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The Most Dangerous Justice: The Supreme Court At The Bar Of Mathematics, Paul H. Edelman, Jim Chen Jan 1996

The Most Dangerous Justice: The Supreme Court At The Bar Of Mathematics, Paul H. Edelman, Jim Chen

Vanderbilt Law School Faculty Publications

We analyze the relative voting power of the Justices based upon Supreme Court decisions during October Term 1994 and October Term 1995. We take two approaches, both based on ideas derived from cooperative game theory. One of the measures we use has been used in connection with voting rights cases. After naming the Most Dangerous Justice, we conclude by identifying and explaining the inverse relationship between seniority and voting power.

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Mistake Of Federal Criminal Law: A Study Of Coalitions And Costly Information, Erin O'Connor Jan 1996

Mistake Of Federal Criminal Law: A Study Of Coalitions And Costly Information, Erin O'Connor

Vanderbilt Law School Faculty Publications

This article analyzes Supreme Court and other federal court cases, to explain the seemingly disparate incorporation of mistake of law excuses into federal criminal statutes. Most of the cases can be explained from an information cost perspective. If an easily separable subset of the regulated population cannot be induced to learn their legal obligations given credibly low prior probabilities and high information costs, they are excused from criminal liability. Moreover, when criminal statutes are vulnerable to constituent protest, courts require that enforcers increase awareness of the law through information subsidies rather than convicting the ignorant. At least with mistake of …

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The Elephant And The Four Blind Men: The Burger Court And Its Federal Tax Decisions, Beverly I. Moran, Daniel M. Schneider Jan 1996

The Elephant And The Four Blind Men: The Burger Court And Its Federal Tax Decisions, Beverly I. Moran, Daniel M. Schneider

Vanderbilt Law School Faculty Publications

All the federal tax decisions of the Burger Court are reviewed in order to demonstrate that widely held beliefs about statutory interpretation in tax cases are misleading. For example, although the literature asserts that courts do not distinguish between legislative and interpretive regulations, the Burger Court did give greater deference to legislative regulations. Further, despite some Justices antipathy to legislative history, the Burger Court relied heavily on legislative histories in making its decisions. In addition, the widely held view that the Court eschews tax controversies was found false when compared to other business areas.

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A Black Critique Of The Internal Revenue Code, Beverly I. Moran, William Whitford Jan 1996

A Black Critique Of The Internal Revenue Code, Beverly I. Moran, William Whitford

Vanderbilt Law School Faculty Publications

Using Census data and the Survey of Income Program participation (SIPP), the authors use social science methodology to show that blacks pay more federal income tax than whites at the same income levels.

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Nameless Justice: The Case For The Routine Use Of Anonymous Juries In Criminal Trials, Nancy J. King Jan 1996

Nameless Justice: The Case For The Routine Use Of Anonymous Juries In Criminal Trials, Nancy J. King

Vanderbilt Law School Faculty Publications

We ask a lot of our jurors. The financial and emotional burdens of jury duty can be significant even in mundane cases. Deciding another's fate is often a trying ordeal, aggravated by unintelligible instructions, hostile attorneys or court personnel, miserable working conditions, and interminable delays.1 The voir dire process may require jurors to reveal intimate, embarrassing, or damning information about themselves and their families that they would not voluntarily choose to reveal.2 Confronted with allegations of violence, injury, or abuse, some jurors become traumatized or ill.3 On top of all of this jury service exposes jurors, their families, and their …

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Juror Delinquency In Criminal Trials In America, 1796-1996, Nancy J. King Jan 1996

Juror Delinquency In Criminal Trials In America, 1796-1996, Nancy J. King

Vanderbilt Law School Faculty Publications

This article examines two aspects of the jury system that have attracted far less attention from scholars than from the popular press: avoidance of jury duty by some citizens, and misconduct while serving by others. Contemporary reports of juror shortages and jury dodging portray a system in crisis.' Coverage of recent high-profile cases suggests that misconduct by jurors who do serve is common. In the trial of Damian Williams and Henry Watson for the beating of Reginald Denny, a juror was kicked off for failing to deliberate; Exxon, Charles Keating, and the man accused of murdering Michael Jordan's father all …

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The Double Jeopardy Defense And Multiple Prosecutions For Conspiracy, William H. Theis Jan 1996

The Double Jeopardy Defense And Multiple Prosecutions For Conspiracy, William H. Theis

SMU Law Review

No abstract provided.

