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Case Digest, Journal Staff

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

ADMIRALTY JURISDICTION EXISTS IN CASES STEMMING FROM BOAT COLLISIONS ON NAVIGABLE WATERS REGARDLESS OF THE COMMERCIAL OR NONCOMMERCIAL NATURE OF THE VESSELS INVOLVED--Foremost Insurance Co. v. Richardson, 102 S. Ct. 2654 (1982).

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SHIPOWNER MAY ATTACH CHARACTER'S PROPERTY AS SECURITY FOR BREACH OF A CHARTER CONTAINING A FORUM SELECTION CLAUSE--Polar Shipping, Ltd. v. Oriental Shipping Corp., 680 F.2d 627 (9th Cir. 1982).

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WORKER EMPLOYED ABOARD AN OFFSHORE DRILLING PLATFORM MAY BRING A CLAIM UNDER MARITIME TORT LAW FOR WRONGFUL DISCHARGE--Roberie v. Gulf Oil Corp., No. 820013 (W.D. La.Aug. 4, 1982)

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THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION ACT DOES NOT APPLY …

A Comparison Between The Constitutional Protections Against The Imposition Of Involuntary Expatriation And A Taxpayer's Right To Disclaim Citizenship, Terri R. Reicher

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

This Note examines both sides of the coin: the constitutional protections given the individual fighting to retain his citizenship will be compared with the burdens, particularly the tax consequences, imposed on individuals wanting to relinquish citizenship. Section II examines the classic constitutionally-based expatriation material. It discusses the legislative history of expatriation law, including the 1978 amendments to the INA, reviews the major expatriation case law, and concludes with an analysis of Vance v. Terrazas, the most recent Supreme Court pronouncement on the nature of the "voluntary" conduct required to constitute expatriation. Section III deals with the tax aspects of expatriation. …

Recent Decisions, Robert C. Goodrich, Jr., Christopher Q. King, Jay D. Grushkin

Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law

Recent Decisions

Jurisdiction and Procedure - Forum non Conveniens--The Foreign Plaintiff is Entitled to Less Deference in His Choice of Forum than is a Citizen or Resident Plaintiff; A Change of Law Resulting from Dismissal is Not a Substantial Factor in the Forum non Conveniens Analysis.

Robert Charles Goodrich, Jr.

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ALIENS--Exclusion of Aliens from State Probation Officer Position is not Unconstitutional because it Falls Within the Political Function Exception

Christopher Qualley King

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SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY--Ship Owning Corporation's Contacts with United States are Sufficient to Extend Jurisdiction over Action for Damages involving Maritime Collision: Financial Effect on a United States …

Civil Procedure - In Personam Jurisdiction - In Personam Jurisdiction May Be Exercised Over A Foreign Corporation Which Has Engaged In Continuous And Substantial Business Transactions In Texas For Cuases Of Action Unrelated To Those Transactions., David H. Brock

St. Mary's Law Journal

Abstract Forthcoming.

Bona Fide Seniority Systems Adopted Before And After Civil Rights Act Of 1964 Are Immune From Attack Unless Result Of Intention To Discriminate., Diane M. Weidert

St. Mary's Law Journal

Abstract Forthcoming.

Overview: Plea Bargaining In Texas., Phillip R. Spicer Jr.

St. Mary's Law Journal

Abstract Forthcoming.

Sixth Amendment Right To Speedy Trial Does Not Apply During Interim Between Dismissal Of Charges And Subsequent Indictment By Same Sovereign., Nancy Nowlin Kerr

St. Mary's Law Journal

Abstract Forthcoming.

Panel Discussion On Emigration And Immigration Law, John A. Scanlan, Barry R. Chiswick, Rudolph W. Giuliani, James J. Orlow, Michael H. Posner, Alan C. Swan

Articles by Maurer Faculty

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