Recently added articles from The University of Memphis Law Review:
Torts-Simpson Strong-Tie v. Stewart: Balancing the Protection of Individuals with the Freedom of the Judicial Process in Tennessee Attorney Solicitations
Jul 01, 2009; ... Tennessee, along with the majority of jurisdictions, has long recognized the absolute litigation privilege in defamation cas- es as a crucial tool in the pursuit of justice.1 To all participants of the judicial process, the absolute litigation privilege provides com- plete immunity from tort ...
When the Government Becomes a Stockholder: Impact of the Capital Purchase Program on Bank Regulation
Jul 01, 2009; ... In the year 2008, stockholders lost $6.9 trillion in the stock market and $3.3 trillion in home equity,1 many financial industry giants either went bankrupt or were acquired,2 and the federal gov- ernment committed billions of dollars of taxpayer money to bail out me financial industry.3 An ...
Copyright Law: Infringement of Musical Works and the Appropriateness of Summary Judgment Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 56(c)
Jul 01, 2009; ... I. INTRODUCTION In 1831, Congress amended the United States Copyright Act to secure a copyright in musical works.1 The present copyright act continues to provide for the rights of the copyright owner of a musical work under § 106.2 Among the rights § 106 affords that owner is the right ...
Reform and Modernization of U.S. Financial Supervision: A Competitive and Prudential Imperative
Jul 01, 2009; ... Special thanks to Dean Kevin Smith and to Symposium Editor Jera Bradshaw for the invitation, their assistance, and hospitality. The topic of your Symposium could not be more timely or relevant, and I am very pleased to have been invited to participate. Let me begin by invoking the standard ...
Forgive Us Our Trespasses: The Need for Federal Expungement Legislation
Oct 01, 2008; ... I. INTRODUCTION ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 2 II. THE NEED FOR A SOLUTION TO PROBLEMS FACED BY REHABILITATED EX-OFFENDERS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .... 7 III. FEDERAL COURTS' USE OF GENERAL STATUTES AND THEORIES TO SUPPORT ...