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A. Kenneth Pye - A National Legal Education Figure, Millard H. Ruud Jan 1996

A. Kenneth Pye - A National Legal Education Figure, Millard H. Ruud

SMU Law Review

No abstract provided.

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A Primer On The Trade And Regulation Of Derivative Instruments, Joseph L. Motes Iii Jan 1996

A Primer On The Trade And Regulation Of Derivative Instruments, Joseph L. Motes Iii

SMU Law Review

No abstract provided.

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Construction Law, Robert L. Meyers Iii, Michael F. Albers, Lucy Elizabeth Meyers Jan 1996

Construction Law, Robert L. Meyers Iii, Michael F. Albers, Lucy Elizabeth Meyers

SMU Law Review

No abstract provided.

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Environmental Law, Scott D. Deatherage, Caroline M. Legette Jan 1996

Environmental Law, Scott D. Deatherage, Caroline M. Legette

SMU Law Review

No abstract provided.

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Lynching, Federalism, And The Intersection Of Race And Gender In The Progressive Era, Barbara Holden-Smith Jan 1996

Lynching, Federalism, And The Intersection Of Race And Gender In The Progressive Era, Barbara Holden-Smith

Cornell Law Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

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The United Nations Convention On Contracts For The International Sale Of Goods: Guide To Research And Literature, Claire M. Germain Jan 1996

The United Nations Convention On Contracts For The International Sale Of Goods: Guide To Research And Literature, Claire M. Germain

Cornell Law Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

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Constitutionalism In Zambia: Past, Present And Future, Muna Ndulo, Robert B. Kent Jan 1996

Constitutionalism In Zambia: Past, Present And Future, Muna Ndulo, Robert B. Kent

Cornell Law Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

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Prescription Drug Design Liability Under The Proposed Restatement (Third) Of Torts: A Reporter's Perspective, James A. Henderson Jr. Jan 1996

Prescription Drug Design Liability Under The Proposed Restatement (Third) Of Torts: A Reporter's Perspective, James A. Henderson Jr.

Cornell Law Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

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Closing The Growth And Equity Policy Divide: Rethinking The Role Of The Federal Government When Promoting Economic Development In Distressed Urban Communities, Edwin Melendez Jan 1996

Closing The Growth And Equity Policy Divide: Rethinking The Role Of The Federal Government When Promoting Economic Development In Distressed Urban Communities, Edwin Melendez

Gastón Institute Publications

The objectives of this policy briefing memorandum are two-fold: first, to review the historical record concerning economic growth policies, particularly those overseen by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), and the experience with block grants for urban economic development; and, second, to discuss new roles the federal government might play in promoting the convergence of these two broad policy areas.

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University Of Baltimore Law Forum Volume 26 Number 2 (Spring 1996) Front Matter Jan 1996

University Of Baltimore Law Forum Volume 26 Number 2 (Spring 1996) Front Matter

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.

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Recent Developments: Thomas V. Commissioner: Addition To Tax Imposed On Unreported Income Obtained From Illegal Activities, Which Produced Criminal Sanctions, Is Not A Violation Of The Fifth Or Eighth Amendments, Kevin Barth Jan 1996

Recent Developments: Thomas V. Commissioner: Addition To Tax Imposed On Unreported Income Obtained From Illegal Activities, Which Produced Criminal Sanctions, Is Not A Violation Of The Fifth Or Eighth Amendments, Kevin Barth

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.

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Recent Developments: Vernonia School Dist. 47j V. Acton: Random Drug Testing Of Student Athletes Not Violative Of Their Fourth Amendment Right Against Unreasonable Searches, Francis A. Pommett Iii Jan 1996

Recent Developments: Vernonia School Dist. 47j V. Acton: Random Drug Testing Of Student Athletes Not Violative Of Their Fourth Amendment Right Against Unreasonable Searches, Francis A. Pommett Iii

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.

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Recent Developments: Bailey V. United States: A Drug Trafficker Must "Actively Employ" A Firearm In Order To Sustain A Conviction Under The "Use" Provision Of 18 U.S.C.A. Section 924(C)(1)(1984), Kevin M. Barner Jan 1996

Recent Developments: Bailey V. United States: A Drug Trafficker Must "Actively Employ" A Firearm In Order To Sustain A Conviction Under The "Use" Provision Of 18 U.S.C.A. Section 924(C)(1)(1984), Kevin M. Barner

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.

