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Medicare Fraud: Is the False Claims Act (FCA) an Effective Deterrent? »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the False Claims Act and relates it to Medicare fraud. Specifically, this paper considers whether or not the FCA is an effective deterrent to crime. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Medicare Part D »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page overview of this new addition to the Medicare Program. Designed to provide prescription drug coverage, the program has been a lifesaver for many. For others, however, there are complicating factors that mean more out-of-pocket expense in obtaining their drugs than what they incurred previously to their enrollment in Medicare D. ... View Full Description
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Mega-Corp. Case »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the position of Mega-Corp. The firm, based in New York, has purchased computers from a UK company under a F.O.B contract for delivery to New York; the goods are damaged in transit and arrive late. The legal issues are considered in the context of English law. The bibliography cites 5 ... View Full Description
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Megan's Law: Fair Or Not? »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. Megan's Law is the federal and state laws that require sex offenders to register with local law enforcement agencies upon release from prison. This essay provides information about the law, how it came to be, and argues that this is a fair and just law. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Men’s Rights and Pregnancy Termination »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which argues that men should not have the right to the termination of a pregnancy. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Mental Capacity in Succession Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper creates a case study that can be used to discuss the legal issues that will need to be considered when assessing the potential to contest a will on the basis of mental capacity. An elderly lady suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, also suffering from a brain tumor makes will close to her ... View Full Description
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Mental Disability And The Insanity Defense: A Comparison Of Four Articles »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. The writer discusses four journal articles as they relate to mental instability and the insanity defense. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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MENTAL ILLNESS AND INSANITY - THE LEGAL ISSUE »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper focuses on the differences between the guilty, but mentally ill and not guilty by reason of insanity defenses. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Mental Illness as a Legal Excuse? »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper which examines mental illness as a legal excuse 2 sources cited. No bibliography provided due to the fact that articles used were faxed by student requesting paper and authors of texts are unknown. View Full Description
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Mental Illness, Crime and the Criminal Justice System in the UK »

Number of pages 36

This 36 page paper examines the links between mental illness and crime and how this is dealt with in the UK criminal justice system. The paper starts by defining mental illness, looking at general definition and then at the legal definition used in the UK. The paper then considers what types of illness are classified ... View Full Description
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Michigan Civil Rights Initiative: Proposal 2 »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, known as Proposal 2, as it relates to African American males. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Micronics Technology Human Resource Case Study »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper that uses three scenarios supplied by the student, each of which is briefly described. The writer then responds addressing whether or not the employee might have a case against the company. The issues deal with sexual harassment, racial discrimination, and gender discrimination. The cases are multifaceted. Comments are supported with court ... View Full Description
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Microsoft Antitrust Case - Issues, Laws And Outcome »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the Microsoft antitrust case. A timeline outlines the most important parts of the case. The issues are explained. The pertinent sections of the Sherman Antitrust Act that applied to the case are reported. The writer also comments on the ethical issues involved. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Microsoft Antitrust Lawsuit »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. The antitrust lawsuit brought on by the U. S. government against Microsoft has been watched with extreme interest as it has been played out over time. This paper gives insight to the position taken by each party as well as to just what charges were levied against Microsoft by the government. ... View Full Description
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Microsoft Antitrust Woes Lead to Competitive Future »

Number of pages 5

Microsoft Corp. and its officers have been the subject of numerous antitrust lawsuits since the early 1990s. The company has been sued by competitors such as Netscape and Sun Microsystems, and by federal and international governments. The premise of these suits is antitrust, or interfering with open competition. Two of these suits involve Media Player ... View Full Description
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Microsoft v. Commission of the European Communities »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper discusses the antitrust case Microsoft v. Commission of the European Communities. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Minor Use of the Internet/Legal Issues »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that offers an overview of legislation designed to protect minors using the Internet. The writer also discusses the law pertaining to minors and contracts. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Miranda v. Arizona (1966): Just in all Cases? »

Number of pages 3

A 4 page exploration of this critical case. The author contends that the overall good that is accomplished by the Miranda requirement outweighs the fact that occasionally criminals escape prosecution because they were not read their rights at the time of apprehension and arrest. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Miranda v. Arizona (1966): Long Lasting Implications for Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page discussion of this critical Supreme Court case. Heard in 1966, this case has had long lasting implications for law enforcement in terms of apprehension, arrest, and interrogation. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Misrepresentation; A UK Law Case Study »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers a case supplied by the student where a business in purchased and facts are either misrepresented purposefully by or accident, there is silence on changes and advice is given, as a friend, by a solicitor. The writer considers what action is open to the purchaser against both the business ... View Full Description
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Misrepresentation; UK Law »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the concept of misrepresentation. The writer defines it, then looks at the different elements with relevant case law in order and applies it to a specific case. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Morality and the Government: Abortion »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines the government’s role in determining the morals of a nation. The paper focuses on abortion. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Morality and the Law »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at whether there is a connection between mortality and the law, looking at the ideas of legal theorists such as Fuller, Dworkin, Hart and Devlin. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Morals and The Rule of Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers statement that “The rule of law has no moral content”. The paper considers if this is true and whether morality is a necessary precondition for the rule of law. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Motorcycle Accidents in Florida »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines the change in frequency of motorcycle accidents in Florida since the state loosed its requirement for motorcyclists to wear helmets. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Mr. Hansen's Fall »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper examining the likelihood of success should an individual, Tom Hansen, pursue a lawsuit against Apex Supermarket after slipping on a wet spot in the floor and suffering injuries that required surgery. The paper concludes that Mr. Hansen cannot offer proof of the store manager's statement of knowledge of the spill, ... View Full Description
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Murder in "A Time to Kill" »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page comparison of the legal approaches in the movie with actual law. This paper examines the innocent by reason of insanity plea. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Music Piracy »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines music piracy. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Napster Did Not Deserve Its Fate »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the fall of Napster and why, from a business point of view, it was unfair. The lawsuits are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Napster’s Demise »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper examining the reasons that Napster was forced out of business while other download services still operate today. Shawn Fanning’s Napster music download site unleashed a flurry of legal action that eventually led to the company’s demise. The purpose here is to assess the case and look for lessons in ... View Full Description
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Navy/Union Arbitrated Dispute »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses a specific case for labor arbitration that took place between the U.S. Navy and union personnel in 1987. The writer outlines the specifics of the case and then discusses sides, pro and con, before presenting the writer's conclusion that the union made the better argument to the arbitrator. ... View Full Description
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Negligence in the health care system and incapacity »

