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Hynes v. NY Central Railroad (PDF from Emery’s law school)
Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Res. Def. Council
Rust v. Sullivan
EEOC v. Arabian American Oil Co.

I will link in Caminetti, Kirby, and Holy Trinity Church once I can find copies of those cases.

]]> http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/23/intro-to-the-law-6-logic-and-statutory-interpretation/feed/ 00:01:01 In this episode, the final one in Intro to the Law, we examine the role of logic in judiciary opinions, and put forth a handful ... In this episode, the final one in Intro to the Law, we examine the role of logic in judiciary opinions, and put forth a handful of frameworks for interpreting the law. We also look at the Chevron framework and applying that to specific cases. Hynes v. NY Central Railroad (PDF from Emery's law school) Chevron U.S.A. v. Natural Res. Def. Council Rust v. Sullivan EEOC v. Arabian American Oil Co. I will link in Caminetti, Kirby, and Holy Trinity Church once I can find copies of those cases. 1L,,Intro,to,the,Law,,Neil,Wehneman,,University,of,Cincinnati,College,of,Law Rob Wiltbank and the LoaLS Team no No Intro to the Law #5: Ratio Decidendi and NY Product Liability http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/20/intro-to-the-law-5-ratio-decidendi-and-ny-product-liability/ http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/20/intro-to-the-law-5-ratio-decidendi-and-ny-product-liability/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2005 05:30:13 +0000 Neil http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/wordpress/?p=131 In this episode we define ratio decidendi, compare it to stare decisis, and use these frameworks to track the evolution of New York product liability law.

Langridge v. Levy
Winterbottom v. Wright
Thomas v. Winchester
Loop v. Litchfield
Losee v. Clute
Devlin v. Smith
Statler v. Ray
MacPherson v. Buick Motor Company
Wikipedia entry on Justice Benjamin Cardozo

]]> http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/20/intro-to-the-law-5-ratio-decidendi-and-ny-product-liability/feed/ 33:25 In this episode we define ratio decidendi, compare it to stare decisis, and use these frameworks to track the evolution of New York product liability ... In this episode we define ratio decidendi, compare it to stare decisis, and use these frameworks to track the evolution of New York product liability law. Langridge v. Levy Winterbottom v. Wright Thomas v. Winchester Loop v. Litchfield Losee v. Clute Devlin v. Smith Statler v. Ray MacPherson v. Buick Motor Company Wikipedia entry on Justice Benjamin Cardozo 1L,,Intro,to,the,Law,,Neil,Wehneman,,University,of,Cincinnati,College,of,Law Rob Wiltbank and the LoaLS Team no No Intro to the Law #4: Stare Decisis http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/18/intro-to-the-law-4-stare-decisis/ http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/18/intro-to-the-law-4-stare-decisis/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2005 23:50:39 +0000 Neil http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/wordpress/?p=132 In this episode we briefly examine the four primary sources of law, and spend the balance of the time discussing Stare Decisis. Cases involving death penalty sentencing, police confessions, and anti-sodomy laws are used as examples. Finally, we consider the question of judicial philosophy vs. political philosophy.

Note: when I mention Casey considering reliance in regards to contraception, I actually meant reliance on access to abortion in the event contraception failed.

Rowland v. Christian
Booth v. Maryland
South Carolina v. Gathers
Payne v. Tennessee
Miranda v. Arizona
Dickerson v. United States
Bowers v. Hardwick
Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey
Romer v. Evans
Lawrence v. Texas

]]> http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/18/intro-to-the-law-4-stare-decisis/feed/ 34:36 In this episode we briefly examine the four primary sources of law, and spend the balance of the time discussing Stare Decisis. Cases involving ... In this episode we briefly examine the four primary sources of law, and spend the balance of the time discussing Stare Decisis. Cases involving death penalty sentencing, police confessions, and anti-sodomy laws are used as examples. Finally, we consider the question of judicial philosophy vs. political philosophy. Note: when I mention Casey considering reliance in regards to contraception, I actually meant reliance on access to abortion in the event contraception failed. Rowland v. Christian Booth v. Maryland South Carolina v. Gathers Payne v. Tennessee Miranda v. Arizona Dickerson v. United States Bowers v. Hardwick Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey Romer v. Evans Lawrence v. Texas 1L,,Intro,to,the,Law,,Neil,Wehneman,,University,of,Cincinnati,College,of,Law Rob Wiltbank and the LoaLS Team no No Intro to the Law #3: Separation of Powers, Court Systems, and Jury Nullification http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/17/intro-to-the-law-3-separation-of-powers-court-systems-and-jury-nullification/ http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/17/intro-to-the-law-3-separation-of-powers-court-systems-and-jury-nullification/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2005 19:53:00 +0000 Neil http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/wordpress/?p=133 In this episode we examine the separation of powers, how Congress is able to regulate (or not regulate) the States, how the state and federal courts are constructed, and examine the issue of jury nullification (intentionally letting a guilty party go free at trial).

