The faculty at the Columbus School of Law have published books in a wide variety of legal and non-legal disciplines. This repository collection includes a selection of some of the many books authored by our faculty.
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The New Biology: Law, Ethics, and Biotechnology
George P. Smith II
Improvement of man's genetic endowment by direct actions aimed at striving for the positive propagation of those with a superior genetic profile (an element of which is commonly recognized as a high intelligence quotient) or-conversely-delimitation of those with negative genetic inheritance has always remained a primary concern of the geneticist and the social engineer. Genetic integrity, eugenic advancement, and a strong genetic pool designed to eliminate illness and suffering have been the benchmarks of the "Genetic Movement" and the challenge of Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four. If the quality of life can in some way be either improved or advanced by use of the law, then this policy must be developed and pursued. No longer does the Dostoyevskian quest to give life meaning through suffering become an inescapable given. By and through the development and application of new scientific advances in the field of genetics (and especially genetic engineering), the real potential exists to prevent, to a very vii Preface viii real extent, most human suffering before it ever manifests itself in or through life. Freedom to undertake re search in the exciting and fertile frontiers of the "New Biology" and to master the Genetic Code must be nurtured and maintained. The search for the truth inevitably prevents intellectual, social, and economic stag nation, as well as-ideally-frees all from anxiety and fright. Yet, there is a very real potential for this quest to confuse and confound.
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Broker-Dealer Regulation
David A. Lipton
Broker Dealer Regulation provides a detailed description of the broker-dealer registration process. This timely survey of an increasingly complex and sensitive subject covers: Broker-dealer duties, Broker-dealer prohibitions, Broker-dealer disclosure requirements, Broker-dealer financial and record retention responsibilities, Broker-dealer sanctions for performance failures, Client/broker dispute resolution forums, Broker-dealer liability, The definition of an underwriter, State (blue sky) law, and Self-regulatory organization rules.
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Guide to Multistate Litigation
Kathryn Kelly, Victor Schwartz, and Patrick Lee
Detailed analysis of the law governing multistate litigation, providing court-tested techniques and practice-oriented materials to enhance performance. Detailed section titles discuss: The Rise and Impact of Multistate Product Liability Litigation; Response of the Judicial System to the Rise of Multistate Litigation; Organizing In-House for Multistate Litigation; Outside Counsel; Jurisdiction and Venue: Limits on Multistate Forum Shopping; Coordinated Discovery and Discovery Response; Motions Practice on Common Issues; Jury Issues and Voir Dire; Development and Use of Technical Experts; Punitive Damages in Multistate Litigation; Collateral Estoppel; Relationships with Insurers; Settlements; Monitoring Ongoing Business Operations; Handling Publicity; and Government Involvement.
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Law and American Literature: A Collection of Essays
Maxwell Bloomfield, Carl S. Smith, and John P. McWilliams
