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Consumer Protection »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers the protection that is given to consumers under UK law when goods bought are unsafe. The paper looks at the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended) and the Consumer Protection Act 1987. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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E-Law and Risk Management Questions »

Number of pages 4

4 pages answering 4 questions about Internet law and risk management, particularly in matters of privacy and use of information gathered from site visitors. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Effect of Civil War on Black Americans »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that explores the effects of the Civil War on the lives of Black Americans. The writer argues that while the American Civil War technically ended the institution of slavery in the United States, in principle, the reality of the situation was far different. Economic and political circumstances combined to keep ... View Full Description
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Questions in Criminology »

Number of pages 4

4 pages answering 3 questions in criminology. The questions ask about law and order vs. individual rights; positivist theories; and the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) vs. the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Antitrust in the US and Japan »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper contrasts US and Japanese antitrust and antimonopoly law, using recent cases, examining why monopoly positions are bad for the consumers. The paper includes the Toshiba Elevators, the Microsoft case and the case of Image Technical Services v. Kodak. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Is Prostitution a Victimless Crime? »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper examines the crime of prostitution and whether or not it is a victimless crime. Devlin and Mill's positions are examined in respect to how the law should treat prostitution. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Contract Law; Is there a contract in place? »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at a case supplied by the student where there is an advertisement placed in a newspaper, which is followed by communications and an acceptance. The paper considers which are offers, which are counter offers, and communications, if any, is a valid acceptance. The paper is written with reference to ... View Full Description
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Agency Law »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the role of agency law and how it may be enforced as well as comparing the position in the UK with that in Europe. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Human Rights »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers the issue of human rights. The paper starts by looking at what is meant by human rights and the foundations of the modern concept in the seventeenth century with Locke. The origins of current law are then explained and the way it is implemented in the UK is outlined ... View Full Description
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Ethics, Morality & Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page research paper that investigates the moral and ethical conduct of law enforcement officers. The writer differentiates between "moral" and "ethical" behavior on the part of these agents and discusses the ramifications of police behavior. Bibliography lists 13 sources. View Full Description
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Kant's Theory of Value »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at Kant's ideas about law and his theories about value, man's highest good and the categorical imperative. Kant's ideas are evaluated and the paper argues that the theory of value is flawed. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Australia’s Internet Law »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of recent attempts at regulating Internet content in Australia. These actions have occurred in the face of laws which have been on the books since 1982 insuring Australians freedom of information. Australia’s solution to this contradiction has been to amend the Freedom of Information Act itself. The author ... View Full Description
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The Internet; A Case Concerning Contract Law, Passwords, Employment Law and Issues of Domain Registration »

Number of pages 16

This well written 16 page paper considers the following case; Jez, subscribes to an Internet magazine site. After paying his subscription fee, he is required to agree to the terms of use Jez does read them, but and proceeds to click on The “I agree to the terms of use”. Rob, a work colleague, discovers ... View Full Description
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Street Drugs in Jersey City »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper which has as its premise that this is a report for the Jersey City Police Department from a criminal justice expert pertaining to the problem of the ready availability of street drugs. The report, first of all, offers a statement of the problem, and then outlines what research has suggested ... View Full Description
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Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. v. Hammerton »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper is a legal brief outlining the parties, facts rule of law, discussions and holding of the case of Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. v. Hammerton, Administrative Panel Dection, Case Number D2000 – 0364, August 2nd 2000. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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Contracts of Sale: Relation to the Laws of Ancient Rome »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page overview of the elements which go into contracts of sale. The author traces each of these elements to the laws of ancient Rome. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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EEOC/Interpreting Discrimination Law »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper on the policymaking of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency that oversees compliance with federal laws that guard against discrimination in employment practices. The writer examines loopholes in EEOC policy, specifically look at the manner in which academicians evaluate the EEOC. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Last Will and Testaments under UK Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers UK law, what makes a will valid such as the requirements of the testator at the time of making the will and the will itself. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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Jurisdiction »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper is written with reference to UK law, and looks at a case supplied by a student where there are international contracts and cases are being brought in different courts. The paper considers the issue of how jurisdiction can be determined and the doctrine of forum non-convenience. The bibliography cites 3 sources. ... View Full Description
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The Concept of Domicile within UK Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers what is meant by domicile and how it is determined under UK law. The paper cites cases to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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Contract Law; Formation, Mistake and Fraudulent Misrepresentation »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers a case supplied by the student. A sale is made with various mistakes, a buyer misrepresents himself and the seller does not want to complete the contract. The paper determines if there is a valid contract, what there terms where and how the mistake affects it by reference to UK ... View Full Description
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Italian Contract Law »

