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English Employment Law Issues »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper. Two situations are presented by the student – employees suing a company, one for stress endured on the job and one for a poor reference. The writer explains specific English laws, including Unfair Dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal and the law of negligence. Cases are presented to demonstrate how courts have ruled. ... View Full Description
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Lowering Police Brutality »

Number of pages 15

15 pages. This paper will serve to explain police brutality and how law enforcement agencies can attempt to lower the rates of police brutality. Various law enforcement methods will be discussed. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Spectator Safety; A Comparison Between the UK and US »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper considers the difference in spectator protection between the UK and the US. To undertake this there is an examination of the law in both countries, looking at both case law and the overriding attitudes of the courts. In addition to this the different spectra cultures are examined to find differences. The ... View Full Description
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Alcoholic Anonymous, Its History And How It Operates »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page paper. Alcoholic Anonymous is a fellowship that operates differently than another kind of organization. It is truly democratic with only the steps, traditions and concepts to guide it. There are no laws, by-laws or governing persons. This paper offers a brief overview of the beginnings of this fellowship, reports the ... View Full Description
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EU Law; The Free Movement of Goods »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers the free movement of goods in the European Union. The writer looks at a case where an exporter is facing problems with national laws, such as quality, additives, morality and advertising are all seen to create barriers to trade. The writer examines the position using Articles 28 – 30 and ... View Full Description
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The Human Rights Act 1998 and its' Impact on Property Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines how the Human Right Act 1998, and the Human Rights Convention may be seen to impact on property law. The writer argues that the traditional UK law is undermined by this act by looking at a range of issues including, but not limited to, compulsory purchase orders, planning permission, environmental ... View Full Description
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UK Tort Law; Can The Need To Prove Negligence Be Seen As Immoral? »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper consider the law of tort. Only under one type of tort is there a need to prove negligence, the writer argues, using case law, that this both unfair an immoral. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Impact on Property Law of The Human Rights Act 1998 - Special Consideration of Article 1 of Protocol 1 of the Human Rights Convention »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers the way that the Human Rights Convention has impacted on English property law. The writer looks at Article 1 of Protocol 1 and related English cases and argues that the impact here has been minimal, however, further scope does exist for the undermining of the law. There is also consideration ... View Full Description
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Inequality and the Rule of Law in Australia »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page contention that the rule of law is inadequate to provide true equality in Australia. While other groups have been discriminated against, the aborigines have faced a tremendous amount of prejudice and this prejudice has manifested itself in a diversity of areas. The author of this paper contends that to overcome ... View Full Description
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EU Competition Controls; The Suitability of EU Control »

Number of pages 12

Competition law in the EU is one of the areas of legislation and regulation that is more likely to be dealt with at EU level. This 12 page paper considers the suitability of the approach by looking at its advantages and disadvantages though as examination of measures passed as well relevant case law. The bibliography ... View Full Description
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Adverse possession »

Number of pages 5

A paper which looks at one of the most significant reforms proposed by the Law Commission’s consultative document 254 (1998), ‘Land Registration for the Twenty-first Century’ which states that the current law relating to adverse possession should be amended in order to better reflect the principles of registration of title, and should be restricted in ... View Full Description
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Law Firm Case Study - Hall, Dickler, et al LLP »

Number of pages 5

Law Firm Case Study – Hall, Dickler, et al LLP: This 5-page essay chronicles the case study of the Hall Dickler, et al law firm of legal professionals. It also offers an overview of its inside machinations, and the contributory factors relevant to its success. Bibliography lists 7 sources. SNAkghal.doc View Full Description
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The Importance Of Advocacy On Behalf Of The Powerless »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Does the law exist to encourage man's independence or is it merely there to thwart it? Indeed, the student can rightly argue that social responsibility has escaped the original intent of the legal system with regard to the powerless. Once upon a time, the law served the very ... View Full Description
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Discrimination and Liability: An Investigation into the Backlash of Civil Rights Legislation »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page contention that the laws that were put in place immediately after the Civil War to guarantee the rights of freed slaves, and those which have been in place since to prevent discrimination, have had a tremendous societal impact. While these laws were justified by the circumstances of the time period in ... View Full Description
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Internet Filtering Controversy »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper that examines the controversy over filtering Internet access as mandated by a new federal law. The writer discusses why the ALA and ACLU are opposed to this law and how filtering programs simply do not work. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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September 11: Legal Issues And Global Campaign »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that discusses the international legal issues concerning the terrorist actions in the attack on America. Although there are no laws that specifically address this type of war, there are provisions in existing international laws that allow the retaliatory actions. The essay also discusses the global campaign against terrorism. Bibliography lists 6 ... View Full Description
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The Relevance of the Kayla McKean Child Protection Act »

