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Manual De Derecho Procesal Civil, Edward Ivan Cueva Feb 2003

Manual De Derecho Procesal Civil, Edward Ivan Cueva

Edward Ivan Cueva

No abstract provided.


Two Conceptions Of Relevance, Jonathan Yovel Jan 2003

Two Conceptions Of Relevance, Jonathan Yovel

Jonathan Yovel

Courts use complex modes of relevance judgments in regulating the introduction of information and construction of factual narratives; likewise, common law works both through and around relevance presuppositions in determining doctrine. This study examines different functions of relevance - conceived as different conceptions, at times competing, at times interdependent. The distinctions between these conceptions are arranged on three levels: 1) a normative/"causal" level, arguing for the status of relevance as a requirement for a "meaning-based" conception of entailment and drawing on discussions from relevance logic (RL) and modal logic; 2) a pragmatic/metapragmatic level that explores the ways in which law's …


The Impact Of Digital Distribution On The Duration Of Recording Contracts, Revella Cook Jan 2003

The Impact Of Digital Distribution On The Duration Of Recording Contracts, Revella Cook

Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law

The success of digital distribution depends on various factors that shape today's music industry. Part I will examine the traditional method of releasing an album and its impact on the duration of recording agreements. This section will focus on the recent legislative debate within California and will illuminate problems regarding the duration of a standard recording contract. Part II investigates modern methods of distribution and whether digital distribution is a viable alternative for the retail of music. Part III discusses innovative marketing models that could reduce costs associated with an album's release. Part IV examines barriers that the music industry …


Legal Considerations For Sponsorship Contracts Of Olympic Athletes, Leigh Augustine-Schlossinger Jan 2003

Legal Considerations For Sponsorship Contracts Of Olympic Athletes, Leigh Augustine-Schlossinger

Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal

No abstract provided.


The Little Act That Could: The Volunteer Protection Act Of 1997, Adam Epstein, Rebecca Mowrey Dec 2002

The Little Act That Could: The Volunteer Protection Act Of 1997, Adam Epstein, Rebecca Mowrey

Adam Epstein

A study and analysis of the federal Volunteer Protection Act of 1997 (VPA). The article discusses significant cases under state and federal law and decisions. It discusses the importance of the VPA yet also offers problems and issues related to its interpretation.