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Road To Nowhere Or Jurisprudential U-Turn? The Intersection Of Punitive Damage Class Actions And The Due Process Clause, James M. Underwood Mar 2009

Road To Nowhere Or Jurisprudential U-Turn? The Intersection Of Punitive Damage Class Actions And The Due Process Clause, James M. Underwood

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This Article analyzes the likely impact of recent Supreme Court jurisprudence applying substantive and procedural due process limits on punitive damage awards to class action punitive damage Lawsuits. In BMW v. Gore and State Farm v. Campbell the Supreme Court adopted a tripartite analysis to determine whether punitive damage awards were excessive under the Due Process Clause. Just last year in Philip Morris v. Williams the Court took a step further by imposing the additional 'procedural" limitation that requires trial courts to take steps to ensure that juries do not punish a tortfeasor through an award ofpunitive damages in one …


The Elephant In The Seventh Circuit: A Modified Approach To The Minimal Suspicion Standard, Gregory L. Schinner Mar 2009

The Elephant In The Seventh Circuit: A Modified Approach To The Minimal Suspicion Standard, Gregory L. Schinner

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A Check On Faint-Hearted Presidents: Letters Of Marque And Reprisal, William Young Mar 2009

A Check On Faint-Hearted Presidents: Letters Of Marque And Reprisal, William Young

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Is The Family A Federal Question?, Meredith Johnson Harbach Jan 2009

Is The Family A Federal Question?, Meredith Johnson Harbach

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There has long been conflict over the relationship between the states and the federal system vis-i-vis the family. The traditional account of domestic relations describes family Law as the exclusive domain of the states, andfederal courts have credited this account in the "domestic relations exception." Although scholars have analyzed and critiqued the exception's applicability to diversity jurisdiction, the intersection offederal question jurisdiction and this exception remains largely unexplored. This Article describes and critiques, on both instrumental and deeper normative terms, federal courts' willingness to expand the "domestic relations exception" to include federal question cases. The Article proceeds in three parts. …


Designing Transparency: The 9/11 Commission And Institutional Form, Mark Fenster Sep 2008

Designing Transparency: The 9/11 Commission And Institutional Form, Mark Fenster

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Surpassing the low expectations established by previous investigatory commissions and overcoming the political and legal obstacles created by the Bush administration's opposition to its creation, the 9/11 Commission accomplished what appeared to be the impossible: an authoritative investigation, a widely-read final report, and direct influence on significant legislation. This Article argues that the 9/11 Commission represents an important institutional model for encouraging orforcing the Executive Branch to disclose information about an especially significant and controversial past event or future decision. It suggests that Congress or the President consider establishing such commissions when information held by the Executive Branch can help …


Where's The Harm?: Free Speech And The Regulation Of Lies, Lyrissa Barnett Lidsky Jan 2008

Where's The Harm?: Free Speech And The Regulation Of Lies, Lyrissa Barnett Lidsky

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The Underappreciated First Amendment Importance Of Lawrence V. Texas, Michael P. Allen Jan 2008

The Underappreciated First Amendment Importance Of Lawrence V. Texas, Michael P. Allen

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The Religious Freedom Restoration Act And Smith: Dueling Levels Of Constitutional Scrutiny, Whitney Travis Sep 2007

The Religious Freedom Restoration Act And Smith: Dueling Levels Of Constitutional Scrutiny, Whitney Travis

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Inadequate Checks And Balances: Critiquing The Imbalance Of Power In Arms Export Regulation, Charles L. Capito Iii Jan 2007

Inadequate Checks And Balances: Critiquing The Imbalance Of Power In Arms Export Regulation, Charles L. Capito Iii

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The Constitution In A Postmodem Age, Calvin Massey Jan 2007

The Constitution In A Postmodem Age, Calvin Massey

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Anti-Federalist Procedure, A. Benjamin Spencer Jan 2007

Anti-Federalist Procedure, A. Benjamin Spencer

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What Does Granholm V. Heald Mean For The Future Of The Twenty-First Amendment, The Three-Tier System, And Efficient Alcohol Distribution?, Gregory E. Durkin Jun 2006

What Does Granholm V. Heald Mean For The Future Of The Twenty-First Amendment, The Three-Tier System, And Efficient Alcohol Distribution?, Gregory E. Durkin

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Broadening Executive Power In The Wake Of Avena: An American Interpretation Of Pacta Sunt Servanda, Houston A. Stokes Jun 2006

Broadening Executive Power In The Wake Of Avena: An American Interpretation Of Pacta Sunt Servanda, Houston A. Stokes

