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...judge may only throw out the jury's verdict if "no evidence [has been presented] from which a rational jury could have concluded a breach of contract," Ryan said. While he would not second-guess the judge, Ryan said there was a "reasonably good chance" that Garrity would overturn the jury's verdict when he examines Harvard's motion next month...
Kaplan said she considered it necessary for the federal appelate court to overturn Garrity's rulings, in order to make it clear that anti-discrimination laws cover gender discrimination as well as overt sexual harassment...
Increased registration has had a crucial impact in liberalizing the legislative process, as demonstrated by Congress' swift reversal of the Reagan veto of the Civil Rights Restoration Act. Every Democrat in the Senate voted to overturn the veto, and only 10 out of the 250 Democrats in the House who voted opposed the bill. Such nearunanimity among Democrats in opposition of the President is completely unprecedented in the Reagan years, since most Southern conservatives unquestioningly follow the President's wishes. Their willingness to buck the President on this issue is testament to the increased influence of Black constituents...
...that game, Duncan culminated an inconsistent year with one of her best games, scoring 16 points and helping overturn some critics' opinions that the Crimson didn't belong among the Ivy's best...
Many clinics say they will give up federal funds rather than obey the new rules. California and New York clinics would be required to do so, since state regulations oblige them to inform pregnant patients of all options. But critics are betting that the courts will overturn the Administration's edict before it takes effect. Says Pine: "We have a strong case, and the Government knows...