Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc.: New Contours on the Libel Landscape--A Pyrrhic Victory for Plaintiffs
Gertz has far-reaching results in libel cases, including abandonment of strict liability, protecting society's speech interest.
The Review: Volume 5
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Book Reviews 5.1
Earlier this year we asked five of our staff members to review the most recent Nader publications. Our view that some sort of consensus on the Nader series might thus be reached turned out to be mistaken: these books are
Unconscionability and Standardized Contracts
Under 2-302 of the UCC, courts should examine standardized contracts used by consumers as private legislation rather than on a case-by-case basis.
Sex Discrimination and Equal Protection: The Question of a Suspect Classification
American courts have failed to articulate a clear formulation of whether sex is a suspect classification, and thus sex discrimination caselaw is haphazard.
Volume 5 Issue 2
Southern Bulington County NAACP v. Township of Mount Laurel: Municipalities Must Zone to Provide a Fair Share of Regional Housing Needs
Requirement that zoning be in the interest of the general regional welfare overcomes impediment of exclusionary zoning policies to low-income housing.
The Constitutional Right to Timely Processing of Welfare Applications
Author argues for a constitutional due process right to timely processing of welfare applications, especially where state law ensures "reasonable promptness".
The Community Residence Movement: Land Use Conflicts and Planning Imperatives
Examines the social and legal consequences of releasing those with mental health problems into community residences, including zoning issues.
Book Reviews 5.2
The winter of 1975-76 saw the appearance of a spate of new and exciting law-related books. Fresh and disturbing ideas found their way into print with pleasing frequency. Of even greater import, these books displayed surprising readability for lawyers and