Statutory Interpretation: Yates v. United States
41 Pages Posted: 6 Apr 2015
Date Written: April 4, 2015
Abstract
This teaching tool evaluates statutory interpretation using the recent Supreme Court case of Yates v. United States as a guide. Tools analyzed include textual analysis, context, legislative history, noscitur a sociis, and ejusdem generis. Also discussed is the plurality's reliance on titles of legal provisions and a provision's placement in the larger statutory context. This project also evaluates the concurrence and dissent in the case.
Keywords: statutory interpretation, yates v. us, sarbanes oxley, SOX, noscitur a sociis, ejusdem generis, text, context, legislative history, SOX section 1519, destruciton of evidence
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