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Supreme Court's Decision In Cheek: Does It Encourage Willful Tax Evasion, The , Nicholas A. Mirkay Iii Nov 1991

Supreme Court's Decision In Cheek: Does It Encourage Willful Tax Evasion, The , Nicholas A. Mirkay Iii

Missouri Law Review

The general rule in criminal proceedings is that ignorance of the law or a misunderstanding of the applicability of the law is no excuse. This rule is based on a common law presumption that the law is "definite and knowable" by everyone. Based on the magnitude and complexity of modern tax law, however, special treatment has been accorded to criminal tax offenders, including a bona fide ignorance of the law defense. Yet, disagreement arises as to whether the ignorance or misunderstanding defense should be scrutinized under a subjective or objective standard. With the exception of the United States Seventh Circuit …


Validity Of Local Right-To-Work Ordinances Under Federal And Missouri Law, The , Pamela A. Rolfs Nov 1991

Validity Of Local Right-To-Work Ordinances Under Federal And Missouri Law, The , Pamela A. Rolfs

Missouri Law Review

Section 8(a)(3) of the Taft-Hartley Act regulates union security agreements. Section 8(a)(3) prohibits closed shop agreements, but permits union shop and agency shop agreements that meet certain criteria.2 Section 14(b) of the Taft-Hartley Act allows states to enact laws that are more restrictive than federal law. Section 14(b) permits states to enact right-to work laws, which prohibit union shop and agency shop agreements compelling employees to join or financially support a union.' While section 14(b) makes it clear that federal law will not preempt a state's power to enact right-to-work laws, courts disagree on whether federal law preempts a local …


Drawing The Line: Missouri Adopts The Zone Of Danger Rule For Bystander Emotional Distress, Michael Phillips Nov 1991

Drawing The Line: Missouri Adopts The Zone Of Danger Rule For Bystander Emotional Distress, Michael Phillips

Missouri Law Review

Bass v. Nooney Co. established negligent infliction of emotional distress as an independent tort in Missouri. The Missouri Supreme Court, however, left open the question of if and when a bystander can recover under this cause of action. The question remained unanswered for seven years until the Asaro decision. This Note will first analyze that decision, then focus on the traditional rules and restrictions on bystander recovery, and finally set forth for consideration a proposed rule that is less restrictive than the one adopted by the Missouri Supreme Court.


Of Complicity And Enterprise Criminality: Applying Pinkerton Liability To Rico Actions, Susan W. Brenner Nov 1991

Of Complicity And Enterprise Criminality: Applying Pinkerton Liability To Rico Actions, Susan W. Brenner

Missouri Law Review

The Pinkerton doctrine is a judicially-created rule that makes each member of a conspiracy liable for crimes that other members commit to further their joint criminal design. This Article analyzes the rationale for co-conspirator liability and considers whether it can be enforced under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations statute, known as "RICO." Section II(A)outlines the law of complicity, a related doctrine that imposes liability for crimes committed by another under circumstances different from those involved in Pinkerton. Section II(B) traces the origins of the Pinkerton rule and analyzes the premises of Pinkerton liability. The analysis reveals that the …


Supervisory Liability Under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983: Searching For The Deep Pocket, Shari S. Weinman Nov 1991

Supervisory Liability Under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983: Searching For The Deep Pocket, Shari S. Weinman

Missouri Law Review

Suits under 42 U.S.C. section 1983 are complex. Section 1983's theory of constitutional wrongdoing without vicarious liability will seem strange to some practitioners. There are circumstances, however, in which a plaintiff may sue the supervisor of the person who immediately inflicted the injury. This Comment examines the intricacies of supervisory liability as determined by recent United States Supreme Court and circuit court decisions and provides pointers to practitioners. In addition, this Comment suggests an amendment to section 1983.


Employee Refusals To Cooperate In Internal Investigations: Into The Woods With Employers, Courts, And Labor Arbitrators, Marvin F. Hill Jr., James A. Wright Nov 1991

Employee Refusals To Cooperate In Internal Investigations: Into The Woods With Employers, Courts, And Labor Arbitrators, Marvin F. Hill Jr., James A. Wright

Missouri Law Review

Bass v. Nooney Co. established negligent infliction of emotional distress as an independent tort in Missouri. The Missouri Supreme Court, however, left open the question of if and when a bystander can recover under this cause of action. The question remained unanswered for seven years until the Asaro decision. This Note will first analyze that decision, then focus on the traditional rules and restrictions on bystander recovery, and finally set forth for consideration a proposed rule that is less restrictive than the one adopted by the Missouri Supreme Court.


