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Improving Management Of Small Law Firm »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that begins with a brief description of the scenario. A strategic planning approach will be used to change the management of this firm. Strategic planning is discussed, including comments on how law firms have used this approach in the past. The writer suggests that this company adopt the learning organizational design ... View Full Description
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Ontario Gaming Industry (Case Study) »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers a case study on the Ontario gaming industry. Recommendations are made. The law is discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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The Proposed Changes to UK Company Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper outlines the recommendations of the white paper on the modernising of company law, published in 2001. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Are Mandatory Sentences Justified in English Criminal Law »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers if there is any justification for mandatory sentencing in the English criminal law, the paper considers this from the perceptive of increased justice, increased efficiency and social interests. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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Changes in Industrial Relations in Australia »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper looks at changes in the law with a focus on The Workplace Relations Act of 1996 . The changes are discussed within the context of the economic history of Australia. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Is Libel Law a Restriction of the Freedom of the Press? »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers the statement “The English Law of libel and defamation represents an unwarranted restriction on the freedom of the press and the broadcast media”. The paper looks at both sides of the argument and uses numerous cases to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Constitutionality of the New York Smoking Ban »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper evaluates the constitutionality of the 2003 smoking ban. Various cases and other state laws are discussed. The first, fifth and fourteenth amendments are highlighted. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Power Of The Supreme Court »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The decisions of recent Supreme Court cases revolve around a society that has become somewhat extremist. No longer do benevolence and humane ethics rule the land, but rather legal infiltration must work in tandem with a society lost to individualism. Issues such as gun control, presidential privilege, indiscriminant ... View Full Description
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Two Critical Perspectives of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines how the play can be regarded as a commentary on the law and its limits and also as a political allegory. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Communication in Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper provides information on selected chapters (3 through 7) for the book "Connecting: A Culture-Sensitive Approach to Interpersonal Communication Competency" by Berko, Rosenfeld and Samovar, and relates the information to law enforcement. Various forms of communication are discussed. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Law Essay Questions »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper answering 14 essay questions, 7 of which deal with an assisted suicide case. Other questions address topics such as tort, contract and real estate law. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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NY State Factory Investigating Commission »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that explains the origins and achievements of the New York State Factory Investigating Commission (FIC). Begun in reaction to the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist fire of 1911, the FIC was eventually responsible for having 36 new laws passed to protect workers and the public health. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Kissinger on Trial »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page essay that looks at two texts, Christopher Hitchens' The Trial of Henry Kissinger and Peter Maguire's Law and War, an American Story. The writer draws on these texts to examine whether or not Kissinger should be brought to trial for immoral actions committed during the Vietnam and cold war eras, as ... View Full Description
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Private security forces and the police »

Number of pages 7

A paper which considers the role of private security forces with relation to both the police force and the community as a whole, and investigates how they can be effectively integrated in law enforcement and community policing initiatives. View Full Description
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Consumer Protection »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper outlines the way in which consumer protection is granted by the law in England. The paper defines a consumer and then looks at a range of civil and criminal statutes and other tools which may be used for the protection of the consumer. The bibliography cites 14 sources. View Full Description
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Shares and Shareholder Rights »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first considers the differences between preference and ordinary shares, the second part of the paper examined the rights of minority shareholders. The paper is written with reference to English law. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Employment Law Case Study »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper is based on Australian law and looks at a case submitted by the student where unfair dismissal is considered and the ownership rights of intellectual property that was created by the employee in the course of their work. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Fast Food Contributes to Obesity in America »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at obesity and how fast food contributes to it. Suggestions for policy changes are made in respect to prohibiting fast food in schools, implementing advertising laws that prey on young people and taxing food for fat content. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Offer and Acceptance »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page English law paper considers a case given by the student that examines offer and acceptance, who and when they offer and when a contract can be seen to be formed. The case considers an offer, a counter offer and then an acceptance made on a telephone answer machine. The bibliography cites 2 ... View Full Description
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Opposition To Gun Control: Position Paper »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. In what can only be heralded as an irony of grand proportions, antigun activists are not opposed to removing firearms from the criminal hand; rather, they are opposed to removing them from the law abiding citizen, who often needs a gun to protect himself from the very criminal element of ... View Full Description
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Theories of the function of the judiciary »

Number of pages 17

A 17 page paper which considers the different interpretations of the structure and functions of the judiciary which have been developed over the years in Western culture, including the doctrine of natural law, legal positivism and the relationship between legislation and moral values. Bibliography lists 11 sources View Full Description
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Pinochet III »

