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A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand: The Need To Federalize Surrogacy Contracts As A Result Of A Fragmented State System, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1155 (2016), Brett Thomaston Jan 2016

A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand: The Need To Federalize Surrogacy Contracts As A Result Of A Fragmented State System, 49 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1155 (2016), Brett Thomaston

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This comment will explain the necessity for federal regulation of surrogacy contracts by analyzing the current state of surrogacy laws across the United States. This will be accomplished by examining the fragmented state system and how this largely ignored area of the law has been a feeding ground for widespread forum shopping and inconsistent results. This comment will then address the public policy reasons in support of enforcing these contracts. Next, this comment will examine the avenues of congressional power for regulating these types of contracts. Lastly, this comment will propose that the federal government implement legislation containing key language …


Manufacturing A Run: How Major League Baseball Can Use The Morals Clause To Clean Up Baseball, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 539 (2015), Nathan Law Jan 2015

Manufacturing A Run: How Major League Baseball Can Use The Morals Clause To Clean Up Baseball, 48 J. Marshall L. Rev. 539 (2015), Nathan Law

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This Comment will explore the applicability of the morals clause to the PED scandals that have afflicted baseball in the twenty-first century and how it might be employed to clean up the sport. This Comment first discusses the development of the morals clause in sports and entertainment contracts. Then the Comment proposes a revision to the morals clause in MLB players’ contracts to effectively deal with the PED issue.


Revisiting The Leveraged Buyout: Is Constructive Fraud Going Too Far?, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 429 (2013), Angelo Guisado Jan 2013

Revisiting The Leveraged Buyout: Is Constructive Fraud Going Too Far?, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 429 (2013), Angelo Guisado

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The Efficacy Of The Negative Injunction In Breach Of Entertainment Contracts, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 409 (2013), Eliot Axelrod Jan 2013

The Efficacy Of The Negative Injunction In Breach Of Entertainment Contracts, 46 J. Marshall L. Rev. 409 (2013), Eliot Axelrod

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A Brave New World: Credit Default Swaps And Voluntary Debt Exchanges, 45 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1227 (2012), Mark Swantek Jan 2012

A Brave New World: Credit Default Swaps And Voluntary Debt Exchanges, 45 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1227 (2012), Mark Swantek

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Good Faith And Fair Dealing In Commercial Leasing: The Right Doctrine In The Wrong Transaction, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 275 (2008), Daniel B. Bogart Jan 2008

Good Faith And Fair Dealing In Commercial Leasing: The Right Doctrine In The Wrong Transaction, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 275 (2008), Daniel B. Bogart

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Selling The Payments: Predatory Lending Goes Primetime, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 587 (2008), Dustin Fisher Jan 2008

Selling The Payments: Predatory Lending Goes Primetime, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 587 (2008), Dustin Fisher

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Theseus, The Labyrinth, And The Ball Of String: Navigating The Regulatory Maze To Ensure Enforceability Of Tribal Gaming Contracts, 40 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1123 (2007), Heidi Mcneil Staudenmaier, Ruth K. Khalsa Jan 2007

Theseus, The Labyrinth, And The Ball Of String: Navigating The Regulatory Maze To Ensure Enforceability Of Tribal Gaming Contracts, 40 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1123 (2007), Heidi Mcneil Staudenmaier, Ruth K. Khalsa

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Placing The Commercial And Economic Loss Problem In The Construction Industry Context, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 39 (2007), Carl J. Circo Jan 2007

Placing The Commercial And Economic Loss Problem In The Construction Industry Context, 41 J. Marshall L. Rev. 39 (2007), Carl J. Circo

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Navigating Residential Attorney Approvals: Finding A Better Judicial North Star, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 171 (2006), Debra Pogrund Stark Jan 2006

Navigating Residential Attorney Approvals: Finding A Better Judicial North Star, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 171 (2006), Debra Pogrund Stark

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The Great Vanishing Benefit, Employer Provided Retiree Medical Benefits: The Problem And Possible Solutions, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 785 (2006), Larry Grudzien Jan 2006

The Great Vanishing Benefit, Employer Provided Retiree Medical Benefits: The Problem And Possible Solutions, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 785 (2006), Larry Grudzien

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Erisa: State Regulation Of Insured Plans After Davila, 38 J. Marshall. L. Rev. 693 (2005), Donald T. Bogan Jan 2005

Erisa: State Regulation Of Insured Plans After Davila, 38 J. Marshall. L. Rev. 693 (2005), Donald T. Bogan

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Erisa: Re-Thinking Firestone In Light Of Great-West - Implications For Standard Of Review And The Right To A Jury Trial In Welfare Benefit Claims, 37 J. Marshall L. Rev. 629 (2004), Donald T. Bogan Jan 2004

Erisa: Re-Thinking Firestone In Light Of Great-West - Implications For Standard Of Review And The Right To A Jury Trial In Welfare Benefit Claims, 37 J. Marshall L. Rev. 629 (2004), Donald T. Bogan

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Creditors' Rights Risk: A Title Insurer's Perspective, 38 J. Marshall L. Rev. 223 (2004), Paul L. Hammann, John C. Murray Jan 2004

Creditors' Rights Risk: A Title Insurer's Perspective, 38 J. Marshall L. Rev. 223 (2004), Paul L. Hammann, John C. Murray

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How To Keep The Lights On: An Exploration Of The Abrogration Of Wholesale Energy Contracts, 38 J. Marshall L. Rev. 303 (2004), Brian Bassett Jan 2004

