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Loans, Leases and Hire Purchase »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper considers the difference between these three forms of financing, looking at their structure, the legal implications (Under UK Law), and their advantages and disadvantages of each of these forms of borrowing. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Local and Federal Courts for Hartford, CT »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the court system in Hartford, CT, including the federal and state courts. This paper considers two cases in which the court system is utilized. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Lochner v. New York »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses aspects of the case, including what issues the Court thought it needed to address; the reason for its decision; whether it could have decided differently; and what William N. Eskridge would have thought of the decision. View Full Description
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Locke’s Social Contract Theory and Criminal Justice »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers how mankind has given up some personal rights in exchange for the benefits of being governed. Law, however, continues to protect many of our rights. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Lord Justices Auld’s Recommendations Regarding Oral Evidence in Court »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper consider the recommendations made by Lord Justice Auld in the 2001 Review of the Criminal Courts of England and Wales regarding oral evidence, and the government response to these recommendations. The bibliography cites 9 sources. View Full Description
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Lowe's Settles Class-Action Lawsuit »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page pager discusses Lowe's class-action settlement for violating overtime policies and having employees work off the clock. 1 source is cited. View Full Description
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Lowering Police Brutality »

Number of pages 15

15 pages. This paper will serve to explain police brutality and how law enforcement agencies can attempt to lower the rates of police brutality. Various law enforcement methods will be discussed. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Lucky Luciano, A Business-Approach to Crime »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper, which also includes a short abstract, that details the life and criminal career of Charles "Lucky" Luciano, a criminal genius who succeeded in reshaping the Mafia in the US from a "clan-based, haphazard crime organization" into a something more closely resembling a streamlined "corporation" (Rigby, 1999, p. 108). This ... View Full Description
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Mabo and Others V. Queensland (No. 2) [1992] HCA 23 »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper gives an outline of the Australian landmark case of Mabo and Others V. Queensland (No. 2), which concerned issues of native title and terra nullius. The writer outlines which the facts of the case, the arguments, the decision and the implications following the case. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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MacDonald Murder Case »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that summarizes and discusses the one of the most compelling and gruesome murder cases of the 1970s, which was the murder of the family of Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald. The writer briefly summarizes the case against MacDonald and then discusses new evidence. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Making a Codicil to an Existing Will »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of the definition and function of a codicil. The author points out that many things may change regarding our property or our wishes in even just a short period of time. Fortunately, it is not necessary to go to the full expense and effort of preparing a new will ... View Full Description
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Making Handguns Illegal in America »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which argues to an audience of a local senator why handguns should be completely illegal, supported by facts, statistics, and tabular data. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Making Laws »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. From the very first law enacted in the United States - Rhode Island's illegalization of slavery in 1652 - to the twenty-first century's quest to eradicate political terrorism, lawmaking has undergone tremendous change that has afforded significantly greater accountability and equity where all groups and individuals are concerned. The ... View Full Description
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MALPRACTICE AND CONNECTICUT »

Number of pages 5

This 5-page paper, using Werth's "Damages" book as a jumping-off point, studies the tort system as it pertains to medical malpractice and other litigation. The questions answered include what it would take to try to reduce the liability of the system. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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MALPRACTICE AND IMPACT ON MEDICAL PRACTICE »

Number of pages 14

This 14-page paper focuses on the topic of malpractice costs, insurance, and its impact on physicians and patients. The paper discusses two issues: first, if there is a malpractice crisis and second, if tort reform will fix it. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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MANAGING PRODUCT SAFETY AND THE FORD PINTO »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper outlines the details of the Ford Pinto case involving the unsafe design of the fuel tank and the litigation that followed. Discussion of legislation that resulted from this investigation, as well as the development of new agencies and governmental departments. Both sides of the arguement are offered (consumer versus corporation). Quotes ... View Full Description
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Marbury v. Madison of 1803 »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page report discusses the historic Supreme Court case of the early 19th century (1803) which has, for the past two centuries, served as a definitive component of American law. Marbury versus Madison was the case that decided that it was possible, appropriate, even necessary for the Supreme Court to have the ability to declare a particular ... View Full Description
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Marijuana Law in the EU & US »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that contrasts and compares marijuana laws in the EU to those in the US for the purposes of discerning the effects of decriminalization of this drug. The writer discusses the myths v. the fact of marijuana use; effects of decriminalization where it has occurred and the resistance of the US ... View Full Description
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MARINE INSURANCE CONTRACTS, SLIPS AND LLOYD'S OF LONDON »

Number of pages 12

This 12-page paper discusses marine insurance policies and contracts. Also in this paper is an overview of Lloyd's of London, it's slip process, and the role the slip plays in the insurance contracts and policies. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Marine Pollution and the Law; The Problem of Operational Discharges »

Number of pages 34

This 34 page paper considers the way in which international law seeks to control oil pollution. The writer considers the background of the situation, such as the current condition of the shipping industry with the different pressures that have been placed upon it, such as the economic pressures. With this background the development of marine ... View Full Description
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Marketing the UK Police »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper that explores the topic of marketing and the British police force. Drawing on the work of Mawby and Worthington (2002), the writer argue that marketing is an essential element in building a positive public image for the police. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Marriage Laws Thailand & U.S. »

Number of pages 2

A 2.5 page paper that provides a brief introduction to each country, then discusses their marriage laws. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Martha Stewart And The SEC »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper begins with a brief outline of Martha Stewart's background and how she came to form her company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. Her entrance to 'gracious living' began in 1972 with a catering business. It was the publication of her first book in 1982 that launched her into the public spotlight ... View Full Description
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Martha Stewart's Trial and Conviction »

