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Holmes and Honors Law at LSU-From the Great Hall to La Maison Française

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The Louisiana Civil Law Tradition: Archaic or Prophetic in the Twenty-First Century?

I. Archaic Or Prophetic? II. Forced Heirship-A Pillar Of The Past III. Assisted Reproduction-An Issue For The Future IV. Recommitment To The Civil Law Tradition

Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act [U.C.I.T.A.]: The Consumer s Perspective

I. Introduction II. Post-Sale Disclosure Of Terms III. Mouse Click Consent IV. Preclusion Of Consumer Law Benefits V. U.C.I.T.A.'S Opt-In Will Protect Those In The Manufacturer-Assembler-Vendor Chain VI. Broad Transfer And Acquisition Restrictions VII. Choice Of Law, Choice Of Forum, And Arbitration Provisions VIII. U.C.I.T.A. Weakens Article 2 Standard For Warranty By Demonstration IX. U.C.I.T.A. Does Not Invalidate Public Criticism Restrictions X. Library Restrictions XI. Permits Exclusion ...

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The Single Business Enterprise Theory of Louisiana s First Circuit: An Erroneous Application of Traditional Veil- Piercing

I. Introduction II. Four Novel Threats To Limited Liability III. The First Circuit's Single Business Enterprise Theory Is Unique A. Traditional Veil-Piercing 1. Underlying Policies 2. Standard Doctrine B. The First Circuit's Single Business Enterprise Theory C. Traditional Veil-Piercing vs. the First Circuit's Single Business Enterprise Theory D. Recent Developments of the First Circuit's Single Business Enterprise Theory IV. Analysis Of The First Circuit's Single Business Enterprise Theory A...

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A Constitutional Chaos and A Call for Help: The Chiaroscuro Backdrop of Johnson v. Board of Regents of the University of Georgia

Introduction I. To Understand The Problem Is To Understand Its Foundation: Regents Of The University Of California V. Bakke II. Johnson V. Board Of Regents Of The University Of Georgia A. Factual and Procedural Background B. The Eleventh Circuit's Opinion III. The Circuit Split On The Interpretation Of Bakke A. The Fifth Circuit B. The Ninth Circuit C. The Open Question: Is Diversity a Compelling Interest? 1. Support for the Proposition that Diversity is Not a Compelling Interest 2. Support f...

Don t Fence Me In: Louisiana s Fourth Circuit Expands

I. Introduction II. Petrovich V. Trabeau A. Factual and Procedural Background B. Relevant Law 1. Article 693 and Prior Law That Influenced Article 693 2. Criticism of Article 693 3. Application of Article 693 4. No Application to Forced Transactions C. The Fourth Circuit's Analysis In Petrovich v. Trabeau III. Conclusions Appendix A

Rideau v. Whitley: Lack of Evidence or Lack of Understanding?

Introduction I. Background II. The Rideau Case III. Court Opinion A. Particularized Showing of Prejudice B. Prejudice Caused by the Petitioner Having Filed a Late Petition C. Petitioner Has Not Acted with Reasonable Diligence as a Matter of Law IV. Examining The Court's Rationale A. A Particularized Showing of Prejudice 1. Unavailability of Witnesses 2. Unavailability of Documentary Evidence B. Prejudice Caused by the Petitioner Having Filed a Late Petition C. Petitioner Has Not Acted with Re...

Book Review

Book Review-Mixed Jurisdictions Worldwide: The Third Legal Family