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Law Practice Billing Process »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing considerations for automating billing and reporting in a growing law office. Includes a flowchart of the billing process. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Case Analyses Regarding Witness Identification, Search and Seizure and Entrapment »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper examines five questions submitted by a student related to law. Several actual cases are utilized to analyze issues pertinent to proper identification of suspects and what constitutes a proper search and seizure. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Body Farm »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the function of the University of Tennessee's Anthropology Research Facility, commonly referred to as the Body Farm. Cadavers are left exposed to the elements so that forensic anthropologists can study how unburied bodies decompose. The Body Farm appears to operate well within the guidelines of accepted scientific practice ... View Full Description
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Declaration of Independence/Constitution & Law »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page research paper that discusses the relationship between the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and these documents affect the formulation of law. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Forensic Science: Overview »

Number of pages 14

14 pages in length. The entire reason forensic science exists is to help law enforcement recreate a crime scene in order to collect and process evidence with the intent of catching the perpetrator. All of this must work in tandem with little deviance from strict methodology in order to render the ultimate objective: ... View Full Description
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The Bill of Rights and Law Enforcement Procedures »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the question of whether or not the Bill of Rights unfairly inhibits law enforcement personnel from investigating and prosecuting crimes and argues that since 9/11, the Bill of Rights had been made largely irrelevant and the police given powers that are, in actuality, far too broad. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Child Support in Jurisdictions throughout the World »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses child support laws in various countries throughout the world, and suggests that the U.S. should adopt a different model than its current one. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Evolution of Laws Protecting Archaeological Resources and Native American Graves »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page overview of the laws that have been implemented to protect Native American antiquities and human remains. The author traces the legislative effort from the 1906 Antiquities Act through the Archaeological Resources Protection Act, the the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990, and the California Native American Graves and ... View Full Description
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Practicing Nursing in Pennsylvania »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that, first of all, summarizes and discusses the nursing practice law in the State of Pennsylvania (2 pages). Then the writer discusses RN first assistants as a nursing specialty. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Policies »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that discusses the need for having Equal employment opportunity / Affirmative Action policies, including a brief description of the laws requiring such policies. The paper discusses the advantages of the policies as well as the criticisms of them. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Bible And The Koran »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page paper. Following an introduction that discusses the importance of sacred texts to religions, each of the named sacred texts are discussed. The origin, functions and uses of the Bible and the Koran are explained along with any evidence that validates or invalidates the reliability of the texts. The writer discusses the ... View Full Description
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Fishman: "The Wal-Mart Effect" »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses Charles Fishman's book "The Wal-Mart Effect" and argues that the "Wal-Mart effect" is a good example of the law of unintended consequences. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Gauss and His Contribution to Number Theory »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper examines the way in which Gauss added to number theory, looking specifically congruence and quadratic reciprocity the paper shows how and why this was the start of modern number theory. The law of quadratic reciprocity is also explained with the use of examples. The paper then goes on to look at ... View Full Description
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Workers' Compensation Law: Georgia »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page review of workers' compensation. This paper comments specifically on laws in Georgia. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Australian Family Law and Custody Concerns »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page paper covers this issue fully in addition to examining divorce issues and family violence. Changes in trends in divorce is the focus of this paper that looks at models like fifty-fifty parenting. Australia Family Law is discussed. Bibliography lists 14 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Issues in Education »

