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09108. BRIBERY AS A PITFALL OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS. Examines the problems and pitfalls of bribery as they involve international business, with a focus on the legal situation of American companies that commit illegal acts in their overseas operations. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $42
 
09107. INTERNATIONAL BRIBERY. An overview of the practice and regulation of international bribery from the perspective of U.S. multinational firms. 5 pages, 10 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.   $35
 
09046. "SIMPLE JUSTICE" BY RICHARD KLUGER. Summary and brief analysis of Kluger's social and legal history which describes the landmark, Brown vs. Board of Education case in the context of Black America's struggle for equality. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, l bibliographic source.   $35
 
08900. ARTIFICIAL HEART EXPERIMENTATION. A legal perspective on the status of artificial heart experimentation on human beings. History, medical, and ethical issues presented. Includes a thorough analysis of FDA regulations, DHEW regulations, the Nuremberg Code, the Declaration of Helsinki, and applicable case law from 1905 through 1980. 40p. 76f. 57b.   $133
 
08899. THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE AND THE LAW. Presents an overview of the rationale for and arguments against the conference of a monopoly to the U.S. Postal Service for letter delivery and examines the purpose for and activities of the law enforcement and security arm of the Postal Service. 8p. 13f. 10b.   $56
 
08898. PORNOGRAPHY AND SOCIETY. The pro and con arguments for the censorship of pornography are considered. It is concluded that constitutional freedoms outweigh the need for censorship. 6 pages, 3 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.   $42
 
08897. LAW AND AMERICAN SOCIETY, 17776 - 1850. The role of the Marshall Court in establishing the supremacy of the Constitution is analyzed in this study. Jeffersonian Republicanism and the slavery disppute are also discussed. 8p. 13f. 2b.   $56
 
08867. DRUG TESTING OF EMPLOYEES. First-person discussion of the pros and cons of drug testing of employees by business and government. The paper takes a strong stand against unilateral mandatory drug testing of employees. 6 pages, 6 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $42
 
08802. FULLER'S PHILOSOPHY OF LAW. Review and discussion of Fuller's philosophy of law as expounded in his work "The Morality of Law", which attempts to establish a moral basis for legal principles. 5 pages, 8 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.   $35
 
08622. BROADCAST DEREGULATION AND TRAFFICKING. An analysis of broadcast deregulation measures which have directly affected the increase in volume of station sales. Considers the reaction to deregulation among FCC officials and congressional representatives. The purpose of the analysis is to arrive at a decision as to whether or not the three-year rule rescinded in 1982 should now be reinstated. 8p. 14f. 10b.   $56
 
08621. BROADCAST DEREGULATION AND TRAFFICKING: IMPACT ON THE PUBLIC TRUST. Examines the implications of broadcast deregulation on station trafficking (buying and selling short term) and ownership and its concomitant impact on broadcasting's service to the public. Arguments both for and against the new deregulation policy are examined and analyzed. 10p. 20f. 21b.   $70
 
08620. UTAH'S "CABLE PORN" CASE. Examines the central issues, background information, arguments, and outcome of a challenge to cable programming content in Utah. First Amendment rights and the ramifications involved in attempting to control or regulate those rights are considered. 8p. 12f 9b.   $56
 
08618. SHARON VS. TIME. Summarizes and analyzes this case which emphasized the application of libel law to Time magazine's assertions regarding General Ariel Sharon of Israel. Negative public image consequences on Time are considered. 7 pages, 7 footnotes, in text, 7 bibliographic sources.   $49
 
08604. WESTMORELAND VERSUS CBS. Examines the controversy over CBS's documentary portrayal of General Westmoreland as a main player in a conspiracy to cover up the truth of the American situation in Vietnam. Included is a brief review of the American concept of libel as applicable to this situation. 5p. 10f. 10b.   $35
 
