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Mental Health Courts »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper assessing the origin, development and effect of the mental health court. In October 2001, the Boone County (Missouri) Judicial and Law Enforcement Task Force submitted its final report of a survey of the county’s jail situation and included a recommendation that the county establish a mental health court as an ... View Full Description
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Capital Punishment Related To Juvenile Crime »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The recent incidence of juvenile killers has brought to light a concern that has long challenged the fundamental components of a civilized society: Should adolescents who commit murder be sentenced to death the same as their adult counterparts? While some contend that permitting capital punishment blatantly violates both international ... View Full Description
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Music Piracy and Copyright Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper takes a look at music piracy and copyright law and how entities like Napster have gone south. Some cases are mentioned. Recommendations on what record companies should do to make money are noted. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Effect of Acuity and Utilization of the MDS/PPS/RUG III System on Nursing Home Costs »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper investigating the possibility of a nursing home nurse traveling to assisted living facilities to provide health services in those facilities. There are many cost factors involved in nursing home operation, not the least of which are facility, insurance, pharmaceutical and supplies costs. Drug costs and medical supplies are costly ... View Full Description
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Westward Expansion And The Civil War »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper. The causes of the civil war were many and complex. Three overriding issues were at the heart of conflict between north and south: tariffs, power in the federal government, and the expansion of slavery. Slavery had been a part of the southern culture for 200 years; these states found it intolerable ... View Full Description
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Role Of Government: Reconstruction, Progressive, New Deal Eras »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers the role of government and the evolution of social work in America. The writer explains what each era, reconstruction, progressive and New Deal was about and how the role of the federal government during each of those periods in history. For example, the federal government enacted laws and acts ... View Full Description
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Copyright And Genome Databases »

Number of pages 18

18 pages in length. The antagonistic issue of ownership is one that transcends virtually all boundaries of what might otherwise be considered a civilized society. From ancient Rome to contemporary times, the fight for lawful claim upon a certain entity has always been ensnared within the confines of man's contempt for fair distribution ... View Full Description
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Women Are Underutilized In The Labor Force In Taiwan: Tutorial »

Number of pages 60

A 60 page research paper. This is a tutorial paper for a research study investigating the titled topic. The paper also includes the degree of gender discrimination in education, work and in the society, including the violence women face continually. Subheadings include: Introduction, Research Questions, Definitions, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Analysis and Conclusion. The ... View Full Description
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“Overriding interests and land registration” »

Number of pages 6

A six page paper which looks at the topic of land registration and overriding interests, considers the way in which such interests can interfere with the use and enjoyment of land and assesses the possible ways in which the law could be changed in order to allow prospective purchasers to make an informed decision prior ... View Full Description
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“The California Cauldron”: A Review of the Problems Relating to Immigration Which are Facing California »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page review of William A. Clark’s “The California Cauldron”, a book which explores the impacts of recent immigration on California. Clark explores the changes in laws and other factors which have led California to become one of the most demographically evolving regions in the United States. While many of the changes ... 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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Ally McBeal: Cultural Values And Behavior »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The notoriety of Ally McBeal is not that surprising if one considers the standard elements of contemporary popular culture that it depicts. Indeed, the extent to which this particular program highlights such cultural values as capitalism and individualism, while at the same time devaluing certain ways of being, lends ... View Full Description
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Justinian's Codex »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. Emperor Justinian's Codex iuris of the sixth century evolved as a necessary means by which to regulate society's behavior. What had until then been left up to the whims of each individual to handle on his own was now a product of fair and sensible legal procedure, with Justinian ... View Full Description
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Smog: Why Is Congress Not Doing More About It? »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. What, exactly, is clean air, and how is the nation fighting to acquire it? If local, state and federal laws do not protect the environment and all its inhabitants from the hazards of smog, what will? Currently, scientists have been able to detect smog in considerably minute amounts, ... View Full Description
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Policing, The War On Drugs And Racial Discrimination: Their Relationship In The United States »

Number of pages 9

9 pages in length. The vicious cycle of social determinism plagues virtually every aspect of life, however, no place is more evident of this than with the relationship among law enforcement, drugs and race. Policing such an overwhelming cause as rampant drug use has brought to light an interwoven component of ethnic inclusion ... View Full Description
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The Use of Computer Technology by Police Departments »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper takes a look at the latest technology and how computers are used in investigations and in the prevention of crime. Ways in which law enforcement agents utilize computers is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Factors That Might Make Children In Institutional Care More Vulnerable To Abuse »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. In today's world of institutional care, one might readily surmise that abuse or neglect of children is more common than one wants to admit. Although laws have been passed pertaining to health reform in this area, the extent to which this abuse occurs is sometimes not reported, particularly when such ... View Full Description
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“Organised Crime and the Criminal Justice System” »

Number of pages 9

A nine page paper which looks at the way in which law enforcement agencies and the criminal justice system could reassess their priorities in terms of dealing with organised and local crime, with particular reference to drug trafficking and drug abuse. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Alzheimer's And Cultural Anthropology »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. Within the fundamental framework of human culture exists a dichotomy of anthropological applications that ultimately form man's existence and outlook. These divergent elements help bring to light the very essence of what it means to be part of a particular society based solely upon one's cultural understanding. It is ... 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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