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The Growth Of Distrust: The Emergence Of Hostility Toward Government Regulation Of The Economy, William E. Nelson Jan 1996

The Growth Of Distrust: The Emergence Of Hostility Toward Government Regulation Of The Economy, William E. Nelson

Hofstra Law Review

No abstract provided.


Control On The New York Mercantile Exchange: Seat Ownership, Membership, And Voting Rights, Adam E. Faber Jan 1996

Control On The New York Mercantile Exchange: Seat Ownership, Membership, And Voting Rights, Adam E. Faber

Hofstra Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Historical And Constitutional Contexts Of Jury Reform, Douglas G. Smith Jan 1996

The Historical And Constitutional Contexts Of Jury Reform, Douglas G. Smith

Hofstra Law Review

This article examines the evolution of the jury from its origins in England through its transportation to America. The article compares and contrasts the various historical models of the jury with the modern American jury. Although much has been written concerning the historicaldevelopment of the English jury, surprisingly little has been written about the historical development of the American jury. In particular, the article concludes that consideration of historical practices in America may serve as a useful guide to future reform of the jury system as well as to the constitutional constraints that may be imposed on reform of jury …


The Rule Of Necessity: Is Judicial Non-Disqualification Really Necessary?, Thomas Mckevitt Jan 1996

The Rule Of Necessity: Is Judicial Non-Disqualification Really Necessary?, Thomas Mckevitt

Hofstra Law Review

No abstract provided.


A Lot More Comes Into Focus When You Remove The Lens Cap: Why Proliferating New Technologies Make It Particularly Urgent For The Supreme Court To Abandon Its Inside-Out Approach To Freedom Of Speech, And Bring Obscenity, Fighting Words, And Group Libel Within The First Amendment, Eric M. Freedman Jan 1996

A Lot More Comes Into Focus When You Remove The Lens Cap: Why Proliferating New Technologies Make It Particularly Urgent For The Supreme Court To Abandon Its Inside-Out Approach To Freedom Of Speech, And Bring Obscenity, Fighting Words, And Group Libel Within The First Amendment, Eric M. Freedman

Hofstra Law Faculty Scholarship

This article calls for an end to the doctrinal distinction between speech that is "inside" the First Amendment and that which is "outside" it.

By re-examining the premises underlying its vindication of the summary suppression of obscenity, and overruling the moribund yet still-mischievous cases of Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire, 315 U.S. 568 (1942) (denying First Amendment protection to "fighting words") and Beauharnais v. Illinois, 343 U.S. 250 (1952) (denying First Amendment protection to group libel), the Court would take an important step towards blunting a variety of modern threats to freedom of expression.

Otherwise we risk having a Ptolemaic proliferation …


The Connection Between Environment Regulation And Energy Prices: Electricity Pricing Experiencing In The U.S., James E. Hickey Jr. Jan 1996

The Connection Between Environment Regulation And Energy Prices: Electricity Pricing Experiencing In The U.S., James E. Hickey Jr.

Hofstra Law Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.


The Government Structure Over The U.S. Electric Industry: Federal-State Tensions, James E. Hickey Jr Jan 1996

The Government Structure Over The U.S. Electric Industry: Federal-State Tensions, James E. Hickey Jr

Hofstra Law Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.


Statutory Discrimination Claims: Rights "Waived" And Lost In The Arbitration Forum, Reginald Alleyne Jan 1996

Statutory Discrimination Claims: Rights "Waived" And Lost In The Arbitration Forum, Reginald Alleyne

Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Going Beyond The Judicially Prescribed Boundaries Of The Americans With Disabilities Act, Ben Cristal Jan 1996

Going Beyond The Judicially Prescribed Boundaries Of The Americans With Disabilities Act, Ben Cristal

Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Focusing Title Vii: The Supreme Court Continues The Battle Against Intentional Discrimination In St. Mary's Honor Center V. Hicks, Julyn M. Mccarty, Michael J. Levy Jan 1996

Focusing Title Vii: The Supreme Court Continues The Battle Against Intentional Discrimination In St. Mary's Honor Center V. Hicks, Julyn M. Mccarty, Michael J. Levy

Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Foreword, Burton C. Agata, Eric Lane Jan 1996

Foreword, Burton C. Agata, Eric Lane

Hofstra Law & Policy Symposium

No abstract provided.


Changing State Constitutions: Dual Constitutionalism And The Amending Process, Peter J. Galie, Christopher Bopst Jan 1996

Changing State Constitutions: Dual Constitutionalism And The Amending Process, Peter J. Galie, Christopher Bopst

Hofstra Law & Policy Symposium

No abstract provided.


Book Notes, Burton C. Agata Jan 1996

Book Notes, Burton C. Agata

Hofstra Law & Policy Symposium

No abstract provided.


Reports, Awards, And Opinions 1996-1997-1, Eric J. Schmertz Jan 1996

Reports, Awards, And Opinions 1996-1997-1, Eric J. Schmertz

Eric J. Schmertz Selected Reports, Awards and Opinions, 1967-2006 Special Collection

Documents include arbitration awards and decisions written by Eric J. Schmertz as arbitrator of labor disputes between workers and management of Boston Gas Company, General Electric Company, and New York Bus Service, among others.


Parent Education As A Distinct Field Of Practice: The Agenda For The Future, Peter Salam, Andrew Schepard, Stephen W. Schlissel Jan 1996

Parent Education As A Distinct Field Of Practice: The Agenda For The Future, Peter Salam, Andrew Schepard, Stephen W. Schlissel

Hofstra Law Faculty Scholarship

The proliferation of educational programs for separated and divorcing parents has created an emerging field of practice. This article examines core questions of professional responsibility, accountability, standards, and practices that must be addressed to advance the development of the field.

Education programs for separated and divorcing parents have captured widespread attention. New programs are being established at a rapid pace. Increasingly, legislation and court rules require parents to attend an education program (Biondi, 1995). Newspapers, magazines, and television networks- including the New York limes, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Newsweek, CBS, NBC, and CNN-have all reported on what Time Magazine …


Easing Default Provisions Of State Limited Liability Company Statutes In The Context Of A Transfer Of Interest In A Small Business, Victor Tai Wung Chiu Jan 1996

Easing Default Provisions Of State Limited Liability Company Statutes In The Context Of A Transfer Of Interest In A Small Business, Victor Tai Wung Chiu

Hofstra Law Review

No abstract provided.