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Factortame Case, UK Parliament & EU Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that examine the Factortame case and its implications to UK sovereignty. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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An Admission Essay to Transfer to Law School in New York »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is an example of an admission essay for a transfer student. View Full Description
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Case Study in Juvenile Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines a case study submitted by a student. It is evaluated for legal and social implications. The case involves two juveniles who are both latch key kids. Sexual assault and possession of drugs and alcohol are things involved. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Contract Law and the Mentally Ill »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper uses a case study as a springboard for discussion. Can someone who is in and out of mental hospitals create a binding contract? This paper contemplates that question. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Application of EU Competition Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks at Article 82, the old Article 86 and considers how this can be seen to encourage competition. The second part considers an Austrian wine maker who is exporting and facing barriers when exporting to other EU countries, such as an inspection ... View Full Description
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Drugs and the Laws: Decriminalization and Harm Reduction »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page exploration of the logic of drug regulation. The author presents that argument that decriminalization has considerable potential when considered from the perspective of harm reduction. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Microsoft Antitrust Case - Issues, Laws And Outcome »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the Microsoft antitrust case. A timeline outlines the most important parts of the case. The issues are explained. The pertinent sections of the Sherman Antitrust Act that applied to the case are reported. The writer also comments on the ethical issues involved. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Promoters and Performers: A View of Contract and Contract Law »

Number of pages 4

When contracts are written between concert promoters and performing artists, a number of considerations must be assessed in the creation of the contract. Performance riders, fee guarantees, union participation, clauses regarding time constraints, and external riders, including the requirements of vendors or other agents in conjunction with a given performance, may all be included ... View Full Description
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Intellectual Property and Copyright Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the topic and relates it to the findings in the current literature. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Discrimination and the Law »

Number of pages 5

Discrimination is a reality that has been with mankind perhaps since the beginning of time. People have treated others that they felt were different, or less human, very poorly. This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue presented and relates it to the current literature. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Pros and Cons of the ‘Three-Strikes and You’re Out’ Laws in California and Florida »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which examines these two states’ approaches to criminal justice by way of background, supporting and opposing positions, and comparing and contrasting each state’s stance on the issue. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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SHARI’A LAW AS A DETERRENT FOR CRIME »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the low crime rate in Saudi Arabia and indicates why it is successful and why it would not work elsewhere. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Workers' Rights and the Law »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of some of the more common legal requirements for employee rights. A detailed discussion is included on the more complex ramifications of workers' rights as provided in the “Employment at Will” and the “Fair Labor Standards Act”. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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TYCO, BUSINESS LAW AND CIVIL LITIGATION »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper is a review of an article dealing with the aquittal of Mark Belnick of Tyco, of charges he was improperly reimbursed for legal mismanagement for the firm. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Cloning: the law in France »

Number of pages 3

A paper which looks at the ethical issues surrounding cloning, and in particular at the current legal position in France. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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An Appeal to the Utah Court of Appeals: Antibigamy Laws »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page appellate brief. Loosely formatted in accordance with Utah's requirements for appellate briefs, this paper argues the Constitutionality of Utah's antibigamy laws from the perspective of the First and the Fourteenth Amendments. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Why Taser Guns are Good Law Enforcement Tools »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the use of the taser gun and why they help police officers. Arguments of opponents are addressed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Changing Australia's Rape Laws »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the need for change in sentencing guidelines binding judges to impose minimum sentences in cases of rape. In 2001, two youths received only minor sentences for raping two schoolgirls at knifepoint. The sentences enraged the community, but it likely does more harm than good. In light of ... View Full Description
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Administrative Law In The United Kingdom - Case Study »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper focuses on a fictitious Act for the Preservation of Sites of Historical Importance. The scenario is presented about a newly found ancient Wood Henge. A corporation wants to build a superstore and the local committee approves the action. The writer explains how the Committee violated sections in the Act. The ethical ... View Full Description
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Taser vs. OC Pepper Spray: Pros and Cons for Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper which examines which non-lethal weapon is more humane in subduing resistors. Bibliography lists 4 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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Marbury v. Madison of 1803 »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page report discusses the historic Supreme Court case of the early 19th century (1803) which has, for the past two centuries, served as a definitive component of American law. Marbury versus Madison was the case that decided that it was possible, appropriate, even necessary for the Supreme Court to have the ability to declare a particular ... View Full Description
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Justinian the Great, Emperor of Byzantium, and Creator of a New Standard for Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page report discusses the Byzantine emperor, Justinian I. Justinian is known for expanding Byzantine rule in the Western world, developing and beautifying the city of Constantinople, and completing the codification of Roman law. It has been due, in great measure, to Justinian I’s efforts and determination that Western civilization and the law governing it have developed in the ways ... View Full Description
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The Case Of The Cannon Murder »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper presents a scenario which is then discussed as to the relevance of the law pertaining to murder. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Rational and Irrational Thought in Civilizations According to Freud and Nietzsche »

