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The Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at the way the mentally ill are treated in the UK criminal justices system. The paper is a literature review for a larger study and includes the definition of mental illness, occurrence and type of mental disorders and the treatment of the mentally ill offenders under the law. The bibliography ... View Full Description
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The Pitfalls and Benefits of Employee Testing »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines when it is useful to use psychological testing. Laws which prohibit certain types of test or questions are duly noted. Also addressed is the problem of liability, particularly when an agency sends a worker out to a firm, school or home setting. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Tort Case Answers »

Number of pages 25

This 25 page paper briefly answers a series of 15 sample exam questions which look at different issues within Canadian tort law. The questions give different scenarios and ask about the presence and discharge of a of duty of care, capacity, remoteness, foreseeability, medical negligence, special relationships, public policy and the application of legal theories ... View Full Description
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Defining Management Functions »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper defined the four functions of management; planning, organizing, leading and controlling, explaining how each function relates to management and specifically the management of a law firm. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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American Business »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper touches on three aspects of business: the legal environment; the laws that regulate it; and the role it plays in society. Bibliography lists 11 sources. View Full Description
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Fluid Flows »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper is written in two parts. The first looks at pressurised flows and the equations that will be used in the design of the systems, looking mainly at Pascal’s Law. The second part looks at an open flow channel and the issues of design, such as friction and Bernouilli's Principle. The bibliography ... View Full Description
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Medicare Fraud »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper answering 3 questions about laws governing Medicare fraud (Stark, RICO) and the value of having a formal compliance plan. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Law as a Tool in Social Engineering »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page contention that the greater good can be achieved in regard to the reduction of criminal activity by utilizing the law. The author justifies this contention with the work of B.F. Skinner in operant conditioning. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Contract Law; Have Contract Terms Been Breached? »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at a case where a newspaper advertisement is placed advertising facilities for a hotel that are not available when the guest arrive and a price that is lower than the price charged. The paper looks at whether the advisement is a offer or an invitation to treat, and then at ... View Full Description
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Defense Of Marriage Act »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper comments on the changing structure of the American family. The writer then explains and discusses H.R.3396, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) enacted in 1996 and the subsequent actions of state legislatures. The essay also provides some background on what spurred Congress to adopt this law. A general discussion of the ... View Full Description
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Martha Stewart's Trial and Conviction »

Number of pages 26

A 26 page paper discussing the facts, charges, court proceedings and appeal activities connected with Martha Stewart's trial and conviction. The paper is written for interest with a criminal law procedure focus. Bibliography lists 32 sources. View Full Description
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Law: Obscenity, False Pretenses, and Trespass »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper that examines three different areas of law. The paper examines two 1957 court cases that defined obscenity, the definition of false pretenses and larceny of trick, and then civil and criminal trespassing. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Inherited Property Division During Divorce: A Focus on Massachusetts »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page review of how inherited property is typically distributed during a divorce. The author examines several cases from case law. The conclusion is reached that the distribution of inherited property is variable to say the least. This variability is dictated as much by the variability of the particular cases as ... View Full Description
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Disparate Impact/Disparate Treatment: Case Study »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Both disparate impact and disparate treatment are associated with on-the-job discrimination; whether unintentional or deliberate, these two elements of employment law work to protect those unlawfully singled out. The primary difference between disparate impact and disparate treatment is the intent of each action, with the former reflecting the absence ... View Full Description
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Investigating Differences 3 »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper examining how minority and low-income groups are perceived by law enforcement, the judiciary and news media. The paper includes a list of five hypotheses that keep criminal justice focused on low-income minorities rather than on the most dangerous aspects of society. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Applying The United Nations Convention On Contracts For The International Sale Of Goods »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper answers specific questions regarding the way in which the CISG can be applied and where local law will be used, which areas of international contracts it cannot regulate and how any disputes or disagreements regarding the meaning of the convention are settled. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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Tort Liability Reform »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of tort law and the efforts on many fronts to reform it in regard to punitive damages and pain and suffering. While some are working to put caps on the amounts that can be awarded others are fighting to protect individual rights to safety not just in the medical environment ... View Full Description
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The Role of the Police Officer »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines four roles played by police officers: The crime fighter, the social agent, the law enforcer and the watchman. Each of the roles are described. No bibliography. View Full Description
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Hume's Problem Of Induction »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. David Hume, the new age thinker of the eighteenth century, brought forth a tangle of unprecedented concepts that to this day have helped to construct the fundamental basis of man's understanding of the world around him. Steeped within these ideas is the manner by which human beings draw conclusions ... View Full Description
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The Importance of Direct Effect, Indirect Effect and State Liability in Creating a Single European Market »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at how the doctrines of direct effect and indirect effect have been instrumental in creating a single market in the European Union. The paper looks at the development and application of these doctrines and how they are valuable in the creation of the market and the importance of state liability ... View Full Description
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Criminal Law and Procedure 2 »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper discussing and comparing common law and the modern penal code, particularly as they approach intent and attempt. The paper classifies murder; assesses a bank robbery scenario; and provides proposed legislation for computer crime after examining three state and two federal statutes addressing the topic. Bibliography lists 9 sources. ... View Full Description
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Job Analysis and Design »

