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Constitutional Law—Where Does It Fit? Solving The School Board Prayer Puzzle, Austin Reed Jan 2020

Constitutional Law—Where Does It Fit? Solving The School Board Prayer Puzzle, Austin Reed

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Reflections On The Church/State Puzzle, Kermit V. Lipez Apr 2019

Reflections On The Church/State Puzzle, Kermit V. Lipez

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Dissecting The Hybrid Rights Exception: Should It Be Expanded Or Rejected?, David H. Hudson Jr., Emily H. Harvey Apr 2016

Dissecting The Hybrid Rights Exception: Should It Be Expanded Or Rejected?, David H. Hudson Jr., Emily H. Harvey

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


George Washington. Elena Kagan, And The Town Of Greece, New York: The First Amendment And Religious Minorities, Kermit V. Lipez Apr 2015

George Washington. Elena Kagan, And The Town Of Greece, New York: The First Amendment And Religious Minorities, Kermit V. Lipez

The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process

No abstract provided.


Family Law's Challenge To Religious Liberty, Raymond C. O'Brien Oct 2012

Family Law's Challenge To Religious Liberty, Raymond C. O'Brien

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

Over time, the definition of family has shifted from being premised upon kinship to legal status. In modern times, family structure is based more upon function than form, seeking to derive its status as a family from the subjective intent of its members to act as a family. Many early settlers in the colonial territories came to America to escape religious persecution and practice their own religion.

For that reason, biblical language and religious doctrine formed the basis for common law, statutes, and practice. Today, there remains the notion among many Americans that the law represents a divine plan and …


A Proposal To Expand The Religious Services Exemption Under The Copyright Act, Kevin M. Lemley Apr 2012

A Proposal To Expand The Religious Services Exemption Under The Copyright Act, Kevin M. Lemley

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

This article focuses on the religious services exemption to the Copyright Act. The religious services exemption is one of many exemptions that permit certain types of use without first obtaining permission from the copyright owner, or proving fair use. This article argues that the religious services exemption should be expanded to cover any work used in the course of services as well as the recording, broadcast, and transmission of the services.

The first part of this article analyzes the existing religious services exemption under the Copyright Act to define the bounds that uses fall under the exemption. The article then …


Heads, Secularists Win; Tails, Believers Lose—Returning Only Free Exercise To The Political Process, Teresa Stanton Collett Apr 1998

Heads, Secularists Win; Tails, Believers Lose—Returning Only Free Exercise To The Political Process, Teresa Stanton Collett

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Congressional Alternatives In The Wake Of City Of Boerne V. Flores: The (Limited) Role Of Congress In Protecting Religious Freedom From State And Local Infringement, Daniel O. Conkle Apr 1998

Congressional Alternatives In The Wake Of City Of Boerne V. Flores: The (Limited) Role Of Congress In Protecting Religious Freedom From State And Local Infringement, Daniel O. Conkle

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Constitutional Rhetoric Of Religion, Marci A. Hamilton Apr 1998

The Constitutional Rhetoric Of Religion, Marci A. Hamilton

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Constitutional Future Of Religious Freedom Legislation, Thomas C. Berg Apr 1998

The Constitutional Future Of Religious Freedom Legislation, Thomas C. Berg

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Failure Of Rfra, Ira C. Lupu Apr 1998

The Failure Of Rfra, Ira C. Lupu

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Requiem For Rfra: A Philosophical And Political Response, J. Thomas Sullivan Apr 1998

Requiem For Rfra: A Philosophical And Political Response, J. Thomas Sullivan

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Death And Resurrection Of Rfra: Integrating Lopez And Boerne, John M.A. Dipippa Apr 1998

The Death And Resurrection Of Rfra: Integrating Lopez And Boerne, John M.A. Dipippa

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


An Unfirm Foundation: The Regrettable Indefensibility Of Religious Exemptions, Frederick Mark Gedicks Apr 1998

An Unfirm Foundation: The Regrettable Indefensibility Of Religious Exemptions, Frederick Mark Gedicks

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Constitutional Law—First Amendment And Establishment Clause—The Wall Of Separation Crumbles. Agostini V. Felton, 117 S. Ct. 1997 (1997)., Missy Mcjunkins Apr 1998

Constitutional Law—First Amendment And Establishment Clause—The Wall Of Separation Crumbles. Agostini V. Felton, 117 S. Ct. 1997 (1997)., Missy Mcjunkins

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Doing Justice And Loving Kindness: A Comment On Hostile Environments And The Religious Employee, Charlotte Elizabeth Parsons Jul 1997

Doing Justice And Loving Kindness: A Comment On Hostile Environments And The Religious Employee, Charlotte Elizabeth Parsons

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

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Hostile Environments And The Religious Employee, Theresa M. Beiner, John M.A. Dipippa Jul 1997

Hostile Environments And The Religious Employee, Theresa M. Beiner, John M.A. Dipippa

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Constitutional Law—Freedom Of Religious Speech—When Freedom Of Speech In The Classroom Conflicts With The Establishment Clause. Bishop V. Aronov, 926 F.2d 1066 (11th Cir. 1991), D. Grant Carwile Oct 1991

Constitutional Law—Freedom Of Religious Speech—When Freedom Of Speech In The Classroom Conflicts With The Establishment Clause. Bishop V. Aronov, 926 F.2d 1066 (11th Cir. 1991), D. Grant Carwile

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

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Constitutional Law—Freedom Of Religion—Requiring Reports Of Religious Counseling Sessions Under Child Abuse Reporting Statutes Does Not Violate The First Amendment. State V. Motherwell, 114 Wash. 2d 353, 788 P.2d 1066 (1990)., Mona J. Mcnutt Jan 1990

Constitutional Law—Freedom Of Religion—Requiring Reports Of Religious Counseling Sessions Under Child Abuse Reporting Statutes Does Not Violate The First Amendment. State V. Motherwell, 114 Wash. 2d 353, 788 P.2d 1066 (1990)., Mona J. Mcnutt

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.


Beyond Neutrality: Equal Access And The Meaning Of Religious Freedom, E. Gregory Wallace Apr 1989

Beyond Neutrality: Equal Access And The Meaning Of Religious Freedom, E. Gregory Wallace

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

No abstract provided.