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Sex Offender Registries and Constitutional Rights »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page report discusses the debate over the constitutionality of sexual registration laws (i.e. “Megan’s Law”). Are sex offenders subjected to additional punishment even after they have served prison time for their crime because they must register their whereabouts with a law enforcement agency? Or is the public’s need to know of greater concern? The issues surrounding such questions ... View Full Description
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Criminal Law; A Case of Manslaughter »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers a case provided by the student and advises to potential defendants. The paper assesses the requirements of actus reus and mens rea that establishes the case of manslaughter is established and the defences of provocation and diminished responsibility. The second part of the paper concerns involuntary manslaughter and causing death ... View Full Description
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"To Kill a Mockingbird": Law Cannot Alter Social Injustices »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which discusses the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, illustrating how it indicates that no law can truly change the social injustices experienced by those who are the victim of racism. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources. View Full Description
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Child Law In The UK »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Margaret's legal rights as the birth parent may have helped her maintain custody of her children; however, it has reached the point where she has exhausted her chances to prove worthy of caring for and protecting them. The past decades has witnessed many changes in the UK's approach to ... View Full Description
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Canadian Employment Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers a case where a female and a male employee ore suspected of theft, yet only one is guilty. The supervisor also has unfounded suspicions. The paper is written as a memo advising the company how to proceed. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Seeking Damages for Psychological Harm or Nervous Shock; UK Law »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the problem of claiming for psychological harm or psychiatric injuries. The writer uses relevant cases studies to consider how this has been viewed by the courts with issues such as duty of care, proximity and how foreseeable the event was. Cases include those concerning the Hillsborough disaster as well as ... View Full Description
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Differing Views of Prostitution: Creating Criminal Behavior Through Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page contention that the very act of making a particular activity illegal can create more problems than it solves. The author uses the issue of prostitution as an illustration of this contention, emphasizing that if the act was not illegal prostitution could be a positive means by which women could empower themselves ... View Full Description
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Emotional Distress; A Case Based on California Law »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper is a memo put together from material supplied by the student concerning a fictitious case where there is a potential claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress. The memo outlines the facts, considers the relevant legislation and cases including Christensen v. Superior Court (1991) and Saari v. Jongordon Corp. (1992). ... View Full Description
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EU Law; Trade Restrictions »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers a case where the EU passes legislation on an industry to introduce quotas., and a blanket ban placed on goods by an EU country. The writer considers the grounds for any action and the role of judicial review where there is a case. The bibliography cites 3 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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Canadian Employment Law; Discrimination of Disability During Recruitment »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the case of a blind job applicant for the position of sale representative. The writer considers the role of accommodation in the Human Rights Acts as well as in light of the Meiorin decision. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Protection of Florida's Homestead Laws; Protection From Forced Levy »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the protection granted to homesteads under Article X section 4. The writer argues that the constitutional protection is providing immoral protection for individuals who are committing fraud and avoiding meeting their obligations. Numerous cases are cited to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Duty to Care; UK Law »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the aspect of duty to care that was laid down by the case of Donoghue v Stevenson (1932), and considers the way in which the House of Lords made their decision in the case of X and others (minors) v Bedfordshire County Council (1995). The writer considers if the decision ... View Full Description
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Construction Law and Individual States »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page report discusses the bidding process and how it relates to state governments’ building and construction processes. Comparisons are made between the states of Washington and Oregon -- states with a common border and similar climates, although the population of Washington is significantly larger than that of Oregon. As a point for ... View Full Description
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Contract Law; A Case Study »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers a case study supplied by a student that looks to establish is a contract has been formed so that action can be taken for breach of contract. Issues such as offer, counter offer, acceptance and frustration are included. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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Pornography And Internet Laws »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the need for legal control with regard to pornography and the Internet. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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UK Contract Law; Mistakes »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper consider a case provided by the student where there is an agreement made an events such as common mistake, mistake regarding quality and potential frustration. The writer uses numerous cases in considering the outlined scenarios. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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LAW OF PROPERTY »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper deals with the section 2 of the Miscellneous PRovision Act of 1989 in England. Discussed also is the reform to the 1925 land act and why such reform was needed. Written in Chicago style with footnotes and bibliography. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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UK Law; Discrimination by Sexual Orientation. »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the cases of R v Ministry of Defence ex parte Smith, [1996] IRLR 347 as well as Lustig-Prean and Beckett v United Kingdom (1999) [Application Nos 31417/96 and 32377/96] and compares the findings of the national court with that of the European court. These cases involved serving remembers of the ... View Full Description
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E-Commerce and the Law »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers the risks of e-commerce identifying breach of copyright as one of the most relevant, followed by privacy concerns of employees and confidentially concerns of employers. The writer considers this from a UK legal perspective. The bibliography cites 12 sources. View Full Description
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UK Land Law; Covenants and the Right to Light »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers the enforceability of covenants in different situations and the right to light. The writer cites many relevant cases. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Bentham and natural law »

Number of pages 10

A ten page paper which looks at Jeremy Bentham's assertion that natural rights are mere rhetoric, with reference to the social and legislative definition of rights and to Bentham's moral philosophy in general. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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UK Property and Trust Law »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers three questions posed by the student regarding property left in trust in a will and the way in which the trustees will deal with complications and how the Land Registration Act 2002 has made the adverse possession of land with registered title almost impossible. The bibliography cites 9 sources. ... View Full Description
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Parents, the Law, Religion, and Medical Treatment »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines whether or not parents should be forced by law to provide medical treatment for children regardless of religious beliefs. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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UK Company Law; A Case Study »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers a case supplied by the student. The case has a golf course that has been built too low, and suffers from flooding, the termination of a contract, the potential liability of a director, and the consideration of the implications of a new shareholder. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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EU Law; The Doctrine of Direct Effect »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper is a critique of the doctrine of direct effect, what it is, where it is applicable and the contradictory nature of direct effect between vertical and horizontal impact of directives. The paper cites numerous cases. The bibliography cites 16 sources. View Full Description
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The Surviving Spouse's Right of Election (New York State Law) »

