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The Use of Software in the Legal Profession »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the use of Microsoft Office Access and Summation in the context of the law firm. How law firms make use of computer software is the subject of this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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BOWERS V HARDWICK, 1986 -- LEGAL BRIEF ANALYSIS »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper analyses the case of Bowers v Hardwick, regarding the constitutionality of the Georgia sodomy law during the mid-1980s. View Full Description
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International E-Business Legal Issues »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses some of the issues that arise for companies doing international business via the Internet. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Brief : Gibson v. Mayor : »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that includes the case name and number, a brief synopsis of the facts of the case, the charges made by Gibson against the mayor and council, the investigation, and what the courts ruled. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Decision-Making Styles »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the adversarial style of the American justice system and musing under which judicial decision-making system the writer would prefer to be judged if charged – but innocent of – a serious felony crime. The accused should prefer rule utilitarianism if innocent, probably a teleological or deontological perspective if guilty. ... View Full Description
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Needlestick Injuries: Historical, Legal and Ethical Aspects »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page issue paper on needle-related injuries among health care workers. In simpler times, there was a possibility that an inadvertent needlestick could carry greater implication than momentary discomfort. In today’s environment, there are documented cases of hundreds of health care workers who have contracted HIV or a form of hepatitis from ... View Full Description
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Surgeons’ Legal Liability »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper reviewing a series of malpractice cases against surgeons for the purpose of highlighting precautions that could work in physicians’ favor if the patient files a malpractice lawsuit. Physicians’ liability insurance premiums have skyrocketed, and the states most unfavorable to physicians already are beginning to see declining numbers of practicing physicians. ... View Full Description
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The English Legal System »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper gives a foundation of English law. Written in four parts, the paper outlines the different sources of English law, the make up of the constitution including the supremacy of parliament and the separation of the powers, how law is made and the role of the European Union. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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Legal Responsibilities Towards Children »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the responsibilities of parents and those with parental responsibility, such as local authorities when looking after a child under a care order, towards the children they care for. This paper considers what responsibilities exist and how far they stretch. The paper is written relating to English law. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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The Legal Drinking Age: »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper examines the history of the establishment of a drinking age. Furthermore, this paper argues the reasons why the age should not be lower than 21. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Adversial Process and Legal Use of Violence in the Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the effectiveness of the adversial process and the legal use of violence in the field of law. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Questions »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper gives a series of short answers to questions about US law, including contract law and that of wills and estates. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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Legal Considerations in Health Services: The Patient Self Determination Act »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page emphasis of the importance of the Patient Self Determination Act in health services. The author reviews the case of Terry Schiavo to stress the importance of having one’s wishes regarded their health care clearly recorded in a legally valid document. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Advanced Directives: History, Recommendations, and Legal and Ethical »

Number of pages 11

Considerations An 11 page overview of advanced directives in the medical arena. The author reviews the history of advanced directives utilizing such historic cases as the Karen Ann Quinlan case and the recent high profile case of Terri Schiavo to emphasize their importance. The provisions of the 1991 Patient Self Determination Act ... View Full Description
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Mental Illness as a Legal Excuse? »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper which examines mental illness as a legal excuse 2 sources cited. No bibliography provided due to the fact that articles used were faxed by student requesting paper and authors of texts are unknown. View Full Description
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THE SIGNIFIGANCE OF LEGAL AUDIENCES »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses the significance of audiences in a courtroom. The films Inherit the Wind and Anatomy of a Murder are analyzed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Copyright: Legal Meaning for Business »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing copyright law’s implications for business and innovation. Copyright law dates from the earliest days of the United States. It is the right of the creator of a work to benefit and profit from that work for a specific length of time, after which it reverts to the public ... View Full Description
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Contemporary Legal Thought; The Role of the European Union in Globalisation »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers how the EU has, or has not, been able to influence the process of globalisation and the role that the legalisation has played, supporting or harming the trend. The writer considers the direct sand indirect effect of supernational laws, and how this may manifest in the future. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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The Cultural, Legal, and Ethical Consideration of Bipolar Disorder »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page discussion of this complex psychological condition. This paper accesses the condition, and its treatment, from a pharmacological and therapeutic standpoint, outlining the biophysiological associations of the condition as well as the importance of the therapeutic environment. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Analyzing Three Cases According To Michael A. Berch's "Introduction To Legal Method And Process »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. The writer discusses Rush v. Maple Heights, Hess v. Pawloski and Mitchell v. Rochester Railway Co. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Courtroom Camera: Legal And Ethical Implications »