Effects Of Recent Developments On The Telco/Catv Cross-Ownership Prohibitions, The , Philip J. Boeckman Nov 1991

Effects Of Recent Developments On The Telco/Catv Cross-Ownership Prohibitions, The , Philip J. Boeckman

Missouri Law Review

Because of the players' financial stake and the public's interest in cable television, decisions affecting the cross-ownership restrictions probably will be made in one or more forums. This Comment analyzes the cable television market and the effects of telco entry on the CATV industry. It attempts to aid the various forums in considering the effectiveness and necessity of the laws on this crucial issue. First, however, it is important to understand the origins of the cross-ownership prohibitions, current developments in the forums hearing the arguments, and the status of the cable and telecommunications markets.


Future Of Desegregation After Dowell: Returning To Pre-Brown Days, The , Joy Hannel Nov 1991

Future Of Desegregation After Dowell: Returning To Pre-Brown Days, The , Joy Hannel

Missouri Law Review

Court-ordered desegregation is one of the major social controversies of our time. School systems that have long been subject to the remedies of desegregation want to be relieved of judicial intervention and want control returned to the local school board. This desire, however, sometimes conflicts with the mandate in Brown v. Board of Education that "in the field of public education the doctrine of 'separate but equal' has no place." In Dowell, the Supreme Court concluded that local control can be returned to a school board, with the resultant elimination of busing, so long as the district has taken all …


Minnick V. Mississippi: The Supreme Court Reinforces A Suspect's Right To Have Counsel Present During Custodial Interrogation, Nelson G. Wolff Nov 1991

Minnick V. Mississippi: The Supreme Court Reinforces A Suspect's Right To Have Counsel Present During Custodial Interrogation, Nelson G. Wolff

Missouri Law Review

In 1966, the United States Supreme Court handed down the landmark decision of Miranda v. Arizona, which firmly established the fifth amendment as the basis for ruling on the admissibility of confessions. In Minnick v. Mississippi, the Court considered whether police may reinitiate custodial interrogation after a suspect has consulted an attorney. This Note will summarize the facts and holding of Minnick and examine the legal history of the fifth amendment right to counsel from Miranda to Minnick Once this framework is established, the Note will examine the majority and dissenting opinions. Finally, the Note will critically analyze Minnick by …


Table Of Notes Nov 1991

Table Of Notes

Missouri Law Review

Table of Notes


Index To Subjects Covered In Volume 55 Nov 1991

Index To Subjects Covered In Volume 55

Missouri Law Review

Index to Subjects Covered in Volume 57


Table Of Lead Articles/Table Of Special Projects/Table Of Student Articles Nov 1991

Table Of Lead Articles/Table Of Special Projects/Table Of Student Articles

Missouri Law Review

Table of Lead Articles/Table of Special Projects/Table of Student Articles


Table Of Comments Nov 1991

Table Of Comments

Missouri Law Review

Table of Comments


Preserving Pendent Claims Subject To Special Limitation Periods In Missouri After The Judicial Improvements Act Of 1990, Rosel Rodriquez Pine Nov 1991

Preserving Pendent Claims Subject To Special Limitation Periods In Missouri After The Judicial Improvements Act Of 1990, Rosel Rodriquez Pine

Missouri Law Review

This Comment explains why Missouri's limitation doctrine prevented tolling the limitation period of Hill's state-law claim while it remained in federal court under pendent jurisdiction. This is an issue of first impression in the state. The Comment then explores the difficulties that are likely to arise when the new supplemental jurisdiction tolling provision is invoked by plaintiffs in Missouri.


