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Hate Crimes »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers what is meant by hate crimes, the way in which they occur, and gives examples, before looking at the causes of these types of crime. The writer includes the subject of desensitisation, examples set by authority, general prejudice, the role of law and societal acceptance and expectations. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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PRESIDENT’S COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT »

Number of pages 7

This paper examines the 1967 President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice, the history of the commission and the impact of its recommendations. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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EU Law; Competition Policy »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers the statement "Competition is the best stimulant of economic activity….. but is not, however, regarded as an end in itself. It is one of the most important means by which an integrated market is achieved" by looking at relevant competition policy and application under European Union Law. The writer ... View Full Description
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European Trademark Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper focuses on a specific regulation regarding the labeling of a cheese product in relation to its country of origin. Several aspects of European Community law are discussed and remedies for the problem are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Benefits of Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper discussing the "people-centered" benefits of international mergers of business. Globalization frequently is criticized for "westernizing" other cultures or attempting to, without acknowledging that cross-border merger activity can bring about benefits for workers that otherwise would not have occurred. Example is accusation of sweatshop labor in developing nations by companies ... View Full Description
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The Development of Industrial Relations; The Impact of the Move from Collectivism to Individualism »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers the way in which industrial relations have changed due to increased emphasis on individualism. The writer considers the way in which the law and social attitudes have been interrelated and the way in which new forms of collectivism which embody co-operation and consent are also accompanied by an increased legal ... View Full Description
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Euthanasia in the Netherlands »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper consider how euthanasia has been legalised in Holland and considers if the Dutch system for the practice of active euthanasia morally sound, if it incorporates adequate safeguards against abuse and if it should be used as a basis for the introduction of similar laws in other countries, such as the United ... View Full Description
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The Role of Consent in Non-Fatal Offenses »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. The role of consent in non-fatal offenses plays a big part in how a crime is tried by jury. While one would assume that giving one's consent would seem to make something not a crime, as in the way of sexual offenses, there have been many surprising outcomes in trials by ... View Full Description
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Action in the Devil's Den: A Civil War History »

Number of pages 8

8 pages. The Union dispositions in Devil's Den including Ward's Brigade and Smith's Battery are explained fully in this paper as well as the breakdown of coordination as Hood attacked during the advance of Law's and Robertson's Brigades. Bennings arrival and the final outcome are included. The final section of the paper ... View Full Description
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Sovereignty in the United States »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at the Constitution, Constitutional law and sovereignty. Several related questions posed by a student are answered. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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OLIVER TWIST »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses Charles Dickens' book, Oliver Twist. Themes and an overview of the plot are given. Examples, cited, and quoted. Poor Law of 1834 are applied as well as relevance to the theme of the poor in the story. The novel is thoroughly analyzed for its social commentary. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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The Bahamas; Background to the Legal System »

Number of pages 24

This 24 page paper consider the legal background in the Bahamas. The paper consider the way in which there is a separation of the powers, the rule of law and the way in which the systems are reflective of the former colonial power. The writer also argues that there has been a lack of reform ... View Full Description
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A Case for Reparations »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at the history of American society and argues in favor of reparations. Several important historical situations are discussed inclusive of Jim Crow laws, court cases, and how the Supreme Court views the concept of reparations. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Company Law and its’ Impact on Corporate Strategy »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers how company law in the UK aid wit the formation of better business strategies. The paper focuses on the duties of a director and breach of care, and how this may be used with a resource based view of the company. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Loans, Leases and Hire Purchase »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper considers the difference between these three forms of financing, looking at their structure, the legal implications (Under UK Law), and their advantages and disadvantages of each of these forms of borrowing. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Influence of the EU and International Laws on Globalization »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers how the EU and intentional laws effect globalization. The paper start by defining globalisation and then looks at the role of the EU and then larger organizations. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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Constitutional Issues Relating to State Determinations of Commercial Restraint »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses a hypothetical situation in which a state denies the sale of beer sold in bottles and requires that it only be sold in aluminum cans. What are the Constitutional issues such a process would bring about? Obviously, when a state enacts a law that effectively prohibits the distribution of ... View Full Description
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Current State of the Criminal Justice System »

