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Intention in CIF and FOB Contracts »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page paper considers the quote "Now it is true that all these rules both under section 18 and section 19 [of the Sale of Goods Act 1979] are prima facie rules and depend on intention. But the intention in this regard by the parties is seldom or never capable of proof. It ... View Full Description
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International Criminal Court, International ad hoc Tribunals v. National Legal Systems »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers the role of the ICC and considers whether the ICC or the national courts are the best place for the procession of those accused of heinous crimes such as genocide. The ICC and the national courts are compared and theoretically and with the use of example application of the law ... View Full Description
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INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE SYSTEM? »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper examines the concept of an international justice system, if it would work, how it would operate, and how it would recruit. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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International Law - Non-discrimination »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper looks at two potential issues regarding potential discrimination practices with referenced to the GATT Articles I, III, XI and XX. Two fictitious scenarios are provided by the student; the first is a tax on cars over a specific pricing point. The second is the requirement for a single country to adopt ... View Full Description
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International Law and Terrorism »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page contention that as our understanding and perception of terrorism evolves so do our definitions and the way that we attempt to legally deal with the phenomena. The fluid nature of the international response to terrorism can be attributed to this fact as can our failure to come up with precise international ... View Full Description
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International Law And The War In Iraq »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper reports discussions on the legality or lawfulness of the war in Iraq. Commentators and authors do not agree and the writer concludes there will never be a consensus conclusion. The different Articles from the UN and its Security Council that are used in these discussions are reported as are the ... View Full Description
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International Law for Businesses »

Number of pages 21

This 21 page paper examined four aspects of international law relevant to those in business. The first part pf the paper examines extraterritorial regulations, focusing of the US and the EU looking at unfair competition, product liability and sharp practices. This section also considers how the company veil, also referred to as the corporate veil, ... View Full Description
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International Law Questions. »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page law paper is written in three parts. The first considers a case provided regarding shipping and CIF contracts, the second considers tax law and residency requirements for the US and the third looks at why the EU is more than just a trading block. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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International Law; Free Movement of Workers »

Number of pages 18

This 18 page paper considers the different developments and the current position concerning the free movement of workers and the free movement of labour. The paper looks at the position interniaonal, giving some historical context and then looks at the current position, focusing on the European Union and Article 39 (ex 48), article 43 (ex ... View Full Description
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International Law; Licensing and Trademarks »

Number of pages 17

This 17 page paper considers the way in which international law impacts on the way that trademarks are protected or used and hw this may impact on licensing globally. The writer cites many cases and looks at several areas including the EU and the US. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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International Law; Settling Nationalisation Disputes »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper compares and contrasts the effectiveness of the rules of jurisdiction procedure of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes in providing compensation to foreign owned corporations in the context of nationalization of assets. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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International Shipping Case »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page paper looks at an international shipping case study examined using English law. The paper is divided into four parts. The first part looks at the failure of the buyer to provide a confirmed letter of credit as required by the terms of the contract and the nomination of an unsuitable vessel. The ... View Full Description
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Internet Filters Should Not Be Present in Public Libraries »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the topic of library censorship and the Internet. The paper argues that the net should not be censored. The role of the library is explored and the concept of pornography in society is also included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 11 sources. View Full Description
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Interpretations of Leases »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper presents an overview of how leases are interpreted by courts. Common landlord-tenant disputes are discussed. Several cases are noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Interpreting Dow Jones & Company Inc. v Gutnick »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the approach taken by the High Court of Australia in Dow Jones v Gutnick towards the issue of jurisdiction on the internet and considers if this is sound and how it may be seen in the context of UK and US law. The bibliography cites 12 sources. View Full Description
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Interpreting the Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at a fictitious law and then at how it may be interpreted using the literal rule, the golden rule and looking at the act as a whole and the purpose of the act. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Interrogating Suspects »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that discusses two broad topics. The paper begins by reporting different interrogation techniques with some tips. The writer also discusses the kinds of statements that are admissible. This incorporates the Miranda Rights. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Is a National Police Force a Good Idea? »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the concept of a national police force. Both positive and negative elements are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Is an Employment Contract Enough? »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considered whether or not the employment contract alone would be sufficient to regulate the employment relationship. The influences ion the way the employment relationship is influences are considered and the arguments for and against additional influences are discussed, before the conclusion that more than an employment contract is needed for ... View Full Description
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Is Crime A Socially Constructed Phenomenon? »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper consider how crime may be argued to be a social construct and how it may be argued as not being a social construct, The paper looks at legal and social theory and applies it to the modern world including the view of terrorism. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Is Directive 2002/14/EC Suitable As a Framework for International Implementation to Enable Employee Consultation? »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at EU Directive 2002/14/EC which lays down the minimum standards required for employers to undertake consultation with employees and considers whether or not this is a suitable framework to be used as a basis in the international arena. The bibliography cites 6 sources. 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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Is International Law Really Law? »

