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Legal Analyses »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses several aspects of law: how to protect intellectual property rights; the definition of strict liability torts and an example of such a case; and a discussion of actions that can be both torts and criminal acts. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Environmental Policy Statements and the Regulatory Register »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks how an effective environmental policy statement can be created. The second part of the paper discusses the value of a regulatory register helping a company to ensure compliance with environmental law. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Global Staffing Issues - Acquiring Company In Germany »

Number of pages 20

A 20 page paper that begins with the brief scenario and an the identification of the U.S. company, industry, and German company to be acquired (all fictitious). The rest of the paper is fact and includes a report and discussion of German employment/labor laws and practices, human resource issues to be considered when ... View Full Description
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Argument: Blackwater Should Not Be Above the Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the private mercenary army Blackwater, which is accountable to no one, and argues that it should not continue to operate above the law. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Commercial Law Questions »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at three issues of law. The first is whether a contract is valid and if the terms have been breached in a scenario where an art collectors contracts to have a painting commissioned and the painter subcontracts the work. The next section outlines the three branches of government, the last ... View Full Description
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Abortion, Surrogacy and Men »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page research paper that offers an examination of international law and looks specifically at the issues associated with abortion, assisted reproductive technologies and surrogacy. The focus is on how statutory language is utilized and the implications that this holds for male interaction with specific legal codes. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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The Protection of the People Against the Exercise ot Arbitrary Power: Miranda v. Arizona »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page examination of the importance of Miranda vs Arizona. This paper explores the circumstances surrounding the case and the decision’s long lasting implications in law enforcement procedure. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Tort Precedent, Negligence And Liability »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses tort law as it relates to suing the manufacturer for injury caused by misuse of the product. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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International Law And The War In Iraq »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper reports discussions on the legality or lawfulness of the war in Iraq. Commentators and authors do not agree and the writer concludes there will never be a consensus conclusion. The different Articles from the UN and its Security Council that are used in these discussions are reported as are the ... View Full Description
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Implications of X26 Tasers in Excited Delirium Deaths »

Number of pages 4

In four pages this paper examines how X26 Tasers are being implicated in deaths associated with excited delirium that usually occurs when suspects are in police custody or as a result of an altercation with law enforcement officers and also discusses whether or not such implications are valid with scientific research studies and statistics provided. ... View Full Description
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The Rule of Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the concept of the rule of law. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Mathematics; Anxiety And Commutative, Associative, And Distributive Laws »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses with two issues. The first part of the paper considers how to help mature students that have a mathematics anxiety may be helped before undertaking a learning course containing maths when they have not tackled the subject for many years. The second part of the paper looks at three laws ... View Full Description
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National Security Council »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that discusses the National Security Council: what it is, the law that established it, how it is used by presidents, with some examples. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Improving Public Speaking Skills among African American Students within a High School Institution »

Number of pages 16

In 16 pages, this topic and how it is influenced through various academic courses of study (most notably reading, English/writing) are analyzed theoretically and statistically with the emphases being on standardized testing and the controversial No Child Left Behind law. Eighteen sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Rebirth of Natural Law: Finnis, Fuller and Devlin »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the rebirth of natural law as seen through the theories of John Finnis, Lon Fuller and Patrick Devlin. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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No Child Left Behind Act »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that discusses the major elements in this Act of 2001 and signed into law in January 2002. The writer comments on the results of this Act. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Board and Director Liability; The Case of Not For Profit Organizations »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper looks at the duties and responsibilities of directors. The paper looks at the general responsibilities and then considers directors in a non-profit making organization, such as a charity, in more detail. The paper is written with reference to Canadian law, but many of the concepts are universal. The bibliography cites 10 ... View Full Description
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The Necessity for a Federal Shielding Law for Journalists »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper argues that it is necessary to have a “shield law” at the federal level protecting journalists from having to reveal their confidential sources. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Law Offices Of Jeter, Jackson, Guidry, And Boyer »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper. This essay addresses specific questions regarding the new GM-Operations hired for a law firm. The first question deals with what the partners should do about the new person and the negative impact he has had on the firm. It also discusses leadership style that is needed for that position. Finally, the ... View Full Description
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Current Issues in Sex Discrimination Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at an English sex discrimination law issue. The paper, written as preparation for a presentation looks at what is meant by discrimination, how sex discrimination can take place, and the impact of the Gender Recognition Act 2004. The paper includes a poster designed to raise awareness of this new act. ... View Full Description
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Considerations When Going Global »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that discusses some issues of moving operations, including staffing, providing an example with German laws and also discussing types of management and leadership styles that are mentioned for success in the global market. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Police and Police Issues: Due Process »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the question of whether or not the goals of law enforcement conflict with the principles of due process. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Stark Laws And Other Issues »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that discusses four different issues. The first is a brief explanation of the Stark law, if it affects medical coding, the second is about the importance of diversity in health care organizations, the third is about advertising in healthcare with an example of a possibly unethical advertisement, and the last is ... View Full Description
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DIMINISHING MARGINAL UTILITY AND THE CASE OF THE RESTAURANT BUFFET »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper provides an explanation of the law of diminishing marginal utility by focusing on a diner at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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SPARKY, OWEN, HOMER AND THE LAW CONCERNING WRONG OUTLETS »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper covers two law case involving breach of contract. The discussion centers around the definition of enforceable contracts and damage awarded in the event of a breach. View Full Description
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Emergency Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of the conditions stipulated by this law. The author reviews a recent case where a woman in premature labor admits to the ER and is subsequently admitted. When her infant is born it only lives two hours because it did not receive adequate care because of a technicality in ... View Full Description
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What is Law? »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at the meaning of the law. Aristotle is the focus of this paper that also takes other theorists into account. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist/State of CA »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that discuses this nursing specialty within the context of practice under California law and specifically on the topic of nurse prescribing. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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“Natural Crimes” and “Legal Crimes” »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses “natural crimes” (“mala in se”) – crimes that are morally wrong; and “legal crimes” (“mala prohibita”) – crimes that are illegal only because the law says so. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Juveniles, Transfer Laws And Adult Court »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses transfer laws and adult court as they related to juvenile offenders. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Gulf Corporation Council (GCC): Crime Law And Capital Punishment »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The six GCC countries strive to cultivate and uphold the tenets of human rights and in doing so have no reservations about seeking the death penalty for those who transgress against others. The extent to which Sharia (Islamic) law governs this position on capital punishment is both grand and ... View Full Description
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Business Law Questions »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper answering three business law questions associated with scenarios involving Newcorp. Pat is being wrongfully terminated; Paula is the victim of sexual harassment exercised by Sam; Paul is being difficult and making groundless claims regarding disability and safety issues associated with working on a machine he does not like. Bibliography ... View Full Description
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REQUIREMENTS FOR LAUNCHING A BUSINESS IN ONTARIO »