Number of pages 6

This is a 6 page paper discussing Freud and Nietzsche and rational and irrational thought in civilization. Freud and Nietzsche had similar thoughts in regards to the formations of civilizations. Freud believed that humans tended to form societies because of their need for the bonds of love with other humans and the need to fulfill ... View Full Description
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Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart” »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines how family, law, religion, and government functioned before and after the intrusion of the European missionaries in Chinua Achebe’s novel “Things Fall Apart.” No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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The Right to Die »

Number of pages 8

This is an 8 page paper discussing the medical and legal issues involved with a patient’s “right to die”. The “right to die” for a patient has long been considered an ethical issue and was not considered feasible until modern medicine and laws allowed for the possibility of patients to consider physician assisted suicide. Supporters ... View Full Description
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The paper argues that the Mounties are serious law enforcers as well as fun loving people. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Glory that was Rome »

Number of pages 5

(5 pp) " Civilized man from Scotland to Persia paid his taxes into the same treasury, was tried by the same law, was protected by the same armies, and enjoyed a profound and real peace-the PAX ROMANA- more than at any other time. This achievement was made possible on one hand by geography and on ... View Full Description
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Civil Disobedience Or Vigilantism? »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. In assessing whether or not Samuel Mohammed is a vigilante or an individual practicing civil disobedience, one must first determine what – if anything – the authorities had done to rectify the situation. Granted, one can readily surmise that law enforcement officials were well aware of the crack house and ... View Full Description
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The Legal Case(s) and Repeated Appeals of Mike Tyson »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses the numerous legal cases that have followed fighter Mike Tyson for most of the1990s. The best-known of his legal problems involve the 1992 rape trial and conviction of Tyson for his attack on Desiree Washington, a contestant in the Ms. Black America Pageant. The law allowed him a second round of appeals ... View Full Description
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The Harmful Effects of Inequality According to Locke and Rousseau »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page report discusses the differing opinions of the 18th century French philosopher, Jean Jacques Rousseau, whose writings inspired the leaders of the French Revolution and those of John Locke, considered to have been one of Great Britain’s greatest thinkers. Locke believed that because a person is naturally free only when ruled by the ... View Full Description
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Group Homes For Children And Adolescents »

Number of pages 42

A 42 page comprehensive research paper. This paper begins by reporting data regarding the incidence of mental, emotional and behavior problems among children and youth and comments on the controversy regarding residential placement for youngsters. The next section reports the history of group homes in this nation, beginning in the 1700s and following through to ... View Full Description
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Comparisons and Contrasts Regarding Social Class and Human Happiness in the Works of Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift and Daniel Defoe »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper discussing social class and human happiness found in the works of Pope, Swift and Defoe. The 18th century writings of Alexander Pope, Jonathan Swift and Daniel Defoe reveal much of the attitudes of the time in which adherence to social class is directly related to human happiness. Pope however ... View Full Description
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The Ethical Theories of Immanuel Kant: Description, Application and Criticisms »