Note: I believe I gave an erroneous date on the Articles of Confederation being created. They were adopted in 1781.

The Articles of Confederation
Plaut v. Spendthrift Farm, Inc.
Lampf v. Gilbertson
Miller v. French
Nevada Dept. of Human Resources v. Hibbs
Gonzales v. Raich
United States v. Lopez
United States v. Morrison
Wickard v. Filburn
Sparf v. US (1895 jury nullification case)

Unfortunately I was unable to find copies of the jury nullification papers on the Internet.

]]> http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/17/intro-to-the-law-3-separation-of-powers-court-systems-and-jury-nullification/feed/ 41:33 In this episode we examine the separation of powers, how Congress is able to regulate (or not regulate) the States, how the state and federal ... In this episode we examine the separation of powers, how Congress is able to regulate (or not regulate) the States, how the state and federal courts are constructed, and examine the issue of jury nullification (intentionally letting a guilty party go free at trial). Note: I believe I gave an erroneous date on the Articles of Confederation being created. They were adopted in 1781. The Articles of Confederation Plaut v. Spendthrift Farm, Inc. Lampf v. Gilbertson Miller v. French Nevada Dept. of Human Resources v. Hibbs Gonzales v. Raich United States v. Lopez United States v. Morrison Wickard v. Filburn Sparf v. US (1895 jury nullification case) Unfortunately I was unable to find copies of the jury nullification papers on the Internet. 1L,,Intro,to,the,Law,,Neil,Wehneman,,University,of,Cincinnati,College,of,Law Rob Wiltbank and the LoaLS Team no No Intro to the Law #2: Speluncean Redux and Legal Power Struggles http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/16/intro-to-the-law-2-speluncean-redux-and-legal-power-struggles/ http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/16/intro-to-the-law-2-speluncean-redux-and-legal-power-struggles/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2005 15:41:00 +0000 Neil http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/wordpress/?p=134 In this episode we take a quick second look at the Spelucean Explorers case, and consider the law as a set of power struggles between institutions and individuals.

Rules and Standards for Cyberspace (for those interested in Rules and Standards)
Don’t Think of an Elephant
Standards for Fair Use

]]> http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/16/intro-to-the-law-2-speluncean-redux-and-legal-power-struggles/feed/ 19:19 In this episode we take a quick second look at the Spelucean Explorers case, and consider the law as a set of power struggles between ... In this episode we take a quick second look at the Spelucean Explorers case, and consider the law as a set of power struggles between institutions and individuals. Rules and Standards for Cyberspace (for those interested in Rules and Standards) Don't Think of an Elephant Standards for Fair Use 1L,,Intro,to,the,Law,,Neil,Wehneman,,University,of,Cincinnati,College,of,Law Rob Wiltbank and the LoaLS Team no No Intro to the Law #1: Theory of the Law, The Case of the Speluncean Explorers http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/11/intro-to-the-law-1-theory-of-the-law-the-case-of-the-speluncean-explorers/ http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/11/intro-to-the-law-1-theory-of-the-law-the-case-of-the-speluncean-explorers/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2005 08:34:51 +0000 Neil http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/wordpress/?p=135 This is the first episode of my Introduction to the Law class. I quickly look at general theories of the law, and spend the balance of the time examining The Case of the Speluncean Explorers. Topics touched on include the role and influences of the judiciary, a question of self-defense, the death penalty, and assumptions implicit in law.

The Case of the Speluncean Explorers
Olmstead v. U.S.
Katz v. United States
Reading the Constitution in Cyberspace
Prof. Lawrence Lessig
Information on the death penalty
CrimProf Blog (which carries stories of exonerations and similar)

]]> http://www.lifeofalawstudent.com/2005/08/11/intro-to-the-law-1-theory-of-the-law-the-case-of-the-speluncean-explorers/feed/ 34:26 This is the first episode of my Introduction to the Law class. I quickly look at general theories of the law, and spend the ... This is the first episode of my Introduction to the Law class. I quickly look at general theories of the law, and spend the balance of the time examining The Case of the Speluncean Explorers. Topics touched on include the role and influences of the judiciary, a question of self-defense, the death penalty, and assumptions implicit in law. The Case of the Speluncean Explorers Olmstead v. U.S. Katz v. United States Reading the Constitution in Cyberspace Prof. Lawrence Lessig Information on the death penalty CrimProf Blog (which carries stories of exonerations and similar) 1L,,Intro,to,the,Law,,Neil,Wehneman,,University,of,Cincinnati,College,of,Law Rob Wiltbank and the LoaLS Team no No