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HB0011 and the Ideological Nature of Conservative Legislation »

Number of pages 7

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of Illinois bill HB0011. The merits and demerits of the legislation are debated. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION AND THE ELDERLY »

Number of pages 10

This paper examines five pieces of health care legislation passed during the past 40 years that have been enacted to benefit the elderly. When possible, the paper notes who introduced the bill, and any controversy that might have surrounded its passage. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Medical Coding, and Patient Privacy Rights »

Number of pages 8

In eight pages this paper discusses HIPAA and medical coding as it pertains to the legal issue of patient privacy rights. Ten sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Healthcare Law and The State »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page paper examines healthcare law in the UK and agues that the real agenda is the efficient management and control of populations by and for the State. The paper looks at this by considering issues of confidentiality, mental health law and access to the internal market and the potential of Article (formerly article ... View Full Description
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Hickman v. Taylor: Facts, Issue, Reasoning And Decision »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Hickman v. Taylor set a precedent for protecting more than simply what was covered by attorney-client privilege, inasmuch as other considerations of conclusions, legal theories, opinions and mental impressions lacked any type of privilege protection. The extent to which one attorney's attempt to ascertain another attorney's case notes served ... View Full Description
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Historical View/Social Justice Issues »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that analyzes three issues that the writer considers of significant importance. This analysis pertains to groups that have historically been marginalized within the framework of society and the criminal justice system. First of all, the US has a history of persecution against citizens of African American descent. Likewise, historically, violence ... View Full Description
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Homeland Security/Patriot Act »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper on Homeland Security and the Patriot Act of 2001. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Hospital Risk Management - Consent Forms »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper. This essay discusses the legal need for consent forms, the need for consent forms to inform, a new way for physicians to perceive these forms, the importance of them and comments from the CMS regarding these forms. The last part of the paper discusses the issue or emergencies and emergency ... View Full Description
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HOT COFFEE, MCDONALD'S AND ETHICS »

Number of pages 7

This 7-page paper discusses the ethics of the case of McDonald's and Stella Liebeck, who spilled hot McDonald's coffee in her lap and received a huge award from the jury. View Full Description
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How Should the Courts Deal With Battered Women Who Murder Their Abusers? »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper contends that courts should consider the individual circumstances of a case and not operate behind a veil of ignorance. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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How the Laws Regulating Companies can Influence and Enhance A Corporation’s Strategy »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at UK law and considers how it may be used to help and enhance corporate strategy. The writer uses the Copyright, Designs and Patents Bill 1988, the Case of Dyson and Hoover and the role of directors to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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How the Margin of Appreciation allows the Human Rights Act 1998 to Undermine Fundamental Human Rights »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers how the margin of appreciation allowed by the European Court of Human Rights is so great that it undermines the concept of a universal standard of human rights. This is considered by looking at articles 8 and 10 of the Human Rights Act which cover the right to ... View Full Description
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How Will the Supreme Court Rule on the Allen Snyder Case? »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at the Allen Snyder case, a capital case that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear soon. The problem is that an all white jury convicted a black man of murder. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Human Rights »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers the issue of human rights. The paper starts by looking at what is meant by human rights and the foundations of the modern concept in the seventeenth century with Locke. The origins of current law are then explained and the way it is implemented in the UK is outlined ... View Full Description
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Human rights and anti-terrorism »

Number of pages 22

A paper which looks at the recent UK legislation designed to combat terrorist activities, with particular reference to possible breaches of human rights and civil liberties in the Bill. Bibliography lists 22 sources View Full Description
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Human Trafficking »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers the statistics on human trafficking and the laws that have been enacted to address it in the US. The author argues that all forms of human trafficking should be punished equally. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Idaho Employment Law: Drug Testing in the Workplace »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page discussion of the circumstances surrounding Idaho's emphasis on drug free workplaces. While no federal law exists for workplace drug testing of employees other than those in the defense and transportation industries, Idaho allows testing within private industry as a whole. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Illegal Street Racing »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that looks at illegal street racing, how it is changed and how dangerous and widespread it has become. The writer discusses street racing in several cities, the penalties involved and efforts made to combat this illegal activity. Bibliography lists 6 sources. 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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Immigration Reform »

Number of pages 8

This 6-page paper discusses both sides of immigration reform and the number benefits the United States government would be entitled to if they had an open-border policy. View Full Description
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IMPACT OF DISENFRANCHISEMENT OF FELONS AND EX-FELONS »

Number of pages 7

This is a 7 page paper which discusses the possible impact on the democratic process by the disenfranchisement of felons and ex-felons. The bibliography has 15 sources. View Full Description
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Impact of Human Right Act on the UK Abortion Law »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers the way in which the Human Rights Act may impact on abortion law in the UK. The paper considers the conflicting aspects of the right to life as well as the right to equality and the right to autonomy. The paper uses both UK and European case law to consider ... 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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Import and Export; A Case Study »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers the case of a company who want to buy parts from a Chinese company and then use to make and export arms to China. The paper considers the legal and commercially sound advice that may be given on both the import and export considerations, these include the use of ... View Full Description
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Improving Airport Security »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of airport security. Guarding against MANPAD threats is emphasized. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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In Favor of Same Sex Marriage »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper which argues in favor of same sex marriage. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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In Favor of Same-Sex marriage »