Number of pages 25

This 25 page paper considers whether or not international law may be seen as real law. The paper compares international law to domestic law and looks at why it may be seen as legitimate and why it may be seen as illegitimate. The paper includes the traditional arguments for and against, including theorists such as ... View Full Description
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Is Libel Law a Restriction of the Freedom of the Press? »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers the statement “The English Law of libel and defamation represents an unwarranted restriction on the freedom of the press and the broadcast media”. The paper looks at both sides of the argument and uses numerous cases to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Is Mandatory Drug Sentencing Punishing Criminals or Society? »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page discussion of mandatory drug sentencing. The author examines the statistics of drug sentencing and contends that mandatory sentencing for offenders may in fact be punishing society as much as or even more than it is punishing the criminal! The argument is presented that mandatory sentencing is not only ineffective it ... View Full Description
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Is Our Criminal Justice System Racist? »

Number of pages 4

This 5 page paper specifically examines criminal sentencing and presents the conclusion that, while there are some inconsistencies, the data does not conclusively indicate that blacks receive harsher sentences than whites. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Is the Death Penalty Administered Fairly? »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which argues that the death penalty is not administered fairly. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Is the Death Penalty for Juveniles Constitutional? »

Number of pages 14

This 14 paper provides a thoughtful look at the Roper v. Simmons case that in 2005 changed the course of the death penalty application. Juvenile justice is an important matter in society and is an underlying theme of this inquiry. Both sides of the issue are discussed at length and the paper concludes that while ... View Full Description
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Is the Dominant Model of Compensatory Damages Right? »

Number of pages 5

The dominant model for the warding of damages under English and Australian law is to award compensation for losses. This 5 page paper considers the way this happens and considers if there should be a greater move for damages to be granted as recognition for a wrong suffered or as punishment. The paper ... View Full Description
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Is The Imposition Of Strict Liability Ever Justifiable In Criminal Law? »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper consider if there is ever a justification to impose strict liability under criminal law. The paper looks at the concepts and application of actus reus and mens rea and how strict liability fits in with these concepts and argues that the idea of strict liability may be in the public ... 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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Is There Justification for the Doctrine of Adverse Possession? »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers if, in today’s society there is justification for the doctrine of adverse possession to continue under UK law. The paper defines adverse possession and looks at both sides of the argument, including the perception of property theft, aspects of public interest and government policy. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Is there Too Much State Regulation of Private Life? »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at the issue of state regulation over private behavior in order to assess whether nr not there is too much interference. The paper looks at the types of regulations that are in place which, including both those that restrict behavior and those that place an obligation on specific behaviors. The ... View Full Description
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Islamic Law, Aboriginal Customary Law and Queensland Law; a Comparison of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Systems »

Number of pages 13

This 13 page paper looks at the Queensland criminal justice system, Aboriginal customary law and Islamic criminal law in order to compare each system according to their origins and characteristics, such as standards of evidence and the way in which punishment is determined, for crimes committed. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Issues in Australian Law »

