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The Effect of the Unborn Victims of Violence Act »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines this bill which was passed in 2004 which is also called the Laci and Conner Law. It is a law that deems the fetus a separate entity so that assailants can be prosecuted for harming both a mother and fetus. Implications for abortion are examined. Roe v. ... View Full Description
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The Evolution of Special Education »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at case law and laws on the books which protect disabled children. A history of special education is used to evaluate why special education has evolved as it has. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Criminal Justice 3 »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper answering two questions addressing law enforcement. The first requires identification of the primary functions of law enforcement. The second asks for identification of policing styles and a determination of which is best. The paper concludes that the community approach is the best route, because it involves members of ... View Full Description
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Copyright Law: Considerations for School Library Media Centers »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page overview of copyright law and what it means to school media centers. The author reviews some of the more recent changes in copyright law and the way that information is presented in our digitized world. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Will the Internet Make Intellectual Property Law Redundant? »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the statement that the expansion of the internet will make the law of intellectual property redundant. The paper looks at how this may be argues as being the case and how and why the protection may also be seen as increasing. The paper looks at the law from a range ... View Full Description
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Natural Law Theory »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines natural law theory. Contemporary examples are provided. This theory is discussed in terms of how it can be used in either a religious or secular way. The argument that natural law theory is good is taken form an agnostic perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Directors Duties »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper answers three questions; How Section 35 of the Companies Act, 1985 has altered the Common Law interpretation of the Objects Clause in the Memorandum of Association of a Company, the general duties of the Directors of a company and under what circumstances a company director can be disqualified. The paper ... View Full Description
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Case Law on Right to Die »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that briefly relates case law pertaining to the right to die. The writer summarizes the cases of Cruzan v. Director, Vacco v. Quill, and Washington v. Glucksburg and then discussed the law regarding withdrawal of treatment from babies suffering from disability. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Trust Law and Company Law »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page English law paper answers two questions set by the student. The first looks initially at how the draft charities bill presented to parliament in the 2004/5 session failed to make any headway on the definition of what a charity is and the looks at the points of law in the case of ... View Full Description
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Changes in American Ideology and Rights in Response to Terrorism: Parallels with Militarized and Totalitarian States »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page review of the various impacts to American ideology and rights we have witnessed in our societal response to terrorism. The author contends that the suspension of legal rights associated with counter-terrorist strategies are more in keeping with the martial law of militarized and totalitarian states than the rule of law that ... View Full Description
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First Central Bank of River City: Case Study Analysis »

Number of pages 18

This 18 page paper examines a case study submitted by a student. Ethical and legal implications of this case that focuses on a bank where unionization is imminent is discussed. Specific federal laws and case law is cited. Various legal and ethical theories are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Medicare Fraud »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper. Health insurance fraud is estimated at over $150 million per year, more than 10 percent of all health care bills. This essay reports the laws that deal specifically with Medicare fraud, e.g., the False Claims Act. The writer then proposes the laws are clear but fraud persists because there are not ... View Full Description
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DUI and DWI Laws in New Jersey »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines drunk driving laws in NJ. The laws, penalties and criteria for breathalyzer admissibility are things discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Employed or Self-Employed? »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at the case of a worker and determines if, under Irish employment law they would be deemed to be self employed or an employee. The paper shows how this determination would be made and refers to Irish case law. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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Bodgeit and Scarper Contract Law Case Study »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers UK law and the situation where a contract is sighed after work has begun, the contract has a delay clause and there are delays due to the weather and then the buyer argues that the goods they ordered are not fit for the purpose. This paper looks at the potential ... View Full Description
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Consumer Protection for E-Commerce Transactions in the UK »

Number of pages 5

B2C (business to consumer) internet trading is argued as being held back by concerns of purchasers and their rights or powers if a transaction goes sour. This 5 page paper gives a broad overview of the law that protect consumers and e-commerce purchases under English law. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Law, Technology and Telecommunications »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper discussing some of the ways that technology drives law within telecommunications. As technologies continue to converge, the need for new laws with different perspectives emerges. The paper discusses Internet privacy, wireless formats and cable involvement in the industry. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Competition Policy Development in Poland »

