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Free Speech and Education Law »

Number of pages 5

This 10 page paper compares and contrasts case law as it pertains to free speech rights and board decisions. Three cases-- Pickering v. Board of Education, School District of Abington Township v. Schempp and Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District—are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Stem Cell Research: An Ethical Dilemma »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page discussion of stem cell research and the dilemma that exist between those that approach the research from a utilitarian view and those emphasize the intrinsic value of life verses the potential economic gains of said research. The author discusses law and the legislative process, resource allocation and quality assurance as it ... View Full Description
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Management and Labor: Collective Bargaining in Law Enforcement in California »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses some aspects of the relationship between California police unions and other law enforcement collective bargaining agencies and management. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Profiling & Terrorism »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that, first of all, examines the definition of “racial profiling” and distinguishes this activity from other forms of profiling that are carried on by law enforcement agents. Then, the arguments, both pro and con, regarding racial profiling are examined. Summation, analysis and conclusions are offered based on this information. ... View Full Description
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Ferrill v Parker Group »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper. The writer presents the highlights of this case heard by the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, the rulings of the lower court and this court, explains the law that was violated and comments on the case. This was a case where a temporary employee alleged racial discrimination when she laid ... View Full Description
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McKinnon v. Secretary, Department of Treasury (2006) 229 ALR 187 »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers Australian administrative law by critically evaluating McKinnon v Secretary, Department of Treasury (2006) 229 ALR 187 and looking at the implications for freedom of information. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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Community Policing in the United States »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines community policing which is viewed as one type of law enforcement and is a large part of the criminal justice system today. The history of community policing is the focus of attention. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Cohabiting Couples; Establishing a Beneficial Interest »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at English law and the situation where on the breakdown of a relationship between cohabitants there is no overarching principle under which the parties' assets can be distributed. In the absence of a formal declaration of trust, two legal mechanisms assume relevance. This paper looks at the different mechanisms, ... View Full Description
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The Validity of Bequests In a Will »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at a will which results in the creation of several trusts. Each of the bequests is considered to assess if they are valid. These include the bequest of shares to a class that does not yet exist, the use of a lump sum to deal with a vague purpose and ... View Full Description
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Recovering Money from a Bank Robbery Using Trust Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers the case of bank robber and the way the bank can recover the money using trust law. The robber has spent some, given some to a girlfriend and invested some in the stock market though a stockbroker. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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First Amendment & Tort Law, UK & US »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses 2 questions. The first question is What effect might the American and English rules (pertaining to tort law) have on the willingness of people to assert their rights through litigation? and the second question is How does the First Amendment right to petition for redress of grievances bear ... View Full Description
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Women in Construction »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of women in construction. The writer touches on the aspect of agency law, but focuses on the numbers and experiences women in the construction industry. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Thomas Hobbes And Sigmund Freud: Man Is Born Into Specific Behaviors »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Theories greatly differ when it comes to how and why people behave the way they do, with those like Hobbes and Freud believing man is inherently immoral and hard-wired to crumble under the ever-tempting pleasure principle; only by way of social constructs such as law, punishment/reward and learned behavior are ... View Full Description
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Society through the Lens of John Landis’s “Trading Places” »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper discusses the film “Trading Places” as a cultural artifact, and explores what it says about the law, justice, and society. It also discusses whether the film made its points and if so, was it done badly or well. Finally, it discusses why and how justice was served at the climax of ... View Full Description
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Should Plagiarism Prevent Admission to the Bar »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page essay that discusses an exercise scenario in which a law student is caught plagiarizing and the question presented, which is whether or not the individual should later be admitted to the bar. The writer refers to numerous relevant cases. No bibliography is offered. View Full Description
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Disparities & Discrimination in Criminal Justice »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses the relationship between disparities between statistics pertaining to criminal justice and discrimination. The writer argues that a disparity between ethnic groups that is disproportionate to the percentage that the group holds within the overall population is highly suggestive of discriminatory practice on the part of the criminal justice ... View Full Description
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Land Law; Property Interests »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper answers questions set by the student concerning interests in property including the use of forged documents, equitable interest recorded as caveat or unrecorded, and interest of the purchaser at different stages of purchase process. The paper is written with reference to Australian law. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is written in three parts. The first part summarises the main purpose of the trade practices act and the meanings of the term competition and market within the act. The second part applies the act to a scenario where a firm attempting to take advantage of market power. The last part ... View Full Description
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Police Corruption »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The expectation that law enforcement officials are immune to the influences inherent to the criminal element they monitor is one that is both reckless and unattainable; while a certain percentage of those who enter the criminal justice system uphold their ethical fortitude in the face of overwhelming temptation, others do ... View Full Description
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RIORDAN MANUFACTURING, PUERTO RICO AND CORPORATE COMPLIANCE »

