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Haling Foreign Subsidiary Corporations Into Court Under The 1934 Act: Jurisdictional Bases And Forum Non Conveniens, Glenn R. Sarno
Haling Foreign Subsidiary Corporations Into Court Under The 1934 Act: Jurisdictional Bases And Forum Non Conveniens, Glenn R. Sarno
Law and Contemporary Problems
The general theories and legal standards for obtaining personal jurisdiction over a nonresident foreign entity under section 27 of the 1934 Securities Exchange Act are examined. The theories of obtaining jurisdiction over a foreign subsidiary corporation that has a parent present in the US for jurisdictional purposes are used as an example.
Civil Remedies For Intellectual Property Invasions: Themes And Variations, Ralph S. Brown
Civil Remedies For Intellectual Property Invasions: Themes And Variations, Ralph S. Brown
Law and Contemporary Problems
The remedial schemes involved in intellectual property cases are examined, including preliminary injunction relief, permanent injunctions and monetary remedies.
Computer Programs, User Interfaces, And Section 102(B) Of The Copyright Act Of 1976: A Critique Of Lotus V. Paperback, Pamela Samuelson
Computer Programs, User Interfaces, And Section 102(B) Of The Copyright Act Of 1976: A Critique Of Lotus V. Paperback, Pamela Samuelson
Law and Contemporary Problems
The Supreme Court's landmark ruling "Lotus Development Corp vs Paperback Software International" is critiqued. The ruling did not resolve the issue of whether copyright law protects user interfaces.
Copyright, Potential Markets, And The User Interface: Defining The Scope Of The Limited Monopoly, Todd D. Daubert
Copyright, Potential Markets, And The User Interface: Defining The Scope Of The Limited Monopoly, Todd D. Daubert
Law and Contemporary Problems
Although most court cases involving copyright protection of the user interface appear to have been decided correctly on their facts, the language of the decisions has left uncertainty as to the scope of protection.
Reality As Artifact: From Feist To Fair Use, Wendy J. Gordon
Reality As Artifact: From Feist To Fair Use, Wendy J. Gordon
Law and Contemporary Problems
The Supreme Court case "Feist Publications Inc vs Rural Telephone Service Co" is examined. Although the court's decision was correct, its reasoning is deeply flawed.
Mass Communications And The First Amendment: An Overview, L. A. Powe Jr.
Mass Communications And The First Amendment: An Overview, L. A. Powe Jr.
Law and Contemporary Problems
Traditionally, mass communications issues have been slighted or ignored in first amendment writings. The Supreme Court deals with each type of harm resulting from this issue separately.
Dimensions Of Equality: Doctrines Of Limitation, Drew S. Days Iii
Dimensions Of Equality: Doctrines Of Limitation, Drew S. Days Iii
Law and Contemporary Problems
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The Canadian Judicial Approach To Equality Rights: Freedom Ride Or Roller Coaster?, M. David Lepofsky
The Canadian Judicial Approach To Equality Rights: Freedom Ride Or Roller Coaster?, M. David Lepofsky
Law and Contemporary Problems
The routes that can be followed by the Supreme Court at the crossroad to full equality rights protection are discussed. The Court should not tolerate any stereotyping of the elderly, women, the handicapped or anyone else.
The Canadian Constitutional Approach To Freedom Of Expression In Hate Propaganda And Pornography, Kathleen Mahoney
The Canadian Constitutional Approach To Freedom Of Expression In Hate Propaganda And Pornography, Kathleen Mahoney
Law and Contemporary Problems
Canadian courts are in the process of challenging existing thought about the constitutional protection of freedom of expression. Establishing equality requires reciprocity of respect and parity of regard for physical dignity and personal integrity. Canadian Supreme Court decisions on pornography are discussed.
The Dimensions Of American Constitutional Equality, J. Harvie Wilkinson Iii
The Dimensions Of American Constitutional Equality, J. Harvie Wilkinson Iii
Law and Contemporary Problems
Liberty and equality are the hallmark characteristics of any legal order. Constitutional equality in the US is discussed. The rights of equality are not economic in nature, and they are not subject to strictly majority rule.
Federalism Under Fire: The Role Of The Supreme Court Of Canada, Katherine Swinton
Federalism Under Fire: The Role Of The Supreme Court Of Canada, Katherine Swinton
Law and Contemporary Problems
The role of the Supreme Court of Canada in the country's federal system is discussed. Globalization will have an important impact on interpretation of the Canadian Constitution. The special status of Quebec will also have to be taken into account.