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Intellectual Property and Copyright Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the topic and relates it to the findings in the current literature. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Jewish And American Law: Comparison »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. American attitudes toward law were crucially shaped by the American Revolution, Constitutionalism and the transplantation of the English Common Law System to its shores. Jewish law also responded over a much longer time span and in many more places to historical influences. In the process, both systems had ... View Full Description
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Contract and Tort Overlap in England, France and Germany »

Number of pages 21

A 21 page paper discussing the origin of law in these three nations and the process by which they go about deciding cases of contract law especially as it involves overlap into tort law. The bottom line for businesses and individuals entering into contracts governed by the laws of either of these countries is ... View Full Description
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Impacts and Influences of Globalization »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers globalization and the way it has influenced global development. The paper begins by looking at the historical increases in GDP and whether this has benefits all economies or only some. Then paper then considers the influence of technology, before looking at the way in which power is distributed. This ... View Full Description
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Team Production Theory and English Corporate Law »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper examines to what extent Team Production Theory can be seen to offer an accurate account of English company law. Comparison is made with US law where this model has been developed and seen as applicable in the ongoing development of corporate governance. The paper explains what is meant by Team Production ... View Full Description
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The Relationship between Law and Nature in Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure” »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing the relationship between law and nature in Shakespeare’s “Measure for Measure”. William Shakespeare’s play “Measure for Measure” examines the constantly shifting relationship between law and nature within the setting of Vienna. The law that no man must lay with a woman who is not his wife had long ... View Full Description
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California's 3 Strikes Law »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper that investigates California's Three Strikes Law, which dictates that a defendant convicted of 3 felonies receives a mandatory sentence of 25 years to life imprisonment. The writer discusses the manner in which this law has been applied to non-violent crime, its cost, and its efficacy and concludes that the law ... View Full Description
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Obligations Under Tort and Contract Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper contrasts the co-existing obligations under English contract law and tort law. The paper then goes on to consider why action is favoured by most litigants under the classification of tort when there is a viable choice between the areas of law. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Teaching Techniques And Criminal Justice »

Number of pages 25

25 pages in length. The writer discusses active/reflective learning, sensing/intuitive learning, visual/verbal learning, sequential/global learning, as well as skills most important for criminal justice majors to learn during their college education that will best prepare them for a career in criminal investigations, including Roman law, equity law, natural law, deviance and the Differential, Opportunity ... View Full Description
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Usury Laws - General And North Carolina »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper explains and discusses usury laws. There is no federal law specifying maximum interest rates and fees for credit. Congress believed the Truth in Lending Act would provide sufficient protection for debtors. That is not true. This essay reports the number of states with and without usury laws and then provides the ... View Full Description
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Deconstruction as a Tool for Understanding the Nature of the Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines law and the philosophy of law to consider what value deconstruction may provide to the interpretation and study of the nature of law. The paper summarises the use of deconstruction and then looks at how it may add value. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Renewal of Leases in England and Scotland »

Number of pages 10

A Comparison of the Law This 10 page paper examines both English and Scottish law regarding the renewal of commercial leases, looking at the similarities and the differences as well as the principles that underlie the various laws. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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Sophocles/Antigone »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that examines the conflict between Antigone and Creon, which is whose law should take precedence, humanity's law or divine law. Citing the opinions of Creon's son, the chorus, and the people of Thebes, the writer argues that Sophocles clearly sides with Antigone. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Impact of the UK Commercial Agents Regulations 1993 »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper examines the impact of the UK Commercial Agents Regulations 1993 brought in as a result of the E. C. Council Directive 86/653. The paper discusses how these regulations fitted in with existing law, what the changes where, areas of ambiguity and concludes by determining if these regulations are sufficient to ... View Full Description
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Company Law; Pre-Incorporation Contracts »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper considers English law and the status of contracts signed before a company has been officially formed. The paper considers the liability of the agent or promoter for a breach, and also their ability to take action for a breach. Case law and statue law are considered with relevant cases cited. The ... View Full Description
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Financial Liability; A Case Study »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers a complex case provided by the student which involves a stockbroker and a client where trading has taken place over the clients limit resulting in the client owing money to the stockbroker. The client wishes to defend this and also make a counter claim for losses. The writer consider contract ... View Full Description
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Common Law in England; The Impact of the Magna Carta and Developments During the Tudors »

