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Board and Director Liability; The Case of Not For Profit Organizations »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper looks at the duties and responsibilities of directors. The paper looks at the general responsibilities and then considers directors in a non-profit making organization, such as a charity, in more detail. The paper is written with reference to Canadian law, but many of the concepts are universal. The bibliography cites 10 ... View Full Description
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SPARKY, OWEN, HOMER AND THE LAW CONCERNING WRONG OUTLETS »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper covers two law case involving breach of contract. The discussion centers around the definition of enforceable contracts and damage awarded in the event of a breach. View Full Description
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DIMINISHING MARGINAL UTILITY AND THE CASE OF THE RESTAURANT BUFFET »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper provides an explanation of the law of diminishing marginal utility by focusing on a diner at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Considerations When Going Global »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that discusses some issues of moving operations, including staffing, providing an example with German laws and also discussing types of management and leadership styles that are mentioned for success in the global market. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Stark Laws And Other Issues »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that discusses four different issues. The first is a brief explanation of the Stark law, if it affects medical coding, the second is about the importance of diversity in health care organizations, the third is about advertising in healthcare with an example of a possibly unethical advertisement, and the last is ... View Full Description
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Police and Police Issues: Due Process »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the question of whether or not the goals of law enforcement conflict with the principles of due process. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Political and Legal Problems When Doing Business Abroad »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at the common pitfalls associated with international business. Law and politics are the center of this investigation. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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One Classic Argument from The Crito »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the idea of breaking the law and why that is immoral. A quote from the classic work is included. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Limited-Term Employment Contracts : Spain »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper. The scenario is that the employer terminated a woman's limited-term contract when he learned she was pregnant. The essay considers the laws regarding this type of contract in the EU and in Spain, including reasons for dismissal and makes a recommendation to the employer. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Reflections on The Nature Of Political Things »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is a reflection on political thing from the context of naturalism, especially as proposed by Adam Smith and under the doctrine of common law. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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Patents and Tax Avoidance Processes in the US »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at whether a tax avoidance can be patented under US patent law as a business process, and discusses whether not this is ethical and whether or not is should be allowed. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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More Guns, Less Crime »

Number of pages 5

In five pages this essay argues that allowing law-abiding citizens to carry firearms reduces the crime rate. Five sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Speech Recognition as a Tool for Human and Computer Interaction »

Number of pages 3

A 4 page review of the rapid technological evolution that has enabled speech recognition. This paper discusses this evolution in reference to Moore’s Law, and industry applications and problems. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Corporate Transparency - McBride Financial »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper responds to questions regarding transparency and governance of a case study supplied by the student. The paper begins by describing and explaining transparency, governance and the new laws and regulations that came about from a number of massive scandals. The rest of the paper discusses the notes sent back-and-forth between ... View Full Description
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Contract Law Case; A Minor Entering into a Contract »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is based on a scenario presented by the student. A minor has entered into a contract to buy a car, has lost his job and want to return the car and get his money back. The paper discusses the relevant legal issues, including the status of the contract as voidable, and ... View Full Description
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An Evaluation of EMTALA »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper examines this health care legislation. On balance, it is claimed that the law has a positive impact on the public. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Supply And Demand - Law Of Diminishing Returns »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. The first part of this essay reports an article from the WSJ about the supply and demand of oil and corn, explaining how the demand impacts the supply and the affiliated cost issues. The second part of the paper discusses the law of diminished returns and provides three specific examples. ... View Full Description
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National Security Council »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that discusses the National Security Council: what it is, the law that established it, how it is used by presidents, with some examples. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Preventing Attacks: A Comparison of Two Approaches in Reducing Susceptibility to Becoming a Victim »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of predatory crime and the steps that can be taken to reduce vulnerability. This paper compares and contrasts the approaches found in an article in “The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin” one published by the U.S. Department of State on the World Wide Web. No additional sources are listed. View Full Description
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Advanced Practice Nursing/Legal Requirements in Tennessee »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that, first of all, defines accreditation, licensure and certification and then discusses advanced nursing practice in the State of Tennessee by looking first at Tennessee state law and then at the online sites for nursing certification offered by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ... View Full Description
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Evidence of Law and Forensics »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page overview of evidence of law as it relates to forensics. This paper outlines the various types of evidence that is out there and discusses the potential problems that come into play in its correct interpretation. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Salvage Law and Government Property in US Waters »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page consideration of the circumstances surrounding the salvage of a World War II aircraft that crashed into US waters in 1943. This paper considers the distinction between lost, misplaced, and abandoned as they relate to the plane’s ownership. The author emphasizes the importance of salvage law in deciding just compensation for ... View Full Description
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Australian Public Disturbance Case »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses a case study supplied by the student. Youths have caused a disturbance, had a food fight and damaged property at a shopping center. This paper looks at what potential offences have taken place, enforcement powers of the police, the process of youth justice counseling and alternatives approaches. The paper is ... View Full Description
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McDonald's And Obesity »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page paper that discusses different aspects of the topic. Should Ronald McDonald be eliminated? In light of recent laws about advertising in France, what should the company do? Is there evidence that banning food advertising to children will reduce the obesity rate among children? These topics are discussed, including court cases, the ... View Full Description
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Reaction to the reading: Tort Law and Tort Theory »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is a reaction to the essay by Jules Coleman on Tort Law and Tort Theory. It argues that Coleman’s essay is difficult for a layman to grasp because his arguments are super-subtle and not expressed well. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Video Surveillance and Stun Guns Should Not Be Used by Police »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the use of new technology in law enforcement. It is argued that these things impede the rights of citizens. Bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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How Helicopters Fly »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. This essay discusses a number of aspects related to helicopter flight. The issues and conditions discussed include how the craft achieves lift, the effect of the air flowing over the blades, torque, drag and centrifugal force. The effects of transverse flow and settling with power are also included in the discussion. ... View Full Description
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Copyright Law in Education »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at how copyright law is embraced in the context of libraries and schools. Specific information about what is permissible in the classroom is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Tort Precedent, Negligence And Liability »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses tort law as it relates to suing the manufacturer for injury caused by misuse of the product. Bibliography lists 1 source. 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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Implications of X26 Tasers in Excited Delirium Deaths »

