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Discusses the impact of globalization on cultural property & communication. The damaging effects of commodification on cultural production are described, & a new model of property & symbolic goods is offered with the objective of securing cultural producers' autonomy & bolstering their community & communicative relationships. K. Coddon

The General Assembly made several minor changes affecting property law in Virginia. The most significant of these changes was the amendment of the Code's provisions regarding a spouse's dower and curtesy interests in the separate estate of a deceased spouse. In addition to this legislation, the Virginia Supreme Court decided several cases dealing with varied property issues. The decisions discussed below are those which should have the most interest to the general practitioner. The real estate specialist, no doubt, is already aware of most of them. In the majority of the cases which follow, the Virginia Supreme Court affirms and reinforces long-standing judicial precedent in Virginia. The most significant development deals with zoning regulations and residential restrictive covenants which affect group homes for the mentally handicapped. In another decision, the court had the opportunity to recognize tortious interference with a prospective contract for the sale of real estate as a cause of action for the first time.

Discusses the performance of equities, direct property and property
shares and provides a background for comparing the advantages and
disadvantages of these two distinct types of property investments.
Highlights the similarities and differences between property shares and
direct property. Concludes that within a multi‐asset portfolio both make
valuable contributions to the structure of the portfolio, but that
property shares are more applicable to smaller ones and are useful for
shifting investment weightings quickly.

Genomics has developed at a time when science has become increasingly connected with the market. There are, within the domain of genomics, models for the production and distribution of common and/or public goods. Studies these models and suggests solutions which could allow a better balance among private property, collective property, and public property. (Original abstract - amended)