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In an editorial comment, the highly respected British journal The Economist (27 March 1992).
It is difficult to predict what will catch the attention of the nation, but the disappearance of attractive, pregnant Laci Peterson on Christmas Eve in Modesto.
Jorge Cepada, a resident of Florida, wishes to sue Laura Alexander, an Oklahoma resident, to collect damages for injuries and losses.
The pleadings were filed, joining the issues of fact. What is the most likely next step by the attorneys?
Do state laws that criminalize sodomy between members of the same or opposite sex violate the constitutional right of privacy?
Organizers of the annual Fiesta Bowl football game held in Arizona proposed establishing a racespecific scholarship fund for players of the competing teams.
The Second Amendment’s prohibition on infringing the “right of the people to keep and bear Arms” has long been controversial.
Wayne Gerber, an inmate at Mule Creek State Prison, is serving a sentence of 100 years to life, plus 11 years as a habitual felon under California.
Can government constitutionally regulate the content (that is, censor) of e-mail by banning “spam” (unwanted advertisements).
In the Seattle School District, students are allowed to choose which high school they wish to attend.
Police or federal agents eavesdrop on phone calls between detained suspected terrorists and their lawyers without seeking judicial approval.
The City of Oakland passed an ordinance that prohibited the burning of all substances in residential yards within the city limits on days when a fire.
The principal of Nathan Bishop Middle School in Providence, Rhode Island, invited Rabbi Leslie Gutterman to deliver prayers at the public school.
Many changes in human rights law in the United States have occurred only because somebody broke the law, was convicted, and then appealed her case.
Marya Martinez signed up for ski instruction at Heavenly Mountain in Idaho. Gary Graf, a certified ski instructor, fitted Martinez with rental skis.
The attorney general of Maryland filed a civil suit against Cottman Transmissions Systems, Inc., related to allegations of fraudulent activities.
Plaintiff Archibald Cantwell alleged in his complaint that the defendant professor “wrongfully, viciously, and wantonly pointed at and called on the plaintiff.
Master Chief Petty Officer McVeigh sent an e-mail with return address of “Boysrch,” which prompted a sexual orientation investigation.
The Direct Shipping Cases Following the repeal of the federal prohibition on the sale, manufacture, and transport of intoxicating liquor.
Paladin Press published a book Hit Man: A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors, which provided instructions for would-be contract murderers.
San Diego enacted an ordinance that prohibited commercial outdoor advertising signs within the city limits.
U.S. Beverage Co. produced Phat Boy, an inexpensive malt liquor that was sold in bigger bottles with a higher alcohol content.
Stanford University, a private institution, adopted a code stating that “one student cannot with purpose vilify another with fighting words.
The mascot of Birmingham High School in Pontiac, Michigan, is a headdressed American Indian based on Chief Pontiac, an Ottawa Indian.
The CPPA provided a federal prohibition against sexually explicit images that appear to depict minors produced without using any real children.