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The Docket, Issue 3, October 1985

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This 1985-1986 is brought to you for free and open access by the Historical Archives at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law Digital Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Docket by an authorized administrator of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law Digital Repository. THE DOCKET 1984 VLS Grad Sues ABA by Amelia P. McGovern PHRC (Pennsylvania Human Re­ functioning in their nature-given reality that an ever-increasing tory practices and actively dis­ Patrice M. Scott, a 1984 gradu­ lations Commission). All three re- role as childbearers in direct con­ number of women are in attend­ ate of Villanova Law School, has criminated against female law spondants have filed motions to travention of the Equal Rights ance at our nation's law schools." students in Pennsylvania, and initiated an action against the dismiss for lack of jurisdiction." Amendment of the Pennsylvania American Bar Association for dis­ Another allegation claims that continues to do so to this date." In an amended complaint to the Constitution and the Unfair Insu­ criminatory insurance practices. the alteration of Scott's insurance Scott is looking for relief in the Pennsylvania Human Relations rance Practices Act." According to Scott, the ABA policy contract totally eliminated following forms: paying her ma­ Commission, Scott alleges that Secondly, "it entitles male stu­ maternity coverage from 11 ternity benefits according to the first limited, then totally with­ the 1983-84 alteration of ABA's drew previously available obstet­ dents within the affected classes classes of subscribers based upon original terms of her insurance group insurance policy limited to more health coverage for their a demonstrated need for those ser­ contract, that is, 80% hospital­ rical care costs of hospitalization maternity coverage, previously from female student subscribers health dollars by providing com­ vices by law students and their ization expenses plus interest, the available to all classes of subscrib­ prehensive health benefits, in­ spouses, and a perception by the costs of seeking redress of her grie­ in the 1983-84 and 1984-85 aca­ ers in the amount of 80 percent of demic years, respectively. Scott cluding coverage for uniquely ABA and M&A that "too many vance and she wants respondents hospitalization costs, to a flat "male" medical conditions, while claims" were being submitted. to take further affirmative action said, "This was done without thousand dollar maximum. adequate notice to the insureds, affording female students major This practice blatantly violated to remedy the situation. medical coverage minus a most the Pennsylvania E.R.A. by penal­ via ambiguous and misleading In Scott's complaint, according Scott stated, "The very integ­ important health care expense of izing women for their childbear- correspondence from Maginnis to ABA and M&A, this change rity of our profession is at issue and Associates, the insurance was also intended to withdraw women in this age group: mater­ ing function, and is also an unfair nity care. here. Attorneys mold the labor administrator of the policy for the maternity coverage from sub­ method of competition under the Unfair Trade Practices and Con­ and fair business standards ABA. scribers with "member" only and "It gives superior health benef­ which guide almost every profes­ sumer Protection Law. "After weeks of futile n^otia- "member and children" coverage. its to the spouses of male law stu­ sion, labor organization, admini­ tions with the ABA, M&A [Magin­ Scott maintains that inadequate dents and married female Scott also alleges that with re­ strative agency, public entity and nis and Associates] and the notice was given to the insureds' students who did not choose to gard to Respondent Kemper's in­ private industry in America. policy's current underwriter. The members to which this applies "to carry their husbands en their poli­ volvement in the described acts of "The American Bar Associa­ Kimber Group, I filed a complaint effect this material alteration of cies." discrimination, Kemper shares no tion, as the primary represen­ with the PA Insurance Depart­ an ongoing contractual relation­ "Lastly ... it refuses to honor responsibility for setting this dis­ tative organ of the legal ment and Attorney General's of­ ship." maternity claims of female stu­ criminatory policy into action. profession, should not immunize fice, Bureau of Consumer The amended complaint states dents unless their male spouses However, by paying and denying itself from the operational stand­ Protection, citing various viola­ that Scott and other subscribers are covered on the females' poli­ maternity claims by ABA and ards it sets for others. It must not tions of state insurance and con­ are effected in a discriminatory cies. This practice belies the male M&A guidelines for the 1983-84 be allowed to discriminate ... sumer protection laws, but both . manner for the following reasons; orientation of the policy makers and 1984-85, Kemper adopted its against female or other minority these agencies deferred to the First, "it penalizes women for and ignores the simple, statistical fellow Respondents' discrimina­ members." Code of Conduct Dean Murray. . . Revised Contracting for Change „by Carol Rosenblat t , .meinbers ^tre to appuiiileU by 'tht»- by t>avia Rotlistein^*^ **" 'Ihehbuywiuy Wii Tracey Rible Dean. At this stage, the four mem­ Dean John Murray is not one to by the computer bug. In addition tique and grading. Each student This past summer the Villan­ bers will investigate and deter­ squander time. As soon as he ar­ to personal computer terminals will rotate among attorneys. ova Law School Code of Conduct mine whether there is probable rived at Villanova last June via and access to the available legal "This course will cover not only was revised. Professor John Can­ cause to believe that the Code has Pittsburgh, he began to initiate research tools, VLS now has all drafting, but the complete range non chaired the revision commit­ been violated. significant changes in what was the computer-assisted legal of lawyering skills," Dean Murray tee which included. Professors Under the former code, the en­ already a well-established, suc­ instructional (CAI) programs that said. Donald Dowd, John Dobbyn, How­ tire board had to be present which, cessful institution. Now firmly exist. "These programs will be as­ Last fall VLS hosted the Penn­ ard Lurie, Ellen Wertheimer and apparently, was very cumber­ settled into his tenure, slowing signed by professors much like sylvania Appellate Judges' Edu­ Dean John Murray. Participating some. down is the farthest thing from cases are now, and they will help cational Conference, after which students included Honor Board that the Honor Board Chairperson his mind. students understand the funda­ Judge Ruggiero Aldisert, Chief Chairperson Kevin McKenna, Co- shall appoint a member of the One of the more dramatic im­ mentals," said Dean Murray. Judge of the Court of Appeals of Chairperson Mike Logue and Rep­ Honor Board to act as the prosecu­ provements in VLS is its complete "This will help save classroom Pennsylvania. Third Circuit, resentatives Angelo MacDonald, tor at the trial. Under the old code adoption of the computer. "In one time," so instructors can concen­ spoke to students on appellate ad­ Rick Grimaldi and Guy Dona- there was no such provision. trate on advanced topics. vocacy. This year, "We are trying tiello. Third, the new Code provides Other noticeable additions to as usual to bring in the luminar­ Although functioning well, mis­ for mixed faculty and student par­ the library have remedied past ies," the Dean said. Not all activi­ understandings between the stu­ ticipation at the trial level. Under problems with seating, study ties are planned yet, but, "Various dent trial and faculty review the old code, students presided at rooms, and librarian office space. judges