Number of pages 26

A 26 page paper discussing the facts, charges, court proceedings and appeal activities connected with Martha Stewart's trial and conviction. The paper is written for interest with a criminal law procedure focus. Bibliography lists 32 sources. View Full Description
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MARTHA STEWART: INSIDE TRADER OR SCAPEGOAT? »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper discusses Martha Stewart and ImClone, and determines if Stewart deserved her conviction and jail time. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Mary Carpenter v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Case C-60/00) »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper is an outline of the case of Mary Carpenter v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Case C-60/00). The writer outlines the facts and then looks at the decision made by the European Court. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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Maryland v. Bradford »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper provides the background and key events in the case known as MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, ET AL. v. KEITH A. BRADFORD, ET AL. This case is about school finance. Lawsuits were brought against the state for inadequate school funding and specifically about the state funding for the public schools in ... View Full Description
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Massachusetts Law for Charitable Trusts »

Number of pages 5

This 7 page paper briefly describes the procedure necessary for setting up a charitable trust in Massachusetts, which is done through the Secretary of State. It describes the Secretary's involvement in the process, and the enforcement procedures, which are the function of the Attorney General. It also discusses laws in California and Washington ... View Full Description
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Max Weber's Theory of Political Domination, Bureaucracy and Legal Legitimacy and Its’ Implications for Modern Democratic Societies »

Number of pages 25

This 25 page paper looks at how Max Weber’s theories regarding bureaucracy, political domination and legal legitimacy and what these may indicate for modern democracy. The paper begins by describing Weber’s relevant theories and explaining what these mean. The theories are then tested against historical development and examined for flaws before the findings are used ... View Full Description
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McCollum: chain of negligence and liability »

Number of pages 3

A paper which considers the McCollum case, in which it was asserted that a record company should be held liable for the suicide of a mentally disturbed listener who was influenced by Ozzy Osbourne's music. The paper compares this case to the judgment in Weirum, and looks at aspects of liability and the chain of ... View Full Description
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McKinnon v. Secretary, Department of Treasury (2006) 229 ALR 187 »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers Australian administrative law by critically evaluating McKinnon v Secretary, Department of Treasury (2006) 229 ALR 187 and looking at the implications for freedom of information. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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MEDIA AND THE COURTROOM - A LASTING BIAS »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper discusses the biases and misinformation inherent when it comes to cameras in the courtroom. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Media in the Courtroom »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper argues that the media, and in particular television, has a distorting effect on judicial proceedings and should be banned from the courtroom. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Media Influence on High Profile Cases »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper takes a look at the media attention given to high profile cases. The effects of CourtTV and cameras in the courtroom are discussed. The O.J. Simpson and Fred Neulander cases are used as examples. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Mediation in family law cases »

Number of pages 8

A paper which considers the ways in which mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution might be more appropriate in family law cases than litigation, and looks at the relative advantages and disadvantages of both processes. Bibliography lists 4 sources View Full Description
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MEDIATION, ARBITRATION AND THE USE OF THE STRATEGIES »

Number of pages 4

Thbis 4-page paper questions if mediation and arbitration share a synergy and if both can be used to help resolve problems and challenges. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Medical Case Study »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page advises a patient according to English law. The fictitious case concerns Mrs Jarvis a 44 year old woman has gone into hospital to have a hysterectomy due to endometriosis. She has agreed to the operation after being told she is infertile. During the operation the surgeon finds she is pregnant, but continues ... View Full Description
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Medical Law/5 Questions »

Number of pages 20

A 20 page research paper that answers 5 questions pertaining to medical ethics and medical law. Topics covered include ERISA tort cases; handling of ethical situations, such as a patient choosing to forego life-saving procedures; and malpractice cases. Bibliography lists 11 sources. View Full Description
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Medical Malpractice or Negligence; A Comparison between the UK Sweden Germany and Maryland »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper compares the medical malpractice cases and regulation in three European countries and the US state of Maryland, looking at the similarities of the use of tort law and identifying the differences in approach. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Medical Malpractice Statute Of Limitation »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that discusses the medical malpractice statute of limitations laws in Connecticut and Florida. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Medical Malpractice: Criminal Not Civil »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines how and why medical malpractice should be treated as a criminal issue, not a civil one. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Medical Negligence and Patient Choice »

Number of pages 15

This well written 10 page paper considers if the following quote is true question is true “In England, recent legal decisions involving allegations of medical negligence show a worrying shift in judicial thinking. This has moved away from respecting professional autonomy towards a greater deference for so-called patients rights”. The paper discusses this with reference ... View Full Description
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Medical Negligence in the United Kingdom »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview on how negligence is viewed in the UK. Several cases are referenced. The Bolam rule is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Medicare And Fraudulent Billing »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper begins with an introduction to the False Claims Act and the provisions that apply to Medicare and Medicaid fraud. The writer then discusses why fraud persists, reaching three conclusions. Bibliography lists 4 sources. 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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Medicare Fraud: Is the False Claims Act (FCA) an Effective Deterrent? »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the False Claims Act and relates it to Medicare fraud. Specifically, this paper considers whether or not the FCA is an effective deterrent to crime. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Medieval Law and Literature »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines several medieval laws and argues that they resemble literature, not legal documents. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Mega-Corp. Case »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the position of Mega-Corp. The firm, based in New York, has purchased computers from a UK company under a F.O.B contract for delivery to New York; the goods are damaged in transit and arrive late. The legal issues are considered in the context of English law. The bibliography cites 5 ... View Full Description
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Megan's Law: Fair Or Not? »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. Megan's Law is the federal and state laws that require sex offenders to register with local law enforcement agencies upon release from prison. This essay provides information about the law, how it came to be, and argues that this is a fair and just law. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Men’s Rights and Pregnancy Termination »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which argues that men should not have the right to the termination of a pregnancy. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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