Number of pages 13

This 13 page paper considers the way in which the Law Lords made their decision on the extradition proceeding brought by Spain against General Augusto Pinochet. The paper looks at the pertinent issues and the decisions that were made in this case which lead to the decision that Pinochet should be extradited. The bibliography sites ... View Full Description
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Family Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper is written in two parts. The first part considers the influence of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the Children Act 1989, looking specifically at article 8. The second part of the paper considers issues regarding divorce, the process of divorce and how financial settlement are calculated, The paper is written ... View Full Description
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Politics and the Ancient Greeks: »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper discusses various Greek philosphers and their views of war, laws, and justice. Among the philosophers examined are Thuycidides, Pericles, Aeschylus, Heraclitus and this paper refers to many of their notable works to examine how they felt about political issues. View Full Description
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Variations in Voter Turnout »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper evaluates voter turnout in the 1998 and 2000 elections for four states, each representing a different part of the nation. Voter laws in each venue are discussed, particularly as it respects the homeless. Charts for each state are provided with appropriate statistics. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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U.S. Foregin Policy and Child Labor: »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines U.S. foreign policy in regards to child labor, and what the United States actually does for children who are forced to work. This paper maintains that this is a very significant problem and reviews treaties and laws in correlation with this issue. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides some examples of how this law applies to U.S. firms and international firms. How it affects American firms is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Arguments For And Against English Only Laws In The United States »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The debate over whether English-only laws will actually help or hinder the issues of social and cultural determinism is one that has both sides in an uproar. A number of recent events and protests have made it clear that there exists a distinct dividing line with regard to the ... View Full Description
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Psychological Correlates of Crime: The Future of Criminal Theory »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of the contemporary views on criminal psychology. This paper distinguishes between psychology which is used in the therapeutic treatment of criminals and that used to demonstrate guilt or innocence in a court of law. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Personal Aspects of Euthanasia »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page exploration of the personal issues entailed by the controversy swirling around the practice of euthanasia. The author contends that euthanasia should be a personal option and not one dictated by either law or hospital policy. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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A Visit to a Court of Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page description of what the casual observer would encounter in a court of law. The author provides a general description of the courtroom and the various people who occupy it as well as the relative duties of these people. The popularized media version of the criminal justice system, versions reflected both in ... View Full Description
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Morality According to James Rachels »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper relays information from an essay contained in a book he published. Homosexuality is the focus of discussion. Is homosexuality morally wrong due to natural law or religion? James does not concur with set in stone principles such as those to emanate from organized religion. No additional sources cited. ... View Full Description
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NC Statute/Intestate Succession »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses the details of North Carolina State intestate law, delineating the descent and distribution proceedings. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Setting up an Internet Site; Considerations for a Business »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page well rounded paper looks at different factors a business will need to consider if they want to set up trading on the internet. Factors discussed include the legal and practical issues, such as the options for setting p a web site. Security issues are also discussed along with some potential solutions to ... View Full Description
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Societal Morality: Devlin and Dworkin Compared »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the ideas of these two thinkers. The subject of law and morality is discussed. The primary focus is on whether or not morality can be legislated. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Laws Do Not Reflect the Dominant Position of the People »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper argues that society is divided by class and that laws are made by the elite. The United States is used as an example of this. Marxism is used as the theoretical base. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Under What Circumstances Must the Law Be Obeyed? »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper answers a question posed by a student by looking at Aristotle and Socrates' reasoning. The question answered is "Does being born, staying, and living in a community give a person an absolute obligation to obey the laws of that community?" Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Floating RNs »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses the practice of "floating" RNs, that is, registered nurses who "float" from one department to another. Often RNs are requested to work in department with which they are unfamiliar. This practice has been detrimental to nursing moral because these floating RNs frequently feel unqualified to work outside ... View Full Description
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RACIAL PROFILING: A POSITION PAPER AGAINST THE USE OF PROFILING »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper is a position paper against the use of racial profiling by law enforcement agencies. Evidence is presented via congressional investigations and studies, polls, and information from research generated by the Urban League. Quotes are cited from numerous texts. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Proprietary Estoppel »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the way in which licenses may be granted, what they mean and how they compare with proprietary interests. The paper than goes on to consider the development pf propriety estoppel and how it has been used and interpreted. Numerous cases are cited. This paper is written with reference to English ... View Full Description
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Four Different Legal Issues »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper addresses four separate and distinct issues: What rights to adult adoptees have in terms of accessing adoption records; What are the laws and thoughts of minor children visiting a parent who is in prison; What is a dog owner's liability if the dog bites someone; and What is the liability of ... View Full Description
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The European Courts of Justice as Law-makers »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers the question “do the European Court of Justice have as much influence on the development of community law as the council of ministers”. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Should Previous Conviction Evidence be Permitted Trials; »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers whether or not previous convictions should be allowed as evidence in trials. The paper examines the current position under English law, the way that the government have indicated they would like to see it change and the impact that any change may have on the outcome of court cases. The ... View Full Description
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When is a Tort Actionable? »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at a case where an woman slips on oil and break her ankle, The oil is silt by another woman when she dropped her shopping who madden attempt to clear it up or minimise the danger. This paper considers whether there is a case that can be brought under tort. ... View Full Description
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European Union Competition Law; Pricing and Discounts »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the issue of competition under EU law. Looking at a case where a dominant company want to give discounts to purchasers who purchase all or most goods from them, and wants to adopt a predatory pricing strategy in one country in order t undermine the competition. The paper considers this ... View Full Description
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Discrimination against Sexual Minorities »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper argues that discrimination against sexual minorities is virulent and harmful, and that it is still on-going, despite laws and regulations specifically outlawing it. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Why I Want To Be a Law Officer »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page essay that presents a hypothetical personal essay on why an individual would seek a career as a law enforcement officer. No bibliography is provided. View Full Description
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Multiphasic Sex Inventory II »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Profiling sexual offenders by way of the Multiphasic Sex Inventory II provides a basis upon which law enforcement and the psychological community can better understand what drives certain individuals to behave in such an antisocial manner. This approach, exclusively meant to measure those who have allegedly committed or admitted ... View Full Description
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Extending the Application of Direct Effect »

Number of pages 6

This 12 page paper critically discuss the complexities engendered any the extension of the notion of direct effect to directives under EU law and suggests ways by which the ECJ could and have resolved these complexities. The bibliography cites 18 sources. View Full Description
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The Implications of No Child Left Behind on English Language Learners »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper provides an overview of NCLB and evaluates its effects on ELL programs. How does the law affect schools as it respects Special Ed programs? The paper focuses on ELL and how language plays a part in the problems with NCLB. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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