Word: waivers
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...hatred of languages constitutes a psychological barrier they cannot possibly surmount, Dinklage generally tells them politely that they are stuck. These several hundred students who have no physical reason for doing poorly in language courses "are the real victims," Dinklage says. "Those that have an identifiable disability get a waiver...
Yates would like to see park systems institute a legal waiver system which would free the government from any responsibility for camper safety. Signing a waiver would also make the hiker more aware of the seriousness of undertaking a hike in the wilderness. However, at the present time, most waivers do not hold up in court...
...jury under a suppression motion--meaning that the all-white jury received information from the judge. Mims raised a case tried in another court in Georgia where the defendent had an IQ of 61 and the court ruled the aptitude was too low for the defendent to determine the waiver of his rights after his arrest. Hines has an IQ of 39. The judge overruled Mims' point. The rape victim--who weighs over 200 pounds to Hines' 120--said the assailant wore a sock over his face. The jury found Hines guilty and the judge sentenced him to 30 years...
...that cited several "secret" documents without agency permission--was told by the court to surrender the money he made on the book, because he didn't play by the rules. The issue has been fought out before: every CIA employee, when he comes to the agency, must sign a waiver that gives away his rights to use CIA materials outside the job without permission. Still, "secret" documents have been used by some, and not by others, who lack the position or the prestige to get away with it. Perhaps the most astute comment on the ruling came from Robert...
...board also had the option of using the special waiver--if they don't use it in these circumstances when will they use it." Washburn added. "The guy who knew the boy well recommended delay and a group of people who don't know him or even live in the Yard go against that recommendation. Who are these people?" Washburn said...