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Comparison of Labor Laws in Japan and the United States »

Number of pages 7

7 pages. This paper looks at labor laws in both the United States and Japan, comparing many aspects of each. Discussion includes major labor issues that face each country, the strength of labor unions in both countries, the government's involvement in labor unions and bargaining agreements. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Hart and Dworkin »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines the postscript added to the revised edition of H.L.A. Hart’s “The Concept of Law”, looking at how Hart refutes the criticism made by Ronald Dworkin. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” and the Human Nature of Lawlessness, Chaos, and Indulgence »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses Conrad’s best-known work and its many layers which ultimately presents a variety of shades of darkness. Not only are there the human conflicts and measures of darkness but there are also social implications presented in terms of the conflict that takes place between what is lawful and what is against ... View Full Description
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Sick Building Syndrome and How It Is Handled in California »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper provides an overview of sick building syndrome with particular attention to the laws and suits brought in California. Various types of molds are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Gulf War and International Humanitarian Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines the role of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) during the Gulf War, the paper considers the requirements of IHL, the issues it raised during this conflict, the way in which it was violated by both sided and the lessons for the future. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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The Importance of Oral Evidence in the English Law Trial System »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper examines the important role of oral evidence, also known as orality, within English law and the risk system. The paper considers different forms of oral evidence, the benefits and flaws with this type of evidence and the way in which recent cases may be change the emphasis placed on orality. The ... View Full Description
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THE WAR ON WOMEN »

Number of pages 5

This paper is about the terrible conditions women are forced to face at the hand of Shariah, or Islamic law, in countries around the world. Specific examples of the abuses are given from expert sources. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Laws, Court Decisions, and Legislation Pertaining to the Rights of People with Special Needs in Education »

Number of pages 9

An 11 page overview of the diversity of considerations which are reflected in the laws, court decisions, and legislation pertaining to the rights of people with special needs. The author provides a detailed summary of several of these considerations and emphasizes that applications range from addressing the needs of individuals with physical disabilities to ... View Full Description
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Determinate Versus Indeterminate Sentencing »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at the controversy and argues for indeterminate sentencing. Mandatory drug laws are also discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Should the Legal Definition of Marriage be Changed? »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper argues that the current definitions of marriage are out of date. The way in which the definition may be wrong is considered in terms of the international pressures and changes and also internal social structures. The paper concentrates on English law, but many elements have an international context and other ... View Full Description
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An Overview of the EEOC »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Many laws are discussed and a case study regarding a Victoria's Secret store is presented. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Electronic Voting »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at electronic voting. Answering questions set by the student different systems are outlined and different options such as the use of Java, Macromedia Flash and Active X, as well as SET verses SSL for security, the advantages and disadvantages of a individual network or the internet and issues of e-mal ... View Full Description
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Ethics and Corporate America »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper addresses ethical issues pertinent to corporate America. Whether a values based or compliance approach is better is one question addressed. The paper supports the notion that the law is sufficient to address all concerns related to corporate ethics. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Marijuana and The Western World Since the Mid Twentieth Century »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page discussion of the history of marijuana usage in countries like Great Britain, Canada, and the U.S. since the mid part of the twentieth century. The author reviews some of the critical laws regarding marijuana usage, inclusive of the 2002 decision by Great Britain to lessen the criminal penalties for possession of ... View Full Description
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A Case Study in English Law »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers a case provided by the student. The case has several potential claims and each is discussed separately and covers breach of contract, the postal rule, frustration, negligent tort and employment law regarding redundancy. The bibliography cites 12 sources. View Full Description
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Questions of Inheritance; UK Equity and Trust Law »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers a case supplied by the student and examine the gifts given in a will in order to draw conclusions regarding who is entitled to the property of the deceased under English Law. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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THE FREEDMEN OF ROME »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper discusses the freed slaves in the Roman Empire, called Freedmen. Paper shows how the freedmen were not actually free, though they were released from their master's service. Examples of Roman laws regarding the freedman, manumission of slaves, and the fate of the released slave are discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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A Discussion on Income Redistribution »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers why income redistribution should be a public policy and what kinds of policies may be used to bring about equitable income distribution. The paper looks at different systems such as communism and the use of the Poor laws and the current model of the welfare state to consider the benefits ... View Full Description
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Antitrust Issues - Case Study: Unique Channel »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that responds to questions regarding a student-supplied case study. Unique Channel is a radio station company that has found a loophole in the law and dominates the radio market in Denver. The essay addresses these topics: has Unique's business strategy been an advantage or disadvantage for consumers and advertisers; is Unique's ... View Full Description
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Legal Questions »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper answering 8 legal questions about contract law. Questions cover topics including the sale of found goods, leases, oral agreements for services the statute of frauds and the parol evidence rule. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Impact of Citizens Charters in the UK »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the role and origins of the Citizens Charters in use in the UK and whether they have made any improvements to the UK law of public administration. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Drug Testing: Methods, Legalities, and Ethics »