Number of pages 30

A 30 page research paper that addresses specific legal issues as they apply to teaching and education. Topics covered include tort liability, negligence, law pertaining to disabled children, privacy issues, drug testing, search and seizure and others. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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How Natural Law is a part of the Declaration of Independence »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the Declaration of Independence to determine how natural law and natural rights are concepts included. The declaration is analyzed and quotes are included. No additional sources are listed. View Full Description
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The Canadian Prime Minister and the U.S. President: Who is More Powerful? »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper examines the powers of the Canadian Prime Minister and the President of the United States, and argues that the President is the more powerful of the two, even though by law, the Canadian government gives more power to the Prime Minister. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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NPs Prescribing/Alberta »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that specifically looks at nurse practitioners' authority in Alberta, Canada to prescribe medication, as outlined by provincial law. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Rights: Case Studies »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which examines two particular situations and indicates whether the law enforcement individuals had the legal right to act as they did. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Search and Seizure: Searching Vehicles as a Part of Apprehension and Arrest »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of search and seizure as it applies to vehicles. This paper is based on two fictional scenarios but calls upon case law involving searches of vehicles when those searches were no predicated on the fact that a vehicle is readily mobile. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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An Evaluation of Australia's Corporation Law Reform Program »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at the new Australian law in respect to accounting and auditing issues. The Audit Reform and Corporate Disclosure Act 2004 also known as the CLERP Act 2004 is discussed. Both sides are examined and a point by point analysis made. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Difficulties in Constructing Robust Legislation to Impose Enforceable Health and Safety Duties on Directors of UK Companies »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers how and why it has been so difficult to introduce legislation to encourage or force directors into improving health and safety standards in UK companies. The paper looks at the way corporate manslaughter and argues that the main problem is the inability to hold individuals accountable along with the doctrine ... View Full Description
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Recent Economic Effects on Home Health »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper reviewing economic influences on home health, including increasing fuel costs and the ongoing nursing shortage. The healthcare industry is hampered by its history of trying to operate separate from economic realities and laws, creating several hurdles that it will need to negotiate simultaneously. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Improving High School Graduation Rates for Texas Minorities in the Presence of Exit-Level Testing »

Number of pages 19

A 19 page review of the numerous factors that interrelate to result in a high Mexican American drop out rate. The author reviews these factors in relation to the standardized exit test that is now required by law for Texas to issue high school diplomas. Includes a brief Methods section for the literature ... View Full Description
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A Proposed Oil and Gas Development »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page paper looks at the processes a company planning on setting up an oil and gas facility in a pre determine location will need to consider and comply with in order to gain planning permission and make the plan a reality. The paper looks at issues such as planning permission, environmental law, ... View Full Description
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Is The IEP The Curriculum Or A Guide For Students »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. This essay discusses how the IEP is used - as "the" curriculum or as a guide. To answer the question, the laws concerning the IEP are outlined along with other related questions. The essay discusses these issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Pay Equity »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at why and how pay equity and equality in total remuneration is protected in the United States, considering the federal laws, such as the the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and equal opportunities, including the Equal Pay Act. The paper considers how this ... View Full Description
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Free Will Or Determinism? Absolving Responsibility »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. Taking responsibility for one's actions is not considered to be one of man's most admirable traits, a reality clearly illustrated by the preponderance of frivolous law suits clogging up the justice system. The extent to which responsibility comes from a place of moral accountability is both grand and far-reaching; ... View Full Description
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Getting Real with Diversity and Leadership »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper assessing the role of leadership in promoting cultural diversity. The position of this paper is that many of today's organizations pursue greater cultural diversity but often do so mechanically from duty and matters of law rather than from an awareness of the improvement that cultural diversity can bring to the ... View Full Description
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Impact Of Laws On Budgeting - Health Care »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that explains and discusses how laws and regulations impact federal budgeting for Medicare. The writer reports the basic criteria for Medicare beneficiaries, the latest data regarding the size of the budget and discusses entitlement programs, in general. The essay also comments on what has been done to fix the problems. ... View Full Description
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Discrimination In Job Advertisements »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper. There are many ways a job advertisement can covertly convey a preference for a certain type of applicant. This essay provides a brief overview of the laws concerning discrimination and discusses the types of discrimination that may be found in job advertisements. The writer provides a few examples of this type ... View Full Description
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Politics of Proposition 83 »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses Prop. 83, so-called "Jessica's Law," which affects sexual offenders in California. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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The Misuse of Psychology »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at the way in which psychology can be used and abused. The paper outlines the way psychology has developed and then looks at its’ use and misuse in business, law and advertising. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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Information Privacy and Web Pages »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of the problem of information privacy on the World Wide Web. This paper reviews the history and emphasizes that the protection of private information is as much a problem of ethics as it is of law. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Prisoners: Lower Moral Development »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Attempts to improve upon the moral demeanor of inmates has proven more than a little challenging for law enforcement officials and psychologists who realize that much of what is behind a prisoner's moral makeup is hard-wired by a combination of genetic and environmental influences. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Bertrand Russell - Denotation »