Number of pages 7

In 7 pages, the author discusses the current state of the criminal justice system incorporating four areas: (1) the ineffectiveness of the Three Strikes law; (2) the use of Deadly Physical Force in police work and the lack of administrative controls in governing police officer actions; (3) the ineffectiveness of Capital Punishment as a ... View Full Description
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Steven Waldman’s The Bill »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper is a review of Steven Waldman’s book The Bill : How Legislation Really Becomes Law : A Case Study of the National Service Bill. It is also an appraisal of how power is used at the top of the political arena in the United States. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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Microsoft: Truly a Monopoly? »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Looks at the recent court case of Microsoft and compares it in economic terms to a monopoly. Discussion of antitrust law, tying contracts, and the market concentration doctrine is included. View Full Description
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The New York Times’ Weekly “Cyber Law Journal” and the Problem of too many Computers Being Confiscated »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses an article in the “Cyber Law Journal” (8-27-99) dealing with the problems associated with confiscating computer equipment when a crime using that computer is suspected. The article points out that investigators almost always have the upper hand when they confiscate private property, yet such officials rarely have the time, resources, ... View Full Description
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Who is Being Sentenced Under the Three Strikes Law? »

Number of pages 16

In 16 pages, the author discusses who is being sentenced under the three strikes law and posits that it is bias against non-Caucasians and the poor and that it also violates the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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The Law in Ancient Rome »

Number of pages 10

This 10 Page paper considers the history and the status of law within Ancient Rome. The paper considers in greater detail the legal status of the citizens and the civil right of suing another citizen in a Roman court. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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The Nursing Profession in the Twenty-first Century »

Number of pages 18

This 18 page paper first provides a section on changes in the health care industry, with a focus on the health care delivery system. Various laws are examined, such as COBRA, ERISA and the Social Security Act. The second half of the paper consists of an examination of the nursing profession and how it will ... View Full Description
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Antonin Scalia/"Federal Courts and the Law" »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that analyzes A Matter of Interpretation: Federal Courts and the Law by Justice Antonin Scalia. The writer first discusses Scalia's position and then addresses what others have to say about the issues that are in the book, before concluding that Scalia's position is correct. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Utilitarianism And Rules »

Number of pages 3

2 pages in length. The writer discusses how a utilitarian can give an adequate answer to the question of why we have an obligation to obey the laws. No bibliography. View Full Description
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Financial Performance of Shipping Industry Sectors »

Number of pages 30

This 30 page paper provides an overview of six sectors in the shipping industry (cruise , ferry, tankers, dry-bulk carriers, container ships and specialist vessels). A financial analysis is provided, assessing each sector in terms of competition within and other factors such as taxation, international law, environmental considerations and safety issues. Bibliography lists 24 ... View Full Description
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James, O'Connor, & Twain/On Evil »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page analysis of how Mark Twain, Henry James and Flannery O'Connor have each pictured how individuals have reacted to early experiences with evil. In so doing each has shown aspects of society, as implied through laws and social norms, that rather then promoting the spiritual welfare of its citizens actually work against the ... View Full Description
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African Americans: From Slavery to Civil Rights »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page review of African American rights from pre-Civil war years to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Identifies the causes of the Civil War and its relation to black emancipation. Discusses changes in U.S. law and policy and the actions of individuals like Andrew Johnson, Booker T. Washington, Ida B. ... View Full Description
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Religious response to Technology and Science, Historical and Contemporary »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page report discusses the fact that throughout history, technological advancement and human knowledge has served as a threat to religious predominance in society. Beginning with the radical Copernicus, who taught that the earth revolved around the sun, Europeans began to reject medieval scientific thought. They developed an unheard of conception of a universe ... View Full Description
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The Role of Judaism in the United States »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page report discusses the role of Judaism in the United States, not just the Jews but the actual role of the faith. Judaism must, in any circumstance, be examined from its long-standing traditions which have served as a hallmark of faith for thousands of years. It carries with it a codified history ... View Full Description
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Compiling a Personnel Index for the Nonprofit »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper discussing factors to consider in assembling an employee handbook. Well done, an employee handbook can serve the purposes of (1) listing for the employee exactly what is expected of him while in the employ of the organization; (2) satisfying legal requirements of making written statements of general policy and adherence ... View Full Description
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Athens and Greek Political Philosophy »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper exploring how Greek philosophy affected ancient Athens’ society. Issues explored include political debate and the philosophies behind it (Aristotle and predecessors), the laws established from the philosophy, and the treatment of enemies of the people (Socrates and Herodotes) and why they were considered to be enemies. Also ... View Full Description
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International Computer Laws »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page report discusses international computer laws and their ethical impact. What are the problems that are being presented on an international basis due to the Internet and expanded information technology? Issues relating to privacy, decency, and political speech are of particular concern when they cross both international and cultural boundaries. A ... View Full Description
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Economic Espionage Act of 1996 »