Number of pages 12

This 12-page paper presents a corporate compliance plan for Riordan Manufacturing's Puerto Rico branch. Also discussed are various laws in the commonwealth. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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'No Dating' Policy »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The desire to curb romances with a 'no dating' policy has increased exponentially with the growing awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace. However, there are both legal and ethical considerations to make before drafting and implementing such a policy that depends mostly upon individual state laws. Bibliography ... View Full Description
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Is the Dominant Model of Compensatory Damages Right? »

Number of pages 5

The dominant model for the warding of damages under English and Australian law is to award compensation for losses. This 5 page paper considers the way this happens and considers if there should be a greater move for damages to be granted as recognition for a wrong suffered or as punishment. The paper ... View Full Description
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Australian Copyright and Privacy Law Cases »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper examines two fictitious cases supplied by the student and applied statue and common law to the cases to determine what actions may be possible. The first case deals with copyright potential infringement and failure to attribute an article to the author the second is a privacy issue and looks at actions ... View Full Description
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Australian Contract Law Case Study 2 »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers a case where an individual has been persuaded to move to Australia by being included in a will for a share of the property. The friendship subsequently dissolves. The paper examines the potential for a case to be brought under contract law to assert rights over the property. View Full Description
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Police Organizational Design And Tactical Communication »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses four organizational designs and the meaning of tactical communication as they relate to law enforcement. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Domestic Violence Requires Tougher Laws »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Domestic violence, like so many other offenses against the person, lacks legislation tough enough to actually make a difference where early recognition is concerned. The extent to which there are clinics and safe houses and programs to address the physical and emotional aftermath of heightened spousal abuse is both ... View Full Description
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America's Criminal Justice System Police, Courts And Corrections »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Greek and British legal ideology helped to establish the criminal justice system of the United States. Adhering to the three tenets of law enforcement (police), judicial (courts) and corrections (prison, jail, etc.), this system functions best when all three components work in tandem; when one does not hold up ... View Full Description
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Proposal for Improving Intellectual Property Laws in Nigeria to Aid the Plight of Local Farmers »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is a proposal for research to assess the way that intellectual property laws may be improved in Nigeria with the aim of creating an equitable system but benefiting the poor local farmers. The paper gives an introduction, aims and objectives and methodology. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Hezekiah, The Crisis Manager »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper. Hezekiah was 25 when he became king, following his father who was corrupt and who had left God. This essay identifies Hezekiah's temperament, which Laws of Leadership he used, and his leadership style. Each is supported with citations and Scripture. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Is ASIC Using Its’ Powers Of Enforcement And Prosecution Effectively Regarding Directors To Adequately Protect Companies And The Public? »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper looks at the duties of directors of Australian firms and the way that the Australian Securities and Investment Committee (ASIC) enforce compliance of the directors with the relevant regulations and legislation. The duties of the directors and including case law and legislation is considered, the role of the ASIC and ... View Full Description
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Organization Is Vital To Police Department Effectiveness »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses area, time and purpose as they relate to organization within law enforcement. Bibliography lists three sources. View Full Description
