A History Of The Law Clinics At St. Mary's University School Of Law.,
2015
St. Mary's University
A History Of The Law Clinics At St. Mary's University School Of Law., Sue Bentch
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Gradually Exploded: Confrontation Vs. The Former Testimony Rule.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Gradually Exploded: Confrontation Vs. The Former Testimony Rule., Tim Donaldson
St. Mary's Law Journal
Observing live court testimony allows a jury to determine witness credibility. This is called demeanor evidence. Allowing the introduction of transcripts of prior testimony by a witness offends a defendant's right to confrontation guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Loss of demeanor evidence can heighten sensitivity surrounding the constitutional demands of unavailability and an opportunity for cross-examination. But the loss of this evidence is discounted when dealing with the admissibility of prior testimony as long as a defendant was formerly afforded an opportunity to cross-examine. Demeanor evidence, however, is still treated as a non-essential component of …
Sovereign Immunity: The Texas Department Of Transportation's Duty To Maintain Roadways Ravaged By The Eagle Ford Shale Boom.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Sovereign Immunity: The Texas Department Of Transportation's Duty To Maintain Roadways Ravaged By The Eagle Ford Shale Boom., Lasca A. Arnold
St. Mary's Law Journal
While the shale boom has brought about many positive results such as economic growth and new jobs to the Eagle Ford Shale region, the ravaged roadways left in the aftermath must be addressed. The demands for equipment and manpower created by oil and gas exploration are extensive. Sadly, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)—the entity charged with maintaining and repairing roads in these affected counties—refuses to supply sufficient funding to repair the over used roadways. This pressure is exerted in rural areas where most of the roads and bridges are designed for lower volumes of traffic. In addition to the …
An Employer's Relationship With Its Recruiting Firm - Something More Than An Arm's-Length Transaction.,
2015
St. Mary's University
An Employer's Relationship With Its Recruiting Firm - Something More Than An Arm's-Length Transaction., Hannah L. Hembree
St. Mary's Law Journal
Taking advantage of the perfect storm created by an increased demand for professional services and a shortage of qualified candidates, recruiting firms search for permanent employees on behalf of employers across the nation. These searches are often characterized by non-exclusive contingency agreements wherein a recruiting firm’s entitlement to remuneration is directly tied to successful placement—ranging from 15% to 30% of a candidate’s first year salary. Though communication from interested applicants constitutes the easiest path to placement, passive candidates are quickly becoming the primary target of zealous recruiters. Passive candidates are those currently employed but open to the possibility of changing …
The Economic Loss Doctrine As An Obstacle To Claims Of Contractual Strangers.,
2015
St. Mary's University
The Economic Loss Doctrine As An Obstacle To Claims Of Contractual Strangers., Richard L. Reed, Richard L. Reed Jr.
St. Mary's Law Journal
Home owners, contractors, and subcontractors entering a contract to build in accordance with another’s design must be aware of their respective risks under the economic loss doctrine. The economic loss doctrine bars recovery due purely to economic loss by a party that is a contractual stranger. In a typical construction contract, a homeowner may separately contract with a contractor and a design professional. In this situation, the contractor does not have privity with the design professional and the economic loss doctrine bars the contractor from suing the design professional for economic loss. Likewise, if the homeowner hires a contractor and …
Anti-Retaliation Protection For Internal Whistleblowers Under Dodd-Frank Following The Fifth Circuit Decision In Asadi.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Anti-Retaliation Protection For Internal Whistleblowers Under Dodd-Frank Following The Fifth Circuit Decision In Asadi., Tapas Agarwal
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Defining A Health Care Liability Claim In The Post-Texas West Oaks Era.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Defining A Health Care Liability Claim In The Post-Texas West Oaks Era., William Woolsey
St. Mary's Law Journal
Following the Texas Supreme Court’s rulings in West Oaks Hospital v. Williams and Ross v. St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, it remains unclear whether a non-patient’s injury in a hospital constitutes a health care liability claim (HCLC). If the trial court rules the claim is an HCLC, the plaintiff must present expert testimony. Failure to present an expert report within 120 days after filing the suit results in automatic dismissal. The Texas Supreme Court addressed this issue in West Oaks. The Court held that a claimant, suing a hospital under a theory of premise liability, need not be a patient for …
Brookshire Bros.: Cleanup On Aisle 9 - The Current Messy State Of Spoliation Law.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Brookshire Bros.: Cleanup On Aisle 9 - The Current Messy State Of Spoliation Law., Xavier Rodriguez
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Enforcement Of Noncompetition Agreements: Protecting Public Interests Through An Entrepreneurial Approach.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Enforcement Of Noncompetition Agreements: Protecting Public Interests Through An Entrepreneurial Approach., Griffin Toronjo Pivateau
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Revenge Pornography: Exploring Tortious Remedies In Texas.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Revenge Pornography: Exploring Tortious Remedies In Texas., Kevin B. Bennett
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
How Mccullen Affects San Antonio's Anti-Panhandling Ordinance.,
2015
St. Mary's University
How Mccullen Affects San Antonio's Anti-Panhandling Ordinance., Christopher M. Childree
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Professor Aloysius A. Leopold: An Extraordinary Man.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Professor Aloysius A. Leopold: An Extraordinary Man., Gerry W. Beyer
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
The Ancient Magna Carta And The Modern Rule Of Law: 1215 To 2015.,
2015
St. Mary's University
The Ancient Magna Carta And The Modern Rule Of Law: 1215 To 2015., Vincent R. Johnson
St. Mary's Law Journal
This article argues the text of the Magna Carta, now 800 years old, and reflects many of the values that are at the center of the modern concept of the Rule of Law. A careful review of its provisions reveals the Magna Carta demonstrates a strong commitment to the resolution of disputes based on rules and procedures that are consistent, accessible, transparent, and fair; and to the development of a legal system characterized by official accountability and respect for human dignity.
