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The Basics of Torts and Law »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper goes into detail on the legalities of torts, which are normally caused through negligence. Torts are considered an unintentional violation of another person's rights. This paper will explain torts fully and consider the implications and recourse citizens have in regard to torts. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Law And Abortion »

Number of pages 5

In 1973, Roe Versus Wade defined the parameters of legality for abortion as the first trimester of pregnancy. The decision was written by Justice Harry Blackmun and based on the rights of privacy. This 5 page paper explores a number of issues involved in helping the student to decide whether that decision was legally correct. Bibliography ... View Full Description
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PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper details the problems when the media run out of control and cause pre-trial damage to the defendant. The case of Sam Sheppard is profiled as well as several other lower profiled cases. Reasons for media bias are given. Conflict of First and Sixth amendments discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Addressing Two Law Issues »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses criminal intent and inter vivos trusts. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Bonds Between Romanticism and Modernity in the Law »

Number of pages 18

An 18 page paper which discusses the relationship between Romanticism, modernity, and human law. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Environmental Impact of Surface Sewage Runoff (Includes Information on Tennessee Law Relating to Issue) »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page report discusses the environmental impact of sewage runoff in a variety of landscapes. Over 5.3 million metric tons of sewage sludge are produced in the United States every year. The sewage treatment industry, like others in the waste business, has discovered, not surprisingly, that the cheapest means of disposing of this yearly ... View Full Description
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Sports Law / Institutional Liability When Players Are Injured »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper which examines the question of what constitutes liability on the part of a coach or an institution in the event of sports related injury. The writer examines numerous cases and outlines the basics of what the courts expect from coaches and institutions. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Ku Klux Klan: Race And Law Perspectives »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. To understand the Klan's motivation is to first comprehend their beginning. Having existed for several decades with beliefs of racial superiority, the Klan has come to represent everything wrong with society. It can be argued that all the ill will, strife and discord that occurs even in today's ... View Full Description
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American Skinheads: Race And Law Perspective »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. The closely shaved scalp and spouting white-supremacist beliefs are difficult to miss. Indeed, American skinheads have carved out a niche for their radical and very violent approach to what they deem as social and racial injustice, much the same way the Ku Klux Klan has achieved for its members ... View Full Description
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Sports Law, Title IX, and Unfulfilled Promises »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses chapter IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment to the 1964 Civil Rights Act which deals with the issues of gender equality in sports. Elementary and secondary education programs are often in violation of Title IX. As a result, the judicial system has, of necessity, become involved. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ... View Full Description
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Sex Offender Registries and Constitutional Rights »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page report discusses the debate over the constitutionality of sexual registration laws (i.e. “Megan’s Law”). Are sex offenders subjected to additional punishment even after they have served prison time for their crime because they must register their whereabouts with a law enforcement agency? Or is the public’s need to know of greater concern? The issues surrounding such questions ... View Full Description
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Law Enforcement Officers and Interrogation Practices »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which examines whether or not strong-armed tactics are necessary. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Training and Employment Law »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper is written in two parts, The first considers the role of a trainer, why understanding the learning process is important and how it may be used to enhance training skills. The second part of the paper looks at the legal position of an employment agency when one of the workers it ... View Full Description