and lawyers will come to prompted the revision of the Code. the trial and faculty had strict ap­ "The bottom stacks are still in VLS throughout the year," said Professor Cannon, who prepared pellate review. In addition, under need of cleanup, but for the first Dean Murray. "They are gener­ the basic drafts, stated that the the old code all members of the time, all three levels are available ally eager to help students." Code was revised in an attempt to Honor Board were required to be for student use," Dean Murray A couple of speakers have been make it more efficient, less cum­ present at the hearing. Under the said. Also, use of space at St. firmly scheduled: Robert N.C. bersome and to more fully pro­ new Code the Hearing Board is to Mary's Hall, combined with com­ Nix, Chief Justice of the Supreme mote academic integrity. consists of six members: three stu­ pact storage shelves, will allow Court of Pennsylvania, delivered a There are four major procedu­ dent Honor Board members to be VLS to expand its present collec­ message at the Red Mass, and Su­ ral changes in the Code of Con­ chosen by the Chairperson and tion. preme Court Justice Rehnquist duct. First, four members of the three faculty members to be ap­ According to Dean Murray, a has accepted an invitation to Honor Board are required to be pointed by the Dean. The purpose new clinical training program will speak at the Class of 1986 Com­ present at the preliminary investi­ of the hearing is to determine begin this Spring. Six distin­ mencement Ceremony. gation. Two students are to be whether the accused committed guished attorneys, each specializ­ Currently, a faculty committee chosen by the Chairperson of the the charged violation and, if so, an ing in a different area, will present chaired by Professor Dellapenna Honor Board and two faculty appropriate sanction. a problem he/she deals with on a is reviewing the possibility of es­ Finally, automatic faculty re­ regular basis to a student, who tablishing a second law in review view has been abolished. Under will then draft a solution, and (Continued on page 6) the new Code the faculty reviews Table of the decision of the Hearing Board only upon a petition of the ac­ the DOCKET U.S. POSTAGE cused and only for a clear abuse of VILLANOVA LAW SCHOOL PAID discretion prejudicial to the sub­ Contents VILLANOVA, PA. 19085 Villanova. Pa. stantial rights of the accused. Permit No. 5 This provision, in conjunction News .1,5 with the provision allowing m,ixed Non-Profit Organization faculty and student participation

• • at the trial level, negates the possi­ Editorial 2 bility of any misunderstandings Dean John Murray between the trial and appellate year, we have computerized every­ level. thing," said Dean Murray. Letters, Op-Ed... 2,3 Honor Board Chairperson Aside froin the new word pro­ McKenna stated, "Professor Can­ cessing center established last non was the driviitg force behind fall, the admissions and alumni af­ : f;; Features....4 the revision and should be com­ fairs offices have been computer­ mended for his efforts. The new ized and the financial aid office is Code is more efficient and in addi­ in the process of undergoing cen­ Sports 7 tion it relieves any tensions that tralization, so that all loans can be processed in the law school in­ i (Continued on page 6) stead of at Kennedy Hall. Page 2 « DOCKET » October, 1985 EDITORIALS

"Discarded People" Exposed

by Brenda Ruggiero along racially drawn lines. Every the cities. On Friday evening October 11, policy and action of the gov­ Another effect that mass Sound the Villanova Black Law Students ernment is concentrated on re­ deportation has on society is the Association sponsored Penelope inforcing it. All government dislocation and sense of alienation Elizabeth Andrews, who spoke on institutions, including the judi­ that it causes in the people. Entire the topic, "South Africa: Reform ciary, are structured to perpetuate communities are tofn apart, cultu­ or Repression?" this system. ral ties are broken, people are scat­ Decision Professor Andrews, a South Af­ Professor Andrews' presenta­ tered and forced to live with rican lawyer, has been in this tion and film attempted to des­ others of different backgrounds, country since 1983. In 1982 she cribe the oppressive governmental cultures and languages. Learning for the sake of learning aside, the received her LL.B from the Uni­ policies and how they have broken Ms. Andrews dismissed the so versity of Natal, in Durban, South down black society. She named called "reforms" of the South Afri­ primary goal of a law student is to obtain a job Africa, and in 1982, received her various policies such as censor­ can government as meaningless. in the legal profession. Whether as an attorney LL.M from Columbia University ship laws, the Group Areas Act, She views them only as attempts School of Law. She is now a Cham­ and detention laws, which keep to dispel international pressure. or in some related capacity, gaining employ­ berlain Fellow in Legislative apartheid alive. Of primary impor­ She feels that the Reagan admin­ ment is foremost in the minds of law students, Drafting at Columbia Law School tance are the resettlement policies istration's real policy is that of and previously was a Foreign As­ which she feels have broken down support for the government of especially during the year. That is why a law sociate with the NAACP Legal De­ black society by destroying the South Africa. South Africa, one of fense and Education Fund. She very core of it: the family. the resource richest countries in school's placement office is so critical. Thus, it has written many articles dealing In this long planned and calcu­ the world, is host to many Ameri­ is easy to see the potential concerns many stu­ with Apartheid and its effects on lated policy, the government de­ can corporations. There are many black South African society. notes certain lands as for whites in the United States and other dents had when Marie Helmig resigned as the "South Africa: Reform or only. These areas are, as would be western countries with vested in­ Villanova Law School Placement Director in Repression?" focused on the apar­ expected, prime farmland, urban terest in maintaining stability in theid policies of the white gov­ areas, and industrial centers. If a South Africa. The "reform" pic­ August — right before the start of the inter­ ernment and its devastating con­ black community happens to be ture is for the west that wants to sequences. Andrews' address was settled, no matter how long or appease its conscience and believe viewing season. supplemented by the film, "The established in an area deemed de­ ,'"^t things are changing. Fortunately, any problems, either real or Discarded People," a British sirable for whites, it is termed a "The South African govern­ documentary, which gave visual "Black Spot." The occupants are ment is currently spending mil­ otherwise, were avoided when Dean Murray proof of the apartheid policies. given notice that they must leave lions of dollars in the U.S. alone, immediately selected Joan Beck as the new Di­ Professor Andrews stated that their homes by a certain time. If on a very expensive propaganda apartheid is S system "that they do not leave on their own ac­ campaign," she said. "The South rector of Placement. The DOCKET apjjlauds perpetually robs black South Afri­ cord, they are transported out by African government is not inter­ cans of their human dignity and the government and the commun­ ested in genuine change and," she Dean Murray's selection. He realized the need respect." She described it as a two ity is razed. continued, "certainly has no in­ to act quickly, and did so, at a time when indeci- pronged policy based on racism The people are taken to new tention of allowing black people and economic exploitation. She "Homelands" called the Bantus- into the formal political struc­ siveness and delay could have been detrimen­ felt that "desegregation" as it is tans. These areas are the most un­ ture." tal to many students. In addition, the thought