08548. THE MANVILLE BANKRUPTCY CASE. Examines and analyzes the central issue involved in the Johns-Manville bankruptcy case which arose out of 16,500 product liability suits. Concludes that neither the victims of asbestos-related disease nor the company which had sought to avoid their claims really won. 5p. 15f. 9b.   $35
 
08531. SHOULD EMPLOYEE DRUG TESTING BE MANDATORY? Explores the issues surrounding mandatory employee drug testing. Argues that such testing should not be mandatory on the basis of Fourth Amendment rights, legal precedents, inaccuracy of testing procedures, and the failure of tests to measure job impairment. Opposing arguments are discussed. 11 pages, 23 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources.   $77
 
08528. ZONING PROBLEMS AND HOW TO SOLVE THEM. A good look at the history and issues involved in the zoning process; various problems with litigation costs, conflicts of interest, and urban growth are looked at in depth. 14 pages, 17 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.   $98
 
08522. A CASE OF DISCRIMINATION. Examines the case of the E.E.O.C. vs. Sears, Roebuck and Company for which the E.E.O.C. is currently preparing an appeal. The case focuses on Sears' allegedly discriminatory practices regarding the recruitment, hiring, and promotion of women. Considers historical background and compares arguments from each side of the issue. 18p. 25f. 16b.   $126
 
08519. SEXUAL HARASSMENT: IMPLICATIONS OF VINSON VERSUS TAYLOR. Explores the particulars and ramifications of this case which involved a female employee's charge that her male supervisor at a Washington, D.C. bank had sexually harassed her. Definitions of sexual harassment, historical background, and arguments from both sides are considered. 9p. 14f. 8b.   $63
 
08452. TORT REFORM: ARGUMENTS FOR AND AGAINST REFORM OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL LAWSUITS SYSTEM. Investigates the question of whether or not there is a crisis in the insurance industry and consequent need for tort reform. Viewpoints of both proponents and opponents are considered and predictions are made concerning long-term impact of changes in the tort system. 10 pages, 10 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.   $70
 
08197. LEGAL ISSUES FACING BOARD MEMBERS OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. with a background of the historical development of nonprofit organizations and aust legal problems, this paper focuses upon recent California law and contemporary rules of governance. A comparative analysis of the roles and activities of profit vs. non-profit board members is included. 10p. 24f. 8b.   $70
 
08029. TELEVISION COVERAGE OF JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS. A study of the controversy surrounding the use of cameras during courtroom proceedings in the United States. Includes results of Supreme Court cases regarding this issue. 7 pages, 21 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.   $49
 
08005. THE DEATH PENALTY. This paper briefly examines the constitutionality of the death penalty. Analyzes Chief Justice Burger’s dissenting opinion in the key Supreme Court death penalty case, Furman v. Georgia and considers the definition of “cruel and unusual punishment” as applied to the death penalty. Keywords: death penalty capital punishment Constitution Supreme Court case. 4 pages, 5 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $28
 
08004. AL CAPONE. This paper details the career of gangster Al Capone and examines how the mass media created a romantic legend around Capone that was at variance with his actual history. 8 pages, 11 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.   $56
 
07659. THE GROVE CITY V. BELL SEX DISCRIMINATION CASE. This paper intelligently examines the history, political climate, and impact of a landmark Supreme Court decision. Judicial opinions are analyzed and Title IX is evaluated with perspective. 14p. 16f. 10b.   $98
 
07658. THE LEGAL STATUS OF INDIAN RESERVATIONS. Complete overview of American Indian law in the U.S., focusing on legal theory. Includes brief history, legal basis of tribal sovereignty, the validity of Indian treaties unless specifically abrogated by Congress, Congressional powers over Indians, problems of jurisdiction on the reservation, and present practices, tribal courts, taxation of Indians, and Indian civil rights. 10 pages, 28 footnotes, 3 biobliographic sources.   $70
 
