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Open System: The Most Effective Model For The Typical Criminal Justice Agency »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. American criminal justice has experienced a metamorphosis of organizational approach that transformed it from what used to be a closed system to one that is open and significantly more community interactive. As such, this move toward a more synergistic relationship with external forces has helped to mold law enforcement ... View Full Description
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Minor In Possession »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Martin Rudy has been charged with Minor in Possession (M.I.P.), a charge that brings with it a citation written by a police officer for the infraction of being under legal drinking age and getting caught with alcohol in his possession, ownership or control. However, the burden of proof rests ... View Full Description
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Lau v Nichols »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper begins with an chronological outline of the laws addressing English language learners, both before and after the Lau case. The writer then provides a comprehensive overview of the Lau v Nichols case beginning with initial complaint filed on behalf of 12 Chinese-American students in San Francisco, a case that asked only ... View Full Description
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Cyber Crime And Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper begins with comments from two FBI Cyber Agents about their typical day. Although all law enforcement agencies know cyber crime is the fastest-growing crime in the history of the country, officials do not know exactly how extensive it is because only about 5 percent of the crimes committed are ever reported. ... View Full Description
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HR Management for the Self-Employed »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper discussing some of the problems that the self employed face in dealing with their own HR issues. Much of the paper is an interview with an entrepreneur based in Raleigh, North Carolina, who began working from her car trunk in 1976 to sell her business 20 years later. As ... View Full Description
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Origins of Mental Health Problems; A Case of Dementia »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the broad origin of mental health problems and the way there may be some impair or disrupted brain function. The paper then goes on to explore dementia, looking at the variety of causes that can result in the disruption of the brain causing dementia as a symptom. This is then ... 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Defining Management Functions »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper defined the four functions of management; planning, organizing, leading and controlling, explaining how each function relates to management and specifically the management of a law firm. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Importance of Direct Effect, Indirect Effect and State Liability in Creating a Single European Market »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at how the doctrines of direct effect and indirect effect have been instrumental in creating a single market in the European Union. The paper looks at the development and application of these doctrines and how they are valuable in the creation of the market and the importance of state liability ... View Full Description
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Activities in Safety in Children's Services »

Number of pages 12

12 page paper answering questions related to safe procedures when caring for young children in a formal daycare setting. The paper includes information on meal and work breaks according to Australian law, specifically that of the Northern Territory. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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To Spank or Not to Spank »

Number of pages 6

This 6-page paper discusses the controversy over spanking as a means of disciplining children, and argues that the practice should be abolished. This is particularly important at the moment, as the Canadian Supreme Court recently upheld a law that allows parents to spank their children. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Engel v. Vitale/Free Speech in US »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper/essay that quickly reviews case law in regards to prayer in school. The writer discusses the case of Engel v. Vitale and also the use of the three-prong Lemon test for deciding the constitutionality of religion in schools. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Massachusetts Law for Charitable Trusts »

Number of pages 5

This 7 page paper briefly describes the procedure necessary for setting up a charitable trust in Massachusetts, which is done through the Secretary of State. It describes the Secretary's involvement in the process, and the enforcement procedures, which are the function of the Attorney General. It also discusses laws in California and Washington ... View Full Description
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Code Of Conduct, Ethics Code And Progressive Discipline »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper responds to five questions: Can a code of conduct be an ethics code if it only restates legal requirements? Provide an example of an ethics code that goes beyond the law. What are some of the best practices for promoting an ethics code? Identify five employee behaviors that are less justifiable ... View Full Description
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CAN ENRON HAPPEN AGAIN? »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper answers whether or not there can be another Enron, based on the laws and acts based on the wake of the corporate scandals of 2001 and 2002. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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DNA Testing In Forensic Science »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Technological advancement has changed the very foundation upon which mankind lives; while some of this tremendous progress is questionable in nature, the vast majority has allowed for significantly more convenience, speed and result. DNA testing within forensic science is one of the most important examples of how technology has ... View Full Description
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Racial Minorities In The Judicial System »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Racial minorities make up a very small proportion of the lawyers and judges in the United States, a reality one might similarly attribute to why they also comprise a small presence in law enforcement: inability to achieve necessary prerequisites due to social determinism. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Should Law Enforcement Use Race And Ethnic Specific Strategies To Fight Gang Formation And Control Gang Crime? »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses various crime theories, as well as supports law enforcement addressing gang formation and gang crime by using race and ethnic specific strategies. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Ethics and Justice #2 »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper answering 2 questions addressing ethics and the legal system. One question discusses Fourth Amendment rights as weighed in United States V. Montoya de Hernandez, 473 U.S. 531 (1985); the other discusses Texas sodomy law and its change with Lawrence et al. v. Texas, 539 U.S. 558 (2003). Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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Interpreting Dow Jones & Company Inc. v Gutnick »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the approach taken by the High Court of Australia in Dow Jones v Gutnick towards the issue of jurisdiction on the internet and considers if this is sound and how it may be seen in the context of UK and US law. The bibliography cites 12 sources. View Full Description
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Ethics and Justice 3 »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper answering two questions on ethical responses to law enforcement situations. One involves whether to give the police chief's son a traffic ticket and how to respond to the chief's insistence that the ticket disappear. The other focuses on whether the police officer called to the scene of a domestic ... View Full Description
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Dividing Fences Act 1953 and the Case of Demagogue Pty Ltd v Ramensky (1992) 39 FCR 31 »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page Australian law paper is written in two parts. The first part examines the way in which the Queensland Dividing Fences Act 1953 can be applied to a property where there is no boundary fence. The second part of the paper summarises the judgment in the case of Demagogue Pty Ltd v ... View Full Description
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A DISCUSSION OF INTERNATIONAL ARBIRTATION »