Number of pages 24

This 24 page paper provides an overview of the Kayla McKean case, the 1998 child abuse tragedy where a man beat his daughter to death. Because he was known to be violent, the paper analyzes what might have been done to save her. Various agencies such as the department of children and family services, ... View Full Description
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Tort Law and the Complexities of Life »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper defining tort law as a civil wrong resulting from an act or omission which has caused damage to other persons or property. The author contends that the law has to accommodate all the untidy complexities of life, and there are circumstances where considerations of practical justice impel us to reject ... View Full Description
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Judiciary Powers/ British Judges »

Number of pages 19

A 19 page research paper that explores the statement that while judges do not have the power to create law, they can effectively "declare" law. To support this thesis, the writer turns to the case of the Speluncean Explorers, the Pinochet case, and Hurley, v. Irish-American Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Group of Boston. Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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Stress in Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 8

8 pages. Law enforcement has been repeatedly shown to be one of the highest rated jobs in terms of stress-related illnesses. This paper will analyze why this is, discuss critical theories concerning stress in law enforcement and come to an integrative conclusion regarding this topic. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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DISCRETIONARY POWER AND THE POLICE »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper gives a fictional account of a police encounter in which discretionary force was used against a suspect. The history of discretionary force is discussed as well as an 'above the law' outlook toward law enforcement. Quotes and examples given. Bibliography lists 3 source. View Full Description
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Law and the Enforcement of Morals »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers the way in which both Lord Devlin and Lord Hart argued that the law should, and could, enforce a moral code on society. The writer considers the views of these two men in the context of a contemporary society, where there are public concerns over paedophiles, terrorism and the way ... View Full Description
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Brown Verses Board of Education: One Domino in a Long Chain of Societal Change »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page discussion of the many societal changes which resulted directly and indirectly from the premises surrounding the landmark civil rights case involving segregation in our nation’s schools. Delineates the chain of societal events leading up to and following this decision. Outline a few key Supreme Court cases which were based on ... View Full Description
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Posner’s Common Law - Does It Make Common Sense? »

Number of pages 6

Posner’s Common Law – Does It Make Common Sense?: This 6-page analytical essay examines Posner’s claims regarding common law and its relevance to efficiency. Opposing expert viewpoints are included, and linear conclusions are reached. Whether or not Posner’s ideas pan out, he has nonetheless provided the judiciary system with a very valuable launching ... View Full Description
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Victims' Rights and New York Penal Law § 215.14 »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper provides an overview of the New York statute and compares it to other state laws as well. Applicable federal law is duly noted and the importance of the victim impact statement is discussed as well. Twenty five sources are cited. View Full Description
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Child Pornography and Canada's Legal Struggle »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at Canada's laws against pornography, and specifically a 1993 law that was challenged in Canada's courts in 1999. How child pornographers are treated in Canada is a focus of this paper. Several recent cases are cited. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Intellectual Property Laws in the 21st Century »

Number of pages 8

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of intellectual property laws. The application of these laws in the information age is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Child Labor Reform and the Progressive Era »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper explores the working conditions that many children were forced to endure prior to laws regulating child labor. The role the Progressives played in implementing those laws is highlighted. This paper includes a 1 page Roman Numeral Outline. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Mental Capacity in Succession Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper creates a case study that can be used to discuss the legal issues that will need to be considered when assessing the potential to contest a will on the basis of mental capacity. An elderly lady suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, also suffering from a brain tumor makes will close to her ... View Full Description
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Potential Liabilities of Non Appointed Directors in Australian Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper is written with reference to Australian law, looking at when, how and why individuals that are not appointed as directors of a firm may be deemed to be directors in terms of liabilities. The concept of shadow directors and de facto directors are all discussed with reference to case law. The ... View Full Description
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Environmental Laws In Malaysia And Singapore »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper. The essay discusses environmental laws in Malaysia and Singapore. It also discusses work hours and wages in Malaysia and Singapore. While we might expect the environmental laws to be at least similar to the rest of the world, wages and hours can be vastly different between different geographic regions in ... View Full Description
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Sports Gambling and the Law (Emphasis upon Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association) »