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The Collision Of The Takings And State Sovereign Immunity Doctrines, Eric Berger Mar 2006

The Collision Of The Takings And State Sovereign Immunity Doctrines, Eric Berger

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Third Party Consent Searches And The Fourth Amendment: Refusal, Consent, And Reasonableness, Elizabeth A. Wright Sep 2005

Third Party Consent Searches And The Fourth Amendment: Refusal, Consent, And Reasonableness, Elizabeth A. Wright

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Facing A Hobson's Choice? The Constitutionality Of The Epa's Administrative Compliance Order Enforcement Scheme Under The Clean Air Act, Christopher M. Wynn Sep 2005

Facing A Hobson's Choice? The Constitutionality Of The Epa's Administrative Compliance Order Enforcement Scheme Under The Clean Air Act, Christopher M. Wynn

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Saving Section 5: Lessons From Consent Decrees And Ex Parte Young, Pratik A. Shah Jun 2005

Saving Section 5: Lessons From Consent Decrees And Ex Parte Young, Pratik A. Shah

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Congress Gave And Congress Hath Taken Away:1 Jurisdiction Withdrawal And The Constitution, Travis Christopher Barham Jun 2005

Congress Gave And Congress Hath Taken Away:1 Jurisdiction Withdrawal And The Constitution, Travis Christopher Barham

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From The Xyz Affair To The War On Terror: The Justiciability Of Time Of War, John M. Hagan Jun 2004

From The Xyz Affair To The War On Terror: The Justiciability Of Time Of War, John M. Hagan

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Faith And Federalism: Do Charitable Choice Provisions Preempt State Nondiscrimination Employment Law?, Melissa Mcclellan Jun 2004

Faith And Federalism: Do Charitable Choice Provisions Preempt State Nondiscrimination Employment Law?, Melissa Mcclellan

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Shakin' It To The Back Of The Bus: How Parks V. Laface Uses The Artistic Relevance Test To Adjudicate Artistic Content, Mitchell David Greggs Jun 2004

Shakin' It To The Back Of The Bus: How Parks V. Laface Uses The Artistic Relevance Test To Adjudicate Artistic Content, Mitchell David Greggs

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Red Flagging Civil Liberties And Due Process Rights Of Airline Passengers: Will A Redesigned Capps Ii System Meet The Constitutional Challenge?, Leigh A. Kite Jun 2004

Red Flagging Civil Liberties And Due Process Rights Of Airline Passengers: Will A Redesigned Capps Ii System Meet The Constitutional Challenge?, Leigh A. Kite

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The Drafting Of A Constitution For The European Union: Europe's Madisonian Moment Or A Moment Of Madness?, Grainne De Burca Mar 2004

The Drafting Of A Constitution For The European Union: Europe's Madisonian Moment Or A Moment Of Madness?, Grainne De Burca

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Lords Of Democracy: The Judicialization Of "Pure Politics" In The United States And Germany, Russell A. Miller Mar 2004

Lords Of Democracy: The Judicialization Of "Pure Politics" In The United States And Germany, Russell A. Miller

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Restraint And Responsibility: Judicial Review Of Campaign Reform, Spencer Overton Mar 2004

Restraint And Responsibility: Judicial Review Of Campaign Reform, Spencer Overton

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No abstract provided.


Behind The Shield? Law Enforcement Agencies And The Self-Critical Analysis Privilege, Josh Jones Sep 2003

Behind The Shield? Law Enforcement Agencies And The Self-Critical Analysis Privilege, Josh Jones

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No abstract provided.


Campaign Finance Reform: Central Meaning And A New Approach, Mark C. Alexander Jun 2003

Campaign Finance Reform: Central Meaning And A New Approach, Mark C. Alexander

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No abstract provided.


Patient Autonomy Versus Religious Freedom: Should State Legislatures Require Catholic Hospitals To Provide Emergency Contraception To Rape Victims?, Heather Rae Skeeles Jun 2003

Patient Autonomy Versus Religious Freedom: Should State Legislatures Require Catholic Hospitals To Provide Emergency Contraception To Rape Victims?, Heather Rae Skeeles

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The Gun Control Debate: A Culture-Theory Manifesto, Dan M. Kahan Jan 2003

The Gun Control Debate: A Culture-Theory Manifesto, Dan M. Kahan

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No abstract provided.


A Subversive Strand Of The Warren Court, Gary Peller Sep 2002

A Subversive Strand Of The Warren Court, Gary Peller

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No abstract provided.