Number of pages 7

A 5 page discussion of drug testing. The occupations affected by drug testing are indeed diverse. So too are the methodologies employed by various drug testing programs and by the laws and ethics that pertain. The subject is further complicated by the varying positions taken on drug testing by states, private entities, ... View Full Description
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Personal Response to Homeland Security »

Number of pages 4

Safety, as defined by President George W. Bush in his establishment of homeland security measures, is dedicated to the protection of the country as a whole beginning at its borders and moving inward to tap into the individual lives of citizens and immigrants who might offer a threat. This places the privacy of every citizen ... View Full Description
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International Law & Arms Control Agreements »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper/essay that evaluates the role of international law and arms control in regulating international behavior. The writer argues that current events substantiate the assessment that historically, these factors' ability to stabilize political relationships is limited. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Information Security Management »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper. In today's electronic world securing information is difficult and complex. There are so many ways in which security can be breached. This essay discusses why it is important for information managers to understand the many ways information can be compromised. The essay provides some specific examples and how to prevent these ... View Full Description
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Affirmative Action’s Continuing Relevance »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper discussing the current relevance of affirmative action initiative in light of organizations’ discovery of the benefits of the diverse workforce. The goal, however, should be to discourage discrimination of any kind. In this light, businesses should strive to build workforces more diverse than the law requires. Not only ... View Full Description
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Tax Planning for Business »

Number of pages 5

Despite new tax regulations expected in 2005 and new tax regulations implemented in the past few years to protect against tax avoidance and tax evasion, tax planning for business still involves looking at where the tax dollars can be pared. Tax planning for businesses today involves good tax planning to take advantage of the remaining ... View Full Description
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How Increased Competition from Generic Drugs Has Affected Prices And Returns In The Pharmaceutical Industry »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper examines the way in which prices of branded drugs, and the related profit they create for the pharmaceutical companies, is impacted when patents expire and the branded drugs have to compete with generic products. The paper considers how the law of supply and demand manifests in this market where an increase ... View Full Description
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Blacks in Mississippi Before and After World War II »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which examines how the experience of Mississippi blacks serving in the military during World War II affected their attitudes regarding racism and segregation and made them more determined than ever to challenge Jim Crow laws. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Seat-Belts and Safety »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page discussion of the problems revolving around noncompliance with seat belt laws. Although seat belt usage is increasing over time, many are still non-compliant. The author examines the views of those that do not use seat belts, pointing out that education is the key to increasing compliance and saving lives. ... View Full Description
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Improving The Relationship Between Public Police And Private Security »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The undercurrent of discontent between public police and the private sector has long been apparent where the issue of security is concerned. Understaffed and overburdened, law enforcement officers are hard pressed to adequately patrol every inch of a given community; frustrated and vulnerable, residents continue to clamor for better ... View Full Description
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Administrative law and public and private bodies »

Number of pages 7

A paper which considers the relationship of administrative law in the UK to public and private bodies, particularly with regard to the system of judicial review and the extent to which private bodies should be susceptible to such review. Bibliography lists 8 sources View Full Description
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Woolmington and burden of proof in relation to presumption of innocence »

Number of pages 8

A paper which considers burden of proof, evidential burden and presumption of innocence in the light of the "golden thread" of Woolmington, recent case law, and the impact of the European Convention of Human Rights. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Taxable Supplies »