of in this country is not desirable in the country and After her presentation and dur­ the remedy for South Africa. virtually unable to support life. ing the reception that followed, DOCKET wholeheartedly approves of the se- What does it matter she asked, if Thousands of people are uprooted Andrews responded to questions restaurants and park benches are and resettled in these wastelands. from the audience. When asked to Ijection itself. By naming Joan Beck the Dean desegregated, when over 809(i of The new inhabitants are declared comment on the future, she rep­ could not have found a more qualified person. the population has absolutely no citizens of these artificial lied that she "felt that things voice in the political arena or be­ "states." The government, in giv­ would only get worse before they Having served as placement director once be­ nefits from the country's vast eco­ ing them their own "state," takes improved." She said that all peace­ fore, Beck is already familiar, not only with the nomic wealth? Blacks are not away their South African citizen­ ful avenues of change have been dying in the streets because they ship, any rights they might have, attempted and have failed. She over all placement, but with the concerns uni­ want to use the same buses as and any potential economic be­ said that peaceful demonstrations whites. There is a deeper issue at nefit they might have gained from have been met with force, censor­ que to Villanova students. In a very short time stake, one unknown to many wealthy South Africa. ship negates the possibility of she has built upon the foundation left by Marie Americans, which is why she de­ The detrimental aspects of re­ widespread organizations, and all clines to make an analogy between settlement go even deeper into the legal channels have been closed Helmig bringing new ideas and personality to South Africa today and America core of society. The policy has vir­ and are controlled by the gov­ Placement. While the jury will remain out in the fifties and sixties. tually destroyed the black family ernment. She strongly suggested South Africa, a former British unit. The Bantustans are located that the only avenue which she until the final employment numbers are in. colony, has followed a system of in the wilderness, usually sees as open is that of armed rebel­ racial separateness for centuries. hundreds of miles from the cities. lion. Beck is making a strong case for herself, which In 1948, the current Nationalist Black men, an available and easily Ms. Andrews sees her role as in the end will be a strong case for the students. government came to power and manipulated labor force, are em­ that of increasing awareness openly expressed and proceeded to ployed in the cities and return to about South Africa through pub­ implement with full force the poli­ their families in the Bantustans lications and presentations such cies of Apartheid. Everything in for at the most one month out of as this. South African society is divided every year. The women are left in The presentation was attended the wasteland to eke out a living by Villanova Law School faculty for themselves and their children and students as well as members with what they can gather from of local organizations concerned The Docket is published monthly by the students of Villanova University the unyielding land and the small with apartheid and members of School of Law, Villanova, Pa. 19085. Second-class postage paid, permit amount that the men send from the community. no. 5, Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085. Letters and articles are welcome from students, faculty, alumni and the community. Paid advertisements are also accepted. The Docket is distributed free to all current students, faculty and administrators. Alumni who wish to receive The Docket by mail should notify The Docket office at the above address. Res On Coke BOARD OF EDITORS

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Reimel Judging Explained

Dear Docket: "winner" for any reason or for no would seem to create elements of i On behalf of the Moot Court reason at all. arbitrariness without making the ! Board Executive Committee, I Finally, the current system pro­ system fairer. What criteria t would like to thank the Docket for vides a much more valuable learn­ would be used to determine which | its interest in the Reimel Competi­ ing experience for students than teams would advance based on tion. We appreciate the sugges­ does a win/loss system. Students their records instead of on points? tions outlined by the editor in the are aware of the criteria which And if the use of a point system is September issue of the Docket. will be used to evaluate them in as unfair as the Docket claims, by Dan Weisman you have to be fluent in Urdu and However, we would like to point advance, and are able to judge why use it at all? As this is being written, the In­ know African plant genera in out several strengths of the cur­ their own performance in light of We welcome constructive criti­ quirer and Daily News are still order to complete the crossword rent scoring system and several that criteria by reviewing the eva­ cism of the Moot Court Program. on strike with no light at the end puzzle. Finally, the Sunday weaknesses of alternate systems luation forms and judges' com­ Obviously, it is not possible to of the tunnel or settlement on the Times is heavier than the aver­ which the Docket has overlooked. ments. Because judges are create a perfect system. But we horizon. Talks have broken down age law school textbook. A major advantage of the cur­ instructed not to decide on the will keep trying; completely with only one signifi-. The New York Post: Rupert rent point system over a win/loss merits of the problem, students Once again we thank the cant agreement. Both union and Murdoch owns it. Need we say system is that the former greatly are afforded an equal opportunity Docket for its interest. management agree that the other more? increases the chances that the to advance regardless of which Sincerely yours, side is overly greedy and acting in USA Today: They have the au­ most talented teams will advance side of the case they are on. Susan E. Line bad faith (yeah, yeah, that's two dacity to charge fifty cents for this to later rounds of the Competition. Of course, the current system is Chairperson of agreements — don't get technical rag. It specializes in color gra­ When two of the more talented not perfect. The closest we could Reimel Evaluation on me.) phics, insipid features, and a pro­ teams are randomly paired get to a perfect system would be to and Instruction This presents us Philadelphia- found lack of anything resembling against each other in a win/loss have the - same judges evaluate Moot Court Board based newspaper freaks with hard news or indeed, anything system, the unfortunate result is each team. Obviously, this is not Executive Committee major problems. What is there to thought-provoking. that one of those teams must lose possible. But we are constantly do during the time normally spent The Welcomat: This is availa­ and therefore be eliminated from trying to make the system as fair reading the paper? One could sleep ble only in center city. We should the Competition. Under the cur­ as possible. We have attempted to — nah, law students don't do that. be thankful for little things con­ rent system, however, a talented eliminate the effect of "easy" or Blowing One could study — you've got to sidering its editorial policy is to - team which loses may still ad­ "hard" scoring by judges by drop­ be kidding! This leaves us with skirt as closely as possible to the vance since the criterion of ad­ ping each participant's highest only one feasible alternative — libel laws. Objective news is not vancing is the team's total point and lowest scores, and by provid­ Whistles searching for new newspapers to its big thing, so people looking for score rather than its win/loss re­ ing the judges with scoring scales read for the duration of the strike. it will be quite disappointed. cord. for