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New Haven Fire Dept./Ricci v. DeStefano »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that summaries and analyzing the issues associated with the Supreme Court decision in Ricci v. DeStefano in order to answer the question: Did the city of New Haven act reasonably in rejecting the test results based on the lack of minority representation with the fire department? Bibliography lists 5 ... View Full Description
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New Horizon Optics - A Case Study in International Trade Policies & Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that presents a case study of New Horizon Optics, a fictitious U.S. optic transistor manufacturing company that is experiencing domestic market problems due to the dumping of Japanese transistors into the U.S. market. Discussed are the problems this dumping creates and a possible solution to this problem. Also included ... View Full Description
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New Orleans Police Department Corruption »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that begins with a Table of Contents. The paper discusses the corruption and brutality evident in the New Orleans Police Department. The essay is comprised of numerous examples of the malfeasance and other crimes, including murder, committed by police officers in this department. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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New School Regulations »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at a fictitious law introduced to allow local authorities to control the games children play at school. The paper considers the way regulations brought in by the local authority under this law may be challenged under UK law. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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New York Times Co. v. United States »

Number of pages 13

This 13 page paper discusses the 1971 "Pentagon Papers" case that was argued before the Supreme Court, which found that the Times could publish classified documents pertaining to the Administration's misleading of the American public with regard to the situation in Vietnam. The paper discusses what this means for journalists today; includes a brief literature ... View Full Description
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NEWCO PROJECT COMPANY AND DUE DILIGENCE »

Number of pages 5

This 5-page paper focuses on two aspects -- requirements for due diligence when it comes to making an investment in a company, and a model for a memo about potential legal problems of the company. The company in question is a start-up construction company. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Newdow v. U.S. Congress: A Review of the Constitutionality of the Use of the Phrase “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page analysis of this case and others which illustrate the evolution in the way we view our government’s association with religion. The author specifically reviews the adherence to the so-called Exception clause of the Constitution, a clause tested through three separate theories: the Lemon test, O'Connor's endorsement test, and Rosenberger's neutrality ... View Full Description
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Newgarth Enterprises v Garth Electric »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at a fictitious arbitration case concerning a potential breach of contract in order to assess if damages should be paid. The case concerns a verbal change to a contract and a determination of whether or not goods were fit for their purpose. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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Non-Competition Clauses - Is the Noose too Tight? »

Number of pages 10

Non-Competition Clauses – Is the Noose too Tight?: This 10-page essay delineates a number of the issues relevant to non-compete clauses inherent in today’s employment contracts. Can we find an equitable balance between safeguarding a company’s right to protect itself against competitors, and an employee’s intrinsic right to earn a living? Bibliography lists 7 sources. ... View Full Description
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Non-Disclosure and Misrepresentation in Australian Insurance Law »

Number of pages 21

This 21 page paper is an in-depth consideration of the concepts of misrepresentation and non disclosure under insurance contract law in Australia, with particular attention paid to the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 and relevant case law. The bibliography cites 20 sources. View Full Description
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Nonverbal Communication and Graphics in the Courtroom »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at both techniques and suggests that each should be used dependent on the type of case. A testable hypothesis is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Norman Conquest and English Law »

Number of pages 9

A paper which looks at the impact which the Norman Conquest had on the development of the English legal system, taking into account the many other historical and social factors which influenced the growth of common law both before and after the Norman invasion. Bibliography lists 4 sources View Full Description
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North Carolina Sex Offender Registry »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that discusses this topic. Pedophilia is a "complex, often compulsive, psychosexual disorder with profound implications for the abused child, perpetrator and community" (Hall and Hall 457). In order to protect children and the public, every state has instituted a registration law for sex offenders. This review of literature looks specifically ... View Full Description
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North Carolina Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing implications of this topic. The statutes of limitations for many types of civic cases in North Carolina are listed in Chapter 1, Article 5 of the North Carolina General Statutes, sections 1-46 through 1-55. Limits range from six months to ten years, depending on the type of case ... View Full Description
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O.J. Simpson / Trial of the Century ? »