07656. AN EXAMINATION OF THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DETERMINANTS OF PROHIBITIONS ON FIREARMS: THE UNITED STATES. An effective examination of the philosophical, political, and legislative forces inhibiting the passage of gun control legislation in the United States. Framed with valuable historical perspective. 20 pages, 41 footnotes, 16 bibliographic sources.   $133
 
07627. WOMEN AND THE LAW: A BOOK REVIEW. Summary and review of this 1969 book by Kanowitz detailing laws which differentiate between men and women. Written from the perspective of an Arab male. Kanowitz covers criminal and personal status law, property rights and married women's names, constitutional issues and the proposed equal rights amendment. 10p. 13f. 1b.   $70
 
07224. ST. THOMAS AQUINAS ON NATURAL AND HUMAN LAW. The distinction made by the scholastic philosopher between natural and man-made law is examined; the former is seen as a universal principle, and the latter as a particular application of that principle. 8 pages, 9 footnotes in text, 1 bibliographic source.   $56
 
07148. LEGAL LIABILITY OF THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL. Summary of the many and various failings of architects which could result in lost lawsuits, with many examples of cases cited. Licensing errors, non-commencement, certification errors, property losses, design defects, and precautionary steps to prevent lawsuits are among the topics covered. 9 pages, 8 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $63
 
07146. THE GRAND JURY BY CLARK. Thorough summary and review of this book which covers the history of the grand jury form its beginnings in 12th century England, with much emphasis on abuse of the system under Nixon and proposals for reforms. 8p. 10f. 1b.   $56
 
07145. THE JURY SYSTEM IN THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF JUSTICE. Basic overview of the history and legal functions of grand and petit juries, with good discussion of pros and cons of whether juries in the TV age understand complex court cases. 6 pages, 13 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.   $42
 
07144. JUDICIAL ASSEMBLY LINES AND BUREAUCRACIES. Good pro and con discussion of whether the court system can be described as assembly line; good discussion of pros and cons of organized plea bargaining among working groups of judges, prosecutors, and defenders. 6 pages, 12 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.   $42
 
07143. THE ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY IN THE AMERICAN POLITICAL SYSTEM, 1982. Description and commentary on the modern American judiciary. Federal and state courts and the complex relations between them; functions of the judge in various courts; specialized courts; scope of judicial power and political checks and balances on judges. 9 pages, 17 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $63
 
07142. MAPP VS. OHIO. Thorough balanced history of this 1961 Supreme Court decision which strengthened the exclusionary rule. Constitutional basis and precedents, the case, the conflicting decisions of state and federal supreme courts, effects of the decision on arrest rates in years afterward: tilting the balance towards the defense, even before Miranda. 10 pages, 14 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $70
 
06812. FAIR TRIAL AND THE PRESS. The debate over the problems of obtaining fair trials in the climate of a sensationalist press is examined in this report; the Charles Mansnm case is seen as a perfect example of sensationalism making the ideal "fair trial" impossible for the defendants. 12p. 17f. 14b.   $84
 
06780. THE FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY LAW. The procedures for filing for bankruptcy and reorganization are described in this study, and recent advantages to consumers and bank creditors under Chapter 13 are noted. 9p. 8f. 5b.   $63
 
06740. INFRINGEMENT OF PATENTS. A comprehensive study of the problem of patent infringement in today's highly technological corporate society; the history of patents, and the kinds of cases that develop, are presented. Case studies in general patent infringement are offered, and the particulars of California patent infringement cases are presented; the focus is on industrial and technological patents. 23p. 11f. 5b.   $133
 
06232. SLAVERY AND ROMAN LAW. Good basic summary of the legal position of slaves in Roman law; especially in the later periods, they did have legal rights in the context of a society graded by rank. 5p. 1Of. 3b.   $35
 
06166. THE CONSTITUTION: A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW. Essay on the problem of individual representation versus `interest representation' in legal thought, in framework of `Autonomous Law' versus "Responsive Law"; questions further development of class-action, public- interest theories of jurisprudence. 8p. 0f. 0b.   $56
 
