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Law Enforcement and the Media »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page paper which examines how law enforcement is portrayed by the media, how it affects the public’s perception of police departments, how several famous cases have been covered and the significance of racial and sexual prejudice. Bibliography lists 13 sources. View Full Description
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Is There Justification for the Doctrine of Adverse Possession? »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers if, in today’s society there is justification for the doctrine of adverse possession to continue under UK law. The paper defines adverse possession and looks at both sides of the argument, including the perception of property theft, aspects of public interest and government policy. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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The Law of Equity; Its’ Development as Indicated by the Evolution of Injunctions »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the statement that “equity is not past the age of childbearing”. The appeach is taken by looking at the development of the law of equity and injunctions, the new types of injunctions and the way in which the criteria for the granting of injunctions has developed to ensure the ... View Full Description
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Proceeds of Crime Act 2002; An Annotated Bibliography »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper is an annotated bibliography that outlines ten different sources that examine the application and impact of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 that came into effect in the UK in 2003. Sources quoted include online sources, book and articles in law and accounting journals. View Full Description
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Questions and Answers on Globalization and Economics »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper presents information on a variety of subjects in Q&A format. Concepts are defined and explored. Some concepts discussed include competition, national sovereignty, globalization, economic clusters, free trade, the law of diminishing returns and more. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Taxing the Internet »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper reviews this topic in a specific manner. A proposal is made for a new Pennsylvania law to tax online purchases. Principles regarding the issue are also discussed more generally. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Crime and judicial procedures in four films »

Number of pages 5

A paper which looks at the way in which crime and judicial processes are dealt with in four modern movies, with particular reference to the moral and ethical foundations of the legal systems and the extent to which situational ethics may be appropriate in the context of law enforcement. View Full Description
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Critical Elements of the Contract of Sale: Relation to the Laws of Ancient Rome »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page overview of the elements which go into contracts of sale. Identifying three critical elements of sale (the agreement, the thing sold, and the price), the author traces each of these elements to the laws of ancient Rome. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Memorandum »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page closed objective legal memorandum regarding a whether or not an insurance company should pay double indemnity for a death in which the deceased died because he placed a noose around his neck and cut off oxygen to his brain during the act of masturbation, suffocating when a pulley system jammed. The writer ... View Full Description
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Advantages of Doing Business in Bulgaria »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discuses advantages of doing business in Bulgaria inclusive of tax laws and incentives. Bulgaria and Germany are compared and contrasted as places for firms to locate. Why German firms might opt to move to Bulgaria is discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Impact of Title VII on the Workplace »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at sexual harassment, age discrimination and the other elements covered under Title VII. How this law changed workplace policy and the atmosphere in the workplace is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Police Deviance: Chapter Summaries »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. The law, which was originally created by the Greeks to temper man's inherent corrupt tendencies and regulate society's behavior, has been the staple of humankind's ability to subsist among itself. The writer discusses police deviance in an historical sense as well as how it applies today. No bibliography. View Full Description
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Films Suggest Need for Police Reform »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that examines how legal and procedural issues raised in certain films, such as Point Break and Training Day, reflect the real-life problems facing law enforcement agencies. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Contributions of the New York City Military and Famous New Yorkers Frederick Law Olmsted and Walt Whitman »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page, two-part paper which examines the city’s significance in terms of naval power (including ship production, the launching of naval raids along the East Coast, and the development/production/sale of weapons technology), the use of Governor’s Island as an army high command headquarters as well as a military prison as well as the contributions ... View Full Description
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Foreseeability in Tort »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at English and Australian case law to illustrate the role that the concept of reasonable foreseeability plays in the tort of negligence. The bibliography cites 15 sources. View Full Description
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Sociological Theory Of Crime »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Criminal behavior is based upon a combination of sociological theories that help to establish a basis upon which law enforcement and behavioral experts can better understand the reason for its presence, as well as the best way to approach therapeutic treatment for offenders. The labeling theory, which represents one ... View Full Description
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Product Liability Development »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers a case supplied by the student, where sunglasses break and a shard of glass blinds the wearer. The position of action taken under product liability laws is examined with the position in 2003 compared to that of the 1950’s and the 1970’s. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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E-Law and Risk Management Questions »

