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Regulating the New Cashless World 管理新的无现金世界

University of New Mexico School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper Series Pub Date : 2013-02-18 DOI: 10.2139/SSRN.2235937

Kevin V. Tu

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引用次数: 7

Federal Environmental Citizen Provisions: Obstacles and Incentives on the Road to Environmental Justice 联邦环境公民条款:环境正义之路上的障碍与激励

University of New Mexico School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper Series Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.15779/Z38QZ7S

Eileen Gauna

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引用次数: 14

Protecting River Flows for Fun and Profit: Colorado's Unique Water Rights for Whitewater Parks 保护河流的乐趣和利润:科罗拉多州的白水公园独特的水权

University of New Mexico School of Law Legal Studies Research Paper Series Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.15779/Z38WS14

Reed D. Benson

引用次数: 1