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UK Tort Law; Can The Need To Prove Negligence Be Seen As Immoral? »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper consider the law of tort. Only under one type of tort is there a need to prove negligence, the writer argues, using case law, that this both unfair an immoral. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Migrant Injustices in Australia's Criminal Justice System »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page discussion of the problems migrants encounter in Australia. In theory the rule of law in Australia entitles all persons, regardless of their sex, race, or socioeconomic status, are entitled to fair legal process. In reality, the rule of law is inadequate in overcoming societal prejudice and the difficulties encountered in ... View Full Description
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Adverse Possession and Land Theft »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper discusses the following statement. "Title by adverse possession serves a useful purpose when it protects innocent encroachment by one neighbour on another's land; it also rewards land stealing. A known squatter may find it easier to prove his claim than an innocent intruder". The paper is written with reference to English ... View Full Description
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Health and Safety Policy »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper is an example of a health and safety policy document, outlining the health and safety policy of a new company. Written in three parts, the first part is a statement of management intent, the second is the organisation of health and safety and the last is the implementation. The law quoted ... View Full Description
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Media Critique/Racial Profiling »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that critiques print media coverage concerning the issue of racial profiling. This is a highly controversial topic since proponents of racial profiling argue that it constitutes a tactic helpful to law enforcement agencies and is specifically needed in the war on terrorism. On the other hand, it is a tactic ... View Full Description
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Criminal Liability and the Failure to Act »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page UK law paper critically examines the situations in which a person can be liable in criminal law for an omission to act. The paper looks at different types of omission, where a duty to act is express or may be implied and the way the courts deal with omission to act ... View Full Description
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Islamic Law and Universal Human Rights »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page discussion of Islamic law as it relates to Universal Human Rights. The question of whether or not a synthesis can be achieved between Islamic law and the principles of Universal Human Rights is addressed. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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The Doctrine of Binding Precedent and the Concept of Common Law In English Law »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first explains the doctrine of binding precedent, also known as stare decisis. The second part of the paper looks at the strengths and weakness of common law as seen in English law. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Criminal Law; Deception »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers deception under English criminal law and considers the application of law to three examples; the false claim of credentials for employment, writing a cheque that is not honoured and obtaining services by deception. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Boy Scouts v. The Government/ACLU, etc. »

Number of pages 17

A 17 page research paper that examines the litigation that is ongoing between the ACLU and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The ACLU is continuously suing the BSA due to the fact that its policies discriminate against atheists and homosexuals. The writer offers a synopsis of relevant case law, discusses the parameters of current ... View Full Description
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Is The Imposition Of Strict Liability Ever Justifiable In Criminal Law? »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper consider if there is ever a justification to impose strict liability under criminal law. The paper looks at the concepts and application of actus reus and mens rea and how strict liability fits in with these concepts and argues that the idea of strict liability may be in the public ... View Full Description
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Healthcare Law and The State »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page paper examines healthcare law in the UK and agues that the real agenda is the efficient management and control of populations by and for the State. The paper looks at this by considering issues of confidentiality, mental health law and access to the internal market and the potential of Article (formerly article ... View Full Description
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SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page paper discusses the issue of sexual harssment in the workplace, the laws, the litigation, study cases, examples, quotes, predictions, and a comparison of the United States laws to those in France. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Impact of Regulation on the Elementary School Teacher »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines various statues from state law and federal law to discern just how an elementary school teacher's life is affected. A variety of subjects are approached inclusive of issues related transgender, napping in kindergarten, redistricting, and a variety of issues related to the No Child Left Behind Act. ... View Full Description
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Legal Overview on Battered Woman/Child Syndrome and Prevention of Forecasted Criminal Behavior »

Number of pages 9

Overviews and ramifications of case law on battered woman syndrome (Ibn-Tamis, Nixon) and battered child syndrome (Jahnke, Nemeth) criminal defenses, and how laws concerning prevention of forecasted criminal behavior (Tarasoff, Thompson v. Alameda, Brady v. Hopper). Bibliography lists 10 sources, including cases. jvBatter.rtf View Full Description
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Bias in U.S. Immigration Policy? »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of U.S. immigration policy and law. The author argues that while this is some obvious bias, immigration law is a needed component of American society. Some means must be in place to insure that immigrants will become productive members of our society rather than an economic and social drain. ... View Full Description
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The Principle of Fault in Tort Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the principle of fault in tort law. The paper outlines different types of fault and where and when it proof of fault is required. The paper then considers the purpose the principle serves and why it still has such an important place. The paper is written with reference to ... View Full Description
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Law Enforcement/Child Pornography/Australia »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that examines law enforcement against child pornographers on the Internet, with a particular focus on law enforcement in Australia. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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The Sources and Role of Law in England »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at discusses subjects. An outline of the sources of the English law and their order of importance. The relevance and contribution of European legal system and how important equity is this respect of English law. The bibliography cites 9 sources. View Full Description
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Rights As A Key Concept in Contemporary Political, Moral and Legal Philosophy »