Number of pages 10

This 10-page paper describes various requirements for launching a business in Ontario, Canada. Topics under discussion include employee regulations, business entity types and various laws. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Analysis of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) »

Number of pages 10

In ten pages this paper presents a detailed analysis of the history, implementation, compliance, reforms, and other related issues associated with the federal law Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Eleven sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Overcoming Language Barriers in Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page consideration of the problems inherent in policing those who are not proficient in English. This paper reviews what law enforcement agencies around the nation have done to overcome these problems and recommends a best practice solution. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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BROWN V. BOARD: IMPACT ON LEGAL HISTORY »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper discusses how Brown v Board of Education ended up impacting U.S. law, particularly as it pertained to "seperate but equal" which was a hallmark of Plessy v Ferguson, the act it overturned. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Experimental Social Psychology »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Social psychology - which represents the study of various components of attitude, motivation, personality and behavior as they reflect an individual's influence upon and by social groups - derives its myriad findings through the function of experimentation, a value explained as being critical to "discovering universal laws…[and] eradicating social evils" ... View Full Description
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Reducing Overtime For Officers Appearing In Court »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. With court-related overtime typically represented as the second or third most costly component of most police department's payroll, it stands to reason why the chief of police is eager to implement a new system to address the problem. The inability to modify existing law notwithstanding, there are a number ... View Full Description
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Sui Generis and Database Protection »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers the protection that is granted to databases under EU law with the application of sui generis, which is embedded in Directive 96/9/EC on the legal protection of databases. The protection that is afforded is discussed and the way this has changed since Simon Chalton posed a rhetorical question in ... View Full Description
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Riordan Compliance Plan »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper presenting a corporate compliance plan for Riordan. The purpose of this plan is to ensure that Riordan actually operates as it intends. The goal of Riordan's corporate compliance plan will be to ensure that all aspects of Riordan's business comply with the company's mission and ethics statements and in ... View Full Description
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Human Resource Manager At Immigration Law Firm »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that reports the responsibilities, skills, knowledge, and requirements for the HR manager at an immigration law firm. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Acting in the Color of State Law »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper defines what it means to act in the color of the law and outlines the problems that can result. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Annual Yearly Progress New York And Maryland »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. The NCLB law requires schools to meet annual yearly progress criteria. This paper compares and contrasts how two New York and Maryland determine the criteria for Annual Yearly Progress and what the criteria are in each state. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Deepwater Horizon and Obstruction of Justice »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper argues that those involved in destroying evidence in the environmental catastrophe resulting from the sinking of the Deepwater horizon should be prosecuted, in part, under Louisiana obstruction of justice laws. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Observations from Fluid Dynamics »

Number of pages 6

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of fluid dynamics. The spouting can experiment provides a basis for exploring proportionality and Bernoulli's law. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Forensic Science in the 21st Century »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper outlines the many advancements that have been made in forensic sciences and how those advancements impact all levels of law enforcement, security, and criminal justice. The so-called CSI effect is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Examining Landlord and Tenant law in the UK »

Number of pages 13

This is a 13 page paper that provides an overview of landlord and tenant laws in the UK. The focus is on the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1985. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Samson And Deuteronomic Ideals »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that discusses Samson’s birth, his special place in God’s plan, his first violation of Deuteronomic law, and why he is still considered a hero of faith. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Fault and Liability for Compensation »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at the legal concept of fault, and how it is in most instances of tort when assessing whether or not there will be a liability for compensation. The requirements for fault are considered as well as the criticisms leveled at the concept by Atiyah (1980). The paper is written with ... View Full Description
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Civil Order Control »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that discusses the function of civil order control by law enforcement officers and describes how this function is accomplished in various countries, such as the US, France, Germany, Japan, China and Saudi Arabia. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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