Number of pages 11

11 pages in length. With all the deception and ridicule surrounding the American judicial system, it would seem a good idea to open up the courtrooms across the country to show in intricate detail just how the process is achieved. After all, both the public and the system itself stand to learn quite ... View Full Description
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LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ON REAL ESTATE DEEDS »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page quickie talks about real estate deeds, how to read and interpret them. Also included are the most common mistakes and how to spot them in a deed description. Examples provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Should the Legal Definition of Marriage be Changed? »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper argues that the current definitions of marriage are out of date. The way in which the definition may be wrong is considered in terms of the international pressures and changes and also internal social structures. The paper concentrates on English law, but many elements have an international context and other ... View Full Description
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Legal Issues in Human Resources: Harassment »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper discussing the legal issues of harassment within the work environment. Despite the well established legislative acts which exist in the United States and other countries which prohibit harassment within the work place, there are still many instances which still exist. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces Title ... View Full Description
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Abortion: Why Abortion is Moral, Ethical and Should be Legal in Today’s Society »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing the morality, ethics and legality of abortion in today’s society. The debate over legal abortions is still considered controversial in many countries throughout the world yet millions of abortions still take place despite the fact that abortion is still illegal in many countries. The reason for the continuance ... View Full Description
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Legal Analysis: Case Study Related to Constitutional Protections »

Number of pages 20

This 20 page paper looks at the fourth, fifth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments as it pertains to a case of possible racial profiling and harassment. The facts of this fictitious case, submitted by a student, are briefly relayed. The amendments are discussed in depth, with applicable case law, and then the situation is ... View Full Description
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Minor Use of the Internet/Legal Issues »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that offers an overview of legislation designed to protect minors using the Internet. The writer also discusses the law pertaining to minors and contracts. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Should Abortion Be Legal? »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page tutorial presents an interview with a nurse who works at an abortion clinic. The paper begins with a guide on how to interview and concludes with a critique on how the interview went. No bibliography. s View Full Description
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The Legal Concepts of Double Jeopardy and Res Judicata »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper compares the two principles which are very similar but pertain to different areas of law. Differences and similarities are noted. The OJ Simpson case is mentioned. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Race and Citizenship: Legal Cases. »

Number of pages 6

(6 pp). Everything changes. The legal system in the United States is not immune to change, particularly in the area of race relations, citizenship and its attending rights. Four historic legal cases reflect the attitudes of the courts: Dred Scott v Sandford (1857), Plessy v Ferguson (1895), Brown v Board of ... View Full Description
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Brief Legal Analysis of Microsoft Versus the U.S. Government »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses the issues surrounding the recent lawsuit filed against the Microsoft Corporation by the U.S. Department of Justice. What issues were at hand? Why did the government believe it had a legitimate case? The question uppermost in the concerns regarding the case focused more on the fact that Microsoft violated the terms of a ... View Full Description
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Child Pornography and Canada's Legal Struggle »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at Canada's laws against pornography, and specifically a 1993 law that was challenged in Canada's courts in 1999. How child pornographers are treated in Canada is a focus of this paper. Several recent cases are cited. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Legal And Psychological Perspective On Special Education For Elementary SchoolStudents In America »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. American elementary school children who have learning disabilities have long been taught apart from the mainstream; however, the concept of inclusion is to educate the special needs student right along with the rest of the other students in an attempt to eliminate the emotional and societal boundaries that have been erected ... View Full Description
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Is the Canadian Supreme Court a Legal Actor? »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper argues that with the formation of the Charter of Rights the Supreme Court in Canada has become an active political actor. The paper considers the traditional separation of the powers, and the direction that influence may occur, and then considers the Supreme Court against this structure, before looking at the ... View Full Description
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Ethics and Morality according to Aristotle in the Legal Defense of a Guilty Man »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page report discusses issues of ethics and morality from the perspective of Aristotle. The situation is one in which an attorney’s client confides that he is actually guilty of the crimes of which he is accused. What, according to Aristotle, is the ethical dilemma and how should it be solved? Bibliography lists 5 ... View Full Description
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Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (Legal Brief) »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper provides an overview of this case that concerns the first amendment rights of students. The opinion, as well as the dissenting opinion, are each discussed, along with the ramifications of the decision. No sources. View Full Description
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Legal Status and Behavior of Etruscan Women in Roman Society »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the legal roles and behavior of Etruscan women in Roman Society. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Legal and Ethical Issues of Informed Consent »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses informed consent as the mechanism through which people fully understand what is happening to them or their family members. It is used in reference to medical procedures, legal actions, and a variety of other areas in which one can claim that a patient or client was both informed of what was about to take place ... View Full Description
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English Legal Process: Entertainers, Drugs And Insurance »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Venus, a famous pop star, applied for 10 million pounds of life insurance to MegaLife, an insurance company; as expected, the insurance company was anxious to know whether Venus was on drugs. Slick, an employee of MegaLife, telephoned Orbit's contracted Dr. Irvine Kiljoy, whose job it is to ... View Full Description
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Alcohol Consumption, Consent, and Sex »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses the idea of legal consent as related to sexual relations and argues that “consent” exists whether or not the consenting person is under influence of alcohol. By its very nature, consent is a subjective concept. And issues surrounding occurrences such as acquaintance rape need to be clarified if the legal and ethical implications of the issue ... View Full Description
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The Right To Die / Legal Issues & The Quinlan Case »