Number of pages 18

An 18 page paper discussing in detail the reasons for job analysis and the means by which organizations can accomplish meaningful job analysis. Job analysis seeks to quantify all aspects either of a specific job or of a cluster of jobs, ranging from production to senior management levels. The well done job analysis ... View Full Description
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Eco/Land Valuation »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that addresses factors affecting forested land valuation from an ecological and land-use perspective. Forest-use valuation is rapidly becoming more complicated, as is the world economy in general (Beuter and Alig, 2004). This is because the processes involved in valuation concern conflicts arising from "land-use zoning, environmental law, forest practices regulation, ... View Full Description
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Leadership Styles »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper begins by outlining Maxwell's "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership' with a brief definition of each. The writer then describes several styles of leadership including: autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, situational, transactional and transformational. Bibliography lists 11 sources. View Full Description
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The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper is a chapter-by-chapter review of the book "The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding" and the principles it explores. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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The Story of Orestes and the View of Greek Society and Justice »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of Greek society. The complexities of society in ancient Greece defined specific issues during the classical period, including issues related to the political body, the creation of law and the development of morality through moral example, all of which shaped the view of the citizenry and of ... View Full Description
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Phillips v. Saratoga Harness Racing: The Challenges of COBRA Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the case of Phillips v. Saratoga Harness Racing and considers the implications for COBRA law. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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An Overview of the USA Patriot Act and Crime Reporting Techniques »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper which examines the Patriot Act and considers its ramifications for constitutional law, then discusses the strengths and weaknesses of such crime reporting techniques as UCR, NCVS, NBRS, and self-report studies. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Corporate Greed »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses whether or not corporate greed is defensible. The writer argues that, to a certain extent, Gordon Gekko in Wall Street is right, greed is capitalism at its finest, but only when the desire for profits is held in check by sensible laws and public policy that promotes the ... View Full Description
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Should Microsoft been Subject to the Anti-Trust Laws? »

