Campus speech; funding is non-public forum

Article Abstract:

Rosenberger v Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia concerned the constitutionality of university rules stating that religious groups could not receive student activities fund monies. A religious group argued that the rule was an infringement of its right to freedom of speech. The court held that constitutional law requires government neutrality toward religions. The 2d Circuit case of Levin v Harleston found a violation of a state university professor's rights to freedom of speech.

Church and state

---

Joplin lives; publicity right rejected

Article Abstract:

A Seattle federal court ruled on Dec 16, 1991 that a play based on the life of the late singer Janis Joplin does not violate her right to publicity. The suit, brought by the Joplin estate, claimed that Act II of the play, a recreation of a Joplin performance, violated the right of publicity. The court held that the right of publicity does not extend to a portion of a work taken out of context.

Publicity (Law), Right of publicity

---

Fighting words?

Article Abstract:

A U.S. District Court in Wisconsin has declared the University of Wisconsin's fighting words speech code unconstitutional and has enjoined its application. The court held that the provision was too broad, overreaching the Supreme Court's definition of fighting words. The Wisconsin code was ruled to inhibit speech that was not likely to provoke violence.

Social policy, Harassment (Law), Harassment, University of Wisconsin

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Outbound transfers of domestic stock and the substantiality requirement. Continuity in a split-off - why so strict?
• Abstracts: Not just for the disabled; under the ADA nondisabled job seeker can sue for improper interview questions, court says
• Abstracts: Advancing the Marshall legacy. A voice for immigrants' rights. Focus on the energy crisis
• Abstracts: Post-death events considered in determining claim. Estate allowed deduction for care giver's services. Estate tax deduction not altered by post-death events
• Abstracts: Contract disputes: EEOC reaffirms policy favoring judges over arbitrators for workplace discrimination claims

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.