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Conference Bibliography: Selected Books And Other Publications By Conference Participants And New Scholarly Books Related To Law And The Humanities, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas -- William S. Boyd School Of Law

Association for the Study of Law, Culture, & the Humanities 14th Annual Conference

A selected bibliography was prepared in connection with the Association for the Study of Law, Culture and the Humanities 14th Annual Conference held at the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on March 11-12, 2011.

Schedule Utp - Two Major Issues, J. Richard Harvey

Working Paper Series

Although Corporate America is not happy about Schedule UTP, most corporations seem resigned to the schedule’s existence and are now attempting to comply. In the process, Corporations have been addressing many technical questions, but two seem to be receiving the most attention: the definition of a “tax reserve”, and the application of the transition rule to pre-2010 NOL carryforwards.

The current definition of tax reserve is circular and it is not clear whether it includes certain scenarios (e.g., deferred tax reserves). The application of the transition rule is of significant importance to corporations that incurred NOL carryforwards during the recession …

Conference Program -- Association For The Study Of Law, Culture, & The Humanities 14th Annual Conference, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas -- William S. Boyd School Of Law

Association for the Study of Law, Culture, & the Humanities 14th Annual Conference

The UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law hosted the Association for the Study of Law, Culture & the Humanities 14th Annual Conference from March 11-12, 2011. The Association brings together more than 275 interdisciplinary scholars from around the world each year to discuss law and legal issues from a broad perspective. Scholars attended the meeting at UNLV from Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand and Sweden. The theme of the conference, drawing on the work of Nan Seuffert of the University of Waikato, was "Boundaries and Enemies."

The Association for the Study of Law, Culture and the Humanities …

Memorandum Of Amici Curiae Fred T. Korematsu Center For Law And Equality, Asian Bar Association Of Washington, Pacific Northwest District Of The Japanese American Citizens League, And Vietnamese American Bar Association Of Washington In Support Of Petition For Review, Fred T. Korematsu Center For Law And Equality, Lorraine Bannai

Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality

Katare v. Katare, 2011

Application Of Relational Contracting Methods To Federal Construction Projects, Travis R. Johnson

Theses and Dissertations

Relational contracting is a method designed to improve relationships between contracted parties. The federal construction sector was a leader in the development and implementation of an early form of relational contracting known as partnering. Since then, alliancing has emerged as the new evolution of relational contracts. While it provides many potential benefits to contracting parties, alliancing has not yet been utilized in federal construction procurement, which is subject to stringent regulations. A commercially available standard form alliancing contract was selected for analysis against the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Key practices that characterize the alliancing method were identified. Utilizing a panel of …

Using Earned Value Data To Detect Potential Problems In Acquisition Contracts, C. Grant Keaton

Theses and Dissertations

Government contractors report earned value (EV) information to government agencies in monthly Contract Performance Reports (CPR). Though major differences may exist in the data between subsequent CPRs, we know of no government effort to detect these occurrences. The identification of major changes may locate and isolate problems and thus prevent million and billion dollar cost and schedule overruns. In this study, we develop an approach to identify changes in the Cost Performance Index (CPI) and the Schedule Performance Index (SPI) that may indicate problems with contract performance. We find the detection algorithm indentifies changes in the CPI and the SPI …

Small Dollar Loans, Big Problems: How States Protect Consumers From Abuses And How The Federal Government Can Help, Leah A. Plunkett, Ana Lucia Hurtado

Law Faculty Scholarship

Across America, drivers pass twice as many payday loan storefronts as Starbucks coffee shops.2 In twenty-nine states, there are more payday lender stores than McDonald’s restaurants.3 Numerous research studies warn of the dangers associated with payday loans, including significantly higher rates of bankruptcies, evictions, utility shut-offs, and involuntary bank account closures.4 Many states have recognized the dangers posed by payday and other types of small-dollar loans with predatory features, prompting them to adopt laws to combat the abusive nature of these loans. These laws, however, offer consumers varying degrees of protection.

Historically, states have used their police powers to protect …

March 10, 2011: Islam Just Like Other Religions—For Good And Ill, Bruce Ledewitz

Hallowed Secularism

Blog post, “Islam Just Like Other Religions—For Good and Ill“ discusses politics, theology and the law in relation to religion and public life in the democratic United States of America.

The Case For Extended School Time In Arkansas, Nathan C. Jensen, Gary W. Ritter

Policy Briefs

There is growing discussion over the topic of extended learning opportunities throughout the state. For example, this past fall at the OEP conference in November, Arkansas Associctaion of Educational Administrators Director Richard Abernathy stated that additional instructional time may be needed in order to fulfill all the curricular requirements for schools. Citing the need for additional enrichment opportunities, a bill is making its way through the Arkansas Legislature to provide funding for after school and summer school programs. Additionally, and potentially of more consequence, is a bill sponsored by Senator David Johnson (D) of Little Rock to expand learning time …

The Ethical Dilemma Of A Special Education Lawyer: Who Is The Client?, Jillian Petrera

Pace Law Review

No abstract provided.

