ALI and ELI Launch Project on Ethical and Legal Implications of Biometric Data
The American Law Institute (ALI) and European Law Institute (ELI) have launched a new project, Principles for the Governance of Biometrics. This project aims to develop a framework that will guide lawmakers in regulating the use of biometric technologies in a constitutional democratic polity.
Remedies in Tort Law
This video explains how the role of remedies has developed over time within the Torts Restatements and the impact remedies have on a case.
Rezonings—Spot Zoning
The following black letter is excerpted from Tentative Draft No. 5, which contains § 6.2. Rezonings—Spot Zoning.
Restatement of the Law, Consumer Contracts Is Available
This Restatement seeks to clarify how the courts have applied contract law embodied in the Restatement of the Law Second, Contracts to transactions that either were not contemplated at the time the earlier Restatement was completed.
Project Spotlight: Torts – Remedies
In this video, Reporters for the Restatement of the Law Third, Torts: Remedies examine how states may vary when awarding damages.
Juveniles in the Criminal Justice System: Transfer to Criminal Court
The following black letter is excerpted from Tentative Draft No. 6, which contains § 13.10-13, Transfer to Criminal Court.
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