06074. LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE FREEZING OF IRANIAN ASSETS IN THE U.S. 10p. 10f. 4b. See Section 26D, Middle East.   $70
 
05851. LEGAL TRADITIONS: TRIBAL, COMMON LAW AND CIVIL. A paper dealing with the development of social control ny legal means in contradistinction to the tribal methods. 10p. 10f 3b.   $70
 
05800. BURTON LEISER. CENSORSHIP AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION. Arguemnts in favor of and against censorship with historical and contemporary examples are cited including Oliver Wendell Holmes' "clear and present danger' qualification to the first amendment and freedom of expression. 10p. 7f. 3b.   $70
 
05704. MORALITY AND LAW. An analysis of Patrick Devlin's theory that law is properly the enforcement of morals. It is critical of this idea. 7 pages, 11 foonotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $49
 
05640. THE PARDON OF PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON. A narrative resume of events leading to the resignation of Nixon after the Watergate affair and Ford's role in that crisis concluding with a defense of the pardon which he granted on political and humanitarian grounds. Contemporary criticism of that decision is also examined. KEYWORDS: president jerry ford pardon richard nixon. 6 pages, 10 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $42
 
05388. PRODUCT LIABILITY SUITS. The growth of suits against companies manufacturing of faulty goods from insignificant proportions in 1955 to a massive volume in 1976 is documented in this paper. Legal history of such suits from 1916 is cited. 5p. 3f. 3b.   $35
 
05386. GOOD SAMARITAN STATUTES. A history, with legal examples, of the need for laws exempting doctors from civil liability suits for negligence in cases where they give emergency treatment outside a hospital. There is an analysis of such laws. 7f. 4b. 5p.   $35
 
05384. SOME PERSPECTIVES ON ISLAMIC LAW. The four schools of Islamic law are explained; all are based on the Korean and the Sharia. Islamic law is shown to be fundamentally different from Western Law in being deductive not inductive. Other differences in legal practices are documented. 10p. 8f. 12b.   $70
 
05382. THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND PORNOGRAPHY. The question of whether photographic material of a pornographic nature is protected by the first amendement to the constitution is discussed. Safeguards within the amendment such as `public nuisance' and `incitement to violence' are offered as possible curbs to the dissemination of pornography. The paper suggests that the focus of debate should be on the violence associated with pornography and not the sexuality. 5p.   $35
 
05376. H.L.A. HART, THE CONCEPT OF LAW. Reviews Hart's linguistic analysis of the elements which define a legal system; redefinition of such concepts as legality, jurisdiction, and validity as found in Hart's model of Positive Law. 9p. 22f. 1b.   $63
 
05324. THE BAKKE CASE. Detailed look at the facts of the Bakke case, in which the plaintiff alleged that affirmative action in med school admissions meant discrimination against whites. Complete details on the history of the suit: Bakke, his qualifications and test scores, the affirmative action program in question, 1976 decision of the California Supreme Court, the arguments made on both sides before the Supreme Court, the ambiguous decision of the Supreme Court. 9p. 9f. 5b.   $63
 
05320. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND THE WEBER CASE. A review of the legal arguments of this case at the Kaiser Aluminum Plant in Gramercy, La. in relation to the 1964 civil rights act. Reference is made to the Bakke case. 10p. 8f. 6b.   $70
 
05227. COMMON LAW AND SOCIALIST LAW. A contrast of the American and Chinese legal traditions. The differences are found rooted not only in ideology, but in tradition and social structure as well. lOp., 10f., 6b.   $70
 
05169. GRAVITT AND ASHLEY VS. SOUTHWESTERN BELL, A.T.&T., AND TODD. The landmark libel suit against a telephone company worker's employees is looked at in detail. Issues of libel, defamation and damage awards in libel cases are given a good general treatment. 7p., Of., Ob.   $49
 