Number of pages 5

A well-argued 5 page look at how the O.J. Simpson criminal trial may have had harmful implications for the American legal system. The writer feels that this historic case was decided more on emotion than on fact.. that is was adversely affected by the media.. and that it will likely have a lasting impact on ... View Full Description
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Obligations in English Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at two questions posed by the student, The first is a contract where circumstances make it difficult for a contract to be honoured. The paper looks at if and when frustration may be invoked. The second part o the paper considers a garage owner that wants to avoid liability by ... View Full Description
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Obligations in English Law »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at three questions The first considers obligations under a contract and the contract may be ended by frustration. The second looks at obligations under a contract of service and if exclusion clauses can be used to reduce statutory liability. The third paper of the paper looks at tort and duty ... View Full Description
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Obligations Under Tort and Contract Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper contrasts the co-existing obligations under English contract law and tort law. The paper then goes on to consider why action is favoured by most litigants under the classification of tort when there is a viable choice between the areas of law. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Obscenity Comparison »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that, first of all, discusses the Supreme Court's Miller test for obscenity and then discusses how the application of Miller differs with localities. The writer focuses on the difference between Oklahoma City and Miami, and also discuses a case that involves Western Pennsylvania, with attitudes in Las Vegas. Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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Offence Against The Person Act 1861 »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Sam and Lonnie are guilty of violating the Offence Against The Person Act of 1861, which, in this particular case, speaks to the age of consent section. Being that Anita was all of fifteen years old when these two men (legal age of eighteen) accosted her, and the legal ... View Full Description
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Offer and Acceptance »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page English law paper considers a case given by the student that examines offer and acceptance, who and when they offer and when a contract can be seen to be formed. The case considers an offer, a counter offer and then an acceptance made on a telephone answer machine. The bibliography cites 2 ... View Full Description
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Offer and Acceptance; A Contract Law Case Study »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers a case study provided by the student. A single set of chairs are put up for sale in a newspaper, on an internet auction site and offer personally by letter to one recipient. The case examines the different responses gained form the different offers and considers where a contract may ... View Full Description
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Oklahoma City Bombing Change Of Venue »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that begins with an explanation of change of venue and why they are granted. The paper discusses the reasons the trial for Timothy J. McVeigh and Terry L. Nichols received a change of venue. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act and Physician Assisted Suicide »

Number of pages 6

In six pages this paper examines the history, passage, and specifics of Oregon’s Death With Dignity Act, the controversial physician-assisted suicide issue and what states’ positions are on it, and the contributions of Michigan Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Six sources are cited in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Organizational Management 6 »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper discussing proper structure and actions of a police Internal Affairs department; an 8-point plan for departmental change; and implications of Garrity v. New Jersey. The paper provides case briefs for James Lingler and Jeffrey Gezymalla v. John R. Fechko, FED App. 0420P (6th Cir.) (2002); Carlos Luna v. Commonwealth of ... View Full Description
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Originalism and Non-Originalism »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines originalism and on-originalism as it involves the Constitution of the United States of America. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Otto-Preminger-Institut v. Austria: Freedom of Religion Verses Freedom of Expression »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page outline of this 1995 case weighing freedom of artistic expression against freedom of religion. Considering the suppression of a film considered blasphemous by the Orthodox Catholic Church, the court decided artistic freedom allowed the organization by law was necessarily limited by the right of the Church to freedom of religion, that ... View Full Description
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Outline for the Effect of Jury Selection and Trial Outcome »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page outline for a larger paper addressing the psychological aspects of scientific jury selection, in which attorneys seek to seat jurors likely to be sympathetic to their cause, either overtly or subconsciously. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Owner/Contractor Contract And A Design Build Contract »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at the differences the standard owner/contractor contract and a design build contract, also known as a D/B contract in then case of a construction project. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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Ownership, Risk And Title To Sue With Respect To The Carriage Of Goods By Sea - The Case of the UK »

Number of pages 52

This 52 page paper (not including the table of contents) examines the positions of ownership risk and title under English Shipping law. The paper starts with by examining the purpose of the bill of lading before considering the current legislation under which action may be taken, including the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992 ... View Full Description
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Page v. Sloan »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page review of this case involving injury of a hotel guest that occurs as a result of incompetence on a ontractor's part. The author answers seven specific questions about this case. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that offers a case summary for Palsgraf v. The Long Island Railroad (1928). The facts of the case, history and issues are given and the rationale of the court in deciding for the defendant is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Panavision Intl v Toeppen 141 F.3d 1316 (9th Cir. 1998)CYBERSQUATTING/TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper discusses the landmark case of Panavision versus Toeppen. The issue is about cybersquatting and the practice of trademark infringement of well known companies. As a result of this case laws were changed in reference to cyber legalities. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Paralegals: Significant Contributions To Affordability And Accessibility Of The Legal System »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. In an industry famous for intimidation, paralegals represent the conduit between a wary and often legally unacquainted clientele base and the legal representatives who serve them. The extent to which paralegals have transformed an otherwise nerve-racking experience into one where clients are much more informed and at ease is ... View Full Description
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PARC v. Commonweatlh of Pennsylvania »