Number of pages 10

Poland is one of the emerging economies in the European Union This 10 page paper examines the development of competition policy in the country from the position in 1990 though to the adoption and evolutions in the enforcement of laws that are harmonized with EU laws. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Does the Rule of Law protect the Government? »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers whether or not the Rule of Law protect the government in its daily activities with the arguments based on UK case law looking at both the legal and political impact of the doctrine. The bibliography cites 5 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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The Importance of International Law in Business »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the influence and scope of international law in the commercial environment. The paper looks at the ways common an civil law concerning the formation of agreements and the resolution of disputes, issues of jurisdiction and the controls that are exercised over business operations and strategy. The bibliography cites 7 sources. ... View Full Description
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Four Distinctions Between Law And Other Methods Of Social Control »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The concept of social control has long been inextricably – if not erroneously - attached to the element of law, a dubious coupling made by people who neglect to consider how the four distinctions between law and other methods of social control are founded within the desire to erode an ... View Full Description
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Business Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of business law issues, including the use of videotaping and the impacts of intellectual property law. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Leadership Styles and Martha Stewart »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper is an extension of PGmxwld.rtf. In this paper, Martha Stewart's leadership style is correlated with Maxwell's 21 Laws of Leadership. Examples are provided when they were available in the literature. This paper begins by outlining Maxwell's "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership' with a brief definition of each. The writer then describes ... View Full Description
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The Case of A Tennant »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at English law and the case of a rent agreement that appears to be informal and a new tenant arriving. The landlady then sells the property to another owner, with the new owner wanting to get rid of the tenant. This paper looks at the rights of the tenant and ... View Full Description
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The Doctrine Of Separate Corporate Personality »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at the concept of the separate corporate identity under English law. The paper is written in two parts. The first part critically discusses the nature and significance of the doctrine of separate corporate personality and considers how it is applied. The second part of the paper assess the situations ... View Full Description
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The Impact of Federated Homes v. Mill Lodge Properties [1980] when Interpreting Section 78 of the Law of Property Act 1925 »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper critically discusses the following statement “The Court of Appeal in the Federated Homes case should be congratulated for its refreshingly forthright interpretation of section 78 of the Law of Property Act 1925, which has greatly simplified the law relating to freehold covenants”. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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John Dalton »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page overview of the life and accomplishments of one of the fathers of physical science. This paper emphasized Dalton's work with gasses, Dalton's Law, and Charles' law. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Relevance of the Kayla McKean Child Protection Act »

Number of pages 24

This 24 page paper provides an overview of the Kayla McKean case, the 1998 child abuse tragedy where a man beat his daughter to death. Because he was known to be violent, the paper analyzes what might have been done to save her. Various agencies such as the department of children and family services, ... View Full Description
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Tort Law and the Complexities of Life »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper defining tort law as a civil wrong resulting from an act or omission which has caused damage to other persons or property. The author contends that the law has to accommodate all the untidy complexities of life, and there are circumstances where considerations of practical justice impel us to reject ... View Full Description
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Judiciary Powers/ British Judges »

Number of pages 19

A 19 page research paper that explores the statement that while judges do not have the power to create law, they can effectively "declare" law. To support this thesis, the writer turns to the case of the Speluncean Explorers, the Pinochet case, and Hurley, v. Irish-American Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Group of Boston. Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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September 11: Legal Issues And Global Campaign »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that discusses the international legal issues concerning the terrorist actions in the attack on America. Although there are no laws that specifically address this type of war, there are provisions in existing international laws that allow the retaliatory actions. The essay also discusses the global campaign against terrorism. Bibliography lists 6 ... View Full Description
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Discrimination and Liability: An Investigation into the Backlash of Civil Rights Legislation »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page contention that the laws that were put in place immediately after the Civil War to guarantee the rights of freed slaves, and those which have been in place since to prevent discrimination, have had a tremendous societal impact. While these laws were justified by the circumstances of the time period in ... View Full Description
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Internet Filtering Controversy »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper that examines the controversy over filtering Internet access as mandated by a new federal law. The writer discusses why the ALA and ACLU are opposed to this law and how filtering programs simply do not work. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Importance Of Advocacy On Behalf Of The Powerless »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Does the law exist to encourage man's independence or is it merely there to thwart it? Indeed, the student can rightly argue that social responsibility has escaped the original intent of the legal system with regard to the powerless. Once upon a time, the law served the very ... View Full Description
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Law Firm Case Study - Hall, Dickler, et al LLP »

