This article maintains that National Labor Relations Board regulation of parochial schools and teachers impermissibly intrudes on the decision-making processes that the First Amendment has committed to private individuals and institutions. Available from Duquesne Law Review, 901 Rockwell Hall, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219; sc…

The exercise of jurisdiction by the National Labor Relations Board does not intrude unconstitutionally on those interests of the employer protected by the First Amendment. Available from the William and Mary Law Review, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185; sc $3.00. (Author/IRT)

The impact on employee benefit plans of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act amendments that raised the mandatory retirement age is addressed through a discussion and analysis of legislative history, court decisions, Department of Labor regulations, wage-hour rulings, and opinion letters. (Author/JMD)

Examines the case of Stern v. Sibley Memorial Hospital, in which hospital patients alleged trustees conspired to enrich themselves and financial institutions with which they were affiliated by favoring them in hospital financial dealings. Discusses two statutory approaches, those of the Revised Model Nonprofit Corporation Act and the Revised Model…

Issues of privacy, anonymity, and computer security emerging with advancing information technology are outlined, and implications for universities are discussed. Emphasis is on the Australian context and on Australian government and international initiatives concerning privacy. Sensitive information categories are identified, and measures…

As colleges cut men's athletics to provide more opportunity for female athletes and comply with federal mandates, male athletes are feeling shock and frustration. Since 1982, over one-third of colleges sponsoring wrestling have dropped their programs and men's gymnastics teams have decreased by half. Still, one study indicates only 10% of…

Examines forces of change affecting youth development policy: (1) structural shifts in career-vocational education; (2) key litigation requiring employment preparation for all; (3) congressional response to court rulings; and (4) educational and political philosophy. Explores policy reform, weakening infrastructure, unfunded mandates, and…

Argues that the Reagan Era's New Federalism hamstrings government by precluding the possibility of a balance of power and responsibilities between state and federal government. Compares this development to the states' rights dilemma freed by John C. Calhoun. Contends that history shows federal inaction produces sectionalism, social cleavage, and…

A Federal Government Policy in Nigeria aimed at unifying the country through the use of three major languages (Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo) has been inhibited because there are no teachers. Resistance from speakers of other languages to the enforced learning of one of the major languages also seems likely. Maintenance of English is suggested as the…

Examines and assesses the mythological dimensions of deregulation in the telecommunications industry. Addresses the underlying beliefs that deregulation (1) lessens the economic role of government; (2) benefits consumers; (3) diminishes economic concentration; (4) is widely supported; and (5) is inevitable. Argues against an uncritical acceptance…

Examined are issues that arise from the way educational services are financed in countries organized along federal principles. Financing of the education system is discussed; specifically in the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, India, and Nigeria. (SI)

Presents an argument for the recently proposed ban on advertising of tobacco products. Differentiates between commercial speech, used to sell products and services, and political speech, which relates to ideas. Argues that tobacco is the only legal product that is dangerous when used as intended, therefore First Amendment rights regarding other…

This article explains the clause in the Individuals with Disabilities Act, 1990 (Public law 94-142) excluding from special education services students whose primary problem is an emotional disturbance. The history of the regulation is provided. (SM)

This article examines the interplay between universities and governments, within the context of recent changes in the Australian higher education system. The Australian government is urged to fund institutions adequately and encourage diversity. Australian universities are urged to defend their autonomy and distinctive educational missions. (DB)

Presents an bibliographic essay of recent empirical research in industrial organization. Examines topics such as the econometrics of markets with imperfect competition, technology and industry structure, industry evolution, and industry studies of regulation. (CFR)