Number of pages 5

The case of PARC (Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children) v. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (343 F. Supp. 279 (E.D. Pa. 1972)) occurred as a result of the dissatisfaction of PARC regarding the conditions of services being provided for students (children) with disabilities. This paper provides an overview of the current literature on this ... View Full Description
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Parental Rights in Adoption »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that summarizes the case of Quilloin v. Wallcott, 434 U.S. 246 (1978), which is considered to be a landmark case in terms of child custody and adoption and the rights of an unwed father. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Parish v Smyrnos (Analysis) »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper evaluates this case that took place in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The facts of the case, that involves a stalking charge where a young man paraded naked in front of a woman's window after giving her a suggestive letter, are provided. The appeal is discussed in depth. The definition ... View Full Description
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Parliamentary sovereignty and the Human Rights Act »

Number of pages 5

A paper which looks at the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on parliamentary sovereignty, and the way in which challenges to incompatible legislation will be dealt with by the courts. Bibliography lists 4 sources View Full Description
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Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Human Rights Act »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers the following quote by Lord Hoffman and discusses how if it is still accurate now the Human Rights Act 1998 is in force; ""Parliamentary sovereignty means parliament can, if it chooses, legislate contrary to fundamental principles of human rights. The Human Rights Act 1998 will not detract from this power ... View Full Description
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Past, Present and Law School in the Future »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page essay that offers a student guidance and suggestions on how to respond to questions for the purposes of evaluating the student's past, present and future educational experience. In this case, the student's BS degree was in Criminal Justice Administration and the student plans to attend law school. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Pat Parker & Associates: Case Study »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper is a Harvard case study of Pat Parker, a lawyer who conducts political oppositional research and prepares reports. The work is by contract between Parker and the candidate's campaign. The scenario is that Parker previously provided a report to a campaign, two years later, a group of lawyers who supported the ... View Full Description
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Patent and Intellectual Property Law »

Number of pages 26

This 26 page paper considers the quote “since we have had a patent system for a long time, it would be irresponsible, on the basis of our present knowledge, to recommend abolishing it”. The paper begins by looking at the development of patent law with he first recorded origins in 1313, though to the current ... View Full Description
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Patents and Tax Avoidance Processes in the US »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at whether a tax avoidance can be patented under US patent law as a business process, and discusses whether not this is ethical and whether or not is should be allowed. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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PATENTS AND THE LAW »

Number of pages 5

This 5-page paper focuses on aspects of patent law, based on a case study. Topics under discussion include patent infringements and revocation of patents. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Paths to Judgeship »

Number of pages 7

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of judgeship selection methods. Paper assumes the format of a powerpoint presentation and speaker notes. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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PATRIOT ACT AND SECTION 215 »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses Section 215 of the U.S. Patriot Act, and how it should be rewritten or amended so it infringes less on civil liberties and does the job its supposed to do. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Pennoyer v. Neff/Attachment of Land »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses the case of Pennoyer v. Neff (1877) in detail. The writer specifically address the issue of attachment (seizure) of land as private property and the rationale of the Supreme Court in its holding. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Pennsylvania Peeping Tom Case »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing the legal merits of a complaint made by the cheerleaders of the Philadelphia Eagles. In January 2001, a news story surfaced detailing the long-term peeping that had gone on from the visiting team’s locker room into the adjacent locker room used by the Eagles cheerleaders. The cheerleaders filed ... View Full Description
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Peoples: "Basic Criminal Procedures" »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper discusses the concept the Exclusionary Rule, a basic aspect of legal practice. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Percy Wants Darby's Gazebo »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the fictional case of Darby, Percy and Darby's gazebo. Darby agreed to sell the gazebo to Percy but has not; Percy has filed a lawsuit and seeks for Darby to be court-ordered the dismantle, relocate and reassemble the gazebo on Percy's property, requesting specific performance of the court. ... View Full Description
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