guidance. We are also consider­ As a public service, therefore, we The City Paper: It's very sim­ A second advantage of the cur­ ing providing future judges with To the Editor: present the following guide to ilar to the Welcomat except that— rent point system over a win/loss information illustrating the range I pass along an interesting anec­ available periodicals. The order is it has some pretensions of respec­ system is that it greatly decreases of scores awarded in past competi­ dote from the current issue of the of course determined purely by tability and class. the chances of arbitrary decision­ tions. newsletter of the Germany So­ whim and caprice. The National Enquirer: Here making by the judges. Each judge It is not clear how the various ciety which was founded in Phila­ The Philadelphia Bulletin: you can find the most complete must evaluate the participants' suggestions of the Docket would delphia in 1764. It was allegedly Used to be that nearly everybody coverage anywhere on UFO inva­ briefs and oral arguments by improve the current scoring sys­ related by a Pole to one of his Ger­ read the Bulletin. Now nearly no­ sions, gossip about Madonna, and awarding a limited number of tem even if they had been made at man colleagues: "What is the dif­ body reads it because the paper mad scientists breeding dinosaurs points for each category of specific a time when they could have been ference between the Russian and folded a few years ago. Even the for use as superweapons. criteria contained on an evalua­ useful in administering this the American systems?" building has been demolished. If The Wall Street Journal: tion form. As a result, judges are year's Competition. Cutting the "In Russia there is freedom of you are still reading this paper, They don't let you buy a copy un­ forced to consider the same crite­ available points in half would only speech." you should notice that the news is less you wear a three-piece suit, ria in evaluating the overall per- increase the risk of tie scores. "But then how is America dif- rather stale (ie. Gerald Ford is no |,_,p,,,,,,^,,/Qrmance of each participant. Jn a Further,- the . . mmmmmmmfmmmKm mm win/loss system, however, all which "compromises" between a "In America there is freedom The Delaware County Daily erals" bumper sticker. The judges are much freer to choose a win/loss and scoring system after the speech." Times: It basically stinks, al­ paper's content focuses on busi­ From my own personal expe­ though it does have Bloom County ness and stock prices. Editorials riences as a Federal DOD/DA civil in thecomic pages. Still, there's no are crypto-neanderthal. Section service whistleblower and from Doonesbury, no Far Side, and the two, which contains lighter busi­ the above joke I am inspired to horoscope is lousy. ness stories, is entertaining. No Libel Standards O.K. come up with: "In America there The Newark Star-Ledger: crossword puzzle. No horoscope. are reprisals after whistle blow­ Hallelujah! This newspaper actu­ ing." ally carries Doonesbury. Almost The Village Voice: It's as fa­ I would like to respond to Ms. be as much a watch dog of a reck­ This is a reminder for us not to as important, it has editorials shionably liberal as the Wall Flower's article in the last edition less press as the press is a watch be so smug and complacent about which are both thought-provoking Street Journal is fashionably con­ of the Docket warning us of the dog of a reckless public official. our so called "freedom." Here the and written cogently. One can servative. It likes being outrage­ "proliferation of libel suits" in the whistle blowers are treated like even find out something about the ous for the sake of being nation today. Despite the rather the cover up artists should be and world from its news section. How­ outrageous. For example did you Ms. Flowers maintains, how­ the latter are treated like the whis­ ever read the Voice's personal ad rigorous and often controversial ever, that the "responsible" media ever, for some reason, it seems ut­ protection afforded the media by tle blowers should be. What the terly obsessed with events that column? is nevertheless intimidated and Russians do, right or wrong, is New York Times v. Sullivan, happen in New Jersey. The Daily Planet: Superman, restrained by a standard that only none of our business until we start Ms. Flowers suggests that poten­ The Bucks County Courier Oh Superman. Wish I could fly asks them to refrain from know­ correcting all of our own faults. tial libel plaintiffs drop their suits ingly or recklessly printing un- Times: The main use for this al­ like Superman. or that the number of these suits When that happens, let us then be leged newspaper is for those days truths. I submit that the first to start criticizing with a Atlantic Reporter, Second m- somehow be "reduced or "responsible" media works well when you run out of fish wrap. eliminated." clean conscience the internal af­ The New York Times: It is Series: If you consider this leis­ within that standard and hope­ fairs of the Russians, the South ure reading, then the newspaper To suggest to a public official, fully operates routinely on a much urban and urbane, suave, debo­ who is sufficiently outraged by Africans, or anybody else we do nair, sophisticated. It uses multi­ strike is the least of your prob­ higher one. The parties who may not agree with. lems. their injury to run the gauntlet of feel intimidated are the reckless or syllabic words regularly. New York Times v. Sullivan, Carl Flintermann Hirshfeld drawings appear regu­ The Docket: Ah hell, you've the completely irresponsible Havertown to refrain from suing is both a bit media for whom both the responsi­ larly in the theater columns. On read this far. You might as well unrealistic and ignores the rights Editor's Note: Mr. Flinter­ the other hand, there are no com­ finish reading the rest of the ble media and the public share a mann has offered to testify of the potential plaintiffs. The Su­ disdain and a mutual interest in ics and no editorial cartoons. Also, paper. preme Court has already balanced about the plight of whistle- exposing. blowers before the U.S. Se­ the interests of a'free press and Kevin Scott the rights of public individuals. nate. The balance has been drawn heav­ Next Issue: ily in favor of a free press who are The Adventures of Angelo '''Remo^^ shielded from liability unless they knowingly or recklessly print an And the Winners Are... MacDonald: The Saga Begins untruth. ' .'v.. Yet Ms. Flowers contends that this is not enough. She cites the The Moot Court Board announced that the following 16 teams fact that public officials are more have advanced to the Third Round of the Reimel Cornpetition.* inclined to initiate a libel suit Petitioners v. Respondents today then in previous years as a White/Wiedis Puke/Goldfield threatening development. Since Lountzis/McLaughlin Altschuler/McCarthy Bi the legal standard has not Doherty/Hirt - Addy/Hartzell changed appreciably in those Buck/Molnar Claypool/Dugan years, perhaps the increase can be Carpey/Quindlen Chavern/Connell traced to an increase in conduct by Arnold/Correll Barry/Brown the media that even New York Murphy/Soll Cellucci/Satell Times v. Sullivan will not Foster/Kulinski Avrigian/Moran shield. A legitimate libel suit can The range of points for those teams advancing was 1506 to 1321. Beginning Friday, October 18,all participants will be able to see PROFESSIONAL TYPIST their Evaluations during regular Moot Court Office hours. Quick Accurate * Some teams were randomly selected to switch sides to make Copies Done on Xerox an even number of Petitioners and Respondents. The pairing was Memory Writer also done by random selection. Call Maria, 446-7756 Page 4 > DOCKET • October. 198S FEATURES

Environmental Law Index Drafted