05162. GRAY AND GRIMSHAW VS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY. The background of the noted case of the Ford Pinto explosion is given and the trial procedures of the plaintiff s seeking negligence and damage awards and the defendant's claims of plaintiff's liability are considered in light of the law of negligence torts. 7p., Of., Ob.   $49
 
05151. PUBLIC MORALITY AND CIVIL LAW. The issue of the policing of public morals and the suppression of victimless crime is debated in this essay. Freedom of choice is upheld over outright banning of prostitution, although social problems created in such diverse areas as San Francisco and Washington, D. C., are acknowledged. 5p., Of., Ob.   $35
 
05107. THE BAKKE DECISION. A number of articles for and against the recent Supreme Court decision in the landmark discrimination case are reviewed. It is concluded that reverse discrimination is necessary to offset racism in America. lOp., Of., Ob.   $70
 
04928. GOOD SAMARITAN STATUTES. A discussion of legal statutes exempting physicians from liability for negligence and malpractice suits incurred during the administration of emergency aid. Includes an analysis of the common law background of the concept and the existing statutes. 9p., 7f., lib.   $63
 
04820. ALLAN BAKKE AND REVERSE DISCRIMINATION. The development of the Bakke case is traced from the inception of the affirmative action programs in 1965 down to the recent historic decisions.The legal arguments on both sides of the case are considered in detail, and the pending outcome of the case is analyzed from the standpoint of intent to discriminate. 11p., 11f., 8b.   $77
 
04534. THE SERRANO DECISION: AN EVALUATION. Good overview of the court decision that will force California to reform school financing; the case, the issues, the proposals for reform and their pros and cons. 8p., 13f., 4b.   $56
 
04532. MARIJUANA AND THE LAW. Basic overview of marijuana laws, form a "prohibition breeds use" perspective:. includes medical effect s, harsh penalties, statistic s on users, structure of a typical sales "'organization. l' 7p., Of., 3b.   $49
 
04503. ISSUES OF PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE MENTAL HEALTH PROCESS. Very good overview of confidentiality of medical records, from legal viewpoint; privileged communications in law, problems of medical records and privacy safeguards, legal basis of violation of privacy suits, forced disclosure, and other is sues are fully discussed. 13p., 16f., 8b.   $91
 
04389. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE. Very thorough discussion of the principle and its use in Truman and Eisenhower administrations thoroughly covered, concludes with Supreme Court decision against Nixon over tapes. 14p. 58f. 15b.   $98
 
04381. SEXISM AND THE LAW. Good basic overview of how women are oppressed and mistreated by legal distinctions in the law of property, torts, rape, prostitution, credit, etc.; also a short rap on the problems women attorneys face in personal relations; should be updated. 16p., 16f., 8b.   $112
 
04345. DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL PROTECTION. Good but brief overview of just what kind of protection is granted by the fourteenth amendment, what 'reasonable distinction' between classes of people means in law. 3p., 5f., Ob.   $21
 
04344. DISCRIMINATION AND THE LAW. Discusses four leading court cases in the area of equal protection under the law: Strauder, Plessey, Brown and Baake; the development of constitutional interpretation. 5p., 5f., Ob.   $35
 
04259. BAKKE VS. REGENTS' THE REVERSE DISCRIMINATION CASE. 15p., 6f., Ob. See Black Studies.   $105
 
04253. LAWYERS AND SOCIAL CHANGE. Interesting study which seeks to find out whether the percentage of law students in Latin American universities declines with advancing economic development. As statistics show only a slight decline, it seems that economic growth does create a demand for lawyers that balances their decline in traditional status. 16p., 13f., 11b.   $112
 
04204. THE EXCLUSIONARY RULE. Very good presentation of the history of the rule that illegal evidence must be excluded from trials, including arguments for and against the rule, its application to confessions (Miranda). Should be updated in light of Burger Court trend away from strict application of exclusion. 16p., 15f., 15b.   $112
 
