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Silence Is Golden...Except In Health Care Philanthropy, Stacey A. Tovino

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.

Vape Away: Why A Minimalist Regulatory Structure Is The Best Option For Fda E-Cigarette Regulation, Nick Dantino

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.

Preserving Home Rule: The Text, Purpose, And Political Theory Of California’S Municipal Affairs Clause, Brett A. Stroud

Pepperdine Law Review

No abstract provided.

Climate Change And Water Transfers, Jesse Reiblich, Christine A. Klein

Pepperdine Law Review

Climate change adaptation is all about water. Although some governments have begun to plan for severe water disruptions, many have not. The consequences of inaction, however, may be dire. As a report of the U.N. Environment Programme warns, “countries that adopt a ‘wait and see’ approach potentially risk the lives of their people, their ecosystems and their economies.” In the United States, according to one study, nearly 60% of the states are unprepared to deal with the impending crisis. Responding to this void, we offer what we believe is the first comprehensive, state-by-state survey of water allocation law and its …

Dismissing Deterrence, Ellen D. Katz

Articles

The proposed Voting Rights Amendment Act of 20144 (VRAA)[...]’s new criteria defining when jurisdictions become subject to preclearance are acutely responsive to the concerns articulated in Shelby County[ v. Holder]. The result is a preclearance regime that, if enacted, would operate in fewer places and demand less from those it regulates. This new regime, however, would not only be more targeted and less powerful, but, curiously, more vulnerable to challenge. In fact, the regime would be more vulnerable precisely because it is so responsive to Shelby County. Some background will help us see why.

Sentence Creep: Increasing Penalties In Michigan And The Need For Sentencing Reform, Anne Yantus

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform

The governor and several legislators have requested review of Michigan’s sentencing practices with an eye toward sentence reform. Michigan leads the country in the average length of prison stay, and by internal comparisons the average minimum sentence has nearly doubled in the last decade. This Article explores cumulative increases to criminal penalties over the last several decades as reflected in amendments to the sentencing guidelines, increased maximum sentences, harsh mandatory minimum terms, increased authority for consecutive sentencing, wide sentencing discretion for habitual and repeat drug offenders, and tough parole practices and policies. The reality for legislators is that it is …

What Will It Take? Terrorism, Mass Murder, Gang Violence, And Suicides: The American Way, Or Do We Strive For A Better Way?, Katherine L. Record, Lawrence O. Gostin

University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform

The assertion that access to firearms makes us safe, rather than increases the likelihood that oneself or a family member will die, is contradicted by a large body of evidence. Gunshots kill more than 30,000 Americans each year. Homicide accounts for approximately one-third of these deaths, with the remainder involving suicides and accidental gun discharges. In fact, firearms put us at greater risk of death than participating in war; in four months, as many Americans were shot dead in the United States as have died fighting in Iraq for an entire decade. Given these grim statistics, it would be reasonable …

S14rs Sgfb No. 2 (Gbod Empower), Loga

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A Finance Bill

To allocate Two thousand dollars ($2,000) from the Student Government Contingency account to fund the Greek board of Directors (GBOD) EMPOWER Leadership Program

S14rs Sgfb No. 6 (Middleton Library Furniture), Reeves, Schwartzenburg

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A FINANCE BILL

To allocate a maximum of twenty-seven thousand dollars and

zero cents ($27,000.00) from the Student Government Surplus Account to provide 21 tables and 80 chairs for student use on the third floor of Middleton Library

S14rs Sgb No. 1 (Budget), Loga

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

To amend the Student Government Budget

S14rs Sgb No. 2 (Tgd Bylaws), Alex Grashoff, Schwartzenburg, Dublieux

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A Bill

To amend the Student Government Bylaws

S14rs Sgb No. 3 (Roc), Schwartzenburg, Deblieux

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A BILL

To amend the Student Government Rules of Court

S14rs Sgb No. 4 (Roo), Alex Grashoff

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A Bill

To amend the Student Government Rules of Order

S14rs Sgfb No. 3 (Food Science Club), Stewart, Miller

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A FINANCE BILL

To allocate a maximum of one thousand nine hundred and fifty dollars and sixty five cents ($1,950.65) from the Senate Contingency Account to fund the LSU Food Science Club to represent LSU in the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) College Bowl Competition & Southeastern Conference

S14rs Sgfb No. 5 (Dustin Naquin Ics), Smith

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A FINANCE BILL

To allocate a maximum of five hundred and zero cents ($500.00) from the Student Government Contingency Account to partially fund Dustin Naquin’s (Master’s student in the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences at Louisiana State University Agriculture and Mechanical College(LSU)) travel for to present at the International Coastal Symposium held in Durban, South Africa

S14rs Sgfb No. 7 (Nyc Dance Arts Festival), Hunt

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A FINANCE BILL

To allocate a maximum of One Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,000.00) from the Legislative General Contingency Account to fund five LSU Dance Minor’s lodging to perform an original dance by the LSU dance department head, at the New York City Dance Arts Festival (NYCDAF).

S14rs Sgfb No. 9 (Coastal Roots In Chile Program), Watts

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A FINANCE BILL

To allocate a maximum of one thousand five hundred dollars and zero cents ($1500.00) from the Legislative General Contingency Account to partially fund three graduate students in the Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences (Alexandra Christensen, Nick Janzen, and Emily Smith) to participate in the Coastal Roots in Chile program from May 17-June 9, 2014.

S14rs Sgfb No. 10 (Magnolia Bowl Trophy), Alex Grashoff, Baumgardner

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A FINANCE BILL

To allocate a maximum of one thousand two hundred fifty dollars and zero cents ($1250.00) from the Student Government Initiatives account to partially fund a new trophy for the Magnolia Bowl.

S14rs Sgb No. 5 (Finance Bylaws), Loga, Grashoff, Do, Karam, Gore, Grotte, Guillory, Sanderson, Tarleton, Watts

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A Bill

To amend the Student Government Bylaws

S14rs Sgfb No. 12 (Security On Smart Phones), Schwartzenburg, Stewart, Becnel, Hauth, Rempert-Kraeuter

Student Senate Enrolled Legislation

A FINANCE BILL

To allocate a maximum of thirty-six thousand five hundred dollars and zero cents ($36,500.00) from the Student Government Initiatives Account to fund a customized LSU Emergency application for smart phones through the LSU Police Department (LSU PD).