by John Serpico The Environmental Hearing hear appeals from the Board, are published is being provided by the Environmental Hearing Board The Environmental Law Group Board is a quasi-judicial body that highly deferential to the Board's Environmental Law Committee of with open arms. The recognition (E.L.G.) is about to complete a is responsible for interpreting and expertise, its decisions are crucial and money that it will bring to major project which will have a applying Pennsylvania's environ­ in determining Pennsylvania's en­ the Pennsylvania Bar Associa­ tion. Professor Hyson and David Villanova will be greeted with the significant impact on environ­ mental laws and regulations. It re­ vironmental policies. The Board Brooman, from the Class of '81, same enthusiasm. The Environ­ mental law in Pennsylvania.- views decisions rendered by the effectively operates on the same recommended to the committee mental Law Group should be con­ E.L.G., which continues to pro­ Department of Environmental Re­ level as the Court of Common gratulated upon completion of the vide the law school community sources. But, unlike other appel­ Pleas since appeals from Board de­ that it contribute to thiseffort and with stimulating and informative late bodies, the Board sits more cisions go directly to the Common­ it has done so generously. It is ex­ Index which will become a major, pected that revenues from thesale if not the most important, piece of programs on environmental like a trial court and hears cases wealth Courts. The Board is research information available in issues, has been working on an de novo. Each member of the therefore highly influential in es­ of the index and updated mate­ environmental law in Pennsylva­ Environmental Law lndex. Board separately hears evidence, tablishing environmental law in rials will more than cover its costs The Index will provide environ­ makes findings of fact and renders and will even provide the group nia. mental lawyers with an invalua­ an opinion that must be approved with additional finances for other Other activities that the E.L.G. ble tool to help them interpret by the other two members. Once activities. The Index will also has lined up for this year include environmental laws as applied by approved, these opinions consti­ bring substantial recognition to symposiums on the trash crisis the Pennsylvania Environmental tute binding precedent. the law school since Villanova's and toxic waste. The group in­ Hearing Board. No such index ex­ The major difficulty for those name will be associated with the vites anyone with information on ists at this time, despite the dra­ attorneys practicing before the project. these topics or who is interested in matic increase in the need for Environmental Hearing Board is Although the E.L.G. has re­ helping out, to drop a note in the environmental legal resources. that although bound by its deci­ ceived guidance from Professor group's mailbox in the coffee This effort began over five sions-, there is no method available Hyson, Mr. Mazullo and other en­ room. The group meets every years ago when Professor Hyson by which they can research these vironmental lawyers, all of the other Wednesday afternoon to invited a member of the Environ­ precedents. Bound volumes of work has been done by students. plan events and discuss current mental Hearing Board to speak these opinions exist, but there is This year's efforts have been con­ environmental issues on this with the E.L.G. The member was no way to tap into them. Appar­ ducted by the group's current growing field of law. The group Anthony Mazullo, who graduated ently, reporting companies have chairperson, Carolynn King. King has already gone on a tour of the from Villanova Law School in not recognized the need for an states that it is really exciting now Limerick Nuclear Plant in Mont­ 1981 and is still on the three- index in this newly expanding that the index is almost complete. gomery County and has provided member Board. During his meet­ field of law. Thegroup is therefore King and approximately five other students with information con­ ing with the group, the discussion performing a greatly needed pub­ group members spend what little cerning work-study positions focused upon the need for a me­ lic service. The project has been free time they have working on available with the U.S. Assistant thod in which to extrapolate infor­ worked on for over five years and the project. David Buzzell, in par­ Attorney's Office involving the ticular, has been spearheading the Superfund. mation from Environmental is almost complete. Prof. John Hyson Board Hearing decisions. ' The Environmental Law Index efforts to complete the Index and This year's officers are: Caro­ Pennsylvania, like other states will consist of a listing of the var­ Pennsylvania and access to its de­ get it published. CharlieHowland, lynn King — Chairperson; Vince with new environmental laws and ious state environmental laws and cisions is very important. last year's chairperson, has con­ Felletter — Vice Chairperson: enforcement mechanisms, has no regulations thereunder, and When the Index is completed. tinued to assist the group as well, Jeanne Proko — Treasurer; Do­ comprehensive methods or re­ where they are cited in Environ­ Professor Hyson states that a sig­ to assist the group as well. lores Figueroa — Projects Direc­ search tools to determine how mental Hearing Board decisions. nificant number of attorneys The Index will definitely be wel­ tor; Tom Hughes — Publicity these laws and regulations are in­ It will cover everything that has to throughout the state will want it. comed by environmental lawyers Director; and Dave Addy — Secre­ terpreted and applied by the re­ do with the environment, includ­ It will be updated regularly by the and chemical and utility corpora­ tary. New members are always sponsible state agencies and ing toxic waste, pollution, land E.L.G. and will become a vital tions that frequently deal with the welcome. judicial bodies. The- E.L.G. de­ fills, trash disposal and mining. piece of research material for any- cided to take on the responsibility Since the subject matter of the lawyer practicing environmental of creating a topical index of Board Board is very technical, and the law in Pennsylvania. decisions. Commonwealth Courts, which Initial funding to get the Index Mikey Suggests Social Alternatives By Michael McGroarty these ideas don't thrill you, how As the leaves turn to crimson, about walking over to the Phila­ gold and fire, most law students delphia Art Museum. There is a begin hibernating in their case­ fine collection of art work housed books. Moot Court, for all but a permanently in the museum as select few, is over and the dreaded well as exhibits which travel the The Sound thought of catching up is now a country. reality. Dark-circled eyes and cof­ Then again you might catch fee craving become vogue as finals that pigskin fever and travel back close in. Things look pretty bleak to your Alma Mater for home­ if you're only peering out over the > coming. This 4s a good chance to ticri. top of a study carrel, which is piled catch up with old friends and re­ eye-high with work. So why not minisce about your college days. If change your perspective. you don't feel you have the time to Wake up early som? Saturday, travel, you can stay right here and toss on some warm outer-gear and attend Villanova's homecoming head down to Fairmount Park. on November 1st. Grab a bunch of Late October and early November friends and tailgate with the Wild­ walks, runs or bikerides along the cats before heading to the game. Kelly and West River Drives are Sit up in the stands with all the very pleasant. There are also other red-cheeked spectators and three major rowing regattas enjoy yourself. which take place during this pe­ These are only a few ideas but riod: the Head of the Schuylkill, they are all in the same vein. My New York the Braxton Cup and the Frost­ advice in a nutshell: Enjoy Fall. Audio Review Program bite. Each of these races draws a Get outside and look at the multi­ good crowd and makes for a fun colored trees, toss the pigskin, Authoritative lectures at your fingertips. afternoon. munch on a juicy, crisp red deli­ Now you can take a complete bar review course that meets the need for If you're not one for rowing, cious apple, or just take a walk on portability and convenience without how about the Philadelphia Zoo. a clear brisk day. You'll feel a lot sacrificing quality. 