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Ezra : A Spiritual Leader »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that discusses Ezra as an excellent spiritual leader. The writer identifies the temperament that Ezra seems to have exhibited and the strengths of that temperament. Which Laws of Leadership Ezra employed are identified. The essay provides examples to demonstrate how Ezra was a spiritual leader. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Defamation in Australia »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at the argument that defamation cases are unlikely to help a plaintiff restore their reputation. This is discusses looking at a range of defamation cases brought under Australian law. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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Various Questions About Police Psychology »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses assessment elements of pre-employment screening, confidentiality, fitness-for-duty evaluations and homosexuality as they relate to law enforcement psychologists. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Jesus, The Mentoring Leader »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that describes what a mentoring leader does, the typical temperament of this leader, the gifts he or she uses and the Law of Leadership they will typically use. Jesus is used as an example of an effective mentoring leader. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Links Among Government, the Criminal Justice System and the Private Sector »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper explores the links among the government, law, democracy, policy, the criminal justice system and the private sector. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Criminal Justice Overview »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. The writer discusses various aspects of policing that collectively make up law enforcement as it exists today. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Australian Law - The Case of a Lost Holiday and a Lost Wallet »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper applies Australian law to 2 fictional cases. In the first case an earthquake prevents a holiday going ahead, the holiday makers have not bought insurance and want a refund on their holiday. In the second case a drunken guest at a hotel wakes up and believes that their wallet has been ... View Full Description
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Precedent and Contract Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper is written in 2 parts. The first part considers the concept and relevance of binding precedent. The second part of the paper looks at case concerning offer and acceptance of contract. The paper is written with reference to Australian law. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Special Education Behavior Problems »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that reports and discusses what the law says about disciplining students with disabilities. The writer also comments on the Responsiveness-to-Intervention (RTI) process in terms of how problems may be identified. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Erosion of Community Support for Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper outlines the many sacrifices that we have made in the name of national security and the erosion of our faith in law enforcement that has occurred as a result of those sacrifices. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Role Of Islam In Contemporary Iranian And Nigerian Politics »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. Islam's Sharia Law has a long reach into the political underpinnings of other Muslim nations, not the least of which includes Nigeria and Iran. The extent to which the guiding principles of Islamic jurisprudence are in need of restructuring within the context of contemporary Nigerian and Iranian politics is ... View Full Description
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The Meat-Packing Industry »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines OSHA laws and charges that the meat packing industry is not looking out for their workers. Deontological and utilitarian theories are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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School Improvement/The NCLB Act »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that examines the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act: the role and impact of this reform idea on student learning, while also analyzing the costs of this law in terms of legal, financial, personal and institutional implementation. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Women’s Performance in Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 20

A 20 page discussion of women in law enforcement. This paper examines how women perform in comparison to male officers. It also examines such issues as discrimination and sexual harassment. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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California Healthcare Policy and HIPAA »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page research paper offers an overview of the issues associated with patient confidentiality as this topic pertains to HIPAA regulations and California law. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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MANAGEMENT MEMO FOR INTERCLEAN »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper is a sample memo to supervisory personnel at fictitious InterClean. Topics include diversity, integration and an understanding of HR laws. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Health Hazards of Smoking »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper sums up the many health impacts associated with smoking. Anti-smoking campaigns are encouraged as are laws that prohibit smoking in public places. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Sexual Harassment Law Sometimes Goes Too Far »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper argues that sometimes the law is misapplied and more attention should be paid to its frivolous use. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Transforming Hebrew Slaves Into A Nation »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that cites parts of the Book of Exodus to demonstrate how God led the Hebrew slaves into a nation. Some specific topics include the Passover, parting of the Red Sea (or Sea of Reeds), the new Covenant, the laws including the Ten Commandments, and the instructions for the Tabernacle and ... View Full Description
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