Number of pages 5

Law Firm Case Study – Hall, Dickler, et al LLP: This 5-page essay chronicles the case study of the Hall Dickler, et al law firm of legal professionals. It also offers an overview of its inside machinations, and the contributory factors relevant to its success. Bibliography lists 7 sources. SNAkghal.doc View Full Description
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Posner’s Common Law - Does It Make Common Sense? »

Number of pages 6

Posner’s Common Law – Does It Make Common Sense?: This 6-page analytical essay examines Posner’s claims regarding common law and its relevance to efficiency. Opposing expert viewpoints are included, and linear conclusions are reached. Whether or not Posner’s ideas pan out, he has nonetheless provided the judiciary system with a very valuable launching ... View Full Description
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Brown Verses Board of Education: One Domino in a Long Chain of Societal Change »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page discussion of the many societal changes which resulted directly and indirectly from the premises surrounding the landmark civil rights case involving segregation in our nation’s schools. Delineates the chain of societal events leading up to and following this decision. Outline a few key Supreme Court cases which were based on ... View Full Description
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Victims' Rights and New York Penal Law § 215.14 »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the New York statute and compares it to other state laws as well. Applicable federal law is duly noted and the importance of the victim impact statement is discussed as well. Twenty five sources are cited. View Full Description
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South Carolina Reconstruction: The Free Black Man »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. When the Reconstruction Period arrived, it looked as though blacks of South Carolina were going to gain even more rights alongside the emancipation that had already taken place; however, it actually proved to represent a time of much disappointment for many. The writer discusses the fact that it was not ... View Full Description
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Interpretation of the Law »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper explores several theories of law and concludes that originalism is the only valid way to interpret law in the United States. The 1931 McBoyle v. United States is used to begin the discussion. Scalia's opinions are duly noted. Textualism is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Child Pornography and Canada's Legal Struggle »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at Canada's laws against pornography, and specifically a 1993 law that was challenged in Canada's courts in 1999. How child pornographers are treated in Canada is a focus of this paper. Several recent cases are cited. Bibliography lists 8 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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United States Commercial Code, Article 2, and Government Procurement »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page report discusses the United States Uniform Commercial Code, government procurement requirements and regulations, as well as the other laws governing government procurement activities. Special attention is given to Article 2 of the U.C.C. that outlines issues relating to sales transactions. The fact that the states, not the Federal government, are the primary ... View Full Description
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The British Legal System »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that examines the workings of the British legal system, which has some distinctive features. The writer outlines the English system and discusses areas where change is occurring or is indicated for the future. For example, the incorporation of the European convention on human rights into British law will have repercussions. ... View Full Description
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Black Hills, White Justice »

Number of pages 5

In 5 pages, the author discusses Edward Lazarus' Black Hills, White Justice, which examines cases brought by the Sioux nation against the United States in order to receive compensation for seized land. The questions of to what aim law is put in this text, the result, and whether history has taught any lessons about ... View Full Description
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Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) Regulations and Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page report discusses OSHA regulations and their impact on law enforcement agencies. The OSHA standard is primarily intended for workers in danger of exposure to bodily fluids that may carry dangerous pathogens and was originally created in concern for health care and sanitation workers. It is important to remember, that law enforcement ... View Full Description
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Family Law in the United Kingdom »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page report discusses developments in family law in the UK and in what ways they have worked to bring about a greater equality of the sexes. Property relations, child custody, alimony, and child support are discussed in relationship to divorce. Traditionally, family law in the UK has not been particularly sympathetic to ... View Full Description
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Women in Law Enforcement and Corrections »

Number of pages 7

In 7 pages the author discusses women in law enforcement and corrections, while paying particular attention to the history of women in the field, cases of women fighting to be in corrections, the name of the first women getting into law enforcement, problems encountered by women while in training and on the force. Women ... View Full Description
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Telecommunications Act of 1996 »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper outlines the law and explores legislation prompted by its existence. Failures of the act's intent are noted and the focus is on the major portion of the law which attempts to deregulate the industry and inspire competition and lower prices. Also included is a portion on the Communications Decency Act which ... View Full Description
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