Number of pages 6

In 6 pages, the author discusses the Economic Espionage Act of 1996. Considering the cases that have been filed under the Economic Espionage Act of 1996, the EEA proves to be an effective way of combating economic espionage. There have been few cases filed under this new law, but the EEA has been able ... View Full Description
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Law, Ethics, and Unions »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page report discusses issues relating to ethics and law as they pertain to labor unions in the United States. Numerous possibilities for dealing with ethical and legal issues exist within any discussion of modern labor unions in America. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Plato's 'Crito' -- Analysis Of Socrates' Decision To Remain In Prison »

Number of pages 4

In this well- reasoned essay of 4 pages, the writer analyzes Socrates' decision to remain in prison and await death-- even when Crito gave him the opportunity to flee. It is argued that Socrates' choice was a logical one in light of his own philosophy : civil obedience was of primary importance and even if ... View Full Description
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1996 Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Act »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. New Jersey's black Democratic Senator Wayne Bryant was instrumental in implementing the family cap legislation that removed a woman's ability to receive welfare benefits for her illegitimate children. It has been called groundbreaking in the way in which it attacked what lawmakers labeled a significant source of poverty within ... View Full Description
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The United States Legislature »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper discusses the legislature in depth and concentrates on how a bill becomes a law. A brief history on how the branch of government was designed is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Meaning Of Life In Judeo-Christian Thought »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper looking at this thorny problem as analyzed by the writer of Genesis, St. Paul, and St. Augustine. It concludes that for these writers, The only way to find meaning in a world filled with too many meanings is to cleave closely to an inflexible standard -- for the Jews, the Law; ... View Full Description
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Khazars and Judaizers »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page report discusses the medieval world of Khazaria, a Judaic warrior kingdom that was the crossroads of culture and trade between Byzantium, the Arab Empire, and Russia during the early to middle years of the medieval timeframe. The Judaizers were those earliest believers in the Christian Church that Gentile Christians should also ... View Full Description
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Sir Thomas More's 'Utopia' / An Analytical Overview »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper concerning the first of many literary 'utopias' which describe perfect imaginary societies. The writer explores the framework of the society imaged by Sir Thomas More in the early sixteenth-century discussing such topics as the rights of the individual, the laws, and customs of More's ideal human society. Bibliography lists 6 ... View Full Description
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Environmental Laws: Local And State Control Is Better Than Federal »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the benefits of granting local and state governments more authority over federal environmental laws. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Roman Empire / Reason for Collapse »

Number of pages 5

In 5 pages, the author discusses the reason for the collapse of the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was a great and powerful entity at one time. In fact, many of today's fields such as literature, law, art, and architecture were influenced by the Romans. This causes one to question why this ... View Full Description
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Women's Rights & The Law / Views Of Catherine MacKinnon & Richard Epstein »

Number of pages 5

Both law professors with opposing ideologies, MacKinnon & Epstein, are discussed in a 5 page analysis as it pertains to the legislation of women's rights. The writer concludes in agreement with Epstein. No additional sources used. View Full Description
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AIDS In The Workplace »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper that explore the issues surrounding employe concerns (fears and misconceptions) and how this has made it incumbant upon employers to train employees in discrimination laws and AIDS awareness generally. The paper provides training examples and techniques, economic facts to employers, and other resources available to employers. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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International Trade »

Number of pages 30

A 30 page paper discussing various aspects to be considered in engaging in international trade and world markets. A number of key laws, agreements, & policies are discussed in considerable detail. Bibliography lists 24 sources. View Full Description
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International Business Ethics »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that examines the topic of ethics as it is applied to today's global marketplace and the large multinational corporations are involved in globalization. The writer demonstrates how these corporations are now being held accountable for the impact of their company practices on local economies and local environments, regardless as to ... View Full Description
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International Management »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper answers the question of why one should study international management. Within that context a variety of factors are observed as they pertain to culture, religion and the law. Product applicability and marketing considerations are also reviewed. Bibliography lists 11 sources. View Full Description
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Three Strikes and You're Out »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper on the 'Three Strikes and You're Out Law' which limits the ability of violent offenders to receive a punishment other than a prison sentence. The writer concludes that the rule does have several inherent flaws but that it can be improved greatly through proposed reforms. Bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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