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The Intent Element Of Inducement To Infringe Under Patent Law: Reflections On Grokster, Lynda J. Oswald

Michigan Telecommunications & Technology Law Review

In June, 2005, the United States Supreme Court set forth an "inducement" rule in MGM Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. that imposes secondary liability on "one who distributes a device with the object of promoting its use to infringe copyright, as shown by clear expression or other affirmative steps taken to foster infringement." The Court emphasized the limitations of the liability standard it was setting forth, stating that the target was only "purposeful, culpable expression and conduct, and thus does nothing to compromise legitimate commerce or discourage innovation having a lawful promise." Yet, the liability standard set forth in Grokster …

Protecting Abused, Neglected, And Abandoned Children: A Proposal For Provisional Out-Of-State Kinship Placements Pursuant To The Interstate Compact On The Placement Of Children, John C. Lore Iii

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform

The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children deals with the interstate placement of abused, neglected and abandoned children. This article addresses the critical need for reform of the Interstate Compact and attempts to tackle its most serious flaw-the lack of a provisional placement for children awaiting approval of out-of-state kinship placements. The recently enacted Safe and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2006 (the "Act") is seriously flawed to the detriment of one of our country's most vulnerable groups and the very population it is designed to protect-children who have been abused, neglected and abandoned. This article …

A Tale Of Conflicting Sovereignties: The Case Against Tribal Sovereign Immunity And Federal Preemption Doctrines Preventing States' Enforcement Of Campaign Contribution Regulations On Indian Tribes, Paul Porter

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform

This Note will discuss whether Indian tribes can assert tribal sovereign immunity to avoid compliance with state campaign finance regulation and whether such regulations should be preempted by federal law. Tribal sovereign immunity is not an enshrined constitutional imperative; it exists only under federal common law and can be limited by the courts from blocking state suits to enforce campaign finance regulations against tribes. This Note will also argue that state campaign finance regulations should not be preempted by federal law because states have a compelling interest in protecting their political processes from corruption that outweighs tribal interests in flouting …

S06rs Sgr No. 2 (Football Team), Mcmakin, Busada, Staples

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A RESOLUTION

To Honor the Louisiana State University 2005 Football Team and Head Coach Les Miles

F06rs Sgr No. 11 (Sec), Hodge

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A RESOLUTION

To thank the Student Government of the University of South Carolina for hosting the 2006 Southeastern Conference of Student Governments.

F06rs Sgr No. 14 (Student Conduct), Alsfeld

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A RESOLUTION

To urge and request the Chancellor to appoint two additional students to the Committee on Student Conduct; to choose from a more diverse group of student representatives; to hold at least two public forums per year.

F06rs Sgr No. 10 (Shc), Hattaway

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A RESOLUTION

To urge and request the Student Health Center to research and develop a plan of action to include dental services, online appointment scheduling, a full optical clinic and an acute care clinic/extended hours

F06rs Sgr No. 9 (Speed Limit), Esfeller

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A RESOLUTION

To urge and request the State of Louisiana to reduce the speed limit on Nicholson Drive (LA State Highway 30) to 25 miles per hour on campus

F06rs Sgb No. 13 (Public Meetings), Hattaway

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

F06rs Sgb No. 1 (Amend Constitution), Hebert

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

To amend Article VI, Section 1 of the

Louisiana State University Agricultural & Mechanical College

Student Government Constitution

F06rs Sgb No. 2 (Fresh. Res. Require), Hodge

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

To place on the fall 2006 Student Government ballot a referendum to gauge student support for the proposed freshman residency requirement.

F06rs Sgb No. 3 (Amend Budget), Martin, Bergeron

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A Bill

To amend the Student Government General Operating Budget for FY 2006-2007 (Act No. 1 of the 2006-2007 First Extraordinary Session) to provide for legislative salaries; to provide for related matters

F06rs Sgb No. 4 (Funds For Service), Hodge

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

To Allocate $5,292 to Student Government for a campus-wide service project in New Orleans

F06rs Sgb No. 5 (Amend Roo), Hodge, Hebert

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

To amend the Senate Rules of Order to prohibit voting by electronic devices.

F06rs Sgb No. 21 (Expenditure Drop), Hattaway

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

F06rs Sgb No. 6 (Cas Pay Student Tutors), Hodge, Walhood

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

F06rs Sgb No. 8 (Amend, Referendum), Hodge

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

F06rs Sgb No. 10 (Staff Pay), Barber

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

F06rs Sgb No. 11 (Senator Duties), Mcdonald, Lynch

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

F06rs Sgb No. 14 (Ucourt Revision), Hattaway, Hodge

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

F06rs Sgb No. 15 (Senate Course), Lynch

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

F06rs Sgb No. 17 (Ticket Affiliation), Hattaway, Delery

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

F06rs Sgb No. 16 (Senate Representation), Hodge, Hattaway

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

F06rs Sgb No. 18 (No More Sio), Alsfeld

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

F06rs Sgb No. 19 (Wilkinson, Conference), Hodge

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

No abstract provided.

F06rs Sgb No. 37 (Psif Funding), Hodge

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

To amend Article VI, Section 16 of the Louisiana state University & Agricultural and Mechanical College Student Government By-laws.

F06rs Sgb No. 36 (Minutes), Esfeller

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

To amend Rules of the Student Senate Rules of Order to provide for attendance records and related matters

F06rs Sgr No. 5 (Required Fee), Hodge

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A RESOLUTION

To urge and request that chancellor Sean O’Keefe, reconsider and revise the scope of the Student Required Fee Committee and reject fee increases of student recommended fees without a student vote.

F06rs Sgb No. 43 (Naac), Rome, Robertson

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

To allocate $1,849.98 to the Les Voyageurs of LSU to help defray the costs of attending the 2006 National Agriculture Ambassador Conference in Tucson, Arizona.

F06rs Sgr No. 17 (Bus Task Force), Esfeller

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A RESOLUTION

To create a Campus Bus Route Task Force and to provide for related matters