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Gustav Ratzenhofer
Ratzenhofer, GustavWORKS BY RATZENHOFERSUPPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHYToward the end of a successful career in the Austrian army and after retirement, Gustav Ratzenhofer (1842–1904) wrote six books on political science, sociology, and philosophy. He was essentially self-taught in these fields, his formal... Read more |
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Brief
BRIEF A summary of the important points of a longer document. An abstract of a published judicial opinion prepared by a law student as part of an assignment in the case method study of law. A written document drawn up by an attorney for a party in a lawsuit or by a party himself or herself... Read more |
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Amicus Curiae
AMICUS CURIAE Literally, friend of the court. A person with strong interest in or views on the subject matter of an action, but not a party to the action, may petition the court for permission to file a brief, ostensibly on behalf of a party but actually to suggest a rationale consistent with its... Read more |
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evergreen
evergreen term commonly used as synonymous with conifer and applied also to all those broad-leaved plants that bear green leaves throughout the year. Of the latter, most are plants of the tropics, subtropics, and other areas where the growing season is prolonged (e.g., New Zealand and the Pacific... Read more |
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Henry Billings Brown
Brown, Henry Billings (b. South Lee, Mass., 2 Mar. 1836; d. Bronxville, N.Y., 4 Sep. 1913; interred Elmwood Cemetery, Detroit, Mich.), associate justice, 1890–1906. Brown was the son of a prosperous New England businessman. He graduated from Yale University, read law, and received some... Read more |
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Buffalo Bill
Buffalo Bill 1846-1917, American plainsman, scout, and showman, b. near Davenport, Iowa. His real name was William Frederick Cody. His family moved (1854) to Kansas, and after the death of his father (1857) he set out to earn the family living, working for supply trains and a freighting company. In... Read more |
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Per Curiam
PER CURIAM [ Latin, By the court.] A phrase used to distinguish an opinion of the whole court from an opinion written by any one judge. Sometimes per curiam signifies an opinion written by the chief justice or presiding judge; it can also refer to a brief oral announcement of the disposition of a... Read more |
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Mase
MA$E Born: Mason Durrell Betha; Jacksonville, Florida, 27 August 1978 Genre: Rap Best-selling album since 1990: Harlem World (1997) Hit songs since 1990: "What You Want," "Lookin' At Me" Like punch-drunk boxers, rap stars are forever threatening to quit the music business, only to stage... Read more |
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Montell Jordan
Montell Jordan Singer, songwriter, producer For the Record… Selected discography Sources Montell Jordan soared to stardom with the release of his first recording, “This Is How We Do It,” a solid gold hit that topped the rhythm and blues charts for weeks. The cynics watched and... Read more |
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Brief for the Petitioners
Brief for the Petitioners In the Supreme Court of the United StatesOctober Term, 1963No. 39 THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY, PETITIONER,V.L. B. SULLIVAN, RESPONDENT ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE SUPREME COURT OF ALABAMABRIEF FOR THE PETITIONER Louis M. LoebT. Eric EmbryMarvin E. FrankelRonald S.... Read more |
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Who's afraid of paid family leave?
...afraid of paid family leave?MARY...NOW, the paid family leave bill approved...maternity leave, which is...That's the opinion of someone...maternity leaves, ... |
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Opinion - 'Death tax' label beaten to death
...prevaricators make Bill Clinton...GOPers could leave behind about...Center, paid any estate...that the tax hurts small farms and businesses, and that...only 123 family farms and 135 family ... |
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REFORM HEALTH CARE IN STEPS THE ISSUE WITH THE SENATE MAJORITY LEADER...
...without. It leaves hardship cases mostly poor families facing huge bills for catastrophic...high to be paid for in the...and hospital bills for illnesses...employer mandate hurt small ... |
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LETTERS IN THE EDITOR'S MAILBAG.(Editorials and Letters)
...receipts tax hurts farmers As...harder for business people to...flow to pay bills. Measure...Farming is a business that deals...money. A small grass seed...bills are paid. Farmers...understand why ... |
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Fairer care/The debate over health coverage advances as a plan for personal...
...introduced Senate Bill 2337, the...insurance paid for by a...000 for a family. This would...family of four paid $10,000...subsidy for business."Actually, letting businesses keep some...reduced taxes ... |
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THERE'S NO EPIDEMIC OF LAWSUITS.(PERSPECTIVE)
...not public opinion -- there...1994. (Businesses sue far more...campaign by big business? The state...reckless businesses and HMOs...someone. The bills deserve support...lawyers. One bill would modernize...surviving ... |