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Scottish Law of Evidence; A Case Study »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper considers a case provided by the student. Looking at the evidence surrounding a case by way of witness statements each statement is assessed for admissibility in order to advise the client whether or not to go o trial. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Adversial Process and Legal Use of Violence in the Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the effectiveness of the adversial process and the legal use of violence in the field of law. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Judicial Review and the Individual; UK and EU law »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at judicial review and the position of the individual in the UK and the grounds on which a review may be granted. The paper then considers the position of the individual at EU level, arguing that the they have a greater level of access to the process at national rather ... View Full Description
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Substance Abuse And Mental Illness Counseling Laws: Florida »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Creating a system where counseling approaches work for all concerned is a long-standing challenge facing most communities. By utilizing the Marchman and Baker Acts, states like Florida are better equipped to address the extent to which substance abuse (Marchman) and mental illness (Baker) treatment is made available to its ... View Full Description
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Supporting the Federal Stalking Law of 1996 (as Described in the Violence Against Women Act) »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which specifically examines how to keep from being victimized, relocation and other ways to make stalking targets feel safe, and discusses the seriousness of the crime of stalking. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Copyright, Law and Ethics: The Pat Parker Case Study »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of the legal and ethical issues involved in the resell of research material which was originally contracted from a campaign analyst, Pat Parker, and the Democratic Party. The questions of who holds copyright to the material which was generated and the legalities and ethics of a subsequent sale by the ... View Full Description
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WEBSITES AND JURISDICTIONAL LAW »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper discusses the personal jurisdiction problems involved with business on the internet. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Analysis of New Jersey v. T.L.O. (Education Law) »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper evaluates the case. The facts of the case are provided. The fourth amendment is defined and applied to the case. Arguments for either side are included as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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UK Corporate Law; Company Names »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper is written in 2 parts. The first part considers the way a corporation may choose a name, what is and is not allowed by discussing two example names. The second part of the paper considers what action may be taken if a company registers a name the same or similar to ... View Full Description
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Criminal Law; A Case of Manslaughter »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers a case provided by the student and advises to potential defendants. The paper assesses the requirements of actus reus and mens rea that establishes the case of manslaughter is established and the defences of provocation and diminished responsibility. The second part of the paper concerns involuntary manslaughter and causing death ... View Full Description
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Analysis of Two Cases in Education Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper provides two legal briefs (Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley; Felter v. Cape Girardeau School District). The cases are compared and contrasted. No bibliography. View Full Description
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EU Law; The Doctrine of Direct Effect »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper is a critique of the doctrine of direct effect, what it is, where it is applicable and the contradictory nature of direct effect between vertical and horizontal impact of directives. The paper cites numerous cases. The bibliography cites 16 sources. View Full Description
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The Duties and Responsibilities of Executors; A Case Study in English Law »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers the administration of estates by two different executors in two different cases, both of which deal with wills that are written clearly. Issues discussed include the duties of the executor (or executrix), calculation and liability of inheritance tax, raising money to pay the inheritance tax, gifts, land transactions following the ... View Full Description
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Sports Agency Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page report discusses the legal role of the professional athlete’s agent and the evolution of sports agency. Negotiation, in any form, is primarily the art of getting another person or organization with an opposing opinion or interest to agree to a new set of criteria or demands. Such is certainly the case ... View Full Description
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The Surviving Spouse's Right of Election (New York State Law) »

