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UF graduate student evaluates flawed ‘Son of Sam’ laws

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Research by a University of Florida graduate student finds most state statutes designed to prevent criminals from profiting from telling the story of their crimes are ineffective and unconstitutional.

Filed under Florida, Law, Research on Thursday, December 6, 2007.

Faith-based programs for kids can work without legal controversies

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Faith-based correctional programs for troubled kids can survive and even thrive without legal challenges if they follow Florida’s lead in keeping participation voluntary and welcoming different religions, a new University of Florida study finds.

Filed under Florida, Law, Religion, Research on Tuesday, June 5, 2007.

New UF partnerships help solve Florida’s growth management issues

GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Finding realistic and equitable legal solutions to a wide range of important growth management issues – especially those that affect agriculture, green space, water resources and energy – is easier thanks to a new partnership between the University of Florida’s Extension Service and UF’s Levin College of Law.

Filed under Agriculture, Environment, Florida, Law, Research on Monday, February 19, 2007.