Civil rights cases point to more litigation: race-conscious measures have been limited this term, but these decisions only raise more issues
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The US Supreme Court's rulings on several affirmative action and civil rights cases invite more litigation by opening more questions, though they do not eliminate the programs and practices in question. The court clearly replaced its lower standard of review for federal affirmative-action cases, though the strict scrutiny standard can be met. Cases on racial preferences, congressional districting, and court oversight of once-segregated schools are discussed, including election districts the court upheld in CA.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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The breakup; Autolatina venture proved difficult to take apart; Ford, VW found that dissolving a venture was more complex than putting the deal together
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The Ford/Volkswagen joint venture Autolatina lasted functioned well from 1987 to 1994, and the dissolution turned out to be one of the more complex corporate reorganizations ever. Autolatina started as an equity joint venture. Autolatina started having competition and conflict when Brazil opened its auto market to foreign imports in 1994. Ford tried to adjust to the growing demand for smaller cars, and Volkswagen objected. Dissolution was daunting without a blueprint in the original agreement.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1998
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Will 4th Circuit continue race-based assignments? The 'Capacchione' appeal will weigh in on the developing line of federal cases dissolving school desegregation orders
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Capacchione v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, a federal district court ruling that a school system must stop assigning students to schools based on a student's race, is discussed. The court ruled that race-based classifications are permitted only if required to remedy the effects of prior state-imposed discrimination.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2000
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