Number of pages 13

A paper which considers the issue of negligence within the health care system with particular reference to the ways in which negligence may impact on those patients who suffer from mental or physical incapacity, such as the elderly or the metally ill. Bibliography lists 12 sources View Full Description
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New Horizon Optics - A Case Study in International Trade Policies & Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that presents a case study of New Horizon Optics, a fictitious U.S. optic transistor manufacturing company that is experiencing domestic market problems due to the dumping of Japanese transistors into the U.S. market. Discussed are the problems this dumping creates and a possible solution to this problem. Also included ... View Full Description
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New Orleans Police Department Corruption »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that begins with a Table of Contents. The paper discusses the corruption and brutality evident in the New Orleans Police Department. The essay is comprised of numerous examples of the malfeasance and other crimes, including murder, committed by police officers in this department. Bibliography lists 6 sources. 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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NEWCO PROJECT COMPANY AND DUE DILIGENCE »

Number of pages 5

This 5-page paper focuses on two aspects -- requirements for due diligence when it comes to making an investment in a company, and a model for a memo about potential legal problems of the company. The company in question is a start-up construction company. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Newdow v. U.S. Congress: A Review of the Constitutionality of the Use of the Phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page analysis of this case and others which illustrate the evolution in the way we view our government’s association with religion. The author specifically reviews the adherence to the so-called Exception clause of the Constitution, a clause tested through three separate theories: the Lemon test, O'Connor's endorsement test, and Rosenberger's neutrality ... View Full Description
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Newgarth Enterprises v Garth Electric »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at a fictitious arbitration case concerning a potential breach of contract in order to assess if damages should be paid. The case concerns a verbal change to a contract and a determination of whether or not goods were fit for their purpose. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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Non-Competition Clauses - Is the Noose too Tight? »

Number of pages 10

Non-Competition Clauses – Is the Noose too Tight?: This 10-page essay delineates a number of the issues relevant to non-compete clauses inherent in today’s employment contracts. Can we find an equitable balance between safeguarding a company’s right to protect itself against competitors, and an employee’s intrinsic right to earn a living? Bibliography lists 7 sources. ... View Full Description
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Non-Disclosure and Misrepresentation in Australian Insurance Law »

Number of pages 21

This 21 page paper is an in-depth consideration of the concepts of misrepresentation and non disclosure under insurance contract law in Australia, with particular attention paid to the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 and relevant case law. The bibliography cites 20 sources. View Full Description
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North Carolina Sex Offender Registry »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that discusses this topic. Pedophilia is a "complex, often compulsive, psychosexual disorder with profound implications for the abused child, perpetrator and community" (Hall and Hall 457). In order to protect children and the public, every state has instituted a registration law for sex offenders. This review of literature looks specifically ... View Full Description
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Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity »

Number of pages 9

The innocent by reason of insanity or not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI) plea is a defense under due process (Eighth Amendment). According to Wilson et al., there is a denial of due process when trying to convict or sentence a defendant who is insane or incompetent to stand trial. (Pate v. Robinson, 383 ... View Full Description
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Nursing Advocacy for the Disabled »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper emphasizes the importance of nursing advocacy for the disabled in the clinical and other environments. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Obligations in English Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at two questions posed by the student, The first is a contract where circumstances make it difficult for a contract to be honoured. The paper looks at if and when frustration may be invoked. The second part o the paper considers a garage owner that wants to avoid liability by ... View Full Description
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Obligations in English Law »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at three questions The first considers obligations under a contract and the contract may be ended by frustration. The second looks at obligations under a contract of service and if exclusion clauses can be used to reduce statutory liability. The third paper of the paper looks at tort and duty ... 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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Obscenity Comparison »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that, first of all, discusses the Supreme Court's Miller test for obscenity and then discusses how the application of Miller differs with localities. The writer focuses on the difference between Oklahoma City and Miami, and also discuses a case that involves Western Pennsylvania, with attitudes in Las Vegas. Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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Offer and Acceptance »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page English law paper considers a case given by the student that examines offer and acceptance, who and when they offer and when a contract can be seen to be formed. The case considers an offer, a counter offer and then an acceptance made on a telephone answer machine. The bibliography cites 2 ... View Full Description
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Offer and Acceptance; A Contract Law Case Study »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers a case study provided by the student. A single set of chairs are put up for sale in a newspaper, on an internet auction site and offer personally by letter to one recipient. The case examines the different responses gained form the different offers and considers where a contract may ... View Full Description
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Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act and Physician Assisted Suicide »

Number of pages 6

In six pages this paper examines the history, passage, and specifics of Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act, the controversial physician-assisted suicide issue and what states’ positions are on it, and the contributions of Michigan Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Six sources are cited in the bibliography. View Full Description
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