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Menendez Brothers: Case Summary »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The Menendez brothers' case is perhaps one of the most orchestrated of all mass murders in history. Initially testifying their parents were victims of a mob hit, Erik and Lyle were ultimately charged with the heinous crime due in great part to holes in their stories and their seeming ... View Full Description
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Mental Capacity in Succession Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper creates a case study that can be used to discuss the legal issues that will need to be considered when assessing the potential to contest a will on the basis of mental capacity. An elderly lady suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, also suffering from a brain tumor makes will close to her ... View Full Description
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Mental Disability And The Insanity Defense: A Comparison Of Four Articles »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. The writer discusses four journal articles as they relate to mental instability and the insanity defense. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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MENTAL ILLNESS AND INSANITY - THE LEGAL ISSUE »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper focuses on the differences between the guilty, but mentally ill and not guilty by reason of insanity defenses. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Mental Illness as a Legal Excuse? »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper which examines mental illness as a legal excuse 2 sources cited. No bibliography provided due to the fact that articles used were faxed by student requesting paper and authors of texts are unknown. View Full Description
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Mental Illness, Crime and the Criminal Justice System in the UK »

Number of pages 36

This 36 page paper examines the links between mental illness and crime and how this is dealt with in the UK criminal justice system. The paper starts by defining mental illness, looking at general definition and then at the legal definition used in the UK. The paper then considers what types of illness are classified ... View Full Description
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Mentally Ill & Punishment »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper/essay that examines the rationale behind punishment within the legal system and how this rationale applies to the mentally ill. In the United States system of jurisprudence, a person may not be held accountable for illegal actions that the individual commits if it can be determined that this person is mentally ... View Full Description
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Michigan Civil Rights Initiative: Proposal 2 »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative, known as Proposal 2, as it relates to African American males. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Micronics Technology Human Resource Case Study »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper that uses three scenarios supplied by the student, each of which is briefly described. The writer then responds addressing whether or not the employee might have a case against the company. The issues deal with sexual harassment, racial discrimination, and gender discrimination. The cases are multifaceted. Comments are supported with court ... View Full Description
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Microsoft Antitrust Case - Issues, Laws And Outcome »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the Microsoft antitrust case. A timeline outlines the most important parts of the case. The issues are explained. The pertinent sections of the Sherman Antitrust Act that applied to the case are reported. The writer also comments on the ethical issues involved. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Microsoft Antitrust Lawsuit »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. The antitrust lawsuit brought on by the U. S. government against Microsoft has been watched with extreme interest as it has been played out over time. This paper gives insight to the position taken by each party as well as to just what charges were levied against Microsoft by the government. ... View Full Description
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Microsoft v. Commission of the European Communities »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper discusses the antitrust case Microsoft v. Commission of the European Communities. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Mike Nifong and the Duke Lacrosse Case »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses the case against the Duke University lacrosse players who were accused of raping a stripper in 2006. The writer focuses on the reasons why prosecutor Mike Nifong was disbarred for his actions in pursing the case against the three innocent men. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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MIL-STD-882B and SAE ARP4761 »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper. The Military (MIL) Standard (SD) 882B System Safety Program Requirements is issued by the Department of Defense and is to be used by all departments and agencies of the Department of Defense. Within this document are more than 200 tasks a contractor must do, although the contractor may select the tasks ... View Full Description
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MIMA v Bhardwai: Australian Case Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper outlines the case of the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (MIMA) v Bhardwai (2002), HCA 11 (14 March 2002). This paper outlines the basic elements of this case. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Minor Use of the Internet/Legal Issues »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that offers an overview of legislation designed to protect minors using the Internet. The writer also discusses the law pertaining to minors and contracts. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Minorities in the Legal Profession »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper evaluates why there are few minorities represented in the legal profession. Some statistics are provided. The peremptory challenge as a way to promote white juries is also discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Miranda v Arizona »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page overview of the case of Miranda v Arizona. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Miranda v. Arizona (1966): Just in all Cases? »