Number of pages 20

This 20-page paper focuses on two cases of international arbitration: Eco Swiss vs. Benetton and Mitsubishi vs. Soler. The cases point up the importance of arbitrators and their knowledge of competitive law in their rulings. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Pharmacist Conscience Clause Controversy »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the right of a pharmacist not to prescribe birth control. Some state laws and anecdotes are relayed. Information about the controversy that has cropped up in 2005 is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Labor Law/Gender Discrimination »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses a hypothetical case of gender discrimination and what this case informs the reader concerning the specifics of gender discrimination law. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Estate Planning »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student with an estate worth US$5 million. The paper considers how wills could be drawn up as well as the use of revocable and irrevocable trusts to avoid estate taxes. The paper is based on US tax law. The bibliography cites 6 ... View Full Description
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Texaco: A Case in Discrimination »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the law that prohibits racial discrimination. Texaco--a firm that did not pay its black employees enough-- is used as a case study. The problem came to a head during the mid-1990s when a suit was settled by the industry giant. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Communications in the United Arab Emirates »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines communications, with an emphasis on journalism, as it respects UAE law. Freedom of speech is examined as are women's roles. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Abortion and Civil Disobedience »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page discussion of Henry David Thoreau's prescription for Civil Disobedience. This paper addresses how civil disobedience is an extremely effective tactic even today. The example of abortion law is emphasized. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Australian Law and The Right to Silence »

Number of pages 14

This is a 14 page Australian Law paper. Weissensteiner v R (1993) 17 CLR 217 descirbes the right to silence, with a specific view of the right of the accused to elect to remain silent and the implications in terms of the legal process. Specifically, the right to silence cannot be used by ... View Full Description
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A Review of the International Criminal Court »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page examination of the history of international law and the implementation and function of the International Criminal Court. The author examines the reasons behind U.S. resistance to this international entity. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Criminal Justice 1 »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page paper in two parts. Part 1 discusses conflict vs consensus perspectives of the origin of criminal law and how the perspectives can affect social, legal and political policy. Part 2 lists 10 perceptions common in popular media (primarily television), followed by the reality of those impressions. Bibliography lists 6 ... View Full Description
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The Dark Subculture of Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page discussion of the police profession and the subculture that characterizes it. The author contends that the law enforcement profession directs the interests of those engaged in it, shapes their values, determines their relationships with others, and pulls people of similar interests and often similar personalities together. In most cases this ... View Full Description
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HIPAA's Effect on Nursing »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. The paper provides a brief history of the law and discusses the data security aspect that went into effect in 2005, but the focus of the paper is how it can be expected to affect nursing and nursing duties. ... View Full Description
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Drugs And The Law »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The writer discusses how current drug laws and policies are not only ineffective, but they also serve to add fuel to an already-rampant social problem. Legalization is supported. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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An Overview of the Field of Criminology »

Number of pages 26

A 26 page paper which defines criminology and examines such definitive issues as crime in the modern world, violence and vocational patterns, juvenile delinquency, addiction, crimes of violence, criminal careers, organized crime, white-collar crimes, critical issues in crime causation, the nature of punishment and law enforcement, police courts and penal code. Bibliography lists 7 ... View Full Description
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Ethics and Justice #6 »

Number of pages 21

A 21 page paper which is the response to a standalone project culminating a semester of the study of ethics in the correctional system. The paper exists in three parts, each of which addresses ethical issues in the correctional system of the state of Calibama. Responses are based on the laws of Connecticut ... View Full Description
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