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Fiction Versus Reality: A View of Courtroom Dramas »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of an assessment of the displays of courtroom dramas on television and how much of those depictions appear to be realistic. This paper considers the comparison based on a view of actual courtroom settings. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Fiduciary Relationships and Duties »

Number of pages 9

The case of Goldcrop Exchange Ltd (in receivership) [1994] 2 All ER, saw Lord Mustill state that the presence of a contractual relationship would not automatically exclude the presence of fiduciary duties. This 9 page paper looks at the concept of fiduciary duty, where and how it arises, and the way it may be seen ... View Full Description
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Fields of Philosophy »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides a matrix of the different fields of philosophy. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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FILING PROCESS - DISCRIMINATORY CLAIMS »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses the fictitious John, and the path he needs to take to file a discriminatory claim through the EEOC and court system. Bibliography lists 2 sources. 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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Fixed and Floating Charges »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers what is meant by a fixed and a floating charge where loans are made and the different rights associated with each type of charge. Looking at these two equitable charges as security for borrowed money the paper consider the level of freedom that this grants to the borrowers. The paper ... View Full Description
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Flag Burning and the First Amendment »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper discusses flag burning and its protections under the First Amendment, and argues that it must remain a protected form of protest. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Flag Burning: The United State v. Eichmann: »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides a discussion of the details of this infamous freedom of speech case. This paper delves into the fundamental protections that the case presented, and the reasons why the Supreme Court Justices ruled that in favor of Eichmann. Abrstact is also included. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Flaws in the English and Welsh Conveyancing System »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the flaws in the current conveyancing system in England and Wales and then looks at the proposed changes to remedy the flaws. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Food Contamination and Tort Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of tort law as it relates to food contamination. The author outlines a fictional case involving contaminated ice cream. An analysis is presented regarding the burden of proof facing the plaintiff in regard to proving negligence on the part of the ice cream manufacturer. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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For the Death Penalty »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper which takes that pro argument for the death penalty. The history of the death penalty is discussed as is the case of Timothy McVeigh. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Ford Motor Company - Defective Engineering Lawsuits »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides a list of some of the many engineering defects in Ford motor vehicles that have resulted in the lawsuits. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Garth Film Co v Safe Pack SA »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers a fictitious case provided by the student where there is a dispute regarding terms of a contract. The first part of the paper looks at the issue of jurisdiction where a third country is specified with an arbitration court that does not exist. The second part of the paper ... View Full Description
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Forensic Legal Issues in the United Kingdom »

Number of pages 6

New scientific discoveries pose a problem for the legal system, and the legal system in the United Kingdom has so far failed to adequately confront the issues. One example is the Shipman, case in which the serial killer Dr. Harold Shipman killed over 200 people, but was only tried for the deaths of 15 because ... View Full Description
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Foreseeability in Tort »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at English and Australian case law to illustrate the role that the concept of reasonable foreseeability plays in the tort of negligence. The bibliography cites 15 sources. View Full Description
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Four Different Legal Issues »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper addresses four separate and distinct issues: What rights to adult adoptees have in terms of accessing adoption records; What are the laws and thoughts of minor children visiting a parent who is in prison; What is a dog owner's liability if the dog bites someone; and What is the liability of ... View Full Description
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Free Movement of Goods and Competition law »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper is written in two parts and looks at EU law. The first considers a case supplied by the student. A company is being charge an import duty by another member state and another country is charging a company to undertake safely checks on the products. The case is considered with reference ... View Full Description
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Gay and Lesbian Marriages; Should They Be Legalized? »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper considers the arguments for an against the legalization of gay and lesbian marriages, looking at the different perceived advantages and disadvantages as well as s=issues such as discrimination and the purpose of marriage. The arguments are placed in a legal context, looking at the position under UK law, but making international ... View Full Description
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Free Movements of Goods and Labour in the EU »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page looks at different issues of free movement under EU law. There are three sections, The first considers a case where a law has been passed banning the importation of some goods into the UK with the justification used by the UK government of health reasons. This is considered with reference to article ... View Full Description
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Free Speech and Widmar V. Vincent »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper examines the case of of U.S. Supreme Court Widmar V. Vincent, 454 U.S. 263 (1981) 454 U.S. 263 concerning the meeting of a religious group on university grounds, The paper outlines the case, looks at the resulting impact and considers if this was the right decision. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ... View Full Description
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Freedom Of Expression As A Human Right »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper. The concept of freedom of speech then freedom of press has a very long history. The writer provides a very brief background history including legal documents that emerged identifying this as a human right. The paper includes information from the UN, the European Council, and the U.S. Constitution along with violations ... View Full Description
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Frivolous Lawsuits: An Evaluation of Two Cases »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper examines the dry cleaner's case and the McDonald's coffee case. Ethics of frivolous lawsuits are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Fullerton's Recruiting Woes »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper offering an opinion on the backfiring of a university's illegal recruitment of a star football player and its efforts to recover illegal payments after the player decides to leave school for professional fighting. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Gay Rights & Relevant Ordinances »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Paper discusses civil rights for homosexuals and the importance of laws to protect such rights. Social, political, and historic issues are examined. It is concluded that there is absolutely no reason that "gays" should not have all of the same rights and opportunities in this country as everyone else Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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Generics, Ethics, and Law in the Pharmaceutical Industry »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page discussion of the pharmaceutical industry and the reception generic drugs have within that industry. This paper presents the thesis that it is both ethical and legal for pharmaceutical companies to interfere with or to delay generic drugs being released into the marketplace. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Genetic Testing and the Law »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page research paper that examines the law concerning genetic testing and whether or not health insurers can use test results that show that an individual has a genetic tendency towards a disease as grounds for canceling or not providing coverage. The writer particularly focuses on the comprehensive law enacted by the state of ... View Full Description
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Getting Tough on Gun Crime Does Not Work »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that argues that the "get tough" laws on crime and mandatory sentencing requirements do not work. The writer, first of all, discusses gun control laws and then focuses on the mandatory sentencing laws in California and Florida, arguing that studies show that these laws are ineffective as deterrents to crime. ... View Full Description
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GIFTS TO NON-CHARITABLE ASSOCIATIONS »

