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Virginia’s Norfolk & Hampton Roads Police Departments »

Number of pages 8

Virginia’s Norfolk & Hampton Roads Police Departments: This 8-page essay examines disparate police department compensation packages in two Virginia cities. Although in their PD mission statements both affirm a dedication to preserve law and order, the variances in pay rates and other benefits are astounding. Bibliography lists 8 sources. SNVapoli.doc View Full Description
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Information Technology Privacy Issues »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. As information technology has advanced, so has the concern about privacy. Who owns any information becomes a question of contention. This essay reviews three articles that address the issues of privacy, information ownership, regulations and laws in one way or another. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Police and Domestic Violence »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper (4 pp. + 1 pg. outline) which examines whether or not law enforcement should respond to reports of domestic violence. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Pro-choice »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page argumentative paper in which the writer first argues in favor of the pro-choice position, using the principles of utilitarian ethics and natural law. Then the writer examines the opposing side and offers arguments against it. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Affirmative Action - A Good Thing Gone Bad?: »

Number of pages 12

Affirmative Action – A Good Thing Gone Bad?: This 12-page report examines the affirmative action policies instituted some 30 years ago during the Nixon administration. Although well intentioned, these laws have caused great dissention in the work place. Sometimes one just has to throw the baby out with the bath water. ... View Full Description
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The Questions of Intent, Force & Hijacking - A Kidnapping Case Analysis »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that presents a kidnapping case analysis that examines the three questions of necessary intent, applied force, and what constitutes charges of hijacking within the criminal charge of kidnapping. These three questions are examined and answered in regard to applicable rule of law and a subsequent altered set of charges is ... View Full Description
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The Shipping Sectors : Legal and Insurance Issues »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page tutorial provides two parts, one addressing issues pertinent to legal issues, and the other answering four questions regarding marine insurance. Shipping law focuses on the United Kingdom and the questions in the second part include information about specific terminology and requirements that shippers should be cognizant of. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Case Study in Cosmetics Marketing »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper takes a proposal for a new product, using the Clinique company as an example of the manufacturer, and examines how the culture, the industry and the law will affect its marketing. A decided focus is on environmental issues and how media and activists play a role in decision making at the ... View Full Description
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Does the Constitution's Fourth Amendment Protect Information Contained in a Paging Device? »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper provides an argument that protection of fourth amendment rights is diminishing. The focus of the discussion is on recent legislation which gives law enforcement agents more leeway in accessing numeric pager information. 10 sources listed. View Full Description
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Corporate Law in the U.S. and Taiwan »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts corporate law in each nation. Both U.S. and Taiwanese business structures are outlined. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Out of the Frying Pan & Into the Fire - The Changing Role of Women Since 1970 »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that examines the changing role of the female gender since the implementation of the sex discrimination laws and protection of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Discussed are the dual role identities faced by women of the 1970s and 1980s as well as the achievements gained in the 1990s. ... View Full Description
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Aristotle's Politics »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines Aristotle's Politics written in 350 B.C. The work as it pertains to the rule of law is discussed. Contemporary examples are sometimes used to illustrate points. Quotes from the work are included. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Death in the Fast Lane - The Dangers of Excessive Vehicular Speed »

Number of pages 9

A 9-page paper that examines the problem of excessive vehicular speed and outlines possible solutions to this problem. Included is a discussion of how law enforcement officials tend to downplay the importance of excessive speed when not combined with alcohol or drugs and when not resulting in a major accident as well as the ... 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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African American Education/Before and After Jim Crow »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that examines the state of black education before, during and after the era of the infamous 'Jim Crow' laws, which served to keep blacks oppressed in the South and which provided public education with the 'separate but equal' philosophy, which was such a travesty of justice.. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Reason, Nature & Progress - The Elements of an Enlightened Age »

Number of pages 2

A 2 page paper that discusses the elements of reason, nature and progress as they were interpreted and presented by the philosophers of the Age of Enlightenment. Discussed are Thomas Hobbes' The Elements of Law Natural and Politic (1640), John Locke's An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690), and Jean-Jacques Rousseau's A Dissertation on the ... View Full Description
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Intellectual Property on the Internet »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper takes a look at some cases, and legislation, that affects the management of intellectual property as it pertains to the Internet. Laws in several countries, including the United States and Malaysia, are discussed as well as attempts by well meaning world organizations set up to resolve the problem. Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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REVIEW: “THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST DECISION . . .” »