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Until the end of November the corded on 5,000 soft (or floppy) in seconds the full database is law library is looking at InfoTrac- computer discs. Instantaneous ac­ scanned and a list of articles Legal on a free trial basis. cess to any data on the videodisc which have appeared on the sub­ InfoTrac-Legal has taken the data can be achieved using a microcom­ ject in the past five years appears Spotlight on the microfilmed Legal Re­ puter. on the monitor. The list can be source Index and stored it on vi­ The InfroTrac-Legal videodisc read on the screen or printed out deodisc. system contains indexes to more to create a complete bibliography than 700 legal periodicals and for future reference. No prior Holoch Goes West Videodiscs, which originally with the November videodisc will training is necessary. Instruc­ were used to, record full-length cover from the current, issue back tions on the computer are all you motion pictures for playback on more than five years. A wide will need to perform a successful home videodisc systems, have range of legal journals, newspap­ search. proven that they have more far- ers and other law periodicals are The library staff hopes that you reaching value as information indexed on InfoTrac-Legal. will take this opportunity to use storage devices. A single videodisc InfoTrac-Legal is very easy to the latest technology and an excel­ can contain the information equi­ use. Searchers enter their search lent indexing system to assist valent to that which can be re­ topic on the IBM PC keyboard and your legal research. IL's Learn to Survive Resnick Performs The first of four First Year Sur­ Although the panelists differed vival Seminars was held last on some issues, the contrasting with Thursday, Oct. 3, 1985. Spon­ viewpoints showed the IL au­ sored by the Women's Law Cau­ dience that they should listen to as Main Liners cus, this series is designed to many perspectives as possible and address the concerns of IL's then pick the study techniques The Main Line Symphony Or­ through a panel of 2L's and 3L's that work best for theip. Also, in chestra will have this season's who share their experiences and hearing the 2L and 3L war stories first concert on Friday, November of first year puzzlement, the au­ answer questions. Last Thurs­ 8. The concert will include the Professor Alan Holoch day's session, attended by some dience found that they were not Russian and Ludmilla Overture forty IL's, dealt with general alone and might even make it to by Glinka, Cello Concerto in B flat Professor Holoch was one of the program entitled "An Inside study hints for surviving the first next year in one piece. Major by Boccherini, and Sym­ about twenty law library direc­ View of West and Westlaw." year of law school. A videotape of the session was phony No. 1 in F (great title — usu­ tors invited by West Publishing While in St. Paul, he also visited Panelists Libby White (3L), made and is on reserve at the li­ ally sells) by Shostakovich. Company to participate in an advi­ the University of Minnesota Law Lesli Henderson (2L), and Ann brary's circulation desk. Three Concert starts at 8:00 p.m. sory capacity in mapping out fu­ School and the Center for Compu­ Kloeckner (2L) gave their views more seminars have been planned The orchestra stars Henry ture projects for West Publishing. ter Assisted Legal Instruction on, e.g., study groups (two is the in the series: Exam-taking tech­ Scott (conductor) and Yumi Scott Professor Holoch spent Thursday production center of the programs optimum size), outlines (don't niques (Nov.); Emotional stress re­ (concert mistress) of the Phila­ and Friday, October 3rd and 4th, we use in our computer-assisted start them yet) and taping classes lating to law school grades and delphia Orchestra and features in St. Paul, Minnesota, attending instruction. (inefficient). All three panelists competition (Feb.); and a 2L VLS' own Bernie Resnick on Bass. agreed that always attending course selection guide (Apr.). The- • 'Directions: Take the Express­ class (prepared or not) and taking way to Rte. 202 and head south. detail^ notes are two funda­ Women's Law Caucus invites all Turn right at the Devon exit. Valent.e mentals in the first year. The first years to attend and partic­ Turn left (about 30 yards up the Canonized by Peers discussion also covered how to ipate in the next three seminars. road) into the Jr. High School. The talk to professors and what to do if Watch the newsletter and the concert will be held in the audito­ the professor gets behind in the Caucus bulletin board for dates rium. Tickets are available at the syllabus. ' and times. door. There is no reserved seating. Bagel Munching Working by Dan Weisman partaken of. Many guilt-free stu- On Sunday, October 6, the third dyless hours were taken advan­ annual Jewish Law Students As­ tage of. sociation Bagel Brunch opened to Naturally, an event of this mag­ Out rave reviews but somewhat nitude (even vvith fewer people smaller crowds than previous this year, the Bagel Brunch is still years. Aside from officers in the one of VLS's most popular events) Tension organization, the 50-odd in at­ cannot be run without a little help tendance did not protest the fact from Murphy's Law. Fortunately . On November 15, 1985 at the that fewer people than anticipated for those in attendance, Murphy Connelly Center of Villanova Uni­ showed up. After all, less people was kind. The only significant versity the Consultation and translated into more bagels, concern was a coffee maker with Training students of the Gradu- cream cheese, fruit, and orange faulty wiring. This produced no • ate Counseling and Human Rela­ juice per person. Attendees took coffee. Still, even the hard core cof­ tions Department of Villanova full advantage ot it. fee addicts managed to survive. will conduct a series of workshops Much food was consumed. All in all, a jolly good time was had dealing with various areas of ten­ Much friendly conversation was by all. sion. The workshops will include the following: Career Develop­ Winner to San Diego... ment for the Older Adolescent; Professor William Valente Coping with Stress; Death: Help­ Professor Valente was the recip- Hotel, which followed the 34th An Health is the Issue ing the Living Cope With It; Con­ ient of the 4th Annual Saint Tho­ nual Philadelphia Red Mass. The ST. LOUIS — The Catholic withholding medical treatment; flict Management; Education and mas Moore Society Award on Award is made each year to Health Association of the United and the role that hospital ethics Career Planning: Productive Liv­ October 1st at the dinner- member of the legal community States (CHA) is sponsoring its committees have,^ in- those ing with a Learning Disability; reception at the Franklin Plaza who has displayed characteristics Fifth Annual Legal Writing Con­ decision-making processes. Positive Aspects of Anger; Emo­ of Saint Thomas Moore test. "The contest is designed to tional Healing; Time Manage­ The contest, conducted by the raise the level of scholarship re­ ment; Mid-Life Transition; Legal Services Division of CHA, is garding legal issues that affect Ca­ Understanding and Managing open to second-and third-year stu­ tholic health care and to raise Anxiety; and Crisis Intervention Buxton Leaves dents at any ABA-accredited law lawyers' awareness of these for Families and Friends of Drug By Docket Staff the Alumni Counseling Program school. Eligibility is not restricted issues," explained J. Stuart Sho- and Alcohol Dependent Persons. •Recently, Dean Murray an­ was largely attributable to Bux­ to Catholic schools nor to Catholic walter, vice president, CHA Div­ The registratjon will be from 8:30 nounced that Mary Buxton is leav­ ton's efforts. The Docket wishes students. The winner will receive ision of Legal Services. to 9:00 a.m. The workshops will be ing her position as Director