Number of pages 5

This paper attempts to examine legal bases for gifts to non-charitable unincorporated associations. The general trend of the paper is that such gifts cannot be considered tax-free, except in specific circumstances. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corporation »

Number of pages 3

The Federal Arbitration Act is discussed in this 3 page paper. Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corp is the focus of this paper. How the case changed the meaning of the act is addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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GMAC v. Raju »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page research paper that examines a case, Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) v. Raju, which involves intellectual property law on the Internet. The writer particularly examines the court’s interpretation of Rule 4(k)(2). Bibliography is incomplete, but 5 sources are cited in the text of the paper. View Full Description
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Government Contracting: 4 Scenarios and FAR Solutions »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page expository supplies solutions to four contracting scenarios with the federal government using a close reading of FAR and other legal and business sources. The scenarios include simplified acquisition, sealed bid, price negotiations and bid modification. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Government Intervention in Private Affairs »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses when it is appropriate for the government to intervene in private family affairs, and argues that it should do so only when children are at risk. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Government Surveillance »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper consider how the increase surveillance carried out by the government may impact on society. The paper looks at the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and the issue of privacy and the Human Rights Act 1998 (UK Acts) and the fears of how the powers may be misused or ... View Full Description
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Governor George Ryan’s Last Minute Commute of Death Sentences in Illinois »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page overview of the corruption inherent in Ryan’s last minute decision to commute the death sentences of some of Illinois’ most contemptible criminals. The author approaches the death sentence from an ethical standpoint as being in the best interest of society as a whole. Ryan’s decision to commute the death sentence ... View Full Description
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Gun Control And Campus Violence »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The debate over gun control, an ongoing thorn in effecting social policy upon which both sides can agree, has taken an unprecedented turn toward implementing stronger safety measures in light of violent incidents that have occurred on a number of college campuses. Critics have long argued how those who ... View Full Description
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Gun Control and Virginia Tech »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which argues that gun control laws need to be in place in all states in light of the events at Virginia Tech. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Gun Control in Kansas »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which argues that carrying a concealed weapon in Kansas. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Gun Control in the 21 Century »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page paper which provides the sides to the gun control controversy and argues against gun control. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Gun Law's Impact on Gun Violence »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page research paper that offers and extensive literature review that addresses the impact of state gun law on gun-related violence. The writer argues that, based on this research, strict gun control lowers gun violence levels. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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H.D. Thoreau and M.L. King: Concerning Civil Disobedience »

Number of pages 5

(5 pp). Thoreau became a popular icon in the sixties as Martin Luther King used him as an example of the path of nonviolent resistance. In this discussion we will see how Henry David Thoreau in 'Resistance to Civil Government' (1849), compares with a 'Letter from the Burmingham Jail' (1961) ... View Full Description
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Habeas Corpus; Fair or Unfair? A Discussion Using the Case of Iowa v Williams »

Number of pages 9

9 pages. The idea of Habeas Corpus is that of a tool to protect those unlawfully held. This may be seen as a fair tool, but when we look at the case of Iowa v Williams, and the later case of Williams v Brewer, it appears it is also open to abuse where mistakes are ... View Full Description
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Handicapped Law Outside the United States »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper explores the laws prohibiting discrimination against the handicapped in the U.K., France and Malaysia. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Hang In There Mr. Gore »

Number of pages 10

(10pp) This discussion was to be constructed to appeal to an audience who is more apathetic than hostile. It is suggested that, not only is this a unique moment in history to participate in the political system, but it is a better investment of personal economics and energy to not sit through Electoral College ... View Full Description
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Harassment »

Number of pages 4

This 3-page paper analyzes hate crimes such as anti-semitism and whether it violates an individual's right to free speech. There are 3 sources cited. View Full Description
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Hard Choices - The Controversy Surrounding Euthanasia »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that examines court cases that have challenged the practice of euthanasia, or an individual's right to end one's own life when faced with terminal illness or a vegetative state. Focus is on two 1997 cases in particular, Cruzan v. Missouri Department of Health and Washington v. Glucksberg. Included are ... View Full Description
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Hart and Dworkin »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines the postscript added to the revised edition of H.L.A. Hart’s “The Concept of Law”, looking at how Hart refutes the criticism made by Ronald Dworkin. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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HART, AUSTIN AND LAW »

Number of pages 6

This paper compares the command of law, as proposed by Austin and the rule, or idea of law, as suggested by Hart. The paper offers examples of how both theories would work. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Hart’s Perspective of Command Theory »

Number of pages 6

Hart criticized Austin’s command theory on a number of grounds, including the failure of command theory to take into account internal points of view and the ‘gunman writ large’ issue. This 6 page paper examines the theory and looks at these criticisms to determine their validity. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Hate Crimes and the Phoenix District Attorney's Office »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page discussion of the role the Phoenix DA's office plays in combating hate crimes. The author notes the provision of special prosecutorial teams which Phoenix has created to more effectively deal with these crimes. Community outreach is an important component of this address as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Have International Human Rights Really Changed Over the Last Sixty Years? »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper discusses the following statement “the position of the individual in international law has changed dramatically over the last sixty years. This change is reflected in contemporary international human rights law”. The paper looks at the development of the rights over the last sixty years and the way that the individual ... View Full Description
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