Number of pages 4

In four pages this paper examines how X26 Tasers are being implicated in deaths associated with excited delirium that usually occurs when suspects are in police custody or as a result of an altercation with law enforcement officers and also discusses whether or not such implications are valid with scientific research studies and statistics provided. ... View Full Description
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Commercial Law Questions »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at three issues of law. The first is whether a contract is valid and if the terms have been breached in a scenario where an art collectors contracts to have a painting commissioned and the painter subcontracts the work. The next section outlines the three branches of government, the last ... View Full Description
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Abortion, Surrogacy and Men »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page research paper that offers an examination of international law and looks specifically at the issues associated with abortion, assisted reproductive technologies and surrogacy. The focus is on how statutory language is utilized and the implications that this holds for male interaction with specific legal codes. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Environmental Policy Statements and the Regulatory Register »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks how an effective environmental policy statement can be created. The second part of the paper discusses the value of a regulatory register helping a company to ensure compliance with environmental law. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Analyses »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses several aspects of law: how to protect intellectual property rights; the definition of strict liability torts and an example of such a case; and a discussion of actions that can be both torts and criminal acts. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Global Staffing Issues - Acquiring Company In Germany »

Number of pages 20

A 20 page paper that begins with the brief scenario and an the identification of the U.S. company, industry, and German company to be acquired (all fictitious). The rest of the paper is fact and includes a report and discussion of German employment/labor laws and practices, human resource issues to be considered when ... View Full Description
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Argument: Blackwater Should Not Be Above the Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the private mercenary army Blackwater, which is accountable to no one, and argues that it should not continue to operate above the law. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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The Protection of the People Against the Exercise ot Arbitrary Power: Miranda v. Arizona »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page examination of the importance of Miranda vs Arizona. This paper explores the circumstances surrounding the case and the decision’s long lasting implications in law enforcement procedure. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Rule of Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the concept of the rule of law. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Opposition To Drunk Driving »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Despite the tendency to be lenient with an individual's first DUI offense, there is absolutely no reason to extend anything but the full force of the law when drivers are pulled over - and subsequently arrested - for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. One only needs ... View Full Description
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The Relevance Of An Impossible Ethical Ideal By Niebuhr »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses Niebuhr's discussion of the law of love as found in this chapter. The writer includes Niebuhr's comments about liberal and orthodox Christianity and the differences with prophetic Christianity. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Karl Marx, Socialism, Communism And Class Struggle »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses law of motion, alienation, dictatorship of the proletariat and socialism/communism from Marx's perspective. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Bona Fide Business Expenses and the IRS »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page review of the IRS's definition of "Bona fide business expense". This paper examines a fictional scenario utilizing previous case law. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Law Practice Billing Process »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing considerations for automating billing and reporting in a growing law office. Includes a flowchart of the billing process. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Body Farm »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the function of the University of Tennessee's Anthropology Research Facility, commonly referred to as the Body Farm. Cadavers are left exposed to the elements so that forensic anthropologists can study how unburied bodies decompose. The Body Farm appears to operate well within the guidelines of accepted scientific practice ... View Full Description
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Economics and Housing Decline »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the reasons that the bubble of the US housing market appears to have burst. Average home prices in northern California increased 60 percent 2004-2006, which is not sustainable over a long period of time. The paper discusses the law of supply and demand and its action when a ... View Full Description
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Smith v. State/Hypothetical Ruling »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page research paper that offers a hypothetical case ruling on a case of search and seizure from a motor vehicle during a routine traffic stop. The writer cites case law that supports a ruling that sustains the defense's motion to suppress evidence gained from the motor vehicle search. Bibliography lists 3 sources. 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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Canadian Professions and Patriarchy »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page review of the gender bias that continues to characterize the Canadian workplace. Using the examples of law enforcement and accounting, this paper contends that this bias results in women being subjugated under men. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Hardin's Theory of the Commons and the Failure of the Kyoto Accords »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses Hardin's theory of the commons and uses it to explain the success of the Antarctic Treaty and the law of the sea; and how it can also account for the failure to implement the provisions of the Kyoto Accords. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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