Number of pages 20

In 20 pages this paper explains sports gambling as a legal issue, describes how it affects the world of sports, reviews and summarizes famous related legal cases (including MLB’s Pete Rose and the NBA’s Tim Donaghy, examines the current law, and suggests changes or modifications to strengthen the current law. Ten sources are listed ... View Full Description
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Courts/Fiction v. Reality »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that discusses the reality of law enforcement versus the fictional accounts seen on TV, such as in episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Tort Law and Health Care Ethics »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of tort law in health care. The intersection of law and ethics is examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Constitutional Challenges in Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of Constitutional law. Challenges to law enforcement are explored by examining four Amendments. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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CITIZEN COMPLAINT PROCEDURES AGAINST POLICE »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Law enforcement officers are not exempt from adhering to the very same legal principles they are paid to enforce; when the police behavior is beyond reproach, citizens have the opportunity to voice their discontent by filing a complaint against the officer(s). San Francisco's Office of Citizen Complaints, one of myriad ... View Full Description
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The Instrumentality of Miranda Laws »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of Miranda laws. It provides a hypothetical case study to address several conditions in which Miranda laws can be exempted, and when their administration is vital to a case. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Copyright Laws For Teachers »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that briefly explains a number of issues about copyright law including the law; Chafee Amendment; Creative Commons; Universal Design for Learning; fair Use and the TEACH Act. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Miranda Ruling »

Number of pages 3

This 4 page paper provides answers to the following questions in relation to the Miranda Ruling: What requirements does it place on law enforcement? How has it changed the manner in which law enforcement interviews are conducted? This paper also offers an opinion based on the research as to whether Miranda has harmed ... View Full Description
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Police Encounters with Suspects and Evidence »

Number of pages 4

This four page research paper examines a specific case scenario in order to discuss specific aspects of the law and the ramifications of these laws on police procedures. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Summary/2 Law Articles on Polygamy »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper summarizes the content of 2 law articles. The first is an annotation by Shields (2011) that summarizes cases pertaining to bigamy and polygamy that uphold the constitutionality of these laws. The second article, which is by Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff (2010) describes the theocracy established by the Mormon fundamentalist sect, ... View Full Description
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Criminal Law/Treason, Terrorism and Wartime Criminal Law »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper that discusses crime and criminal law in general and then focuses on terrorism and changes in constitutional law, arguing that this is not a good idea. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Protection of Computer Programs in the UK and the US »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper compares and contrasts the way in which computer programs gain legal protection under copyright laws under UK and US law. The bibliography cites 15 sources. View Full Description
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FBI/Domestic Violence »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that looks at the need for cultural competency among law enforcement officers and then examines two proposed strategies that can aid law enforcement in regards to domestic violence and sexual violence among Spanish-speaking communities. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Lead Balloon Pty Ltd - Legal Case Study »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper is based on Australian law, looking at a case supplied by the student where several legal issues have arisen, including the formation of a pre-incorporation contract, the desire to get out of a post incorporation contract where the directors believe they can get a better deal and a potential liability for ... View Full Description
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Sexual Offenders and Preventing Recidivism »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper examines the problem of sex crimes and recidivism. It suggests that laws like Jessica's Law have been largely unsuccessful in preventing recidivism and that more steps need to be taken to understand why sexual predators commit their crime and what should be done to stop them. Bibliography lists 10 ... View Full Description
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Concepts In Microeconomics »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that defines economics and explains the law of supply and the law of demand. The paper also explains what factors affect supply and demand. The paper also reports information about a change in consumption patterns, specifically, the demographic change in the over 50 population. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Sharia Law in Business »

Number of pages 8

This 8 paper looks at the way Sharia law impacts on business. Written in three parts the first part looks at the general influences, the second part looks at how bonds, or sukuk, are issues and the last part at the way sukuk is perceived under Islamic law. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Incorporating a Firm in China - Is a Unified or a Separate System of Company Law Best? »

Number of pages 3

In this 3 page paper there is consideration of what type of law a foreign firm setting up in China may prefer; a unified law that treats domestic and foreign owned businesses the same, or one that treats the firms differently. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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Laws that Provide Safeguards and Penalties for Improper Use of Data »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper examines several laws pertinent to the improper use of data. Laws examined are the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the Computer Security Act, the Patriot Act, HIPAA, Sarbanes Oxley, and finally, the Federal Information Security Management Act. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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