Supreme Court Decisions

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After Cruzan: the "values base" to advance directives.

Abstract: Technologic advances produce ethical quandaries for health care professionals and the public. Often difficult decisions must be made about treatment. In light of the 1990 U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Nancy Cruzan, health care decisions surrounding life-sustaining treatment may be affected. National attention is refocused on advance directives (the living will and durable power of attorney for health care decisions). This article considers the possible need for additional "clear and convincing" evidence of the patient's wishes regarding these directives. Included is a Value History Form that provides an avenue of expression for patient values and beliefs.

Vertical territorial restraints rules of legality and guidelines for channel design

Abstract: Location clauses and other vertical territorial restraints are often used by manufacturers to exert control over their distributors. Yet, recent Supreme Court decisions have resulted in some uncertainty as to the legality of these restraints. According to the case of Continental T.V. versus GTE Sylvania, the court now appears to be applying the rule of reason when asked to examine vertical territorial restraints.

Abortion: The Supreme Court Decisions

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Empty housing space: an overlooked resource

Abstract: The nature of the housing problem in the United States has changed over the years while the posed solutions have not. Today the U.S. has both a surplus of housing and a shortage–the housing space is not effectively distributed. This article suggests the magnitude of underutilization of our housing space and discusses the federal and local policies which encourage over-consumption and discourage voluntary redistribution. Some pertinent recent Supreme Court decisions are discussed.

Constitutionalizing the 'Right to Die'

Abstract: Following the Supreme Court’s unprecedented acceptance of three abortion cases, and for the first time a case involving the withdrawal of life-sustaining medical treatment in the upcoming 1989 Term, this article addresses the so-called right to die. Specifically, as in Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health, whether the federal constitutional right of privacy extends to decisions, made on behalf of permanently unconscious patients, to have life-sustaining medical treatment discontinued and, if so, whether a state’s interest in the sanctity of life can override the patient’s privacy right? This article argues that on doctrinal as well as policy grounds, no such right should be recognized as a matter of federal constitutional law.Part I of the article reviews the Supreme Court's privacy decisions, with a special emphasis on the abortion decisions, and concludes that current privacy doctrine does not extend to medical decision-making on behalf of PVS patients. Part II considers whether there are reasons for recognizing a "fundamental right" that is protected by the federal constitution to refuse life-sustaining medical treatment for PVS patients. Part II concludes that, as important as it is to develop a response to the problem of incompetent patients that is ethically, legally, and medically acceptable, strong arguments nonetheless militate against such a move by the Supreme Court and in favor of continued state sovereignty over this issue at this time.