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Willson V. Black-Bird Creek Marsh Co., 25 U.S. 245 (1829): An Early Test Of The Dormant Commerce Clause, Michael P. Collins Jr. Nov 2016

Willson V. Black-Bird Creek Marsh Co., 25 U.S. 245 (1829): An Early Test Of The Dormant Commerce Clause, Michael P. Collins Jr.

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In 1822, Delaware authorized the Blackbird Creek Marsh Company to bank and drain the Blackbird Creek in New Castle County. Subsequently, Thompson Wilson and others destroyed the structure built by the marsh company. The marsh company subsequently sued Mr. Wilson for the damage to its property. The parties eventually appealed their dispute to the Supreme Court of the United States. The Court held that Delaware’s authorization to bank and dam the creek did not conflict with the federal government’s exclusive authority to regulate commerce between the several states. Ultimately, the Court decided Willson in a manner inconsistent with its earlier …


Energy Market Manipulation And Federal Enforcement Regimes, Michael Greenberger Jan 2008

Energy Market Manipulation And Federal Enforcement Regimes, Michael Greenberger

Congressional Testimony

No abstract provided.


Ending Excessive Speculation In Commodity Markets: Legislative Options, Michael Greenberger Jan 2008

Ending Excessive Speculation In Commodity Markets: Legislative Options, Michael Greenberger

Congressional Testimony

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Energy Speculation: Is Greater Regulation Necessary To Stop Price Manipulation? Part Ii., Michael Greenberger Jan 2008

Energy Speculation: Is Greater Regulation Necessary To Stop Price Manipulation? Part Ii., Michael Greenberger

Congressional Testimony

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