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Major Issues Affecting The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, Jonathan Blackmore
Major Issues Affecting The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, Jonathan Blackmore
Jonathan Blackmore
This article seeks to explore some of the major aspects of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act through the examination of case law, and gives suggestions which could help remedy some of the troubling situations faced by those affected by the Act. Many of the cases cited are brought by the parents of children suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder. School districts face enormous challenges in attempting to comply with the Act’s mandates while servicing children and families struggling with the complexities of this disease.
The Influence Of Franz Kafka On American Jurisprudence, Jonathan Blackmore
The Influence Of Franz Kafka On American Jurisprudence, Jonathan Blackmore
Jonathan Blackmore
The attached article explores the ways in which the author, Franz Kafka, has influenced American Jurisprudence. Kafka resided in Prague in the early 20th century and is well known for The Trial and The Metamorphosis. Kafka and his works have been cited in judicial opinions hundreds of times over the past several decades. Interpretations of his work resulted in the adjective: Kafkaesque, meaning: “having a nightmarishly complex, bizarre, or illogical quality.” Judges and lawyers often use Kafka to portray government action as arbitrary or illogical. This article explains the key ways in which Kafka and his works are used by …