Analyzes the forensic and deliberative strategies employed by attorneys in the 1972 trial of Angela Davis. Integrates the findings with studies of legal rhetoric. (PD)

Describes the case of Casey Jesson, a hyperactive child ordered by the state of Hew Hampshire to ingest Ritalin or forego a public education. Despite adverse side effects and the perils of drug dependency, there is greater parental and educator acceptance of Ritalin than ever before. Scientologists are sparking an anti-Ritalin campaign. Includes…

This inservice primer for teachers, consisting of a case study and 10 true/false questions, distinguishes between protections guaranteed by two federal laws, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Emphasis is on eligibility requirements, coverage for certain learning disabilities and health…

This case study details a problematic adoption. The study briefly describes the requirements of constitutional and Illinois law that set the framework for the ChildLaw Center's internal debate on the case, presents the competing considerations confronted in the case, and the decision made and the implications of the appellate court ruling in the…

An experimental first-year course in administrative law integrated several instructional approaches: text, lectures, research, in-depth study of a specific agency, appearances by agency representatives, and in-depth study of a case handled by the school's clinic, including classroom visits by key figures in the case. (MSE)

The courtroom paradigm is often used to justify any aspect of legal education which seems morally repugnant or is personally objectionable. It is questioned whether the paradigm has external validity, and whether it is even representative of lawyers' professional activities. (MLW)

A course in civil procedure using local tort litigation and classroom simulation of the trial has been enthusiastically recevied by students and useful in teaching appropriate procedure, sequencing, questioning, and professional cooperation. (MSE)

Examines the implications of G L v. Zumwalt, a case that resulted in a far-reaching consent decree that mandates specific reforms in policy and practice to be implemented by a public social welfare agency in its delivery of services to foster children and their families. (Author)

Takes a specific issue, the regulating of children's television, and shows how it might be analyzed using the Krasnow-Longley-Terry systems approach to broadcast regulation. A chronological review of legislation dealing with children's television is included. (Author/JJD)

The dismissal of six faculty members (all of whom had served beyond the seven-year maximum probationary period) are examined by AAUP's Committee A in terms of tenure, academic due process, adequacy of notice, and conditions for academic freedom. Wingate's president termed the action a decision not to renew one-year contracts. (AF)

Examines the fundamental points established by case law in the area of search and seizure of property of public school students. Federal and state court cases are analyzed; and a review of the literature establishes additional points of emphasis. (CT)

A survey and analysis of all case law in one state showed a substantial increase in litigation over the last three decades, arising from the growing number of causes of action, especially statutory, available to litigants and increases in categories of plaintiffs willing to sue. Most concern institutions' external constituencies. (MSE)

Relates experiences of public library in dealing with request for circulation records of inmate residing in county jail. Library policy, law and the prosecutor, preparing defense for refusal to comply with request, public relations, consequences of court appeals, and making the decision to comply with subpoena are discussed. (9 refernces) (EJS)

After summarizing the relevant federal laws regarding the educational rights of handicapped students, the author reviews recent cases regarding such students' suspension and expulsion. From court decisions, conclusions are then drawn about the legally allowable disciplining of handicapped students. (JW)

Discusses the policies guiding dissemination of federal government information and the use of private agencies to supply government information products and services. Brief case studies of methods used by government information disseminators to develop relationships with the private sector are presented and conclusions about the effectiveness of…