Number of pages 16

The 16 page paper looks at a number of issues in Australian law. These include the history main issues of the case of Evans v Queen [2007] HCA 59 concerning law of evidence, the regulation of genetically modified (GM) crops in Australia. the Kyoto to protocol and its' position with in the Australian legal system, ... View Full Description
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Italian and Mexican Immigration »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper which discusses major issues regarding Italian and Mexican Immigration today. Bibliography lists 11 sources. View Full Description
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Italian And Mexican Migration To The U.S. »

Number of pages 24

A 24 page paper. Following a general introduction, this essay reports the immigration patterns of first Italians and then, Mexicans. The decades of significant immigration, the reasons for Italians and Mexicans leaving their homelands, the types of jobs they took in the U.S. and the locations of most immigrants of each nationality are reported. The ... View Full Description
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Jeffrey Reiman/Rich get richer, Poor get Prison »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page book review that profiles Reiman's text The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison. The writer argues that the 2004 edition of Jeffrey Reiman's classic text shows that time has only validated the accusations that Reiman formulated against US jurisprudence in the original edition of his book in 1979. As ... View Full Description
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Jimmy Hoffa and Robert F. Kennedy »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page discussion of the conflict between Hoffa and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. This paper highlights the organized crime connections of not just Hoffa but the Kennedy's as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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JOE CPA, REIMBURSEMENT AND THE LAW »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses whether a particular expense can be deducted, based on Section 162 of the U.S. Tax Code. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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John Lee Malvo Trial/Media Coverage »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that examines the various images that are painted by the media regarding the accused juvenile in the sniper spree of late 2002. The write particularly addresses whether or not Malvo should be tried as an adult and concludes that justice would be better served if he was tried as a ... View Full Description
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John Stuart Mill and Charles R. Lawrence on Race »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses the viewpoints of the 19th century philosopher, John Stuart Mill who was certain that the highest normative principle is that, “actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness” and the modern writer and legal scholar, Charles R. Lawrence who believes that “racist speech is peculiarly deserving of ... View Full Description
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Joseph Fritzl »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the case of Joseph Fritzl, who is accused of imprisoning his daughter in a secret basement “bunker” for 24 years, raping her repeatedly and forcing her to bear seven children. The case is breaking now (May, 2008). Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Judges--Elect or Appoint? »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper/essay that examines the question of whether or not judges should be elected or appointed. The writer discusses the problems associated with judicial elections, which now occur in 39 states, and shows how special interest groups have worked to influence judicial elections and, consequently, judicial rulings. The writer concludes that judges ... View Full Description
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Judgments in Ashworth Frazer v Gloucester CC & Royal Bank of Scotland plc v Etridge »

Number of pages 9

Analysis of the Appeal Court and House of Lords judgments in two recent cases, with regard to the wider implications of the two decisions. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Judicial Opinion on Religion and Education »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page paper uses a case submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. The case involves a petitioner who wants to receive state funding for several religion courses excluded from her scholarship. The court rejects the petition and a judicial opinion is provided as a draft memo . A dissenting ... View Full Description
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Judicial Reasoning »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. Roland Case's "Understanding Judicial Reasoning : Controversies, Concepts, And Cases" addresses issues that society has been grappling with since the creation of the Constitution: How much of the law should be left up to personal interpretation and how much should be followed to the letter? Indeed, the extent to ... View Full Description
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Judicial Review »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper consider the circumstances in which there may be the right to apply for judicial review under UK Law. The bibliography cites 15 sources. View Full Description
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Judicial Review »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper that begins by defining the term 'judicial review.' The writer then discusses the governments of ancient Greece and Rome and how parts of their systems carried over to later times. The Age of Enlightenment is discussed relative to the political innovations brought about through the writings of Locke, e.g., the social ... View Full Description
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Judicial Review and the Individual; UK and EU law »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at judicial review and the position of the individual in the UK and the grounds on which a review may be granted. The paper then considers the position of the individual at EU level, arguing that the they have a greater level of access to the process at national rather ... View Full Description
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