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Douglas, William 0., The Court Years, 1939-1975: The Autobiography Of William O. Douglas. New York: Random House, 1980. 434 Pp., $16.95, Michael M. Burns

Nova Law Review

Since embarking on a career in the law, I have regarded William 0.

Douglas as one of a handful of outright "heroes."

Trustee Liability For Breach Of The Duty Of Loyalty: Good Faith Inquiry And Appreciation Damages, Barry L. Zins

Fordham Law Review

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New York's Tax And Debt Limits And Classified Property Tax Assessments: Time For A Constitutional Amendment?, Alan J. Weiss

Fordham Urban Law Journal

This Comment addresses the proposed changes in 1981 to New York's Real Property Tax Law, which would change the law that states all property must be assessed for taxation at its full value. The author posits that this change may have the unintended effect on the manner in which local government borrowing and taxing powers are restricted by the state constitution, thus possibly substantially reducing the amount of revenue local governments may obtain by borrowing and taxing. It first analyzes the effect of a modification of the assessment standard on New York's constitutional borrowing and taxing restrictions, which were adopted …

New York's Tax And Debt Limits And Classified Property Tax Assessments: Time For A Constitutional Amendment?, Alan J. Weiss

Fordham Urban Law Journal

This Comment addresses the proposed changes in 1981 to New York's Real Property Tax Law, which would change the law that states all property must be assessed for taxation at its full value. The author posits that this change may have the unintended effect on the manner in which local government borrowing and taxing powers are restricted by the state constitution, thus possibly substantially reducing the amount of revenue local governments may obtain by borrowing and taxing. It first analyzes the effect of a modification of the assessment standard on New York's constitutional borrowing and taxing restrictions, which were adopted …