04168. SEX-SPECIFIC LEGISLATION IN THE U. S. Brief overview of laws aimed at either protecting women or granting, them equal rights. Fast-moving field, should be updated. 3p., Of., Ob.   $21
 
04156A. THE FAIR TRIAL AND THE FREE PRESS. Thorough. stirringly written essay giving both sides of the argument between the need for a fair trial and the need for unlimited, uncensored press coverage; the free press wins out by a nose. 6p., Of., Ob.   $42
 
04027. THE SUPREMACY OF THE LAW AND HABEAS CORPUS. Basic survey of the historical development of the concepts of the supremacy of the law (as against other forms of social order, such a tyranny) and habeas corpus (right of determining whether imprisonment is legal.) 6p., Of., 4b.   $42
 
04024. AN EXAMINATION AND COMPARISON OF THE U.S. AND MEXICAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS. Thorough study of constitutional principles and forms, criminal law, court procedure, prison and parole practices; good balanced discussion of problem of American prisoners in Mexico, lax Mexican standards. 27p., 28f., 26b.   $133
 
03974. THE U. S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT VS. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES. Very sophisticated and thorough study of this anti-trust case, including; anti-trust in general, thorough history of government case against IBM, other related lawsuits, prosecution and defense strategies, written early 1976 while case still in progress. 23p., Of., lib.   $133
 
03837. REGISTRATION OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY AS A SUBVERSIVE ORGANIZATION. Very good summary of the various laws and court decisions concerning registration of "subversive organizations" in general and the CP in particular, the court's reasoning in overturning. 17p., 37f., lOb.   $119
 
03727. THE SUPREME COURT AND RACE RELATIONS IN THE U. S. Brief history of the most important decisions, discussion of the Supreme Court's role in society, which is to legitimize opinion of educated middle-class. Sp., 8f., Ob.   $35
 
03680. ON REVERSE DISCRIMINATION. A critique of "affirmative action" in that means percentages and time-tables. Argues that this is just another form of racial and sexual discrimination. 8p., 10f., 9b.   $56
 
03513. VICTIM COMPENSATION. Good study of all aspects of compensation victims of crimes from public funds. History and theory, problems of compensation for certain types of crimes, Maryland's program, good discussion of who shall be compensated for what crimes, in what amounts, with what restrictions placed on the programs 20p., 43f., 9b.   $133
 
03329. "NATIONAL SECURITY" -- THE THREAT TO CIVIL LIBERTIES. This paper argues that unless "national security" is given a rational and limited definition, the traditional liberties of Americans are endangered. lOp., 7f., 7b.   $70
 
02375. THE UNIQUENESS OF THE AMERICAN JUDICIARY. Overview of constitutional relationships, with emphasis on checks and balances and judicial review: comparison to Parliamentary domination in England. 11p., 7f., 6b.   $77
 
01987. THE ROLE OF THE LAWYER AND THE "GUILTY" CLIENT. Should a lawyer represent a guilty client? Yes, to maintain objective fairness, and because of the uncertainty of human knowledge. l0p., 9f., 4b.   $70
 
01967. TOWARDS A DEFINITION OF CRIME. Interesting essay, concentration on the themes of victimless crime, discrepancies between the harm done to society and legal punishment. 6p., Of., 3b.   $42
 
01965. A THEORY OF JUSTICE BY JOHN RAWLS. Thorough survey and critique of Rawls' work, his philosophy of justice found internally consistent but an ideal which does not help improve reality. 17p., lf., Ob.   $119
 
01964. LEGAL PROBLEMS IN THE COLLECTIVE ACQUISITION AND OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY. Very good examination of the status of joint tenancy from medieval tines to the present, including why it was disfavored in the l9th century, reasons for its revival since 1930's, legal and tax status of joint tenants, relevant 1974 Supreme Court decision. 16p.., 31f., 11b.   $112
 
