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Tobacco Settlement Helps UF Evaluate Florida’s Youth Smoking Habits

GAINESVILLE — New research from the University of Florida shows less than one-third of those who know about the state’s new Truth youth anti-smoking campaign think it will cause youth smoking to decline. The university hopes its research results will help the state combat youth smoking more effectively.

Filed under Research, Health, Education, Florida, Law on Tuesday, November 24, 1998.

UF To Open Central And Eastern Europe’s First American Law Program

GAINESVILLE — Central and Eastern Europe’s first academic program in American jurisprudence debuts next week with the launch of the University of Florida’s Center for American Law Studies.

Filed under Research, Education, Politics, Law on Tuesday, September 29, 1998.

UF Pro Se Clinic Helps Clients Represent Themselves In Court

GAINESVILLE — For a judge, they’re a curse that just won’t go away.

Filed under Research, Florida, Law on Friday, June 12, 1998.

Collectors’ Tactics Can Backfire, Says Author And Law Professor

GAINESVILLE — Creditors trying to collect from debt-mired consumers often employ tactics that prove counterproductive to making a full recovery, says the author of a new book.

Filed under Research, Business, Family, Law on Friday, June 5, 1998.

UF Researcher: States Surge Ahead Of Faltering Federal Government

GAINESVILLE — The 90s may be remembered for the resurgence of the states, not a federal government mired in politics or scandals, says a University of Florida researcher.

Filed under Research, Florida, Politics, Law on Tuesday, May 12, 1998.

UF Researcher: Militias Are Armed, Dangerous — And Educated

GAINESVILLE — Militia groups have the weapons, explosives — and a surprising degree of education — to back up their threats of increased violence as the new millennium approaches, says a University of Florida researcher who infiltrated the movement.

Filed under Research, Florida, Politics, Law on Friday, May 8, 1998.

UF Law Student Examines Legalities Of Broken Engagements

GAINESVILLE — The engagement was back on! Janis was certain it would all work out this time. She had the rock to prove it — an opulent, $21,000 commitment — glistening on her finger. Roger couldn’t back out again.

Filed under Research, Florida, Law on Thursday, February 12, 1998.