Number of pages 5

This paper is a review of a recent study performed among law enforcement officials in a Midwestern town concerning under what circumstances an arrest is likely to be made in a domestic violence event. The paper offers a critical review on the study itself, and offers additional insight. View Full Description
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Labor Movements in the U. S. and Other Countries »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper gives a thorough overview of the labor movement in the United States as well as the labor movement of other countries. There are differences that are sometimes subtle yet some countries have vastly different methods, laws and reasoning than that found in the United States. The purpose of this ... View Full Description
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European Law and Employment »

Number of pages 8

8 pages. The purpose of this paper is to consider a case concerning full and part time employees in London. The case, one that is conceived solely from the imagination will still be able to give an overview of European Law and how employees should expect to be able to know their rights and ... View Full Description
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Nursing Management Theory »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper discussing longevity of systems dependent on information processing. The statement of debate is that the more energy devoted to information processing within a system, the more likely it is that the system will survive. The paper agrees with the statement, but cautions against allowing the law of diminishing returns ... View Full Description
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Employer-Positive Aspects of the Employment Standards of British Columbia »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing ways that increased government regulation can be of benefit to businesses in British Columbia. At first glance, the latest pass at standardizing employment practices and labor laws in British Columbia can appear to be yet another layer of governmental involvement in private enterprise. Though there are expenses in ... View Full Description
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THE SIRA »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper outlines the beginnings of the Sira by Ibn Ishaq. The relationship of the Sira to the Koran are explored as well as how the Sira and the formation of Islamic Law, or Sharia, are related. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Executive Privilege »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page paper discussing the claims of the Clinton administration that it should be immune from prosecution in the investigations that ultimately uncovered the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal. Executive privilege is a concept that gives the chief executive – i.e., the president – of the country the right to act outside of normal ... View Full Description
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JUVENILE JUSTICE »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper details some of the problems with perception between juvenile offenders and the law. Solutions that are being utilized in facilities around the nation are examined. Prejudices and perceptions from both the officer and the offender's point of view. Quotes, and examples given.Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Global Staffing and National Laws »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper using Singapore and Japan, both cultural and geographical neighbors, to illustrate the complexities that multinational firms face in organizing international staffing efforts. Of course organizations need to operate as efficiently as possible, and adopting a global perspective on staffing ostensibly could work to achieve that greater efficiency. National laws ... View Full Description
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Consumer law: second-hard cars »