How To Keep The Lights On: An Exploration Of The Abrogration Of Wholesale Energy Contracts, 38 J. Marshall L. Rev. 303 (2004), Brian Bassett

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The (Pre) (As) Sumed "Consent" Of Commercial Binding Arbitration Contracts: An Empirical Study Of Attitudes And Expectations Of Transactional Lawyers, 36 J. Marshall L. Rev. 589 (2003), Celeste M. Hammond Jan 2003

The (Pre) (As) Sumed "Consent" Of Commercial Binding Arbitration Contracts: An Empirical Study Of Attitudes And Expectations Of Transactional Lawyers, 36 J. Marshall L. Rev. 589 (2003), Celeste M. Hammond

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Energy Goods: Should Article 2 Of The Uniform Commercial Code Apply To Energy Sales In A Deregulated Environment, 37 J. Marshall L. Rev. 281 (2003), Koby Bailey Jan 2003

Energy Goods: Should Article 2 Of The Uniform Commercial Code Apply To Energy Sales In A Deregulated Environment, 37 J. Marshall L. Rev. 281 (2003), Koby Bailey

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Agreeing To Disagree: A Balanced Solution To Whether Parties May Contract For Expanded Judicial Review Beyond The Faa, 36 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1005 (2003), Anthony J. Longo Jan 2003

Agreeing To Disagree: A Balanced Solution To Whether Parties May Contract For Expanded Judicial Review Beyond The Faa, 36 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1005 (2003), Anthony J. Longo

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Crossroads: Modern Contract Dissatisfaction As Applied To Songwriter And Recording Agreements, 35 J. Marshall L. Rev. 795 (2002), Todd M. Murphy Jan 2002

Crossroads: Modern Contract Dissatisfaction As Applied To Songwriter And Recording Agreements, 35 J. Marshall L. Rev. 795 (2002), Todd M. Murphy

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The Marshall Court And Property Rights: A Reappraisal, 33 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1023 (2000), James W. Ely Jr. Jan 2000

The Marshall Court And Property Rights: A Reappraisal, 33 J. Marshall L. Rev. 1023 (2000), James W. Ely Jr.

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Reinventing Common Interest Developments: Reflections On A Policy Role For The Judiciary, 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 397 (1998), Evan Mckenzie Jan 1998

Reinventing Common Interest Developments: Reflections On A Policy Role For The Judiciary, 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 397 (1998), Evan Mckenzie

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Home Businesses, Llamas And Aluminum Siding: Trends In Covenant Enforcement, 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 443 (1998), Katharine N. Rosenberry Jan 1998

Home Businesses, Llamas And Aluminum Siding: Trends In Covenant Enforcement, 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 443 (1998), Katharine N. Rosenberry

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Notary Bonds And Insurance: Increasing The Protection For Consumers And Notaries, 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 839 (1998), Michael J. Osty Jan 1998

Notary Bonds And Insurance: Increasing The Protection For Consumers And Notaries, 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 839 (1998), Michael J. Osty

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Involuntary Sale: Banishing An Owner From The Condominium Community, 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 429 (1998), Michael C. Kim Jan 1998

Involuntary Sale: Banishing An Owner From The Condominium Community, 31 J. Marshall L. Rev. 429 (1998), Michael C. Kim

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Computers And The Year 2000: Are You Ready, 30 J. Marshall L. Rev. 837 (1997), Robert G. Gerber Jan 1997

Computers And The Year 2000: Are You Ready, 30 J. Marshall L. Rev. 837 (1997), Robert G. Gerber

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Taking The Public Out Of Determining Government Policy: The Need For An Appropriate Scope Of Bargaining Test In The Illinois Public Sector, 29 J. Marshall L. Rev. 531 (1996), Eric C. Scheiner Jan 1996

Taking The Public Out Of Determining Government Policy: The Need For An Appropriate Scope Of Bargaining Test In The Illinois Public Sector, 29 J. Marshall L. Rev. 531 (1996), Eric C. Scheiner

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Restrictive Covenants And Architectural Review: Some Suggested Standards, 27 J. Marshall L. Rev. 939 (1994), Allen Oshinski Jan 1994

Restrictive Covenants And Architectural Review: Some Suggested Standards, 27 J. Marshall L. Rev. 939 (1994), Allen Oshinski

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The Enforceability Of Religious Upbringing Agreements, 25 J. Marshall L. Rev. 655 (1992), Martin Weiss, Robert Abramoff Jan 1992

The Enforceability Of Religious Upbringing Agreements, 25 J. Marshall L. Rev. 655 (1992), Martin Weiss, Robert Abramoff

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Voluntary Commercial Arbitration: Carefully Constructed Contract Clauses Can Cure Countless Conflicts, 25 J. Marshall L. Rev. 309 (1992), Barry C. Silverman Jan 1992

Voluntary Commercial Arbitration: Carefully Constructed Contract Clauses Can Cure Countless Conflicts, 25 J. Marshall L. Rev. 309 (1992), Barry C. Silverman

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Privity, Products Liability, And Ucc Warranties: A Retrospect Of And Prospects For Illinois Commercial Code 2-318, 25 J. Marshall L. Rev. 177 (1991), Steven Bonanno Jan 1991

Privity, Products Liability, And Ucc Warranties: A Retrospect Of And Prospects For Illinois Commercial Code 2-318, 25 J. Marshall L. Rev. 177 (1991), Steven Bonanno

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