A Statutory Override of an “As Is” Sale: A Historical Appraisal and Analysis of the UCC, Magnuson-Moss, and State Lemon Laws

This Essay considers the common law view that the sale of a used car is essentially “as is,” in light of state lemon laws, which attempt to protect the interests of used car buyers under certain circumstances. The Essay highlights provisions of the New Jersey Lemon Law, which provide specific vehicle and parts coverage, warranty protections, and buyer rights in case the automobile is deemed a lemon, arguing that other states should consider adopting similar legislation in the name of consumer protection. The Essay describes the essence of a traditional “as is” sale, and emphasizes the fact that the “as is” sale would not be operative in cases of consumer fraud by the seller

A Primer on the Government and Politics of Poland

The research is supported by the Institute for International Business, Seton Hall University Abstract Poland engaged in a “self-limiting” revolution in 1989 in which it began a process of changing both its economic and its political systems. In this context, governmental and party politics came to the forefront in efforts to effect real change in society as the “closed” communist system came to an abrupt end. This paper is a study of governmental structures and party politics in Poland as they relate to these changes. It discusses the Polish legislative, presidential (executive), and judicial systems and the current political configurations operating within Poland. The author offers commentary on what the future may hold for politics in a nation still struggling to define its role in the European Union in light of its most recent past. Keywords: Government; Sejm; Politics; Law and Justice; Civic Platform DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/12-5-01 Publication date: February 29th 2020

Poland 2014: Twenty Five Years of Transition: Is Poland Now a Normal Country?

This article discusses the past twenty-five years of economic and political transition in Poland It traces the origin of the Polish dilemma by pointing out the Grand Failures of the command-and-control economy discusses the philosophical underpinnings of the reform effort and delineates the major components of the Balcerowicz Plan with a special emphasis on Poland s privatization program The article then moves to a discussion of the importance of Foreign Direct Investment FDI in the Polish economy and describes several important surveys which point to the success of the Polish experiment in areas such as business attractiveness overall climate for business and business friendliness In addition to providing up-to-date statistics on Polish economic performance through the end of 2013 the article concludes with an observation as to the future for Poland s commitment to economic change and economic development The authors have spent more than twenty five years researching writing and commenting on economic transition in Poland publishing more than 35 peer-reviewed academic articles 51 papers and two academic-research books during the period of their collaboration Much of the background information for this paper is based on prior research framed especially for this appraisa

Principles of Contract Law Applied to Entertainment and Sports Contracts: A Model for Balancing the Rights of the Industry with Protecting the Interests of Minors

This Article discusses the context of common law and statutory materials dealing with minors who participate in the entertainment and sports fields. The Article describes the changes undertaken as a result of several notorious cases involving prominent child actors, and how the California legislature dealt with issues ranging from set asides of income, approval of contracts by a competent court of jurisdiction, recognition of the legitimate interests of all parties to the contract, to principles under which a minor would be precluded from disaffirming a contract. The Article then applies and extends the principles developed in entertainment contracts to minors who participate in professional athletics and offers concrete suggestions for perfecting a balance in interests by focusing on assuring the minor with representation by “qualified counsel experienced with entertainment industry law and practices

The Environment and Trade Agreements: Should the WTO Become More Actively Involved

The article first explores several basic arguments concerning whether the World Trade Organization (WTO) should require member states to adopt environmental standards as major components of international trade agreements. Section II provides a brief background on the debate surrounding environmental aspects of trade agreements and their relationship to development. Section III discusses the benefits and problems associated with enforcing environmental standards through the WTO. Section IV provides arguments for the incorporation of environmental standards in trade agreements through the WTO

Solidarity (Solidarność) at Forty: Memories and Influences on Contemporary Poland - Does Solidarity Still Matter?

This paper is dedicated to the memory of Brother Leo V. Ryan, C.S.V., who passed away in 2016. Abstract Part I of the paper is a retrospective on the origins of the Solidarity Movement in Poland and the economic program it introduced after its assumption of power in 1989. Part II outlines various challenges faced by Polish society in light of current political configurations and discusses Solidarity’s contemporary relevance on the political and economic calculus of Poland. This retrospective is based on more than thirty-five years of research and analysis on the Polish economic and political scenes. Keywords: Poland, Polish Economy, Solidarity Movement, JUST REMEMBER: STALIN HIMSELF WAS REPORTED TO HAVE STATED THAT “SOCIALISM WOULD FIT POLAND LIKE A SADDLE WOULD FIT A COW.” DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/11-23-12 Publication date: August 31st 201