Politics of Change in the 1960’s. New York: Penguin Press, 2008. 432 pp In The Liberal Hour, Calvin Mackenzie and Robert Weisbrot portray the 1960s as a decade of Liberal change. In the first part of Liberal Hour, Mackenzie and Weisbrot provide an analysis of the changes which took place within the political and social constructs of the United States. Firstly, Mackenzie and Weisbrot stray from the popular view that this transformation was conducted entirely on the shoulders of Presidents John Kennedy
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reluctance to recognize trade unions, delay in conclusion of collective agreement, and partial implementation of collective agreements resulting to high rate of industrial actions in the country and delayed settlement of cases submitted to the industrial court. Besides, tripartite consultation as the
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TransAmerica Oil Corporation v. Lynes, Inc & Baker International Corporation Case Brief Issue: This is a case of breach of an express warranty, subsequent decision, and appeal in the State of Kansas and the issue is whether or not breach of an express warranty warrants an award of damages under the Uniform Commercial Code. Facts: Harold Brown, TransAmerica's president, purchased 10 production injection packers typically used for temporary purposes, but advertised as a permanent
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a Questionnaire under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. A formal charge of discrimination claiming, “She had received a discriminatory low salary as an Area Manager because of her sex.” Issue: Can a plaintiff bring an action under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 claiming illegal pay discrimination outside of the 180-day statutory limitation period when the disparate pay was received within the limitation period. Rule: Title
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which debates the claim is not associated with the environment or human health, a requirement under EMPA, which therefore has no standing with the court. Overall the decision was made that the plaintiff is required to amend their statement of claim to determine if the case is arguable for compensation under
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Xiaojing Li BUAD 501-08 5/6/2015 Case 2: The Right to Be Forgotten in Business Strategic Issues and Problems In 2014, the ruling by the European Union's Court of Justice requiring Google to grant the right to be forgotten ignited a discussion in the United States. One part of the argument supports the right to be forgotten because privacy has been eroded by modern technology and the Internet. American law has not adapted to the changes caused by the Internet. The other part of the argument
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11, 2001.” Hamdan adjured for a writ of habeas corpus, questioning the authority of the military commissions to try him; the Supreme Court conceded certiorari. Furthermore, they considered whether the military commissions’ structure and procedures violated the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 as well as the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Moreover, the Supreme Court focused on interpreting Common Article 3 of the Geneva Conventions. Procedural History: A U.S.
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251 F.3d 1210 (8th Cir. 2001) MARILYN SIMMONS, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. NEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. EIGHT, DEFENDANT-APPELLEE. No. 00-2623 UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE EIGHTH CIRCUIT Submitted: March 16, 2001 Filed: May 30, 2001 Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota.[Copyrighted Material Omitted][Copyrighted Material Omitted] Before Murphy, Lay, and Bye, Circuit Judges. Lay, Circuit Judge 1 Marilyn Simmons worked as an administrator
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claimed that Mr. Davis should be taxed on the gain realized in the transfer. They brought the disagreement to the United States Court of Claims first, and the Court of Claims ruled in Mr. Davis’ favor. Then, the Commissioner appealed this case to the Court of Appeals which ruled in the Commissioner’s favor. Finally, the case reached the United States Supreme Court. ISSUE: Whether the transaction to fulfill the marital settlement is a taxable event, and if it is a taxable event, how to determine
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mentioned another rule of law important to this case; regarding the responsibility of physicians to emergency room patients. Issue: In the case “Childs v. Weis” the Plaintiff, J. C. Childs, presents the question “Can a physician who does not undertake to treat a patient be liable for malpractice?” Also, does a physician have to treat all the patents in the emergency room? In court, the plaintiff sought recovery or compensation of damages for Daisy Childs’ (his wife’s) personal injuries and for the death
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