Number of pages 5

( 5 pp.) This discussion will look at the emotionally charged issue of homosexual marriage. It is this writer's opinion that this has become a social "non-problem," and should be treated as such. In a dynamic and vital society, there are many more issues of concern that lead to the growth of a ... View Full Description
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In Support of Chicago's Handgun Laws »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper argues favorably for and addresses the issues surrounding Chicago's handgun restrictions from a public, fiscal, and security viewpoint. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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In Support of the Death Penalty »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page discussion of the need for the death penalty in modern society. The death penalty serves as a viable deterrent and solution for the increase in violent crimes our nation is fighting. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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In Support of Wiretapping »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page argumentative essay which supports the use of wiretapping of individuals and in the workplace. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Incidental Third Party Beneficiaries To Contracts »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that provides a brief overview of the terms contract and breach. The paper explains the types of third party beneficiaries and identifies those who could bring a lawsuit and those who cannot. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Inconsistencies in the Wayne Williams Conviction in the Atlanta Child Murders »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of the facts surrounding this infamous 1982 trial. This paper addresses the question of whether the Wayne Williams case was solved by luck or by detailed detective work and evidence development. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Incorporating a Firm in China - Is a Unified or a Separate System of Company Law Best? »

Number of pages 3

In this 3 page paper there is consideration of what type of law a foreign firm setting up in China may prefer; a unified law that treats domestic and foreign owned businesses the same, or one that treats the firms differently. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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INCOTERMS as a Tool to Reduce Barriers to Trade »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper examines the role and importance of INCOTERMS. The paper begins with a consideration of how commercial law began in England and how it has developed to give the background against which INCOTERMS (international contract terms) may be assessed. The paper then looks at the changes between the 2000 and the 1990 ... View Full Description
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Indigenous Property, Development & Extraction »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that examines indigenous control of mineral and resource development for their land and the various challenges associated with commercialization. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Influences on the Accuracy of Eyewitnesses »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper examines different potential influences that can impact on the accuracy of recall in eyewitnesses to the event. Influences including characteristics of the witness themselves, the characteristics of the event and the way in which recall takes place are all considered. The bibliography cites 11 sources. View Full Description
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Information And Electronic Privacy »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper. Information privacy is a growing concern. This essay reports the laws that are intended to protect an individual’s information, including electronic/digital information. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Informed Consent in Medical Care: Case Studies in the Polarization of Parental and Medical Opinion »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page analysis of informed consent. The author defines informed consist and identifies its critical elements. Three specific cases involving infants and the polarization of medical and parental opinion are analyzed in regard to consent, negligence, palliative care, and duty of care. Bibliography lists 13 sources. View Full Description
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Informed Consent; The Changing Attitude in the UK »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper is a comprehensive look at the doctrine of 'informed consent'. The writer considers how the idea of informed consent has changed citing numerous cases, such as Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee [1957, Sidaway v Board of Governors of Bethlem Royal and the Maudsley Hospital [1985] and the case of Bolitho. ... View Full Description
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Inherited Property Division During Divorce: A Focus on Massachusetts »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page review of how inherited property is typically distributed during a divorce. The author examines several cases from case law. The conclusion is reached that the distribution of inherited property is variable to say the least. This variability is dictated as much by the variability of the particular cases as ... View Full Description
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Inmate Reform »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page research paper that offers a literature review that looks at rehabilitation programs in Israel, Great Britain, and the US, with particular emphasis on the therapeutic community movement. The writer examines criminality, educational programs, and the effects of programs on recidivism. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Insanity Differing Definitions in Psychiatry and Law »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper contrasts insanity in a social, verses psychiatric, verses legal sense. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Insider Trading and Martha Stewart »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper answering 3 questions: find a 2005 conviction for insider trading; report the charges against Martha Stewart and why she was not charged with insider trading; and provide a personal opinion of whether Stewart should have been tried, convicted and imprisoned. The paper provides a negative answer to the final question. ... View Full Description
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Insurable Interest »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper considers the doctrine of Insurable interest and how it has developed and adapted under English law, looking at both statutes and case law. The paper considers how this may be problematic and compares to this other countries especially to the US before deciding which regime is the best. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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Insurable Interest in Greece »

Number of pages 3

English law of insurable interest is out of step with modern society and business practice and is in need of reform. This 3 page paper comments on this by comparing England to Greece. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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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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Intellectual Property and Originality »

Number of pages 24

This 24 page paper considers the argument that intellectual property law, specifically copyright law does not rely on originality as a requirement for ownership. The paper looks at copyright law in the UK and also looks at patent and trademark law, comparisons are made between the UK position and the position in the US, Australia ... View Full Description
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Intellectual Property and UK Copyright Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper consider the protection that is granted Intellectual property in UK law and the role that copyright laws play in that protection. The writer also emphasises the lack of non- economic interests. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Intellectual Property Laws in the 21st Century »

Number of pages 8

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of intellectual property laws. The application of these laws in the information age is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Intellectual Property Protection; A Case Study »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper examines a case study provided by the student with various intellectual property concerns. The issues considered are the publication of papers on the internet, with the case study using documents are confidential to another company and not obtained legally, the use of those papers to create new works. Other issues include ... View Full Description
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