Number of pages 12

This is a 12 page paper discussing the ethical theories of Immanuel Kant. German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) proposed categorical imperatives in his theories of ethics which disregarded aspects of the theories of utilitarianism and instead advocated the importance of rationality, morality and preservation of human dignity in the justification of moral decisions. In this ... View Full Description
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The Scottsboro Boys' Trials and the Resulting Changes in the American Legal System »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper discussing the changes in the American legal system as a result of the Scottsboro Boys trials. The Scottsboro Boys Trials from 1931-1938 revealed the injustice within American legal system in the false accusation of nine African American youths: namely, Haywood Patterson, Olin Montgomery, Andy Wright, Willie Roberson, Roy Wright, ... View Full Description
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Crime in Japan: Improvements in Education, Employment, Penalties and Monitoring of Drugs »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper discussing crime in Japan and recent government reforms in relation to decreasing the crime rate. A recent increase in the crime rate in Japan over the past decade has prompted the Japanese government to implement improvement policies in the areas of education, employment, increased penalties and monitoring of the ... View Full Description
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The History of Public Education in the United States »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper discussing the history of public education in the United States. Since the 17th century, the Americans have been concerned with the support of public education in the United States. Many public schools which opened, the first reported in Boston in 1642, were still mainly for the education of those ... View Full Description
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A Summary of “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” by Harold S. Kushner »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper summarizing Harold Kushner’s “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” (1981). Harold Kushner’s “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” (1981) tells of Kushner’s own emotional and spiritual journey back to the belief of God after the death of his three year old son. Kushner, a Rabbi, tried to ... View Full Description
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Review of Howard Jones’ “Mutiny on the Amistad” »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page review of Howard Jones’ “Mutiny on the Amistad”. Howard Jones’ 1987 book “Mutiny on the Amistad: The Saga of a Slave Revolt and its Impact on American Abolition, Law, and Diplomacy” tells of a true story which took place in 1839 and enhanced the cause of the abolitionists in the ... View Full Description
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Liquor Industry Adherent Self-Regulation: Must Rule Advertisements In All Forms Of Mass Media »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. Through the years, a distinctive trend has been established with regard to the various methods advertisers employ in order to outshine the competition. Some of these practices are looked upon as being instrumental within such a cutthroat environment; others, however, are viewed as inappropriate and unacceptable. In spite ... View Full Description
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Lead Poisoning: The Threat to Children »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of the impacts of lead poisoning on children. This paper provides statistics regarding the extent of the problem and outlines the physiological and behavioral impacts which can result. The suggestion is made that, although the problem has declined with specific laws and regulations controlling lead in consumer products and ... View Full Description
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“Women in Control?” by Frances Heidensohn »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page review of Frances Heidensohn’s book “Women in Control? The Role of Women in Law Enforcement.” Bibliography lists 3 additional sources. View Full Description
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Arguments Used Against and For Same Sex Marriages »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper presenting 8 points used in favor of same sex marriages and 8 points used opposing same sex marriages. The opening paragraph presented by customer outlines both sides of the argument but the conclusion is meant to oppose the legalization of same sex marriages in Canada. Discrimination against same sex ... View Full Description
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Structural Functionalist Themes in “Black Elk Speaks” »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing structural functionalism in relation to themes presented in “Black Elk Speaks”. “Black Elk Speaks” as told through John G. Neihardt portrays several social and religious aspects of the Sioux while they are faced with their own destruction by the invasion of the white men. Black Elk, a holy ... View Full Description
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Beef Irradiation: The Process, Radiation Levels, Regulations and Concerns »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper on beef irradiation. Irradiation is a process used to kill harmful molds, bacteria and pathogens in foods and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Overall, it has been found to be a more effective process than traditional methods in addition to the fact that there ... View Full Description
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Money in “Canterbury Tales” »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the significance and importance of money in three tales from Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales.” The tales examines are those of the Merchant, the Clerk, and the Sergeant of Law. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Why is Roussea’s “Social Contract” Relevant Today? »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines why Rousseau’s “Social Contract” is still relevant today. The paper discusses the relationship between freedom, justice, liberty, and law. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Charles V, The Holy Roman Emperor (Charles I of Spain) »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing the reign of Charles V (Charles I of Spain), the Holy Roman Emperor of the 16th century. The Spanish conquest during his reign is also included. Charles V (1500-1558) the Holy Roman Emperor in the 16th century became the ruler of one of the most expansive empires in ... View Full Description
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Overview of Research Paper “Damned if You Don’t, Damned if You Do” (Crime Mapping) by Jerry H. Ratcliffe »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper giving an overview of the research and conclusions made in the article “Damned if You Don’t, Damned if You Do” by Jerry H. Ratcliffe (2002). The main context for research in this paper is the growing trend in North America about the publication of maps denoting crime with the ... View Full Description
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