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Video Gaming in Illinois Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper reviews recent revisions to video gaming regulations in Illinois. The argument is presented that these revisions will cause more harm than good to the state and those that use the machines. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Laws of Manu »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper reviews these two myths from ancient India and Mesopotamia noting the differences that exist in relation to how the gods interact with humans. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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In Support of Chicago's Handgun Laws »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper argues favorably for and addresses the issues surrounding Chicago's handgun restrictions from a public, fiscal, and security viewpoint. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Law and Issues Regarding Organ Donation: Emphasis on California »

Number of pages 10

In ten pages this paper discusses federal and California state legislation regarding the issue of organ donation. Five sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Australian Tax Law - Ferguson v FCT (1979) and Stone v FCT (2005) »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper examines two Australian tax in all cases concerning the way in which a business is defined in order to determine assessable revenue. The cases of Ferguson v FCT (1979) 9 ATR 873 and Stone v FCT (2005) 59 ATR 50 are examined, along with the findings of the courts in the ... View Full Description
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Vehicle Lemon Laws »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. It is hard to imagine a time when the used car industry did not suffer the brunt of many jokes about shifty salesmen, devious sales practices and unreliable vehicles that drop their bumpers as the car is driving off the lot. While these wisecracks conjure up a hail of ... View Full Description
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E-COMMERCE, ETHICS, SECURITY AND LAW »

Number of pages 7

This 7-page paper focuses on ethics, security and legalities as they pertain to ebusiness and ecommerce. Napster is used as an example. Bibliography has 4 sources. View Full Description
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International Law - Case Questions »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that discusses three issues/questions: The first is: the legal and ethical responsibilities of outsourcing manufacturing operations to developing countries. When considering expansion to Bulgaria and Eastern Europe, should their status as members of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention be considered? And, the ethics of disposing of toxic containers in Indonesia. Bibliography ... View Full Description
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Revenge and the Law in Beowulf and Njal’s Saga »

Number of pages 4

In four pages this paper contrasts and compares these two epics in a consideration of how in each revenge is a legal and culturally accepted form of justice and how the backgrounding of the legally sanctioned payment of compensation in Njal’s Saga affects the reader’s view of violence in Beowulf. Four sources are listed ... View Full Description
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3 Law Questions »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses jurisprudence, choosing a Supreme Court justice and the phases of a trial. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Changes in Due Process: A Current Trend in Criminal Law and Procedure »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page consideration of how due process has eroded over time. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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International Humanitarian Law »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page paper examines IHL and also looks at specific provisions for POWs. Specific examples of Gitmo and Abu Ghraib are provided. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Hollywood and the Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses two events that shaped Hollywood: the Paramount decree of 1948, and the operation of the House Un-American Activities Committee. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Plato's Laws »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines this important work by Plato. The characters and setting are things examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Criminal Law, Identity And Culture »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. In the late 1800s, Zebulon Reed Brockway - author of "The Ideal of a True Prison System for a State" - asserted that "the causes of crime are primarily in the person, secondarily in the circumstances that surround him;" since that time, myriad crime theories have evolved to correlate these ... View Full Description
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The Conflict Over Motorcycle Helmet Laws »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at this controversial issue. Both sides are explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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BASINGER, BOXING HELENA AND LAW SUIT »

Number of pages 5

This 5-page paper focuses on Main Line's lawsuit against actress Kim Basinger for her refusal to participate in the movie "Boxing Helena." Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Case Law: Murder »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses if a defendant can be charged with murder if the weapon is not in evidence. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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When it is Morally Justified to Break the Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper focuses on this provocative topic. The Parker Jensen case is discussed. No bibliography. View Full Description
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Watch "People v. Larry Flynt" in Media Law »

Number of pages 5

(5 pp) "If the First Amendment will protect a scumbag like me, then it will protect all of you. Because I'm the worst." Shocking? Perverted? Or - just the every day words of porno king and owner, of Hustler Magazine, Larry Flynt? Are we to believe that the "worst" has ... 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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Morris's The Brothel Boy and Other Parables of the Law »

Number of pages 6

The book is discussed in this 6 page review that addresses the topics of affirmative action and the penal system. Morris's opinions are highlighted. No additional sources cited.    View Full Description
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Ethics in Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper tackles three legal questions. One pertains to legal perternalism, another to sexual harassment and finally, the topic of assisting third world countries in cleaning up the environment is addressed. Both sides of each issue are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Biological Warfare in International Law »

