Freedom of Information Act (1966)
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Gives all citizens the right to inspect all records of federal agencies except
those containing military, intelligence, or trade secrets; increases
accountability of bureaucracy
intentional tort
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A tort committed by one who intends to do the act that creates the harm.
,Conversion (Tort)
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The exercise of dominion and control over property of another
Formal Adjudication
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Very much like a regular court proceeding, presided over by a ALJ- but
there is no jury. The ALJ will prepare findings of fact and conclusions of law
as they apply to the stated facts; he/she then imposes a penalty or remedy
as provided by law (if appropriate).
Contributory Negligence
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A rule in tort law, used in only a few states, that completely bars the plaintiff
from recovering any damages if the damage suffered is partly the plaintiff's
own fault.
City of Philadelphia v. New Jersey (1978)
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, The Court held that the state law prohibiting the importation of waste from
out-of-state was a violation of the dormant commerce clause because the
law was facially discriminatory.
informal rule making
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A type of rule making in which an agency publishes a proposed rule in the
Federal Register, considers public comments, and then publishes the final
rule. Also called notice-and-comment rule making.
Compensatory Damages
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A monetary award equivalent to the actual value of injuries or damage
sustained by the aggrieved party.
Common Law intentional torts
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- Assault
- Battery
- Trespass to Land
- Infliction of Emotional Distress
- Trespass to Chattels
- Conversion
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Gives all citizens the right to inspect all records of federal agencies except
those containing military, intelligence, or trade secrets; increases
accountability of bureaucracy
intentional tort
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A tort committed by one who intends to do the act that creates the harm.
,Conversion (Tort)
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The exercise of dominion and control over property of another
Formal Adjudication
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Very much like a regular court proceeding, presided over by a ALJ- but
there is no jury. The ALJ will prepare findings of fact and conclusions of law
as they apply to the stated facts; he/she then imposes a penalty or remedy
as provided by law (if appropriate).
Contributory Negligence
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A rule in tort law, used in only a few states, that completely bars the plaintiff
from recovering any damages if the damage suffered is partly the plaintiff's
own fault.
City of Philadelphia v. New Jersey (1978)
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, The Court held that the state law prohibiting the importation of waste from
out-of-state was a violation of the dormant commerce clause because the
law was facially discriminatory.
informal rule making
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A type of rule making in which an agency publishes a proposed rule in the
Federal Register, considers public comments, and then publishes the final
rule. Also called notice-and-comment rule making.
Compensatory Damages
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A monetary award equivalent to the actual value of injuries or damage
sustained by the aggrieved party.
Common Law intentional torts
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- Assault
- Battery
- Trespass to Land
- Infliction of Emotional Distress
- Trespass to Chattels
- Conversion
