Search Results
26 results for "North Carolina Law Review"
Currently viewing results 1 - 15
PAGE 1 OF 2
Next
Record #:
836
Author(s):
Abstract:
Retired Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court William Brennan introduces pieces of the North Carolina Constitution's history.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
22642
Author(s):
Abstract:
William J. Turnier, a University of North Carolina law faculty member for forty-one years is honored for his contributions to tax law. Building a nationally recognized expertise in estate and gift taxation since the 1970s, Turnier has published profusely and been Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
22580
Author(s):
Abstract:
In June 2013, the United States Supreme Court made decisions in favor of marriage equality. But the question remains, does the public embrace or oppose rulings on culturally contested issues regardless of the reasons offered in support of a decision. In the case of United States v. Windsor, it was found that the Court's reasoning in such cases did not dampen pluralism anxiety exhibited by the public in response.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
826
Author(s):
Abstract:
Fountain discusses past judicial treatment of recovery of attorneys' fees and identifies statutory exceptions to the general rule prohibiting recovery.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
823
Author(s):
Abstract:
North Carolina's amended Natural Death Act and the recently enacted Health Care Power of Attorney Act assist those citizens who want to make their health care wishes known should they no longer be able to communicate them.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
22581
Author(s):
Abstract:
The Supreme Court ruled in FTC vs. Actavis, that courts are required to apply a rule of reason analysis in determining whether a reverse payment settlement violates antitrust laws. The reverse payment settlement, which is unique to pharmaceutical litigation, enables a patent-holder to maintain exclusivity in the relevant market and keep prices higher than they would or should be.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
827
Author(s):
Abstract:
Hahn discusses what constitutes second degree rape in North Carolina. Constructive force, one of the elements of second degree rape, is defined as that force that causes a woman to submit due to her fear of the attacker, duress, or mental coercion.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
825
Author(s):
Abstract:
Most states have moved toward statutory bans on corporal punishment or allowing local education boards to prohibit the practice in their areas. At one time North Carolina was the only state that did not ban or allow the local boards to prohibit corporal punishment; however, a new amendment will change this.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
835
Author(s):
Abstract:
John V. Orth, Kenan Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, traces the development of the North Carolina Constitution.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
1349
Author(s):
Abstract:
Sitton provides a commentary addressing spousal rape, including a history of the issue in North Carolina and the 1993 repeal of the state's marital rape allowance by the General Assembly.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
837
Author(s):
Abstract:
Chief Justice of the NC Supreme Court James G. Exum, Jr. discusses the Constitution of NC.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
831
Author(s):
Abstract:
The \"Channel One\" decision held that local, not state, school boards had the right to control selection and procurement of instructional materials such as \"Channel One.\"
Source:
Record #:
2513
Author(s):
Abstract:
In May, 1994, the school boards of Cumberland, Halifax, Hoke, Robeson, and Vance Counties filed a lawsuit against the state, charging failure to provide sufficient funding to educate their students.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
3040
Author(s):
Abstract:
Statistical data for the 1993-94 and 1994-95 terms of the N.C. Supreme Court include number of opinions authored by each justice, actions of individual justices, and working alignments.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
828
Author(s):
Abstract:
Goshaw discusses various consumer protection laws of North Carolina, especially GS Chapter 75-1.1 and 75-16.
Source:
Subject(s):