Number of pages 17

A 17 page paper discussing the legal and environmental aspects of biological warfare. As our scientific knowledge increased, so did the threat of biological warfare. The use of biological weapons seems to be less of a threat now, for our scientific knowledge has continued to increase to lead us to a place that ... View Full Description
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Antitrust Laws and Applicability to Microsoft »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper discussing the theory and history of antitrust laws and monopoly designation, and the reasons that theory and reality rarely meet on common ground. The Justice Department has found Microsoft to practice predatory pricing based on the fact that it gives away its products for free; Microsoft's competitors want the government to force Microsoft to ... View Full Description
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Duty to Care; UK Law »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the aspect of duty to care that was laid down by the case of Donoghue v Stevenson (1932), and considers the way in which the House of Lords made their decision in the case of X and others (minors) v Bedfordshire County Council (1995). The writer considers if the decision ... View Full Description
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Seeking Damages for Psychological Harm or Nervous Shock; UK Law »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the problem of claiming for psychological harm or psychiatric injuries. The writer uses relevant cases studies to consider how this has been viewed by the courts with issues such as duty of care, proximity and how foreseeable the event was. Cases include those concerning the Hillsborough disaster as well as ... View Full Description
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The Protection of Florida's Homestead Laws; Protection From Forced Levy »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the protection granted to homesteads under Article X section 4. The writer argues that the constitutional protection is providing immoral protection for individuals who are committing fraud and avoiding meeting their obligations. Numerous cases are cited to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Canadian Employment Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers a case where a female and a male employee ore suspected of theft, yet only one is guilty. The supervisor also has unfounded suspicions. The paper is written as a memo advising the company how to proceed. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Canadian Employment Law; Discrimination of Disability During Recruitment »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the case of a blind job applicant for the position of sale representative. The writer considers the role of accommodation in the Human Rights Acts as well as in light of the Meiorin decision. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Contract Law; A Case Study »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers a case study supplied by a student that looks to establish is a contract has been formed so that action can be taken for breach of contract. Issues such as offer, counter offer, acceptance and frustration are included. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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Construction Law and Individual States »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page report discusses the bidding process and how it relates to state governments’ building and construction processes. Comparisons are made between the states of Washington and Oregon -- states with a common border and similar climates, although the population of Washington is significantly larger than that of Oregon. As a point for ... View Full Description
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UK Land Law; Covenants and the Right to Light »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers the enforceability of covenants in different situations and the right to light. The writer cites many relevant cases. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Pornography And Internet Laws »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the need for legal control with regard to pornography and the Internet. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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UK Contract Law; Mistakes »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper consider a case provided by the student where there is an agreement made an events such as common mistake, mistake regarding quality and potential frustration. The writer uses numerous cases in considering the outlined scenarios. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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LAW OF PROPERTY »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper deals with the section 2 of the Miscellneous PRovision Act of 1989 in England. Discussed also is the reform to the 1925 land act and why such reform was needed. Written in Chicago style with footnotes and bibliography. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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UK Property and Trust Law »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers three questions posed by the student regarding property left in trust in a will and the way in which the trustees will deal with complications and how the Land Registration Act 2002 has made the adverse possession of land with registered title almost impossible. The bibliography cites 9 sources. ... View Full Description
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UK Company Law; A Case Study »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers a case supplied by the student. The case has a golf course that has been built too low, and suffers from flooding, the termination of a contract, the potential liability of a director, and the consideration of the implications of a new shareholder. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Parents, the Law, Religion, and Medical Treatment »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines whether or not parents should be forced by law to provide medical treatment for children regardless of religious beliefs. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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UK Law; Discrimination by Sexual Orientation. »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the cases of R v Ministry of Defence ex parte Smith, [1996] IRLR 347 as well as Lustig-Prean and Beckett v United Kingdom (1999) [Application Nos 31417/96 and 32377/96] and compares the findings of the national court with that of the European court. These cases involved serving remembers of the ... View Full Description
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E-Commerce and the Law »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers the risks of e-commerce identifying breach of copyright as one of the most relevant, followed by privacy concerns of employees and confidentially concerns of employers. The writer considers this from a UK legal perspective. The bibliography cites 12 sources. View Full Description
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Bentham and natural law »

Number of pages 10

A ten page paper which looks at Jeremy Bentham's assertion that natural rights are mere rhetoric, with reference to the social and legislative definition of rights and to Bentham's moral philosophy in general. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Universal Law and Western Thought »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper presents the idea that Western thought is quite different from ideas found in the rest of the world. Hinduism is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Aviation Law and the Fourth Amendment »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper delves into Constitutional rights as it involves airport security measures. Scanners and other machinery are discussed as is profiling. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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"To Kill a Mockingbird": Law Cannot Alter Social Injustices »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which discusses the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, illustrating how it indicates that no law can truly change the social injustices experienced by those who are the victim of racism. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources. View Full Description
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Child Law In The UK »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Margaret's legal rights as the birth parent may have helped her maintain custody of her children; however, it has reached the point where she has exhausted her chances to prove worthy of caring for and protecting them. The past decades has witnessed many changes in the UK's approach to ... 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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Emotional Distress; A Case Based on California Law »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper is a memo put together from material supplied by the student concerning a fictitious case where there is a potential claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress. The memo outlines the facts, considers the relevant legislation and cases including Christensen v. Superior Court (1991) and Saari v. Jongordon Corp. (1992). ... View Full Description
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Differing Views of Prostitution: Creating Criminal Behavior Through Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page contention that the very act of making a particular activity illegal can create more problems than it solves. The author uses the issue of prostitution as an illustration of this contention, emphasizing that if the act was not illegal prostitution could be a positive means by which women could empower themselves ... View Full Description
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EU Law; Trade Restrictions »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers a case where the EU passes legislation on an industry to introduce quotas., and a blanket ban placed on goods by an EU country. The writer considers the grounds for any action and the role of judicial review where there is a case. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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