Number of pages 20

This 20 page paper provides an overview of the surviving spouse's right of election in New York State. The concept is discussed in general as well. Cases emanating from New York are cited. Several side issues, such as whether or not a gay partner is entitled to survivor benefits, and also how Medicaid fits ... View Full Description
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Commercial Transactions and International Law »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper answering 4 questions about Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code and UCITA, the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act. The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) was the first US regulatory agency and the forerunner to both of these pieces of regulatory legislation. Questions include comparing the two entities and a ... View Full Description
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Sports Agency Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page report discusses the legal role of the professional athlete’s agent and the evolution of sports agency. Negotiation, in any form, is primarily the art of getting another person or organization with an opposing opinion or interest to agree to a new set of criteria or demands. Such is certainly the case ... View Full Description
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British Law & Nursing Advocacy »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper that examines advocacy in mental health nursing in the UK. The writer critically analyzes advocacy in relation to a specific scenario and discusses the legal and ethical ramifications as they pertain to nursing practice. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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The Duties and Responsibilities of Executors; A Case Study in English Law »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers the administration of estates by two different executors in two different cases, both of which deal with wills that are written clearly. Issues discussed include the duties of the executor (or executrix), calculation and liability of inheritance tax, raising money to pay the inheritance tax, gifts, land transactions following the ... View Full Description
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Employment Law and the Office Gossip »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper discussing an uncomfortable employment situation. A director has voiced this complaint apparently only on hearsay, naming the employee that supposedly is acting so unprofessionally without giving any indication that the director has directly spoken to the employee about the matter. Though the director has not acted well herself, she ... View Full Description
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E-commerce Application and Law »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper answering 6 questions about “legal issues surrounding computer technologies and the challenges posed to Information Technology professionals by the growth of the Internet and the Web. Topics include intellectual property issues such as copyright and trademark issues, privacy, governmental regulation and ethics.” Bibliography lists 11 sources. View Full Description
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The Importance of Higher Level Education in Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page emphasis on the fact that police work and education go hand in hand. The thesis is presented that better educated police officers have superior job performance ratings and higher pay. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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SHARI’A LAW AS A DETERRENT FOR CRIME »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the low crime rate in Saudi Arabia and indicates why it is successful and why it would not work elsewhere. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Pros and Cons of the ‘Three-Strikes and You’re Out’ Laws in California and Florida »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which examines these two states’ approaches to criminal justice by way of background, supporting and opposing positions, and comparing and contrasting each state’s stance on the issue. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Cartoons, Law, and Societal Prejudice: An Analysis of Cartoons Relating to the Brown v. Board of Education Decision »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page examination of several political cartoons that were originally published in 1954 in response to the Supreme Court's decision on school desegregation. The author contends that numerous factors have to be taken into account to understand the meaning of these types of cartoons. Bibliography lists 3 sources. 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 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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Workers' Rights and the Law »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of some of the more common legal requirements for employee rights. A detailed discussion is included on the more complex ramifications of workers' rights as provided in the “Employment at Will” and the “Fair Labor Standards Act”. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Stress in Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper provides an overview of stress in the police force and who it may affect most. Both group and individual approaches are discussed. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Reality of Minimum Wage Laws »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page paper discussing the effect of minimum wage in terms of supply and demand. Attempting to equate a minimum wage with a living wage creates a no-win situation for everyone involved, particularly unskilled or inexperienced workers. Minimum wage needs to exist, but certainly should not be increased. Rather, the federal ... View Full Description
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Canadian Contract and Partnership Law; A Case Study »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper examines a case study supplied by the student. A partnership is formed and an attempt to buy a property is made, issues concerning when a contract is formed are examined looking at invitation to treat, offer, counter offer and acceptance are discussed. The second two issues involve the status of a ... 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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LAW 94-142 AND TEACHING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper discusses the impact of 94-142 Education of Hanicapped Act on the teaching of mentally challenged and disabled students. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Japanese Immigration/Exclusion Laws »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper examines the history of Japanese immigration from the 1880s to 1924. Japanese immigrants to the US endured racial hostility and legal persecution at the federal, state and local level, as legislation was passed that sanctions the fears and biases of white populations (Mitchell 666). Examination of this period shows ... View Full Description
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Social Engineering Through Criminal Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper is critical of the criminal justice system and suggests that social engineering has been accomplished, but in a negative way. Social engineering need not be negative. Suggestions are provided in respect to how to implement policies to effect positive changes. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Social Control Theory: All People Have The Potential To Violate The Law »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. This two-part project randomly interviewed a dozen young men and women from a cross-section of society: Three Latinos, three African-Americans, three Caucasians and three Asians, all within the age bracket of eighteen to twenty-four years old and all from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Secondly, it examined the socially and emotionally ... View Full Description
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Australian Law Questions »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at three different scenarios. In the first an employer who has made a promise of extra payments wants to get out of the promise. The second concerns the liability of business partners for contracts entered into on behalf of the business. The last considers the liability created when a ... View Full Description
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ENVIRONMENT, LAW AND HEALTH »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper answers the following questions: the social psychological role of prevention in the Canadian health care system; how social psychology is used to solve social dilemmas and problems associated with eyewitness testimony and how they can be addressed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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