of Mary Buxton great success in her $1,000 and a trip to San Diego, Contest rules are available from given from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Alumni Affairs at VLS, Buxton new position. . Calif., to be honored during the CHA headquarters, 4455 Woodson Each participant will be able to has accepted a position as Devel­ Replacing Buxton as the new Catholic Health Assembly, the Road, St. Louis, Mo. 63134. The attend three workshops. There opment Director at Miss Porter's Director of Alumni Affairs will 71st annual meeting of the Associ­ CHA is a service organization of will be a 15 minute break between School in Farmingtbn, Connecti­ be Ann G. Gallagher. Ms. Gal­ ation. The Assembly is scheduled the nation's Catholic-sponsored workshops. Beverages and food cut. lagher is no stranger to Villanova June 2-5, 1986. health care facilities. Membership may be purchased in the Connelly Although the Director of University. She worked at the Entries must analyze a legal includes 623 hospitals, 292 long Center. Parking will be available Alumni Affairs is not always in Law School while completing her issue that affects the delivery of term care facilities, and 52 health only in the South Lancaster park­ the limelight as far as students are degree in communications. Before health care in a Catholic hospital care systems, as well as the 14 ing lot. These workshops are open concerned, Buxton brought a vi­ her return to VLS, Ms. Gallagher or long term care facility. Some dioceses and 278 congregations of to the public and there is no brancy and industriousness to worked in the Advertising/ Mark­ past winners have examined women and men religious that charge. For more information the Alumni Office that will be eting Division of Prism/Rainbow moral and legal considerations in sponsor them. please call 645-4620. sorely missed. The popularity of Programming Enterprises. Page 6 • DOCKET » October, 1985

Murray Institutes Changes (Continued from page 1) University administration, and Indeed the atmosphere of a law AFTER type publication at VLS. However, alumni are all striving for greater school is extremely important to according to Dean Murray, "This and greater levels of legal educa­ the Dean. "When I left Pitt, every­ is not an easy task for a committee tion," Dean Murray said. "VLS' one congratulated me for my tang- to work up and propose; there are reputation will continue to grow, ible accomplishments, but HOURS many problems and questions to at an accelerated pace." The Dean ambiance was the critical factor," consider." Among them are added that there was a greater de­ he said. Dean Murray knew it was whether VLS should adopt a spe­ mand for seats in the Class of 1988 time to leave when prospective After encountering some difficult times, Babs and I are back, better cialized journal or one dealing than ever before, underlining faculty members could tell him than ever!!! As is often said, "It's always better the second time around." with general jurisprudence, and VLS' growing popularity. about the school's philosophy: He Thanks to all of our loyal supporters. Now, down to business . . . The whether the law review staff, had helped to give Pitt a positive, rugby team's "Ring Dang Doo Luau" had rave reviews. Everyone had a busy publishing six issues per Murray: well-known identity. blast and looked so fine in those funky Hawaiian shirts and leis, espe­ year, could handle a second period­ At VLS, "We must enhance and cially Erik O. By the way, where did ya get that shirt, Erik?. . . Perry ical. "We'll Keep the develop the tone which has al­ F., where was your Hawaiian look?. . . Jeff H. and Glenn P. really got "I'm in favor of it but let's make ready begun (under former Dean down to the happenin' music . . . Don. M. and crew attended, among sure first," said Dean Murray, manilla look." O'Brien)," Dean Murray said. those included, a dashing construction worker . . . Wow! Jamie F. who added that it will probably be "Over time, we'll start to hear really knows how to throw a party!! He really outdid himself at this function, by even providing a live band, whose illustrious members over a year before he receives the Aside from standard means of more and more (about VLS' include VLS people: Cara M., Andrew S., and the party-thrower committee's recommendations. giving VLS a greater presence, uniqueness) from outside legal himself, Jamie. Cara, was that really you? Babs spotted many of our Other recent changes include a such as stressing faculty and authorities." colleagues at this one. Mike S. walked home. Erik P. attended with new tenure promotion and renew­ alumni accomplishments, the guest. Angelo M. and friends made an appearance. Chris B. wowed al policy, structured to enhance Dean has established a new way them on the dance floor. . . Let's here it for the Jewish Law Students, the quality of faculty teaching: to spread the word about VLS./ Sue Generis, an alumni publica­ This year 91% of first-year stu­ under the auspices of Steve B. and Craig F., who sponsored another tion; a new honor code; a strength­ dents came from seven Eastern delectable bagel brunch . . . McSorley's Night on the Town was marve­ lous . . . ened fundraising program; and states, but the Dean has asked Happy 1st wedding anniversary to 2L Lou F.. . . Congrats also the revival of the law/alumni alumni all over the country to ac­ to 3L Fred M. on his new daughter. . .Thanks to all who volunteered for the annual blood drive at St. Mary's on October 16th . . . Speaking of dinner, which occurred last tively recruit students in their spring for the first time in 15 particular areas. blood, the vampires will be out on October 26th for the SBA's annual Code Revisions Monster Mash Halloween Bash. . . Booooooooo! Yipes!!! I wonder what years. "We are moving clearly toward The placement picture is get­ a more geographically diverse stu­ (Continued from page 1) Dave G. will come as this year? What could top his Michael Jackson ting brighter and brighter. "There garb?. . . Congrats to all the Reimel Moot Court quarterfinalists! Good dent body," Dean Murray said. may have existed between the all- is more contact by far outside "We want to intensify the pres­ job and good luck! . . . Congrats to 2L Tom Hardy on his summer student trial and the all-faculty re­ marriage, and to 2L Justin M. on the birth of his daughter. Congrats also Pennsylvania and the Phila­ ence of VLS all over the country." view." delphia area," said Dean Murray. to 3L Colleen D. on her engagement. . . Happy Birthday goes out to our If students take a positive role It is hoped that these changes in "Employers abroad are inviting own Babs, IL Dave A. on October 2nd, and ILJeffN. also on October 2nd in shaping the VLS community, the Code of Conduct will bring us our resumes, saying, 'We want to . . .We want to give a warm welcome to all transfer students —Hang in not only likely to remain close to closer to ensuring justice and hear from VLS.' " there!... We invite anyone to submit information to us (Babs & Liz) via the school as alumni, but they promoting academic integrity at Coincident with this placement the Docket office if you have any authentic tidbits of news you would will, likewise, play an active role the Law School. Students should surge, which the Dean boosted like published, (especially IL's!) in shaping society. remember that they are presumed last year by writing lettersv to Upcoming Events: SBA's Annual Halloween Party, Oct. 26 and "This (active sense of commun­ to have read the Code and are held small firms all over the country, is the Ultimate Halloween Party on Oct. 30, another cosmic event at the ity) is a part of the special charac­ accountable. Copies of the Code the continuing effort to lift VLS' Black Banana, sponsored by Gilla M. and Roseanna R. As Babs can ter of education here," said Dean can be obtained at the Student reputation. "Students, faculty. Murray. tell you, if you thought 2nd and Race was an extravaganza in February, Services desk. you haven't lived until you experience Black Banana II!! Bye for now!