Number of pages 20

This 20 page paper provides an overview of the surviving spouse's right of election in New York State. The concept is discussed in general as well. Cases emanating from New York are cited. Several side issues, such as whether or not a gay partner is entitled to survivor benefits, and also how Medicaid fits ... View Full Description
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British Law & Nursing Advocacy »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper that examines advocacy in mental health nursing in the UK. The writer critically analyzes advocacy in relation to a specific scenario and discusses the legal and ethical ramifications as they pertain to nursing practice. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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ENVIRONMENT, LAW AND HEALTH »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper answers the following questions: the social psychological role of prevention in the Canadian health care system; how social psychology is used to solve social dilemmas and problems associated with eyewitness testimony and how they can be addressed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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EU Law; Article 81 »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper critically discuses the scope and effectiveness of Article 81 as the principle means of controlling anti-competitive agreements within the European Union. The paper examines the article and cites numerous cases to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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EU Law; The Free Movement of Goods, Cases Involving Articles 28 - 30 »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at different scenarios where one member state has restrictions on goods which may or may not be seen as restrictive. The paper considers a company tat wants to export chocolate with a sugar content over that allowed by the importing country, the requirements for specific packaging of another country, ... View Full Description
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COMMUNITY, CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper discusses the ramifications of integrating diversity training and cultural education into the criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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California Law: A Case Study »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of a case study of a man who created a still that resulted in a fire which killed a young girl. This paper outlines California Penal Code in regards to this case. Bibliography lists 3 sources. 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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Australian Law; Case Study Concerning the Trade Practices Act 1974 »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers several fictitious scenarios and how they may be dealt with under the Australian Trade Practices Act 1974 (as amended). This includes the purchase of a business property where there has been a breach of a verbal agreement and a misrepresentation, an attempt to limit a warranty and a consumer purchase ... View Full Description
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Four Questions In Criminal Law »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses racketeering and money laundering, four components of the U.S. criminal justice system, community-oriented policing and constitutional protection of prisoner rights. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Roman Family Life and Roman Laws on the Family »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines to what extent Roman families actually upheld, or contradicted, the laws of Rome concerning family. No sources cited: no bibliography due to the fact that the material was faxed in and offered no actual source. View Full Description
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The Reality of Minimum Wage Laws »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page paper discussing the effect of minimum wage in terms of supply and demand. Attempting to equate a minimum wage with a living wage creates a no-win situation for everyone involved, particularly unskilled or inexperienced workers. Minimum wage needs to exist, but certainly should not be increased. Rather, the federal ... View Full Description
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United Kingdom: Employment Law - Unfair Dismissal »

Number of pages 22

This 22 page paper reports and explains unfair dismissal as outline in the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Employment Rights Act 2002 and the changes made in the interim. There are any number of contexts for an unfair dismissal claim, for example, claims related to maternity leave or to trade union activities. Some of ... View Full Description
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Law Questions »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers a case supplied by a student. The first part considers possible discrimination and the second looks at the injury and death of employees at work. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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LAW 94-142 AND TEACHING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper discusses the impact of 94-142 Education of Hanicapped Act on the teaching of mentally challenged and disabled students. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Idaho Employment Law: Drug Testing in the Workplace »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page discussion of the circumstances surrounding Idaho's emphasis on drug free workplaces. While no federal law exists for workplace drug testing of employees other than those in the defense and transportation industries, Idaho allows testing within private industry as a whole. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Canadian Contract and Partnership Law; A Case Study »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper examines a case study supplied by the student. A partnership is formed and an attempt to buy a property is made, issues concerning when a contract is formed are examined looking at invitation to treat, offer, counter offer and acceptance are discussed. The second two issues involve the status of a ... View Full Description
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Commercial Transactions and International Law »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper answering 4 questions about Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code and UCITA, the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act. The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) was the first US regulatory agency and the forerunner to both of these pieces of regulatory legislation. Questions include comparing the two entities and a ... View Full Description
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Australian Law Questions »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at three different scenarios. In the first an employer who has made a promise of extra payments wants to get out of the promise. The second concerns the liability of business partners for contracts entered into on behalf of the business. The last considers the liability created when a ... View Full Description
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Stress in Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper provides an overview of stress in the police force and who it may affect most. Both group and individual approaches are discussed. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Social Control Theory: All People Have The Potential To Violate The Law »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. This two-part project randomly interviewed a dozen young men and women from a cross-section of society: Three Latinos, three African-Americans, three Caucasians and three Asians, all within the age bracket of eighteen to twenty-four years old and all from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Secondly, it examined the socially and emotionally ... View Full Description
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Social Engineering Through Criminal Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper is critical of the criminal justice system and suggests that social engineering has been accomplished, but in a negative way. Social engineering need not be negative. Suggestions are provided in respect to how to implement policies to effect positive changes. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Japanese Immigration/Exclusion Laws »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper examines the history of Japanese immigration from the 1880s to 1924. Japanese immigrants to the US endured racial hostility and legal persecution at the federal, state and local level, as legislation was passed that sanctions the fears and biases of white populations (Mitchell 666). Examination of this period shows ... View Full Description
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