Number of pages 9

Microsoft has been involved in numerous anti-trust cases in both the USA and Europe. This 9 page paper considers whether Microsoft simply a successful company that has developed into a powerful monopoly offering the market what it wants or if Microsoft used its monopoly power to exploit the market. The paper also consider whether companies ... View Full Description
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Domestic Violence in the Gay and Lesbian Population »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at domestic violence in the gay community and the prejudice faced. Problems discussed include the fact that the relationship is not recognized as a marriage. Other issues include specific state laws that work against homosexuals in committed relationships. The problem of addressing gay domestic violence is discussed. Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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Review of “The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding” by Al Ries and Laura Ries »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper is a book review of Al Ries and Laura Ries book “The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding: How to Build a Product or Service into a World-Class Brand”. The paper looks at the contents and application of the book, assessing its’ value to the marketing environment and to businessmen without a ... View Full Description
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Comparative Analysis of Niccolo Machiavelli’s “The Prince” and the Writings of Thomas Aquinas »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines five key themes from Machiavelli’s political treatise, explains its relevance in contemporary international politics, and critiques Machiavelli based on the readings of Aquinas’ most influential philosophical texts, with specific references to happiness, ethics, and law. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Cyber Crime And Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper begins with comments from two FBI Cyber Agents about their typical day. Although all law enforcement agencies know cyber crime is the fastest-growing crime in the history of the country, officials do not know exactly how extensive it is because only about 5 percent of the crimes committed are ever reported. ... View Full Description
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HR Management for the Self-Employed »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper discussing some of the problems that the self employed face in dealing with their own HR issues. Much of the paper is an interview with an entrepreneur based in Raleigh, North Carolina, who began working from her car trunk in 1976 to sell her business 20 years later. As ... View Full Description
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Origins of Mental Health Problems; A Case of Dementia »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the broad origin of mental health problems and the way there may be some impair or disrupted brain function. The paper then goes on to explore dementia, looking at the variety of causes that can result in the disruption of the brain causing dementia as a symptom. This is then ... View Full Description
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Open System: The Most Effective Model For The Typical Criminal Justice Agency »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. American criminal justice has experienced a metamorphosis of organizational approach that transformed it from what used to be a closed system to one that is open and significantly more community interactive. As such, this move toward a more synergistic relationship with external forces has helped to mold law enforcement ... View Full Description
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Minor In Possession »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Martin Rudy has been charged with Minor in Possession (M.I.P.), a charge that brings with it a citation written by a police officer for the infraction of being under legal drinking age and getting caught with alcohol in his possession, ownership or control. However, the burden of proof rests ... View Full Description
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Lau v Nichols »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper begins with an chronological outline of the laws addressing English language learners, both before and after the Lau case. The writer then provides a comprehensive overview of the Lau v Nichols case beginning with initial complaint filed on behalf of 12 Chinese-American students in San Francisco, a case that asked only ... View Full Description
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Supply And Demand, Scarcity And Choice »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper explains the law of supply and demand, the concept of scarcity and the concept of choice. The essay then explains the interaction and how scarcity and choice affect supply and demand. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Enron, WorldCom And Others »

Number of pages 8

A 8 page paper that addresses different topics beginning with the fraudulent accounting tactics of Enron and WorldCom. The writer also comments on United Airline's bankruptcy and how United has used this to their advantage. The writer also comments on: would it be better for United Airlines to liquidate, whether bankruptcy laws favor companies or ... View Full Description
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Pre-Employment Testing »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that discusses different issues regarding pre-employment testing. The writer identifies the most common types of tests used and their purposes. The writer also comments on the laws and ethics of testing. E-testing is also discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Member State Liability: Subsequent Jurisprudence and Francovich and Factortame »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page examination of member state liability in the European Community. This paper examines case law and how it regards liability. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Importance Of Chain Of Command Within Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 20

20 pages in length. The need for organization, unity and consistency is paramount to any business or industry when the objective is to stave off chaos; without maintaining a chain of command within the structural unit of authority, there can be no sense of stability where people are arbitrarily applying their own interpretation. ... View Full Description
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Language Policies »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the use and impact of language policies. The paper looks at Australia and then Canada and the bilingual policies and laws, specifically Quebec. The application of the lessons learned from the implementation of language policies can be applied top politics, international business or any cross board study. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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The Dark Subculture of Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page discussion of the police profession and the subculture that characterizes it. The author contends that the law enforcement profession directs the interests of those engaged in it, shapes their values, determines their relationships with others, and pulls people of similar interests and often similar personalities together. In most cases this ... View Full Description
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HIPAA's Effect on Nursing »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. The paper provides a brief history of the law and discusses the data security aspect that went into effect in 2005, but the focus of the paper is how it can be expected to affect nursing and nursing duties. ... View Full Description
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Abortion and Civil Disobedience »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page discussion of Henry David Thoreau's prescription for Civil Disobedience. This paper addresses how civil disobedience is an extremely effective tactic even today. The example of abortion law is emphasized. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Australian Law and The Right to Silence »

Number of pages 14

This is a 14 page Australian Law paper. Weissensteiner v R (1993) 17 CLR 217 descirbes the right to silence, with a specific view of the right of the accused to elect to remain silent and the implications in terms of the legal process. Specifically, the right to silence cannot be used by ... View Full Description
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Estate Planning »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student with an estate worth US$5 million. The paper considers how wills could be drawn up as well as the use of revocable and irrevocable trusts to avoid estate taxes. The paper is based on US tax law. The bibliography cites 6 ... View Full Description
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