Number of pages 4

4 pages answering 4 questions about Internet law and risk management, particularly in matters of privacy and use of information gathered from site visitors. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Effect of Civil War on Black Americans »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that explores the effects of the Civil War on the lives of Black Americans. The writer argues that while the American Civil War technically ended the institution of slavery in the United States, in principle, the reality of the situation was far different. Economic and political circumstances combined to keep ... View Full Description
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Questions in Criminology »

Number of pages 4

4 pages answering 3 questions in criminology. The questions ask about law and order vs. individual rights; positivist theories; and the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) vs. the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Antitrust in the US and Japan »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper contrasts US and Japanese antitrust and antimonopoly law, using recent cases, examining why monopoly positions are bad for the consumers. The paper includes the Toshiba Elevators, the Microsoft case and the case of Image Technical Services v. Kodak. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Is Prostitution a Victimless Crime? »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper examines the crime of prostitution and whether or not it is a victimless crime. Devlin and Mill's positions are examined in respect to how the law should treat prostitution. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Contract Law; Is there a contract in place? »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at a case supplied by the student where there is an advertisement placed in a newspaper, which is followed by communications and an acceptance. The paper considers which are offers, which are counter offers, and communications, if any, is a valid acceptance. The paper is written with reference to ... View Full Description
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Agency Law »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the role of agency law and how it may be enforced as well as comparing the position in the UK with that in Europe. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Human Rights »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers the issue of human rights. The paper starts by looking at what is meant by human rights and the foundations of the modern concept in the seventeenth century with Locke. The origins of current law are then explained and the way it is implemented in the UK is outlined ... View Full Description
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Zelman v. Simmons-Harris: An Analysis of Impact to the Establishment Clause Requiring Separation of Church and State in Education »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page review of the findings of this 2002 Supreme Court case concerning the Constitutional validity of school vouchers. This paper reviews the societal implications of these findings in relation with past case law and the public misperception of the intent of the First Amendment to separate church and state. Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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Chinese Competition Law and International Cooperation »

Number of pages 23

This 23 page paper provides an overview of Chinese competition law and the impact that this has had on international trade cooperation. This paper considers the need for developing new legislation in China and the underlying reasons. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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An Economic Explanation for the Closure of Levi Strauss Factories »

Number of pages 4

In 2003 Levi Strauss closed down the last of the North American factories. This 4 page paper explains how this decision was made and the economic basis of that decision making use of the law of diminishing marginal productivity. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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Oedipus Rex and Antigone »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers two plays by Sophocles; Oedipus Rex, also known as Oedipus the Kong and Antigone to identify common themes in the work of Sophocles. The writer argued that the main themes is that of the flaw of pride, the power of wisdom and the ultimate power of divine law. Quotes form ... View Full Description
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Consumer Protection »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers the protection that is given to consumers under UK law when goods bought are unsafe. The paper looks at the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended) and the Consumer Protection Act 1987. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Strict Liability and the Consumer »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines strict liability under consumer law with specific reference to the cases of Wings Ltd v Ellis (1984), and Alec Norman Garages Ltd v Philips [1984]. Looking at the implication of these cases and the subsequent interpretations of he concept of strict liability. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Societal Consequences of Inequality Between Males and Females »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page discussion of the historic inequality which has existed between the genders. The author emphasizes that while laws such as affirmative action have their place in remedying inequality, a more appropriate focus is on changing mindsets. By accomplishing the latter society as a whole is bettered. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Equity and Trusts; The Shared Home of an Unmarried Couple »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper examines a case supplied by the student where an unmarried couple have been living in a property in the mans name, but on separation the women wants to claim a share. The paper considers the possibility of an inferred constructive trust or the use of estoppel. Numerous cases are cited to ... View Full Description
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Evaluating Two Articles »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Physical care and emotional security of children reflects the foundation of concern presented in "Showing Commitment" by Jane Craig and "When Cohabiting Parents Separate - Law and Expectations" by MacLean et al. That cohabitating partners with children are treated differently than their married counterparts when it comes to family ... View Full Description
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WISCONSIN VS. YODER: A QUESTION OF RIGHTS »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses the case of the Amish family versus the state of Wisconsin's compulsory education laws. The paper discusses the basis of the case, the arguments and the effect of the decision. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Antigone & Billy Budd/Lessons to be Learned »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page essay that argues that the main theme in both Sophocles' Antigone and Herman Melville's Billy Budd is a warning that the society that ignores humanitarian issues does so at its own peril. These narratives warn us that the society that puts punitive justice ahead of all else may be enacting a ... View Full Description
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper presents an overview of this law as well as a bit of history as to why it came about. Its impact on the workplace is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Power of Public Relations »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper demonstrates the power of public relations (PR) by looking at three examples of successful PR exercises. The examples include the Image of Prince Charles when his son was caught breaking the law, the use of PR by Greenpeace when fighting Royal Dutch Shell and their disposal plans for the Brent Spa ... View Full Description
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Legal Advice to Adult Entertainment TV Station »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that is based on the premise that this research is a formal statement of advice for an adult-entertainment TV station from its legal counsel. The writer reviews current First Amendment case law and argues that the station should take steps to limit access to minors, as well as censor ... View Full Description
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Colombia drug cartel »