Number of pages 29

This 29 page jurisprudence paper considers the quote " key concept (perhaps the key idea)in contemporary political, moral and legal philosophy is that of rights". This is examined with consideration of the basic foundation and purpose of the law, the role of liberalism and the way it has influenced and is influenced by the Human ... View Full Description
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The Criminal Justice System: One Primary Aim Or A Number Of Different Aims? »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. The United States criminal justice system, which originated from the tenets of Greek law, adheres to four different yet distinct aims: law enforcement, prosecution, judiciary and corrections. To eliminate any one of these fundamental principles is to unbalance a system designed to address every facet of criminal justice. ... View Full Description
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Custom and International Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers how custom can be seen as a key component of international law. The paper argues that the basis of international law is custom due the flimsy structure and the requirement of consensus and agreement. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Insurable Interest »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper considers the doctrine of Insurable interest and how it has developed and adapted under English law, looking at both statutes and case law. The paper considers how this may be problematic and compares to this other countries especially to the US before deciding which regime is the best. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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Celibacy And The Priesthood »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper. Celibacy has been mandated for Catholic priests for hundreds of years. It is a man-made law but proponents argue that it is based on apostolic tradition. It was the early 4th century before anything about marriage and priests was addressed. This essay presents an historical overview of the practice of celibacy ... View Full Description
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Sex offenders and Community Notification »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page paper evaluates the problem of sex offenders that are released into the community. Megan's law along with similar legislation is discussed in depth. The problem of impinging on offenders' rights, as well as these laws having the opposite of the intended effect, are issues included. Statistics regarding recidivism are relayed. The paper ... View Full Description
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Environmental Issues and Business in the UK »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page paper looks at different aspects of environmental controls and environment law and the impact they have on business. The paper has five sections; Planning decisions, environmental statute law, environmental audits, the UK Environmental Protect Act 1990 and the use of HAZOP. Each section outlines the issues and discusses the implications on ... 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Inherent Unfairness of Compensation for Compulsory Purchases »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page UK law paper examines the unfairness in the compensation given for property or land that is subject to a compulsory purchase order (CPO). The paper looks at the underlying concepts, the statutory provisions and the 'no-scheme rule' known as the Pointe Gourde principle, fair market value and the recommendations made by the ... View Full Description
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Anti Religious Discrimination Laws in the UK and US; A Comparison »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper is critical comparison between UK and USA religious discrimination law, commenting on the laws as well as the differencing approaches and influences. The bibliography cites 15 sources. View Full Description
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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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Business Law in Canada »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines business law as it exists in Canada. Several issues are broached including contract law and professional liability. Bibliography lists 2 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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Child Labor in Florida »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at the labor laws in the nation, but focuses on Florida. Problems with violations are duly noted. Specific problems with farm workers are examined. Both state and federal laws are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Law and Feminist Theories: Does Feminism Always Concede Too Much? »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers the argument that "In using law's terms in order to challenge law, feminism always concedes too much". The paper considers this in connection to jurisprudence, with the discussion including different forms of feminist theory and the way in which they may influence the study and practice of jurisprudence. The ... View Full Description
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What Constitutes Legal Search And Seizure? »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Mona is the victim of probable cause, a legal stipulation that requires law enforcement officers to have a viable reason for searching one's person or property. Under the void-for-vagueness doctrine, discovery of Mona's drugs would not hold up in a court of law because of the unassociated manner by ... View Full Description
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Whistle Blowing and Confidentiality in the Healthcare Professions »

Number of pages 29

This 29 page paper examines the relative issues that affect health care professionals pertaining to whistleblowing with regard to confidentiality and the breach of the UK law. The paper conducts an in-depth literature review including examining the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 and relevant legislation and cases concerning confidentiality. The paper then determines a methodology ... 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 Duties of Directors; UK Law »

Number of pages 11

In March 1998, the DTI launched a long-term fundamental review of core company law. As part of their inquiry the Review carried out a major analysis of the role and function of directors. The Government believes that the statutory statement of directors' general duties is of fundamental importance as it codifies the principal duties of ... 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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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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