Number of pages 8

Bertrand Russell - Denotation: An 8 page paper that discusses some of Russell's theories on denoting phrases. The essay includes discussions of Russell's puzzles, including the law of excluded middle. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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School Prayer & The Lemon Test »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that argues a hypothetical case involving the constitutionality of school prayer. The writer cites case law and the Lemon Test in order to argue that prayer should not be allowed at high school graduation exercises. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Crime, Justice, Law and Politics »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper demonstrates the interrelationship of these four concepts. Examples are provided. Drug laws are included as an example. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Financial Impact on Business as a Result of Labor Laws in France and Greece »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper assesses some of the costs that business face as a result of labor laws in both France and Greece, including aspects such as the cost of the unions, dismissal costs and the impact of social policies. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Police Personality: Unique Traits Or Socialization And Experience? »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. To approach police work armed only with genetically predisposed unique traits is no different than placing a scalpel in a layman's hands and expecting him to perform brain surgery; only after a great deal of practice, mistakes and ingrained lessons can one truly become enmeshed in the culture of law ... View Full Description
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Whistleblowing »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper that begins with the types of actions and behaviors that could be reported by a whistleblower. The essay also discusses the laws to protect the complainant, such as sections in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and what some companies are doing to comply. The writer provides examples to demonstrate whistleblowers are not ... View Full Description
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The History of Marijuana; Legal Status and Usage »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at the history and use of marijuana, also known as cannabis. The paper starts with the ancient world an its’ use for ritual purposes as well as food and cloth and traces the its position to the modern day and the laws which prohibit it allow its use. The bibliography ... View Full Description
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Thomas Hobbes And Sigmund Freud: Man Is Born Into Specific Behaviors »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Theories greatly differ when it comes to how and why people behave the way they do, with those like Hobbes and Freud believing man is inherently immoral and hard-wired to crumble under the ever-tempting pleasure principle; only by way of social constructs such as law, punishment/reward and learned behavior are ... View Full Description
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Women in Construction »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of women in construction. The writer touches on the aspect of agency law, but focuses on the numbers and experiences women in the construction industry. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Supply and Demand's Effect at the Pump »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing the effect of the law of supply and demand on gas prices, as well as price elasticities. Gas is a rather inelastic product in that it is seen as a necessity and to date there are no ready substitutes for it, so it is not as directly affected by ... View Full Description
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First Amendment & Tort Law, UK & US »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses 2 questions. The first question is What effect might the American and English rules (pertaining to tort law) have on the willingness of people to assert their rights through litigation? and the second question is How does the First Amendment right to petition for redress of grievances bear ... View Full Description
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Cohabiting Couples; Establishing a Beneficial Interest »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at English law and the situation where on the breakdown of a relationship between cohabitants there is no overarching principle under which the parties' assets can be distributed. In the absence of a formal declaration of trust, two legal mechanisms assume relevance. This paper looks at the different mechanisms, ... View Full Description
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The Validity of Bequests In a Will »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at a will which results in the creation of several trusts. Each of the bequests is considered to assess if they are valid. These include the bequest of shares to a class that does not yet exist, the use of a lump sum to deal with a vague purpose and ... View Full Description
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Recovering Money from a Bank Robbery Using Trust Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers the case of bank robber and the way the bank can recover the money using trust law. The robber has spent some, given some to a girlfriend and invested some in the stock market though a stockbroker. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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