Number of pages 9

English common law has developed over a long period of time. This 9 page paper consider the impact that the Magna Carta and the changes during the Tudor period have had on common law. The paper looks at the position before these events and how they changed the view and use of common law. The ... View Full Description
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Examples of British Influence on the American Justice System »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper gives three examples of English laws that have influenced the US justice system. The laws considered are the right to trial by jury, the principle of double jeopardy and the right to silence. The paper also considers the status of these historical laws in the UK today. The bibliography cites 8 ... View Full Description
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The Need for Corporate Law Reform; Company Groups »

Number of pages 3

The 2001 white paper modernising English company law contained no reference to any need to reform the law of group corporate activity. This 3 page discusses this with particular reference to the treatment of groups as a single entity also with the single economic unit argument. The paper considers the position and the role of ... View Full Description
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The Importance of System Administrators Understanding Computer Law »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page paper looks at how and why it is important for system administrators to understand computer law. Looking at legislation which includes the Data Protection Act 1998, The Human Rights Act 1998, Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and The Telecommunications Lawful Business Practice Interception of Communication Regulations, the paper shows the broad range ... View Full Description
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The English Legal System »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper gives a foundation of English law. Written in four parts, the paper outlines the different sources of English law, the make up of the constitution including the supremacy of parliament and the separation of the powers, how law is made and the role of the European Union. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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California Law Relating to Food Contamination »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page discussion of California law as it relates to food contamination. The author outlines a fictional case involving contaminated ice cream, a case in which tort law is probably more applicable than food contamination laws. An analysis is presented regarding the burden of proof facing the plaintiff in regard to proving ... View Full Description
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Crime and Punishment in England 1800 - 1850 »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper considers hat does criminal law history before 1850 tells us about the processes of change in the law and legal institutions. The paper looks at the period 1800 – 1850 and examines four areas of law and the justice system; capital and corporal punishment including the “Bloody Code”; imprisonment and transportation ... View Full Description
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Is International Law Built on Political and Economic Foundations? »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers international law and why it exists. The paper argues that the law exists only as a result of agreement and the choice to comply, which in turn can be seen as motivated by political and economic factors. Examples are given and the different theories regarding the existence and influences ... View Full Description
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Employment Laws: State And Federal »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. Employment laws exist as a bridge between companies and staff so each receives equitable consideration when it comes to on-the-job treatment. From age and gender discrimination to employee benefits and workplace safety to sexual harassment, federal and state employment laws work to provide an environment that is legally and ... View Full Description
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New School Regulations »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at a fictitious law introduced to allow local authorities to control the games children play at school. The paper considers the way regulations brought in by the local authority under this law may be challenged under UK law. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Catholic Canon Law »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page examination of the mechanisms that have changed canon law over time. The author contends that the fact that canon law has demonstrated time and time again that it is not immune to change is one of the more interesting lessons obtained in a study of the law. Bibliography lists 3 ... View Full Description
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Law and Government in Precontact Native America »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page discussion of dichotomy that existed between precontact law and government in Native America and law and government as it was viewed by Europeans. The author contrasts natural law and legal positivism. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Doctors and Confidentiality in the UK »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at health law in the UK and the issue of confidentiality. It is usually assumed the patient has a right to privacy however there are many different circumstances under which this assumed automatic right of confidentiality will be breached. This paper considers a range of these circumstances and examines them ... View Full Description
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Posner and the Economic Theory of Negligence »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper looks at Posner’s economic theory of negligence and answers a range of question on three articles supplied by the student to consider how this may or may not be supported by the application of the law and the view of the law in different scenarios and how this fits in with ... View Full Description
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The Role of Law and Order »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at the role of law and order in society. The paper starts by considering the purpose of law and order policies, the paper then looks at issues of accountability and how these relate to the law in UK, incldung the mechanisms to hold the police to account. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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The Flexibility of the Law of Equity »