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Recent Developments: Romm V. Flax: Court Of Appeals Rejects Literal Definition Of "Void" As It Appears In The Context Of The Real Property Article, Nicole M. Zell Jan 1996

Recent Developments: Romm V. Flax: Court Of Appeals Rejects Literal Definition Of "Void" As It Appears In The Context Of The Real Property Article, Nicole M. Zell

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.

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Recent Developments: Thompson V. Keohane: State Determinations Of "In Custody" For Miranda Purposes Are Not Presumptively Correct Under 28 U.S.C. § 2254(D) And Are Subject To Federal Review, Paul J. Wilson Jan 1996

Recent Developments: Thompson V. Keohane: State Determinations Of "In Custody" For Miranda Purposes Are Not Presumptively Correct Under 28 U.S.C. § 2254(D) And Are Subject To Federal Review, Paul J. Wilson

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.

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Recent Developments: Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. V. Calhoun: State Wrongful Death And Survival Remedies Remain Applicable To Cases Arising From Accidents Involving Nonseamen In Territorial Waters, Natalie Drinkard Jan 1996

Recent Developments: Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. V. Calhoun: State Wrongful Death And Survival Remedies Remain Applicable To Cases Arising From Accidents Involving Nonseamen In Territorial Waters, Natalie Drinkard

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.

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Recent Developments: Bush V. Vera: Subordination Of Traditional Districting Principles To Achieve Minority Representation Is Violative Of The Fourteenth Amendment, Paul J. Wilson Jan 1996

Recent Developments: Bush V. Vera: Subordination Of Traditional Districting Principles To Achieve Minority Representation Is Violative Of The Fourteenth Amendment, Paul J. Wilson

University of Baltimore Law Forum

No abstract provided.

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Induction Into Academia: The Experiences Of New Occupational Therapy Faculty, Catherine R. Acre Jan 1996

Induction Into Academia: The Experiences Of New Occupational Therapy Faculty, Catherine R. Acre

Theses and Dissertations

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) estimates the number of therapists in the nation's occupational therapy workforce at 46,357. Silvergate (1994) estimates a 71% shortage based on the actual vacancies for occupational therapy personnel currently exists. In response to the growing demand for occupational therapists, the number of academic programs in occupational therapy has increased. Currently there are 85 accredited occupational therapy programs and 30 developing programs in the United States. In addition, for every newly available student space in professional-level programs, there were a reported 3.4 applicants. With only five doctoral programs in occupational therapy in the United States, …

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Self-Reported Teacher Stress And Perception Of Administrative Support, Janice Lyn Sjostrand Jan 1996

Self-Reported Teacher Stress And Perception Of Administrative Support, Janice Lyn Sjostrand

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the study was to determine the existence of a relationship between levels of teacher occupational stress and perception of administrative support. Six secondary schools were chosen from six randomly selected school districts stratified by size and geographic location. The predictor variable was administrative support; the criterion variable was level of stress. Instrumentation included the Teacher Stress Inventory (TSI) and the Leadership Behavior Description Questionnaire Form XII (LBDQ Form XII). Ten factors of stress were measured: five were manifestations of stress, and five were sources of stress. The subjects, the majority of whom were females, did not exhibit …

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Teachers Of The Lost Year, 1958-1959: Little Rock School District, Sondra Hercher Gordy Jan 1996

Teachers Of The Lost Year, 1958-1959: Little Rock School District, Sondra Hercher Gordy

Theses and Dissertations

The Little Rock Central High Crisis of 1957 has been examined by numerous scholars from a variety of perspectives. Much less research has been devoted to the following year--the Lost Year, 1958-59--when Little Rock high schools were closed to all students, black and white. The entire period surrounding these two academic years found this Southern American community electrified with racial conflict, societal disruptions, and political machinations. Though all people in the community were affected by such unsettling times, no lives were more disrupted than those of teachers. Closed schools meant the interruption of professional careers. The confusion within the community …

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Front Matter -- Quaker Religious Thought, No. 87, A. O. R. Jan 1996

Front Matter -- Quaker Religious Thought, No. 87, A. O. R.

Quaker Religious Thought

No abstract provided.

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Quakers And The Larger Christian Movement, Qrt Editor Jan 1996

Quakers And The Larger Christian Movement, Qrt Editor

Quaker Religious Thought

No abstract provided.

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Responses To Issue #86, R. W. Tucker, Bill Samuel Jan 1996

Responses To Issue #86, R. W. Tucker, Bill Samuel

Quaker Religious Thought

No abstract provided.

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