Number of pages 5

A five page paper which looks at the rights and duties under UK consumer law of the buyer and the seller, particularly in terms of the purchase of second-hand cars. The paper also considers the dealer's liability with reference to the product recall of Firestone tyres in the USA. View Full Description
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The Benefits of Diversity Hiring »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at several industries and how diversity hiring can benefit them. The travel industry, the airline industry, journalism and law enforcement are each discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Changing Role in Information in Modern Society »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper consider how, as a result of technology, information has become a commercial resource to be maximised. The writer looks at this form the perspective of UK law, how information and knowledge are viewed as intellectual property and what protection both organisations and individuals have and the extent of the relevant ... View Full Description
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What Was The Legacy Of Rome? »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The writer discusses law, gender/social class and religion as they relate to the influence the Roman Empire had upon Europe. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Evolution of International Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper evaluating the statement, "International law is a continuing process of authoritative decision by which members of the world community identify, clarify and secure their common interests." The paper discusses the International Court and the World Trade Organization, finding that the WTO carries the greatest weight as an authoritative international body ... View Full Description
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English as a Second Language Education in Five States »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at legislation and LEP programs in the states of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. Laws in each state are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Gender Inequality In The Workplace »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper. Despite the laws and movements, women still do not enjoy equality in the workplace, not in position, not in wages. This paper discusses the origins of gender inequality and provides some examples of how it exists today. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The War On Drugs: Its Impact Upon US Foreign Policy »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The United States has long been in battle with itself in an ongoing attempt to control its rampant drug problem. Attempts to legalize the otherwise unacceptable substances have routinely been met with staunch opposition, as people continue to believe that doing so would do nothing but unleash an even worse ... View Full Description
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Case Study in Business Ethics »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper briefly summarizes a case study presented by a student from an unknown source. The paper talks about business ethics as it involves a law firm where one partner embezzled money. Whether or not to report him is the ethical dilemma. The paper concludes that the senior partner should repot the ... View Full Description
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Agent Orange: The Lingering Problems of Dioxins »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page overview of the history of Agent Orange, a carcinogenic defoliant used in Vietnam, and its relation to dioxins which still present an environmental and health threat in the U.S. in the form of industrial wastes emissions. Contends that while law are in place to regulate these emissions, they are largely ineffective ... View Full Description
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Use of Character as Evidence »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper/essay that examines the rules of evidence in US courts. The writer addresses specifically rules of evidence that pertain to the character of the accused. Relevant law and its ramifications are discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Obligations of American Citizens »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which discusses the obligations of American citizens. The paper illustrates how, according to the Constitution, citizens are obliged to pay taxes, obey laws, etc. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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THE RIGHT-TO-WORK LAWS; BENEFICIAL OR DESTRUCTIVE? »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page paper examining the pros and cons of “right-to-work” amendments currently in place in 22 states. The paper draws from the “right-to-work” referendum that took place in Oklahoma during September, 2001, and proceeds to discuss the pros and cons of this controversial law, which make it illegal to require employees to join labor ... View Full Description
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Political Conditions Under NAFTA »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This research paper gives details concerning the type of government and political stability under NAFTA for Mexican companies doing business in the United States. Changes in laws and regulations under NAFTA for Mexico, the investment climate and regulations and opportunities as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Natural Rights Argument for Privacy and Its Effect on Abortion »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the application of the natural rights argument. This paper integrates a view of the natural rights argument as it applies to the issue of privacy and its impacts on abortion and abortion law. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Fibromyalgia & Quebec Law »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page research paper that examines fibromyalgia as an occupational disease and how difficult it is to obtain workers' compensation under Canadian and Quebec law. The writer also defines the nature of the disease and gives case studies. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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International Joint Venture »

Number of pages 12

12 pages. This is a detailed research paper detailing the aspects of doing business via a joint venture when the partners are in different countries. Some of the topics considered are the risks that are involved, the different laws that affect the businesses, the currency concerns, taxes and freight information. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Financial and Budgeting Effects of Terrorism in Respect to Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 20

This 20 page paper looks at the horrific events of September 11, 2001 and its aftermath as it concerns financial topics. The primary focus is on budgeting, particularly as it concerns law enforcement in New York City. Newly developed task forces and monetary implications are also considered. Bibliography lists 13 sources. View Full Description
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The Right To Bear Arms »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Tamper with an American's constitutional rights, and you tamper with the very foundation upon which this country was built. That is the cry heard from Charleton Heston, recently elected president of the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the entire fellowship of gun-toting members. Guns are not the cause ... View Full Description
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"L.A. Confidential": Character Ethics »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The film L.A. Confidential explores the depths of man's ethical concerns in relation to his own existence and how his actions influence issues in his own life. Conspicuously absent from the movie is any depiction of morally upstanding law enforcement representatives whose primary motivation is to see justice served; ... View Full Description
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Domestic Violence and Family Structure: Criteria for Effective Intervention »

Number of pages 19

A 19 page discussion of the complex issues surrounding domestic violence. The author presents these issues from the standpoint of a social worker but emphasizes that the social worker is only one component of a network of adjunctive resources ranging from law enforcement to the medical arena. Examines the applicability of the structured ... View Full Description
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Ethical Principles in Counseling »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper provides an overview of ethics in respect to counseling issues. Several problems are discussed inclusive of fees and informing law enforcement of potential risks. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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Protecting Female Officers in Virginia »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper focuses on several police departments in Virginia and how they handle the pregnancies of their officers. Applicable law is reviewed. Light duty work is recommended for pregnant officers. The reality of how pregnant female officers are treated is explored through examples and policies of the police departments are reviewed. ... View Full Description
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Why Bullying Should be Quelled »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at an article by John Leo entitled: "Bully, Bully: Do gossip and rumors count as punishable behavior?" and then argues against the author's point. The paper supports the view that bullying in society should be monitored and that laws or rules should be enforced in order to make society ... View Full Description
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