Number of pages 3

A 4 page exploration of this critical case. The author contends that the overall good that is accomplished by the Miranda requirement outweighs the fact that occasionally criminals escape prosecution because they were not read their rights at the time of apprehension and arrest. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Miranda v. Arizona (1966): Long Lasting Implications for Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page discussion of this critical Supreme Court case. Heard in 1966, this case has had long lasting implications for law enforcement in terms of apprehension, arrest, and interrogation. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Misrepresentation; A UK Law Case Study »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers a case supplied by the student where a business in purchased and facts are either misrepresented purposefully by or accident, there is silence on changes and advice is given, as a friend, by a solicitor. The writer considers what action is open to the purchaser against both the business ... View Full Description
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Misrepresentation; UK Law »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the concept of misrepresentation. The writer defines it, then looks at the different elements with relevant case law in order and applies it to a specific case. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Mistakes in Trials Worldwide in the Last 200 Years »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses the Dred Scott decision, one of the worst miscarriages of justice in history. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Model Lease Analysis - Key Components »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of the important components of leases. The critical inclusion of landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities is addressed. Bibliography lists 0 sources. View Full Description
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Monsanto Co. v. Coramandal Indag Products, (P) Ltd (Legal Brief) »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines this international business case. Several sections make up this brief and provides details about the case and its relevance. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Moral Right Theory »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines moral right theory, its history and its importance to society. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Morality and the Government: Abortion »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines the government’s role in determining the morals of a nation. The paper focuses on abortion. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Morality and the Law »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at whether there is a connection between mortality and the law, looking at the ideas of legal theorists such as Fuller, Dworkin, Hart and Devlin. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Morals and The Rule of Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers statement that “The rule of law has no moral content”. The paper considers if this is true and whether morality is a necessary precondition for the rule of law. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Morgan’s Home v. Martucci, et al »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page case summary of Morgan’s Home Equipment Corp. v. John Martucci, Harry Garber, Ray Convor and Dan Spiller and also Morris Spiller, individually and trading as Variety Sales Corp (390 Pa. 618, 136 A.2d 838). The writer summarizes the facts of the case, its legal history, the court holding, rational and disposition. No ... View Full Description
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Morse et. al. v Frederick: An Analysis »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page review of this important Supreme Court case. This paper analyzes the case in comparison to past case law and suggests additional arguments as to why the findings of the Supreme Court were in fact just. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Motorcycle Accidents in Florida »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines the change in frequency of motorcycle accidents in Florida since the state loosed its requirement for motorcyclists to wear helmets. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Motorcycle Helmet Laws - An Assessment »

Number of pages 7

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of motorcycle helmet laws. Legal and health-related aspects of the issue are explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Moylan v. Estes »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page case summary of a case in which the question before the court is whether or not two parties can legally renegotiate a land sale without paying a commission to the real estate broker to brought them together. The write summarizes the facts of the case, the procedural history, the holding, and the ... View Full Description
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Mr. Hansen's Fall »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper examining the likelihood of success should an individual, Tom Hansen, pursue a lawsuit against Apex Supermarket after slipping on a wet spot in the floor and suffering injuries that required surgery. The paper concludes that Mr. Hansen cannot offer proof of the store manager's statement of knowledge of the spill, ... View Full Description
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Muller v Oregon (1908), And the Progressives. »

Number of pages 6

(6pp) For centuries women have been thought of "property," but time and situations have been leading to slow but sure progression towards women's independence. In this we shall begin by examining Muller v Oregon, 1908; events leading into the progressive era; and the influence of muckrakers on women and current society. View Full Description
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Muller v. Oregon »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the case of Muller v Oregon and this case that sought to prevent women from working for more than ten hours a day impacted on women’s rights and the different views of equality that that may have existed at the time. The bibliography cites 1 source. 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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Music Licensing and Creative Commons »

Number of pages 4

In four pages this paper examines music licensing and copyright issues in a discussion of the Creative Commons nonprofit organization that offers various licensing methods for holders of music copyrights. An analysis of various licenses and their implementation impacts are also presented. Two sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Music Piracy »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines music piracy. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Napster Did Not Deserve Its Fate »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the fall of Napster and why, from a business point of view, it was unfair. The lawsuits are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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National Labor Relations Act »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper discusses the National Labor Relations Act and whether a truck driver was wrongfully fired for his involvement with a local union. There are 2 sources cited. View Full Description
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NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS VERSUS FEDERALISM »

Number of pages 5

This 5-page paper is an argumentative essay regarding the Seminole Indian tribe and gaming operations on reservations in Florida. Taking the case of Seminole vs. Florida, the essay argues that the tribe had a right to sue the state for refusing to negotiate in good faith on an expansion of gaming regulations, and that the ... View Full Description
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Natural and Legal Crime »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper discusses natural and legal crime, lists the major crimes identified on the FBI Crimes Index, and decides whether each of the crimes thus listed is malum in se or malum prohibitum. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Naturalized Citizens for President? »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which examines whether or not naturalized citizens should be able to run for President of the United States. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Navy/Union Arbitrated Dispute »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses a specific case for labor arbitration that took place between the U.S. Navy and union personnel in 1987. The writer outlines the specifics of the case and then discusses sides, pro and con, before presenting the writer's conclusion that the union made the better argument to the arbitrator. ... View Full Description
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NC Statute/Intestate Succession »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that discusses the details of North Carolina State intestate law, delineating the descent and distribution proceedings. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Negligence in the health care system and incapacity »

Number of pages 13

A paper which considers the issue of negligence within the health care system with particular reference to the ways in which negligence may impact on those patients who suffer from mental or physical incapacity, such as the elderly or the metally ill. Bibliography lists 12 sources View Full Description
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Neo-Assyrian Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines law in this culture and its credibility. Documentation of law is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Nevada Tort Claims Act »

Number of pages 5

This 4-page paper the Federal Tort Claims Act of 1946 and its effect on the state of Nevada. It examines how it applies to local justice and to security agencies. There are 4 sources cited. View Full Description
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