Number of pages 20

20 pages in length. The writer discusses offers, breach and revocability as they relate to Italian contract law. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Without Law, Would There Be Order? »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper takes a thoughtful look at law and order, and whether or not society really metes out justice fairly. The Salem Witch hunts are looked at as an example of when society unfairly applied what it construed as justice. The unfairness of how women are treated in today's prisons is ... View Full Description
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Wound Treatments and Nurse Prescribers »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the position of community nurses when undertaking wound dressing and how, with the advent of prescribing nurses, the non prescribing community nurses are placed in a difficult position with conflicting needs from their primary health care trusts, patients and the law. The bibliography cites 9 sources. View Full Description
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The Law of Equity; Its’ Development as Indicated by the Evolution of Injunctions »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the statement that “equity is not past the age of childbearing”. The appeach is taken by looking at the development of the law of equity and injunctions, the new types of injunctions and the way in which the criteria for the granting of injunctions has developed to ensure the ... View Full Description
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Proceeds of Crime Act 2002; An Annotated Bibliography »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper is an annotated bibliography that outlines ten different sources that examine the application and impact of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 that came into effect in the UK in 2003. Sources quoted include online sources, book and articles in law and accounting journals. View Full Description
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Questions and Answers on Globalization and Economics »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper presents information on a variety of subjects in Q&A format. Concepts are defined and explored. Some concepts discussed include competition, national sovereignty, globalization, economic clusters, free trade, the law of diminishing returns and more. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Taxing the Internet »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper reviews this topic in a specific manner. A proposal is made for a new Pennsylvania law to tax online purchases. Principles regarding the issue are also discussed more generally. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Law Enforcement and the Media »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page paper which examines how law enforcement is portrayed by the media, how it affects the public’s perception of police departments, how several famous cases have been covered and the significance of racial and sexual prejudice. Bibliography lists 13 sources. View Full Description
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Is There Justification for the Doctrine of Adverse Possession? »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers if, in today’s society there is justification for the doctrine of adverse possession to continue under UK law. The paper defines adverse possession and looks at both sides of the argument, including the perception of property theft, aspects of public interest and government policy. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Extending the Application of Direct Effect »

Number of pages 6

This 12 page paper critically discuss the complexities engendered any the extension of the notion of direct effect to directives under EU law and suggests ways by which the ECJ could and have resolved these complexities. The bibliography cites 18 sources. View Full Description
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The Implications of No Child Left Behind on English Language Learners »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper provides an overview of NCLB and evaluates its effects on ELL programs. How does the law affect schools as it respects Special Ed programs? The paper focuses on ELL and how language plays a part in the problems with NCLB. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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CD and DVD Burning and Copyright Law »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which argues that copyright laws on copying CDs and DVDs should be strict, but allow for certain situations. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Why I Want To Be a Law Officer »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page essay that presents a hypothetical personal essay on why an individual would seek a career as a law enforcement officer. No bibliography is provided. View Full Description
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Multiphasic Sex Inventory II »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Profiling sexual offenders by way of the Multiphasic Sex Inventory II provides a basis upon which law enforcement and the psychological community can better understand what drives certain individuals to behave in such an antisocial manner. This approach, exclusively meant to measure those who have allegedly committed or admitted ... View Full Description
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American Business »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper touches on three aspects of business: the legal environment; the laws that regulate it; and the role it plays in society. Bibliography lists 11 sources. View Full Description
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Fluid Flows »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper is written in two parts. The first looks at pressurised flows and the equations that will be used in the design of the systems, looking mainly at Pascal’s Law. The second part looks at an open flow channel and the issues of design, such as friction and Bernouilli's Principle. The bibliography ... View Full Description
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Medicare Fraud »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper answering 3 questions about laws governing Medicare fraud (Stark, RICO) and the value of having a formal compliance plan. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Pitfalls and Benefits of Employee Testing »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines when it is useful to use psychological testing. Laws which prohibit certain types of test or questions are duly noted. Also addressed is the problem of liability, particularly when an agency sends a worker out to a firm, school or home setting. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at the way the mentally ill are treated in the UK criminal justices system. The paper is a literature review for a larger study and includes the definition of mental illness, occurrence and type of mental disorders and the treatment of the mentally ill offenders under the law. The bibliography ... View Full Description
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Tort Case Answers »

Number of pages 25

This 25 page paper briefly answers a series of 15 sample exam questions which look at different issues within Canadian tort law. The questions give different scenarios and ask about the presence and discharge of a of duty of care, capacity, remoteness, foreseeability, medical negligence, special relationships, public policy and the application of legal theories ... View Full Description
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The Law as a Tool in Social Engineering »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page contention that the greater good can be achieved in regard to the reduction of criminal activity by utilizing the law. The author justifies this contention with the work of B.F. Skinner in operant conditioning. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Contract Law; Have Contract Terms Been Breached? »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at a case where a newspaper advertisement is placed advertising facilities for a hotel that are not available when the guest arrive and a price that is lower than the price charged. The paper looks at whether the advisement is a offer or an invitation to treat, and then at ... View Full Description
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Defense Of Marriage Act »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper comments on the changing structure of the American family. The writer then explains and discusses H.R.3396, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) enacted in 1996 and the subsequent actions of state legislatures. The essay also provides some background on what spurred Congress to adopt this law. A general discussion of the ... 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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Law: Obscenity, False Pretenses, and Trespass »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper that examines three different areas of law. The paper examines two 1957 court cases that defined obscenity, the definition of false pretenses and larceny of trick, and then civil and criminal trespassing. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Inherited Property Division During Divorce: A Focus on Massachusetts »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page review of how inherited property is typically distributed during a divorce. The author examines several cases from case law. The conclusion is reached that the distribution of inherited property is variable to say the least. This variability is dictated as much by the variability of the particular cases as ... View Full Description
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Disparate Impact/Disparate Treatment: Case Study »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Both disparate impact and disparate treatment are associated with on-the-job discrimination; whether unintentional or deliberate, these two elements of employment law work to protect those unlawfully singled out. The primary difference between disparate impact and disparate treatment is the intent of each action, with the former reflecting the absence ... View Full Description
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Investigating Differences 3 »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper examining how minority and low-income groups are perceived by law enforcement, the judiciary and news media. The paper includes a list of five hypotheses that keep criminal justice focused on low-income minorities rather than on the most dangerous aspects of society. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Applying The United Nations Convention On Contracts For The International Sale Of Goods »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper answers specific questions regarding the way in which the CISG can be applied and where local law will be used, which areas of international contracts it cannot regulate and how any disputes or disagreements regarding the meaning of the convention are settled. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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