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Fiduciary Relationships and Duties »

Number of pages 9

The case of Goldcrop Exchange Ltd (in receivership) [1994] 2 All ER, saw Lord Mustill state that the presence of a contractual relationship would not automatically exclude the presence of fiduciary duties. This 9 page paper looks at the concept of fiduciary duty, where and how it arises, and the way it may be seen ... View Full Description
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Fields of Philosophy »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides a matrix of the different fields of philosophy. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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FILING PROCESS - DISCRIMINATORY CLAIMS »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses the fictitious John, and the path he needs to take to file a discriminatory claim through the EEOC and court system. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Financial Liability; A Case Study »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers a complex case provided by the student which involves a stockbroker and a client where trading has taken place over the clients limit resulting in the client owing money to the stockbroker. The client wishes to defend this and also make a counter claim for losses. The writer consider contract ... View Full Description
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Fingerprint Analysis and the Scientific Method »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the formation of friction skin; it also defines the scientific method and how it is applied to fingerprint analysis. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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First Amendment & Tort Law, UK & US »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses 2 questions. The first question is What effect might the American and English rules (pertaining to tort law) have on the willingness of people to assert their rights through litigation? and the second question is How does the First Amendment right to petition for redress of grievances bear ... View Full Description
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First Amendment and New York Times v. Sullivan »

