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Barnes | The Constitutional Fault Test of Gertz v. Robert . . . Gertz v Robert Welch, Inc announced an end to strict liability for media defendants in defamation suits by private plaintiffs In discussing the implications of this case, the author considers the viability of the common law privileges in defamation law and proposes several constitutionally permissible standards of liability that take into account the policies behind the privileges
Spece | Preserving the Right to Treatment: A Critical . . . Authorities are now embracing the notion that virtually all involuntarily civilly committed persons are entitled to psychological treatment This right to treatment has been founded on several distinct arguments, all of which are at odds with both precedent and a proper application of constitutional standards of review The author concludes that the standard right to treatment arguments should
Constitutional Standards for Release of the Civilly Committed . . . Despite his acquittal, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be confined for purposes related to criminal law rather than civil commitment In discussing the differences in release procedures between the civil committee and the person found not guilty by reason of insanity, the writer argues that the justifications for such distinctions are not compelling and concludes that the
Dunkelman | Carey v. Piphus and Remedying Constitutional . . . Plaintiffs asserting claims under 42 U S C § 1983 might have difficulty recovering damages for dignitary harm if they are required to make a showing of actual damages The author examines the scope of the actual damage rule applied by the Supreme Court in Carey v Piphus
Illinois Constitutional Convention. Records, 1967-1971 The Sixth Illinois Constitutional Convention met from December 8, 1969 to September 3, 1970 In this time a total of 117 sessions were held 116 delegates were chosen from the 58 state senatorial districts of Illinois The new constitution, drafted by the convention, was adopted on December 15, 1970