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by Jeanne Rapley Who's Not: 1st: Jack Clark; (4-1) they've been 'wiping up' all wings . . . Two "unidentified Dalton (designated hitter) ... If A short Softball report this 3rd: Randy Zakreski/Steve Beer over . . . League Commissioner sources" from the Verdicks were team captains (or anyone with a week, Sports Fans, as even I, a die (Who's reportedly having a hard Levin tells me he bought six new heard crediting much of their suc­ remedial command of the English hard ballplayer, get bogged down time reaching first base!); left bats to start the season. Last time cess to the women on their team: language) would drop a note about in the library blahs (someone just field: Kevin "Baskin' in the Sun" I looked in the equipment bag, Maura Crough (utility fielder), their games in the Docket Mail­ told me we're supposed to read our Robins; center field: Fred "They there were only two — funny, I Mary Coyne (catcher), Sandy box, the softball report would be casebooks — talk about a rev­ hit it over my head again" Levin; didn't know softball bats had Buschman (pitcher) and Alissa bigger and better.next issue. elation — I'd been lugging them right field: Jude "Charge that ball around just to build up my throw­ much" Quinn; short field; Dave ing arm!) It seems perhaps my Novak; pitcher: Joe DePietro (lead­ pre-season fear about the tree in ing contender for next year's right field was unfounded. In fact, Who's Hot list); catcher: Carolyn it does a good job of blocking the Moran. late afternoon sun. I guess I'll Last, but not least, no softball MAKE AN INVESTMENT have to call Acme Tree Service update would be complete without * •-'i and cancel the removal order. the standings: Everyone in the league seems to be A-Team 4-0 cooperating to get postponed Desperados 3-0 games in, either by playing later Mike Schwab and or finding an alternate field. It's the Q-tips 4-1 IN YOUR FUTURE great to see everyone making the Indigents - 3-1 best of what could be a difficult Hung Jurors 3-1 situation — that's what true Latent Defects 3-1 sportsmanship is all about. Gregg v. Georgia 1-1 No season would be complete Status Quo 2-2 without an all-star team. After all Nikki Hoys 2-2 LEGAL I',:'- where would the major leagues be Rule Nisi 2-2 today without all-star ballots. Meat is Murder 1-3 What would fans do the first half The Pocket Parts 1-4 of the season during the seventh The Batterers ' 1-4 inning stretch without computer Verdicks 0-2 POTENTIAL cards to punch? In keeping with Spoilers 0-2 this spirit, here's the Docket Risky Business 0-3 Sports Staff nominations for mid- Well, sports fans, that's all for season "all-stars" (next year we'll this month. I look f9rward to see­ 'U- ask the league commissioner for ing all of you out for the playoffs SEMINAR computer voting): (remember: bring your thermal Who's hot: first base: Jack underwear). We probably have the Clark; second base: Rose Dupre; distinction of being the only third base: George Brett (honora­ league in the country whose ble mention: Frank Gartner); playoffs are later than the majors! • Learn how to effectively study Shortstop: Brian Claypool/Billy See you at the ball field! Martin/Ozzie Smith (3 way tie); Sports Notes: Several fjociL to school exam. \eit field: Tom Groshens; right members of Risky Business (one field: Donna Wright (B. Wenger of the most "consistent" teams in • Learn exam writing strategies which will tells me after their last game, this the league) have threatened to is the perfect position for her); cen­ strike if management breaches enable you to impress the professor. ter field: Lou Capozzi; short field: their contract and fails to supply Gene "Benny" Riccardo; pitcher: beer at a game again. Maybe a few Jill Goldman; catcher: Paul Kulin- more hits would produce a little ski (with Jim Sundberg running a more beer . . . Nominated for cu­ Given the importance of grades to your legal career, close second — .'ulinski taking test team name in the league: the "Poll" on strong past perfor­ Mike Schwab and the Q-tips, $65 is a small investment to make in your future. mance and ethnic origin). though judging from their record N The seminar is offered both on Sat., Nov. 2 and Sun., Nov. 3 from 9:00 a.m. ito 4:00 p.m. Registrants may choose which session they will attend. For further information, call anytime 215-557-8260 or write to Legal Poten­ iM tial, Inc., 1520 Packard BIdg., 15th and Chestnut Sts., Phila., Pa. 19102.

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LITTLE KNOWN TORTS During our years of researching dusty, dank, dingy law libraries and other known (and even some unknown) niches and crannies in search of potentially bizarre bar exam questions that might be sprung on unsuspecting students, we discovered certain '*little known torts" that have yet to appear on any exam. As a special student service, we thought it only fair to bring one of these unknown torts § out in the open, just in case. i. After Ik long, arduous journey across the bounding main«: wracked with scurvy, beri-beri, hideous storms and sea , serpents, the sailing vessel "Mayflour," complete with ship's company, landed safely at Plymouth Rock. Unfortunately (and not at all in keeping with other I LITTLE KNOWN TORTS #1 historical records) mayhem broke loose in the form of Private Peter Pilgrim. As Peter Pilgrim was diswnbarking from the ship, the wet? gangway slipped off Plymouth Rock, propelling him over the rock, landing on (and destroying) a festive table, laden with mouth-watering goodies painstakingly prepared by Chief Chuckie Cheez and his tribe. . Chief Chuckie Cheez^ after revivmg Private, Peter Pilgrim (and removing mass quantities of cranberry sauce from his nostrils and a drumstick from his left ear) sued Private Peter Pilgrim for damages for destruction of property. Private Peter Pilgrim in turn sued Captain C. Way for negligence for allowing him to disembark on the wet gangwa!

• Captiun C. Way in turn sued Far Flung Funships (owners and opwalors of the "Mayflour") on the grounds that the \ was equipped with an unsafe gangway. Far Flung Funships then sued Gangway Gratings Ltd product liability since the gangway was "guaranteed" to be "slip proof." Gangway Gratings Ltd. sued Chief Chuckie Cheez for< negligence for improperly using Plymouth Rock as a disembarking place since it was moss encrusted and was therefore a dangerous mooring facility. After a long and very vocal trial. Judge N. Jury ruled and • his verdict is one of the answers listed below. So, to add a little enjoyment to the story and in "thanksgiving" of the verdict, if you send in an answer by November 29,and it matches the Judge's, we'll send you a coupon worth $25 off a Josephson/Kluwer Bar keview Course or Josephson/Kluwer Workshop,

MAIL TO YOUR NEAREST JOSEPHSON/KLUWER OFFICE LOS ANGEIES OFFICE $75. NJ 10101 W. Jefferson Blvd. Oh, and that's in addition UniE KNOWN TORTS #1 Culver City, CA 90232 (213) 558-3100 Name ^ to the current fall discount of 125. PA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Address • - ^ 129 Hyde Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Answers (check one) 125. NY City ^^(415) 776-3202 ^tafe : Zip , MICHIGAN OFFICE • Private Peter Pilgrim was held liable because he was Northland Towers West Law School #501 clumsy. Please enclose an application for: 15565 Northland Drive Southfield, Ml 48075 • Bar Review Course- State (313)559-7606 n Chief Chuckie Cheez was held liable because he • Multistate Workshop NEW YORK OFFICE 10 East 21 st Street knowingly placed the dinner table too close to the Suites 1206-7 \ New York, NY 10010 Rules: Answer must he postmarked no loter than November 29, 1985. The $25.00 (212)505-2060 , "slippery" rock. coupons will be moiled to the student upon receipt of correct answer. $25.00 coupons BOSTON OFFICE issued are valid through January 31,1986. $25.00 coupons will be honored IN ADDI­ 677 Beacon St. #201 • All parties were held to be partially at fault and ordered THE FALL DISCOUNT only if you enroll in the Bar Review Course prior to TION TO Boston, MA 02215 December 15, 1985 and coupon MUST be attached to the Enrollment Agreement. From (61 7) 267-5452 December 16, 1985 to January 31, 1986 coupons will be honored ot FACE VALUE to sit down at a dinner table and to "give thanks" that ONLY. In all coses, the coupon is a discount from the course price and NOT a deduc­ MINNESOTA OFFICE tion from required book deposits/down poyments. Coupons are non-tronsleroble. No 1821 University Ave. S-137 no serious damage was done and to celebrate the cosh redemption. St. Paul, MN 55104 One coupon per student for use on Bar Review or Multistate Workshop. (612) 644-6070 momentous occasion at least once a year.

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