Number of pages 8

The law of equity developed to fill a gap left by common and statute law. The model was on of flexibility in order to be able to deliver equity. This 8 page paper considers how equity law is able to retain some level of flexibility in today’s legal environment despite pressures to formalise and adhere ... View Full Description
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Tracing Proprietary Claims on Sham Trusts under Common Law and Equity Law »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper looks at the way tracing can take place in proprietary claims on a sham trust, comparing and contrasting the differences of claims made under common law and equity law, the impact this has on the use of tracing as a remedy and considers the argument that tracing should be seen as ... View Full Description
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Cyberspace Crimes and the Law »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper examines cybercrime and how the law is involved. This paper argues that while the law is important, it is sufficient. The problem with catching the criminals who participate in this type of activity is that technology in law enforcement is not up to par. Research is provided to support the ... View Full Description
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Administrator Challenges: Law Enforcement Ethics »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. One especially major issue police administrators encounter on a regular basis is enforcing each level of law enforcement to recognize the duality of responsibilities and limitations. This course has helped prepare me to understand how the fine line between acting within the law and behaving outside of it has ... View Full Description
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2 New Proposed Laws »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper/essay that proposes 2 new laws. The first law proposes that “puppy mills,” (i.e., informal breeders) should be regulated to ensure humane treatment of animals and that these breeders should be held to professional standards of breeding. The second law gives authority to firemen to compel individuals to undergo decontamination in ... View Full Description
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Is there an Inherent Bias towards Employers in Unfair Dismissal Law? »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at the concept of unfair dismissal under English law and how it is applied in order to asses if there is a bias towards the employers. The paper considers the way the law was introduced, recent legislation and numerous cases to consider how the law may favour employers and employees ... View Full Description
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Adverse Possession; Incompatible with the European Convention for Human Rights? »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the statement “Whilst in theory the law of adverse possession fulfils many useful purposes, the practical effect of the law is to breach the European Convention on Human Rights”. The bibliography cites 4 sources. The paper is written with reference to English law. View Full Description
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Adoption, Special Guardianship and Residency Orders »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at adoption, special guardianship and residency orders, what they are, how they are made and their characteristics, with reference to both statue law and case law. The paper refers to English law. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Common Law Versus Criminal Statute / Burglary »

Number of pages 8

In 8 pages, the author discusses Virginia's common law of burglary and Tennessee's common law of burglary, and whether the outcome of common law has been as effective as the outcome of a criminal statute. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Motor Voter Registration »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses the National Voter Registration Act, most commonly known as the “Motor Voter” and was designed to encourage voter registration and remove a number of discriminatory and unfair obstacles to voter registration. Signed into law in 1993, the Act was put into effect on January 1, 1995. Several states ... View Full Description
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Right To Work Laws And Labor Laws Prohibiting Union Security Clauses : The Impact on the Changing Shape of Labor Relations »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the labor relations laws, including right to work laws and laws prohibiting union security clauses in labor agreements. This paper evaluates the guidelines set by the National Labor Relations Act, and also considers attempts at initiating union security clauses and the implications of both for the ... View Full Description
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The Function of Criminal Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the statement The only De Facto function of the English criminal law is to achieve a minimum degree of conformity of behaviour to the laws expectation... the rest are purely academic'. The writer makes reference to English Law, but the arguments may be seen as universally valid. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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Immigration Laws: Time For Enforcement »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which discusses aspects of immigration laws and then argues that greater enforcement be implemented. The laws themselves do not necessarily need to be changed, as the country prides itself on being a land of immigrants. But, the laws which are in place are not enforced adequately to prevent such events as ... View Full Description
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Thoreau on the Notion that Unjust Laws Exist »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper which examines Thoreau's "Walden" and analyzes what it says in regards to unjust laws and what our reaction and action should be in regards to those unjust laws. The paper examines the position of disobeying these laws, even if we are not the majority. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources. View Full Description
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U.S. Federal Law in Working Compensation »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page discussion of various federal laws which impact working compensation. Included in the discussion is a brief overview of the Coal Miners Compensation Laws (Black Lung Benefits Act), the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act, and the Disabilities Act of 1990. The primary emphasis of this paper, however, is on the ... View Full Description
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Changes in Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 8

8 pages. Over the last thirty years there have been many major changes in law enforcement and the hiring of law enforcement officers. This paper looks at what has caused these changes, why they have come about, and why this is an important issue to consider. When one considers the many changes ... View Full Description
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Three-Strikes Sentencing »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that describes the Three-Strikes laws that have been instituted in numerous states, but focusing on the law in California. The writer argues that this law is in need of reform. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Lisa and MJ Electricals - A Case Study »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper examines a contract law case posed by the student. A consumer makes a purchase by mail order, The goods sent differ to those ordered, and the seller refuses to accept them back. The paper examined the position of the seller and the consumers using case law and legislation. The paper is ... View Full Description
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The Impact of Tort Claim Law in Florida »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of tort claim law in Florida. The impact of the law on law enforcement officers and agencies is examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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