Number of pages 18

This 18 page paper examines Australian Tax law, defining what a taxable supply is and looking at when goods and services tax (GST)is payable. The paper looks at the requirements under GST legislation, examining the connection with Australia. The meaning of supply and the use of monetary and non-monetary consideration. The bibliography cites 8 sources. ... View Full Description
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Refusal of Consent; Medical Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers the right of an adult refuses treatment, even if this results in death. The paper starts by looking at the principle of the sanctity of life and when this may be secondary to patient wishes. Then the issue of advance directives is considered looking at what they are and when ... View Full Description
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Promissory Estoppel and Part Payment of Debt »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines when an agreement for a part payment of a debt is binding on a creditor and how promissory estopple plays a role. The paper explains the doctrine of promissory estopple and shows when it can be used as an effect defence. Cases are cited to illustrate points raised. The ... View Full Description
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EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION: FEDERAL VERSUS REGIONAL »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses the discrepancy between federal and state employment protection laws. California is profiled as being progressive in this respect. Examples given. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Montaigne’s Quest for Change »

Number of pages 9

The desire for change was Montaigne’s burden. “In this university,” Montaigne writes, “I suffer myself to be ignorantly and negligently led by the general law of the world . . . 'tis folly to hope it . . . . .” Under consideration, "Of Experience" and "Of Custom" to discuss Montaigne's writing and his beliefs. ... View Full Description
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Medicare Fraud and Abuse »

Number of pages 8

The 1990s into the new century have seen a cleanup of Medicare fraud and abuse through various case law filed under the False Claims Act (FCA) 31 U.S.C. Section 3729 et seq., and subsequent passage of privacy acts. Two of these cases were U.S. v. Barry Weinbaum, et al. and U.S. ex rel. James F. ... View Full Description
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Free Movement of Goods and Competition law »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper is written in two parts and looks at EU law. The first considers a case supplied by the student. A company is being charge an import duty by another member state and another country is charging a company to undertake safely checks on the products. The case is considered with reference ... View Full Description
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Arguing an Australian Betting Charge »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper providing possible arguments that prosecution and defense attorneys might use in a charge brought against an unlicensed betting bookmaker in Australia. The law provided is a fictitious one, as is the case on which the paper is based. The purpose is to illustrate what arguments that each side could ... View Full Description
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Capitalism: Democracy’s Bane »

Number of pages 6

Martin Luther King, Jr. said that anyone living in the states should never be considered an outsider, but Henry David Thoreau points out that the United States is not truly a society of people, but a country made up of individuals with only their own needs to consider, under the law. As such, their capitalist ... View Full Description
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IMPACT OF PERFORMANCE AND BREACH ON THE MODERN BUSINESS ENTITY »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses performance and breach from a business contract law point of view, and discusses each and how they impact a business. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS ABOUT AUSTRALIA’S SECTION 13 OF THE MOTOR TRAFFIC ACT »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses Section 13 of Australia's Motor Traffic law. A ficticious case is discussed and argued. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Environmental Law in the EU »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the way the polluter pays principle and the precautionary principles appear in EU environmental law. The paper considers the attitude of member states and the trend towards a duel approach. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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Risk assessment and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations »

Number of pages 11

A paper which looks in detail at the Risk assessment and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, with particular reference to the concepts of "sufficient" and "suitable" as used in the Regulations, and the way that these have been interpreted in recent case law. Bibliography lists 25 sources View Full Description
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The Real Effects of ADA »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at positive and negative effects of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Many problems with the legislation are noted. Its application to education and adoption law is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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THE COW, THE WOMAN AND MODERN CITIES »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper focuses on quotes from the Koran (specifically from the sections "Cow" and "Women") and applies them to how city governments walk a thin line between passing laws to govern and giving in to mankind's need and instinct for pleasure. View Full Description
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Do They Hear You When You Cry By Kassindja & Bashir »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses Kassindja and Bashir's book, Do They Hear You When You Cry, the true account of Kassindja's plight to escape Female genital mutilation in Togo, Africa. The writer's thesis is that strangers will come forward to help an individual who is experiencing injustice and brutality. The writer also reports how this ... View Full Description
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Treatments for Dyslexia »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of dyslexia and looks at American laws regarding treatment in the classroom. Various studies are looked at in terms of what works best. Solutions to the problem are ambiguous. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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