01902. OBSCENITY, SOCIETY, AND THE LAW. Good, well-balanced examination of social scientists research into effects of obscenity, evolution of the law to about 1971; based largely on Federal commission on Obscenity (1970), should be updated with latest court rulings for best results. 17p., 22f., Sb.   $119
 
01754. THE FOURTH AMENDMENT, THE BILL OF RIGHTS, AND THE INTENTION OF THE FRAMERS. Good basic review of the meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment and the intentions of those who drafted it; finds the basic freedoms were meant to be extended to state laws, despite contradictory court rulings. 6p., 22f., 0b.   $42
 
01708. JUSTICE WITHOUT TRIAL BY SKOLNICK. Review of this book on police discretion and guilty pleas; how judicial aberrations become the norm. Sp., 9f., Ob.   $35
 
01381. THE WAGNER ACT. Good basic overview of the social environment of the Wagner Act, including the fate of previous legislation, specifications of the Act (which forbids unfair labor practices and institutionalizes collective bargaining), enforcement and court interpretations. Sp., Of., Ob.   $35
 
01088. THE FOURTH AMENDMENT AND "NATIONAL SECURITY" INVESTIGATIONS. Good, cautiously argued treatment of "reasonable search and seizure" which attempts to show that national security is a valid exception to the rule requiring warrants; might want updating in light of Nixon, Ellsberg, etc. 12p., 15f., 4b.   $84
 
00955. LEGAL BRIEF: COUNTER-OFFERS AND PRIOR RECEIPT. Excellent hypothetical legal brief discussing various points of contract law, especially the problems of offers, and counter-offers, and the receipt of varying answers at varying times. lOp., Of., 18b. ( notes in text.)   $70
 
00866. JUSTICE: CIVILIAN VS. MILITARY. Very critical overview of military justice, especially arbitrariness, influence of commanders, and partiality of judges; also brief analysis of civilian justice with emphasis on specialization and independence of tribunals. 13p., 11f., 8b.:   $91
 
00832. THE ROLE OF THE JUDGE. Essay with more emphasis on criteria for decisions, and judge as spokesman for community; also covers specifics as in #830&831. 7p., 6f., Ob.   $49
 
00831. A HISTORY OF CHILE BY LUIS GALDANES. A thorough review of the Chilean historian's work on the political, social and economic events in that country from the conquest down to 1940. An outline of the early Spanish incursions and Colonial era is included in the text, and the work is praised as a wide-ranging history. 7p., 4f., 1b.   $49
 
00830. THE ROLE OF THE JUDGE. This essay discusses the function of the judge in common law; relations to the jury, instructions, appeals, and criteria for judicial decisions.KEYWORDS: american jurisprudence role of judiciary common law. 4 pages, 5 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $28
 
00782. A CRITIQUE OF THE THEORY OF JUSTICE. Review of John Rawls' "theory of Justice;" the role of morality in social theory, the need for new standards of responsibility. Sp., Of., Ob.   $35
 
00609. LAW MEMORANDUM: MASSACHUSETTS SEX OFFENDER TREATMENT CENTERS. Closely argued, very detailed examination of the constitutionality of Massachusetts' provisions for sentencing sex offenders to treatment centers in lieu of jail; finds them unconstitutional as deprivation of due process. lOp., Of., Ob., (notes in text.)   $70
 
00555. VIOLENT DISSENT AND THE LAW. Actually a discussion of the ambiguity of the Anti-Riot Act of 1968, in the contest of anti-Vietnam war demonstrations; needs update. 3p., 7f., 4b.   $21
 
00533. A FAIR TRIAL FOR MANSON? Discusses dilemma of fair trial and the free press in the Manson case, includes survey of prejudicial material in print when case occurred. 13p., 17f., Ob.   $91