Prison Ain’T Hell: An Interview With The Son Of Sam—David Berkowitz, And Why State-Funded Faith-Based Prison Rehabilitation Programs Do Not Violate The Establishment Clause, Rebekah Binger

Pace Law Review

No abstract provided.

"Screening” New York’S New Rules—Laterals Remain Conflicted Out, Fallyn B. Reichert

Pace Law Review

No abstract provided.

Rulemaking In 140 Characters Or Less: Social Networking And Public Participation In Rulemaking, Cynthia R. Farina, Paul Miller, Mary J. Newhart, Claire Cardie, Dan Cosley, Rebecca Vernon

Pace Law Review

No abstract provided.

From Facebook To Mug Shot: How The Dearth Of Social Networking Privacy Rights Revolutionized Online Government Surveillance, Junichi P. Semitsu

Pace Law Review

No abstract provided.

Social Media And The Vanishing Points Of Ethical And Constitutional Boundaries, Ken Strutin

Pace Law Review

No abstract provided.

Facebook Fatalities: Students, Social Networking, And The First Amendment, Thomas Wheeler

Pace Law Review

No abstract provided.

“You Already Have Zero Privacy. Get Over It!” Would Warren And Brandeis Argue For Privacy For Social Networking?, Connie Davis Powell

Pace Law Review

No abstract provided.

Your Mayor, Your “Friend”: Public Officials, Social Networking, And The Unmapped New Public Square, Bill Sherman

Pace Law Review

No abstract provided.

Social Networking And Land Use Planning And Regulation: Practical Benefits, Pitfalls, And Ethical Considerations, Patricia E. Salkin

Pace Law Review

No abstract provided.

Social Networking And Workers’ Compensation Law At The Crossroads, Jaclyn S. Millner, Gregory M. Duhl

Pace Law Review

No abstract provided.

To Serve And Protect? Officers As Expert Witnesses In Federal Drug Prosecutions, Brian Gallini

School of Law Faculty Publications and Presentations

A competent United States Attorney should easily win any federal drug case. The elements of federal drug crimes are easy to prove, easy to explain, and easy for juries to comprehend. Why then does the government need members of law enforcement to testify as experts in federal drug prosecutions? The answer: they do not. Yet district courts routinely admit (and appellate courts uphold) expert agent and officer testimony on a wide array of drug topics—including when officers testify both as expert and lay witnesses. Were the examples of law enforcement expert testimony few, perhaps no problem would arise. But this …

Dodd-Frank, International Remittances, And Mobile Banking: The Federal Reserve’S Role In Enabling International Economic Development, Colin C. Richard

NULR Online

International remittances—"cross-border person-to-person payments of relatively low value" sent primarily by international migrants to family members in developing countries—alleviate poverty, support entrepreneurship, and foster the development of financial systems. Until recently, aside from prohibitions on financial interactions with countries such as Cuba or Burma, U.S. regulators have only indirectly addressed these monetary transfers. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) changes this, providing direct, substantive regulation of the industry for the first time. Dodd-Frank calls on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) to craft more than a dozen regulations to enforce Dodd-Frank's remittance …

Rationalizing Costs In Investment Treaty Arbitration, Susan Franck

Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals

International investment and related disputes are on the rise. With national courts generally unavailable and difficulties resolving disputes through diplomacy, investment treaties give investors a right to seek redress and arbitrate directly with states. The costs of these investment treaty arbitrations - including the costs of lawyers for both sides, as well as administrative and tribunal expenses - are arguably substantial. This Article offers empirical research indicating that even partial costs could represent more than 10% of an average award. The data suggested a lack of certainty about total costs, which parties had ultimate liability for costs, and the justification …

A Deal Is A Deal In The West, Or Is It? Montana V. Wyoming And The Yellowstone River Compact, Shiran Zohar

Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy Sidebar

No abstract provided.

The State Of The Tablet, Debbie Ginsberg

Presentations

Information about the iPad, Xoom, TouchPad, PlayBook, and Windows tablets.

Virginia V. Sebelius - American Hospital Association Amicus Brief, American Hospital Association

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Litigation

No abstract provided.

Virginia V. Sebelius - American Cancer Society Amicus Brief, American Cancer Society

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Litigation

No abstract provided.

Virginia V. Sebelius - Aarp Amicus Brief, Aarp

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Litigation

No abstract provided.

Virginia V. Sebelius - America's Health Insurance Plans Amicus Brief, America's Health Insurance Plans

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Litigation

No abstract provided.

Virginia V. Sebelius - State Of California Amicus Brief, Attorney General Office Of The State Of California

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Litigation

No abstract provided.