Lincoln V. The Proslavery Constitution: How A Railroad Lawyer's Constitutional Theory Made Him The Great Emancipator.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Lincoln V. The Proslavery Constitution: How A Railroad Lawyer's Constitutional Theory Made Him The Great Emancipator., Paul Finkelman
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
A Constitutional Amendment Allowing Broader Campaign-Finance Reform Would Not Criminalize Political Satire.,
2015
St. Mary's University
A Constitutional Amendment Allowing Broader Campaign-Finance Reform Would Not Criminalize Political Satire., Christopher W. Bell
St. Mary's Law Journal
Campaign finance remains a perennial issue, because contributions and expenditures define the political campaigns which shape our democracy. While a majority of the American public supports limiting campaign spending, campaign finance reform remains near the bottom of most voters’ priorities. Reformers have called the lack of the public’s interest “[o]ne of the persistent mysteries of campaign finance reform.” Citizens United v. F.E.C. focused national attention on the role of money in politics. Citizens United evoked such strong reactions, because it represents the two competing versions of the concept of freedom of speech: “free speech as serving liberty” and “free speech …
The Michael Morton Act: Minimizing Prosecutorial Misconduct.,
2015
St. Mary's University
The Michael Morton Act: Minimizing Prosecutorial Misconduct., Cynthia E. Hujar Orr, Robert G. Rodery
St. Mary's Law Journal
Twenty-five years ago, Texas prosecutors significantly limited the pre-trial discovery it disclosed to criminal defendants. As a result of this policy, innocent individuals accused of murder, like Michael Morton, were denied their right to due process. Michael Morton was incarcerated for twenty-five years following a wrongful murder conviction. He was denied access to crucial evidence, which included a bandana with the victim’s blood and the killer’s hair, and eyewitness accounts describing the killer at or near the time of the murder. The prosecutor purposely withheld this evidence from Michael Morton; but thanks to the efforts of the Innocence Project, he …
Potential Tort Liability For Personal Use Of Drone Aircraft.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Potential Tort Liability For Personal Use Of Drone Aircraft., Benjamin D. Mathews
St. Mary's Law Journal
In the United States, the use of personal drones has become more prevalent. Businesses now use drones to deliver products to consumers. Consumers now use drones to video and photograph special events. As a result, new laws are needed concerning personal usage of drones. The number of drone sales is predicted to double by 2024. This is reflected by companies such as Parrot, a vendor of private drones, who in the first quarter of 2014 sold 670,000 drones. Citizens whose personal liberties have been infringed upon by another individual’s use of personal drones, often resort to common law torts because …
Hamrick V. Ward: Clarifying Implied Easement Law.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Hamrick V. Ward: Clarifying Implied Easement Law., Courtney R. Potter
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Compensation Forfeiture: Stacking Remedies Against Disloyal Agents And Employees.,
2015
St. Mary's University
Compensation Forfeiture: Stacking Remedies Against Disloyal Agents And Employees., George P. Roach
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.
Public-Private Financed Road Infrastructure Development In North-Central Region Of Nigeria,
2015
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
Public-Private Financed Road Infrastructure Development In North-Central Region Of Nigeria, Adamu Mudi, John S. Lowe, David Manase
Faculty Journal Articles and Book Chapters
The development and provision of road infrastructure in Nigeria has primarily been through the traditional forms of procurement strategies by the federal, state and local governments through budgetary allocations and door-financed loans and grants this thereby leaves the Nigerian road sector in a precarious situation. In recent time, with the demand for more road infrastructure arising from the population explosion and urban-ruralmigration coupled with the financial crisis experienced by the Federal Government resulting from globaleconomic and financial crisis the Federal Government of Nigeria therefore sought to involve the private sectors in the development of road infrastructure facilities via Public-Private Partnerships …