Number of pages 7

In seven pages this paper considers the landmark 1964 Supreme Court case that reinforced the right of “freedom of speech, or of the press” that is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and also examines the impact of this decision. Five sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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First Amendment and Terrorism »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to applying First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and religion to organized terrorism. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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First Amendment Issues »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page research paper that addresses questions pertaining to First Amendment law. Topics covered include the Supreme Court interpretation of obscenity, the criteria for limiting free speech, fundamental rights covered under the First Amendment, etc. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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First Amendment Issues »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that concerns First Amendment issues suggested by a scenario regarding the trial of a group of right-wing extremists known as the "Montana Freeman." The scenario presumes that this report is a document prepared for the Justice Department addressing possible First Amendment issues/problems concerning the trial and ... View Full Description
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First Amendment Rights: Pornography »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. Of all the liberties inherently afforded American citizens, it may well be argued how the First Amendment is one of the most vehemently defended; to deny people the ability to express themselves in a capacity that suits their respective desires and needs is to trample upon the very essence upon ... View Full Description
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First Amendment Theory »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page research paper that explores the legal theories pertaining to the interpretation of First Amendment rights in regards to freedom of speech. The writer particularly focuses on the "marketplace of ideas" theory of Oliver Wendell Holmes. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Fixed and Floating Charges »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers what is meant by a fixed and a floating charge where loans are made and the different rights associated with each type of charge. Looking at these two equitable charges as security for borrowed money the paper consider the level of freedom that this grants to the borrowers. The paper ... View Full Description
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Flag Burning and the First Amendment »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper discusses flag burning and its protections under the First Amendment, and argues that it must remain a protected form of protest. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Flag Burning: The United State v. Eichmann: »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides a discussion of the details of this infamous freedom of speech case. This paper delves into the fundamental protections that the case presented, and the reasons why the Supreme Court Justices ruled that in favor of Eichmann. Abrstact is also included. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Flaws in the English and Welsh Conveyancing System »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the flaws in the current conveyancing system in England and Wales and then looks at the proposed changes to remedy the flaws. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Florida mental health legislation »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which considers an ethical dilemma relating to the Baker Act and the case of a child committed for evaluation. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Food Contamination and Tort Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of tort law as it relates to food contamination. The author outlines a fictional case involving contaminated ice cream. An analysis is presented regarding the burden of proof facing the plaintiff in regard to proving negligence on the part of the ice cream manufacturer. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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For the Death Penalty »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper which takes that pro argument for the death penalty. The history of the death penalty is discussed as is the case of Timothy McVeigh. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Ford Motor Company - Defective Engineering Lawsuits »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides a list of some of the many engineering defects in Ford motor vehicles that have resulted in the lawsuits. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper discusses various aspects of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, legislation which makes it an offense for a U.S. citizen or company to bribe an official of a foreign government. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides some examples of how this law applies to U.S. firms and international firms. How it affects American firms is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Foreseeability in Tort »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at English and Australian case law to illustrate the role that the concept of reasonable foreseeability plays in the tort of negligence. The bibliography cites 15 sources. View Full Description
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Four Different Legal Issues »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper addresses four separate and distinct issues: What rights to adult adoptees have in terms of accessing adoption records; What are the laws and thoughts of minor children visiting a parent who is in prison; What is a dog owner's liability if the dog bites someone; and What is the liability of ... View Full Description
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Fourth Amendment / Its History v. The Current Message »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the history and current application of the 4th Amendment. Bibliography lists 7 sources. 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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Free Movements of Goods and Labour in the EU »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page looks at different issues of free movement under EU law. There are three sections, The first considers a case where a law has been passed banning the importation of some goods into the UK with the justification used by the UK government of health reasons. This is considered with reference to article ... View Full Description
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Free Speech and Widmar V. Vincent »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper examines the case of of U.S. Supreme Court Widmar V. Vincent, 454 U.S. 263 (1981) 454 U.S. 263 concerning the meeting of a religious group on university grounds, The paper outlines the case, looks at the resulting impact and considers if this was the right decision. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ... View Full Description
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Free Speech Zones on Campuses »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which argues for a free speech zone on campuses. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Freedom of Religion, A First Amendment Right »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page essay/research paper that discusses the right to Freedom of Religion, which is guaranteed under the First Amendment. This examination focuses on the issues that continue to define the division between church and state that this amendment imposes on the American government. Many people today would tear down the wall dividing church and ... View Full Description
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Frivolous Lawsuits: An Evaluation of Two Cases »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper examines the dry cleaner's case and the McDonald's coffee case. Ethics of frivolous lawsuits are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Fullerton's Recruiting Woes »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper offering an opinion on the backfiring of a university's illegal recruitment of a star football player and its efforts to recover illegal payments after the player decides to leave school for professional fighting. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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FUNDAMENTAL FREEDOMS IN LAVIGNE VS. OPSEU »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper examines the freedom of speech and association in the above case. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Garth Film Co v Safe Pack SA »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers a fictitious case provided by the student where there is a dispute regarding terms of a contract. The first part of the paper looks at the issue of jurisdiction where a third country is specified with an arbitration court that does not exist. The second part of the paper ... View Full Description
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GATT AND WTO »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that explains the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and the World Trade Organization, GATT's successor. GATT negotiations began after World War II for the purposes of liberalizing international trade by reducing tariffs and establishing some rules. GATT was never officially recognized, thus, the council could make recommendations only. The ... View Full Description
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Gay and Lesbian Marriages; Should They Be Legalized? »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper considers the arguments for an against the legalization of gay and lesbian marriages, looking at the different perceived advantages and disadvantages as well as s=issues such as discrimination and the purpose of marriage. The arguments are placed in a legal context, looking at the position under UK law, but making international ... View Full Description
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Gay Rights & Relevant Ordinances »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Paper discusses civil rights for homosexuals and the importance of laws to protect such rights. Social, political, and historic issues are examined. It is concluded that there is absolutely no reason that "gays" should not have all of the same rights and opportunities in this country as everyone else Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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Gender and Delinquency »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines the connection between gender and delinquency. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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General Rules of Conflict of Interest: Non-lawyer Employees »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper that discusses five specific cases and how they relate to the rules of conflict of interest that apply to non-lawyer employees of law firms. The bibliography has 5 sources. View Full Description
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Generics, Ethics, and Law in the Pharmaceutical Industry »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page discussion of the pharmaceutical industry and the reception generic drugs have within that industry. This paper presents the thesis that it is both ethical and legal for pharmaceutical companies to interfere with or to delay generic drugs being released into the marketplace. Bibliography lists 6 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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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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Gerald Ford and the Judiciary »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper provides an overview of Gerald Ford's relationship to the judiciary, including the appointments he made. Edward Levi's role as Attorney General is highlighted as well as the appointment of Justice Stevens to the Supreme Court. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Getting Tough on Gun Crime Does Not Work »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that argues that the "get tough" laws on crime and mandatory sentencing requirements do not work. The writer, first of all, discusses gun control laws and then focuses on the mandatory sentencing laws in California and Florida, arguing that studies show that these laws are ineffective as deterrents to crime. ... View Full Description
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Gideon v Wainwright »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper which provides and overview and examination of Gideon v Wainwright. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Gideon v. Wainwright »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that offers a legal brief and summary concerning this landmark decision of the US Supreme Court. Due to this decision, all defendants are provided with an attorney, as the court will appoint counsel if the defendant cannot afford this service. Bibliography lists 1 sources. View Full Description
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GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses the U.S. Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright, and the legal right to counsel, even if you're poor. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Gideon V. Wainwright »

Number of pages 15

15 pages in length. The magnitude of Gideon v. Wainwright's precedent-setting decision was immense in nature; not only did this ruling establish an entirely new facet of personal rights within the scope of legal proceedings, but it also illustrated just how inequitable the entire system has historically been operated. Those who could heretofore ... View Full Description
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Gideon's Trumpet - How One Man's Story Heralded in a New Age of Justice: »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that examines Anthony Lewis' 1964 best-selling non-fiction work entitled Gideon's Trumpet and the importance of the events it documented. These events include the trial without representation conviction and imprisonment of Clarence Gideon in 1961 and the resultant landmark court case and Supreme Court ruling. These events are briefly discussed, but ... View Full Description
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Gideon's Trumpet: Book Review »

Number of pages 12

12 pages in length. Gideon's Trumpet is an account of a precedent setting ruling that changed the landscape of the American legal system. False accusations and time spent in jail were the catalysts to Gideon's hell-bent journey through the unfriendly maze of a system whereby only certain American citizens are bestowed the luxury ... View Full Description
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