The Japanese American Coram Nobis Cases: Exposing the Myth of Disloyalty
Discussion of the longstanding stigma faced by Japanese American communities following internment during WWII; viewing stigma as a legally recognizable injury
The Review: Volume 13
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Issue 1
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- Lawyers, Law and Social Change
- Sex Discrimination and State Constitutions: State Pathways through Federal Roadblocks
- Griswold Revisited in Light of Uplinger: An Historical and Philosophical Exposition of Implied Autonomy Rights in the Constitution
- Workplace Exposure to Toxic Chemicals: Information Disclosure Versus Trade Secret Protection
Issue 2
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Issue 3
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In Depth Reading
Volume 13 Issue 1
Public Employees' Free Speech Rights: Connick v. Myers Upsets the Delicate Pickering Balance
Connick upsets longstanding jurisprudence related to the free speech rights of employees in the workplace by giving employers considerable regulatory discretion
Workplace Exposure to Toxic Chemicals: Information Disclosure Versus Trade Secret Protection
Analysis of whether unions have the right to mandatory disclosure of toxic chemicals that employees face in the workplace in the face of trade secrets claims
Sex Discrimination and State Constitutions: State Pathways through Federal Roadblocks
State constitutions and courts can help plaintiffs overcome obstacles for pursuing sex discrimination suits in federal court
Volume 13 Issue 2
Equity, Growth and Socioeconomic Change: Anti-Discrimination Policy in an Era of Economic Transformation
Analysis of Reagan-era shifts in anti-discrimination policy, as well as the political climate for anti-discrimination efforts.
Employment Discrimination in the 1980's: Keynote Address
Discussion of social segregation and economic inequality in employment, including current political and sociological obstacles to achieving equality
From Parental Leaves to Nurturing Leaves
Argues for system of parental leave, as well as child care services; supports expansion of types of needs caregivers may serve and which caregivers are eligible
Federalism Issues and Title VII: Kremer v. Chemical Construction Corp.
Examination of Kremer v. Chem. Constr. Corp. and its impact on Title VII discrimination claims; argues that it's inconsistent with Title VII enforcement scheme
Volume 13 Issue 3
Book Review
Judicial Politics: An Introduction
The End of Legalese: The Game is Over
Analysis and critique of the use of legalese in the legal profession, particularly as an expression of elite power.
Fair Use Protection for News Reporting: Where Does the First Amendment Stand
Examination of the intersection of copyright law and First Amendment law as they relate to news reporting
Rehabilitative Alimony: An Old Wolf in New Clothes
Rehabilitative alimony, an often time-limited form of remuneration after a divorce, is often unjust and applied unfairly
Volume 13 Issue 4
Normaive Judgment, Social Change, and Legal Reasoning in the Context of Abortion and Privacy
Critique of the intersection of abortion and privacy in society and law; proposal of critical theory of abortion and privacy.
Is there Life after Abandonment--The Key Role of New York City's in Rem Housing in Establishing an Entitlement to Decent, Affordable Housing
In rem housing—housing where title is held in public hands—can be used as means for low income tenants to establish entitlement for decent, affordable housing
Economics and Rent Regulation: A Call for a New Perspective
Discussion of rent regulations vis-a-vis economic criticisms that employ a basic supply and demand model; suggests these critiques lack empirical support
Book Review
Paternalism