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Who Owns The Family Farm? The Struggle To Determine The Property Rights Of Farm Wives, Susan A. Schneider Jul 1994

Who Owns The Family Farm? The Struggle To Determine The Property Rights Of Farm Wives, Susan A. Schneider

Northern Illinois University Law Review

This article reviews the historical transition of the legal status of farm wives, analyzes current laws affecting the respective ownership rights of husbands and wives to family farm assets, and discusses current federal farm programs as they relate to the treatment of husbands and wives. The author asserts that while the role of the farm wife has changed dramatically since pre-industrial times, her importance to farming has not. Finally, the author concludes that both husbands and wives are well advised to give careful consideration to their respective legal status and its potential interpretation by courts in their jurisdiction.


The Arts As A Cultural And Economic Factor In World Trade, Stanley S. Madeja May 1994

The Arts As A Cultural And Economic Factor In World Trade, Stanley S. Madeja

Northern Illinois University Law Review

The author begins by reviewing the cultural vision reflected in the United Nations Charter. The author analyzes the growth and development in the arts and arts industry since 1945, and discusses the arts as both an economic force in the United States and as a commodity in world trade. The author concludes with a discussion regarding ownership of the arts and culture, intellectual property rights, and copyrights in the field of electronic imaging.