Number of pages 2

The sociolegal controversy over an individual's right to die is one that has attempted to re-define death and to question when it actually occurs (i.e., brain death or heart death ?). This 2 page essay looks at the infamous Karen Quinlan case in which the Supreme Court granted Ms. Quinlan's family the right to let ... View Full Description
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Global Warming / Legal & Economic Ramifications »

Number of pages 20

A 20 page research paper that first gives an overview of the evidence that global warming exists and what is believed to contribute as its cause. Then, the writer addresses specifically whether or not the recent international treaty worked out last year in Japan will actually accomplish anything of significance. The writer demonstrates that although ... View Full Description
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The Legal System, Economics, and the Promotion of Public Policy »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses the incentives and disincentives that the American legal system provides in the promotion of public policy What is often forgotten in the frustration of dealing with America's legal system is the very simple fact that, convoluted though it may often seem, it still provides the framework for the protection of individual ... View Full Description
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Legal Case Briefs »

Number of pages 25

A 25 page document that contains short legal briefs on the following cases: Abrams v. US; Barron v. City of Baltimore; Brown v. Board of Education; Buckley v. Valeo; Cantwell v. State of Connecticut; Da Jonge v. Oregon; Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire; Dred Scot v. Sanford; Engel v. Vitale; Everson v. Board of Education; Francis ... View Full Description
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Emergency Medical Services Communication Barriers to Access for Prostitutes, Transsexuals and the Homeless Population »

Number of pages 6

This is a 6 page paper with added tutorial language discussing the emergency medical services communication barriers which exist in the special populations of prostitutes, transsexuals and homeless populations. Although various emergency and health care services are offered in Toronto and the province of Ontario, the populations of homeless people, prostitutes and transsexuals are reluctant ... View Full Description
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The Right to Die »

Number of pages 8

This is an 8 page paper discussing the medical and legal issues involved with a patient’s “right to die”. The “right to die” for a patient has long been considered an ethical issue and was not considered feasible until modern medicine and laws allowed for the possibility of patients to consider physician assisted suicide. Supporters ... View Full Description
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Aspects of an Ideal Society Using Key Elements from Ancient and Modern Societies »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing elements of an ideal society based on those from ancient or modern day societies. Societies of Ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire and Modern Sweden are used to improve that currently in the United States. An outline is included. In creating an ideal society based on the aspects of ... View Full Description
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Sociological Study of the Impact of Genetics Research »

Number of pages 7

This is a 7 page paper discussing the sociological concerns of genetic research. Genetic research is a concern for social scientists who feel that largely the “explosion” of knowledge which has occurred in the field of genetic research has not considered the ethical, legal, moral and social impact the research will ultimately have on society. ... View Full Description
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Outline for a Paper on “The Legalization of Gambling: Its Social Impact and the Reasons for Its Continuation” »

Number of pages 3

This is a 3 page outline discussing the points needed for a paper on the legalization of gambling and its social impact. However, the outline concludes with the continuation of legal gambling opposed to possibilities of banning it. An outline involving the legalization of gambling and its social impact includes various elements: the history of ... View Full Description
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International Business: Spain »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which examines international business concerning Spain. The paper examines social, cultural, economic, legal, and political conditions as they involve international business. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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