Number of pages 3

An annotated bibliography of sources for a thesis on the Colombia drugs cartels, with reference to US foreign policy and international law. Bibliography lists 7 sources View Full Description
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Current U.S. Immigration Laws »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper summarizing the basic points of US immigration laws in the post-9/11 environment. Immigration requirements already were difficult for many before the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Since then, they have become quite stringent. Bibliography lists 5 sources. A companion PowerPoint presentation is available. View Full Description
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Euthanasia and the Oregon law »

Number of pages 4

A paper which looks at the issue of euthanasia and assisted suicide with particular reference to the law in Oregon and the impact of the Ashcroft Directive. Bibliography lists 4 sources View Full Description
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Australian Law and Proportionality »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the concept of proportionality as it appears Australian Law. In recent years, the High Court of Australia has been for applying the concept of proportionality to issues related to the Constitution of Australia. When the core values of this Constitution are at stake, the requirement ... View Full Description
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Social Work Law, Empowerment and Promoting Rights »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper provides an assessment of social work law, personal empowerment, and promoting personal rights through the view of a specific case. The Report on the Inquiry into the Care and Treatment of Christopher Clunis, conducted by Jean Ritchie, Donald Dick and Richard Lingham in February 1994 relates a number of concerns ... View Full Description
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Advanced Practice Nursing in the U.S. Air Force »

Number of pages 18

An 18 page paper discussing federal and state laws regarding advanced nursing practice. At present, licensing is a state function, and requirements as well as privileges can widely vary between states. As a national organization, the USAF and other military services may literally be caught in the middle between states’ and federal regulation. ... View Full Description
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First Amendment Issues »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page research paper that addresses questions pertaining to First Amendment law. Topics covered include the Supreme Court interpretation of obscenity, the criteria for limiting free speech, fundamental rights covered under the First Amendment, etc. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Economic Effects of U.S. Cotton Subsidies »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the effects that U.S. cotton subsidies have on the world cotton market, and particularly how the subsidies affect the law of supply and demand as well as the cotton producers in West African nations. The EU has agreed to end its high subsidies and now calls on the US ... View Full Description
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When Employers May be Charged With Murder »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines several examples of how firms and its owners can be charged with murder if an unfortunate fatal event occurs either on premises or involving employees. Business law is explored. Several cases are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Thermal Imaging Technology and the Fourth Amendment »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the reasonableness of a search using thermal imaging. Today’s technology appears to allow searches that are not truly physical searches. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution prohibits such searches. The purpose here is to determine whether examination with thermal imaging devices constitutes a “search” according to Constitutional ... View Full Description
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Law v. Justice »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page essay that discusses three quotes on law and justice by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Thomas Aquinas and William Lloyd Garrison. The writer relates these quotes to the Ford Pinto scandal and to a sex discrimination suit before discussing her personal view on this topic. No bibliography is offered. View Full Description
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