Recent Amendments To The Bankruptcy Code--A Politically Motivated Less Fresh Start, Brian C. Fries Jun 1991

Recent Amendments To The Bankruptcy Code--A Politically Motivated Less Fresh Start, Brian C. Fries

Missouri Law Review

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Reasonably Necessary Expenses Or Life Of Riley: The Disposable Income Test And A Chapter 13 Debtor's Lifestyle Jun 1991

Reasonably Necessary Expenses Or Life Of Riley: The Disposable Income Test And A Chapter 13 Debtor's Lifestyle

Missouri Law Review

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Bankruptcy, Contracts And Utilitarianism , Anita F. Hill Jun 1991

Bankruptcy, Contracts And Utilitarianism , Anita F. Hill

Missouri Law Review

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Statutory Authority For Bankruptcy Judges To Conduct Jury Trials: Fact Or Fiction, Kevin P. Mcdowell Jun 1991

Statutory Authority For Bankruptcy Judges To Conduct Jury Trials: Fact Or Fiction, Kevin P. Mcdowell

Missouri Law Review

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Including Retirement Benefits In A Debtor's Bankruptcy Estate: A Proposal For Harmonizing Erisa And The Bankruptcy Code, Michelle A. Cecil Jun 1991

Including Retirement Benefits In A Debtor's Bankruptcy Estate: A Proposal For Harmonizing Erisa And The Bankruptcy Code, Michelle A. Cecil

Missouri Law Review

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Personal Bankruptcy Discharge And The Myth Of The Unchecked Homestead Exemption, Matthew J. Kemner Jun 1991

Personal Bankruptcy Discharge And The Myth Of The Unchecked Homestead Exemption, Matthew J. Kemner

Missouri Law Review

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Bankruptcy And Class Actions: The Continuing Conflict Over Class Proofs Of Claim, Nicholas A. Mirkay Iii Jun 1991

Bankruptcy And Class Actions: The Continuing Conflict Over Class Proofs Of Claim, Nicholas A. Mirkay Iii

Missouri Law Review

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Debtor's Interest In Erisa Funds As Property Of The Estate: A Question Of Statutory Interpretation, A, Richard Rollings Jr. Jun 1991

Debtor's Interest In Erisa Funds As Property Of The Estate: A Question Of Statutory Interpretation, A, Richard Rollings Jr.

Missouri Law Review

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Section 362(H): Applicable To Corporate Debtors, Mary E. Norton Jun 1991

Section 362(H): Applicable To Corporate Debtors, Mary E. Norton

Missouri Law Review

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: A Foolproof Mechanism For Avoiding Payment Of Civil Penalties Arising Out Of Criminal Conduct, Kevin Sullivan Jun 1991

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: A Foolproof Mechanism For Avoiding Payment Of Civil Penalties Arising Out Of Criminal Conduct, Kevin Sullivan

Missouri Law Review

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Conversion Of Nonexempt Assets To Exempt Assets Prior To Bankruptcy--A Question Of Fraud, Georgianne L. Huckfeldt Jun 1991

Conversion Of Nonexempt Assets To Exempt Assets Prior To Bankruptcy--A Question Of Fraud, Georgianne L. Huckfeldt

Missouri Law Review

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Modification Of An Undersecured Home Mortgage In A Chapter 13 Proceeding, Tracy J. Cowan Jun 1991

Modification Of An Undersecured Home Mortgage In A Chapter 13 Proceeding, Tracy J. Cowan

Missouri Law Review

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Fresh Start Or Head Start: Missouri Courts Rethink The Role Of Tenancies By The Entirety In Bankruptcy, Paul C. Wilson Jun 1991

Fresh Start Or Head Start: Missouri Courts Rethink The Role Of Tenancies By The Entirety In Bankruptcy, Paul C. Wilson

Missouri Law Review

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Cover Your Assets - Expanding Successor Liability Under Cercla, Teresa Stewart Apr 1991

Cover Your Assets - Expanding Successor Liability Under Cercla, Teresa Stewart

Missouri Law Review

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Inherently Dangerous Doctrine In Missouri: A Socially Just Doctrine, The , Nancy L. Ripperger Apr 1991

Inherently Dangerous Doctrine In Missouri: A Socially Just Doctrine, The , Nancy L. Ripperger

Missouri Law Review

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Domestic Fourth Amendment Rights Of Aliens: To What Extent Do They Survive United States V. Verdugo-Urquidez, The , Michael Scaperlanda Apr 1991

Domestic Fourth Amendment Rights Of Aliens: To What Extent Do They Survive United States V. Verdugo-Urquidez, The , Michael Scaperlanda

Missouri Law Review

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