. V. United States, 585 F.2d 457 (Ct. Cl. 1978), Francis John Gorman
University of Baltimore Law Review
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Casenotes: Wills — Apportionment Of Estate Tax — Uniform Estate Tax Apportionment Act Held To Require That Only Clear And Unambiguous Language May Direct That Residuary Legatees Bear The Estate Tax On The Whole Of The Estate. Johnson V. Hall, 283 Md. 644, 392 A.2d 1103 (1978), Edward S. Geldermann
University of Baltimore Law Review
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Confirmation Of Out-Of-State Arbitration Awards Under Maryland's Uniform Arbitration Act, Gary I. Strausberg
Confirmation Of Out-Of-State Arbitration Awards Under Maryland's Uniform Arbitration Act, Gary I. Strausberg
University of Baltimore Law Review
This Article examines the difficulties inherent in the confirmation of out-of-state arbitration awards under the Maryland Uniform Arbitration Act. The author recommends that either the General Assembly amend the Act to provide expressly for such confirmations in Maryland courts, or the courts, in the absence of such legislation, nevertheless should allow confirmation of such awards.
Legislation: Property Disposition Upon Divorce In Maryland: An Analysis Of The New Statute, Paula Peters
Legislation: Property Disposition Upon Divorce In Maryland: An Analysis Of The New Statute, Paula Peters
University of Baltimore Law Review
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Casenotes: Criminal Procedure — Exclusionary Rule — Evidence Obtained From Defendant During Period Of Unnecessary Delay In Presenting Him Before A Judicial Officer Subject To Exclusion Under M.D.R. 723(A). Johnson V. State, 282 Md. 314, 384 A.2d 709 (1978), John E. Betts
University of Baltimore Law Review
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Homosexual Rights: The Law In Flux And Conflict, Kenneth Lasson
Homosexual Rights: The Law In Flux And Conflict, Kenneth Lasson
University of Baltimore Law Review
This Article examines the recent surge in litigation arising from homosexuals' assertions of Constitutional rights. The author concludes that the recent cases reflect substantial judicial confusion, and suggests that both Constitutional principles and libertarian philosophy generally require resolution of the conflicts in favor of equality without regard for sexual preference.
Casenotes: Admiralty — Environmental Law — Oil Spill Liability — Federal Water Pollution Control Act Does Not Preempt State Statutes Imposing Unlimited Strict Liability. Steuart Transportation Co. V. Allied Towing Corp., 596 F.2d 609 (4th Cir. 1979), Daniel C. Riker
University of Baltimore Law Review
No abstract provided.