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Non-Disclosure and Misrepresentation in Australian Insurance Law »

Number of pages 21

This 21 page paper is an in-depth consideration of the concepts of misrepresentation and non disclosure under insurance contract law in Australia, with particular attention paid to the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 and relevant case law. The bibliography cites 20 sources. View Full Description
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Questions of International Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses various issues in international law including customary international law and human rights; animosity against the death penalty; the Geneva conventions; the Nuremberg legacy; and the arrest of Augusto Pinochet. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Justice, Morality, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from the Birmingham City Jail”: »

Number of pages 3

In three pages, this paper that is subdivided into three essays considers how King distinguishes between just and unjust law, whether civil disobedience is morally wrong, and how a law can be just on its face and unjust in its application. There are no additional sources listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Jesus/Human Relationships Above the Law »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page research paper that responds to an assignment prompt. The assignment asks that the writer/tutor consider the statement "Jesus puts human relationships above the law." Such a statement has serious implications both religiously and pragmatically in regards to how Christians should perceive the boundaries for their behavior within the boundaries of civil ... View Full Description
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Preventing Sexual Harassment in Tennessee »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper listing a state law, a federal law and a published court ruling on sexual harassment, then providing five initiatives for an organization to follow to prevent sexual harassment. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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The Application of Product Liability Law; The Case of An Exploding Coffee Pot »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at product liability law and applies it to a case where a consumer buys a new coffee pot which explodes and injures them on the first use. The paper considers the different approaches that could be adopted under product liberty law and makes a recommendation to the most appropriate approach. ... View Full Description
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The Nature and Purpose of Criminal Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses criminal law; its functions; its sources; and how criminal responsibility can be limited. It also touches very briefly on the constitutional safeguards that limit the exercise of criminal law. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Laws About On-The-Job Injuries »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that identifies the two federal laws that might apply to an employee injured or disabled on the job. The rest of the paper discusses Workers' Compensation laws, including benefits. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Religious Profiling And Police Brutality: How They Affect Operations »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The criminal justice system operates from two different sets of rules: one mandated by the Constitution and another both self-imposed and under the radar. For example, the presence of law enforcement provides retailers with a temporary sense of security; when police are having lunch in a particular restaurant, the ... View Full Description
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Family Education Rights And Privacy Act (FERPA) »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page paper. The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is intended to protect the rights and privacy of students and their families. More specifically, this federal law protects the student's school records. The law covers both paper and computerized records. This paper outlines and discusses the provisions of FERPA, ... View Full Description
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New Laws In The Wake Of September 11, 2001 »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper. Americans have enjoyed a degree of freedom few, if any, other countries enjoy. Yet, it was that freedom that was at least partially responsible for the horrific events of September 11, 2001. In wake of the Attack on America, new laws have been passed that give far more freedom to different ... View Full Description
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Changes In American Hotel Industry »

Number of pages 21

A 21 page research paper that is divided into two distinct parts: Part 1 discusses a history of American Labor Law and Part 2 discusses the Changes in the Labor Market. An overview of the major labor laws that would be applicable to the hotel and hospitality industry is provided beginning with the Fair ... View Full Description
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Comparing Chinese Contract Law and English Contract Law »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper makes a direct comparison of contract law in China and England looking at the basic foundations, the requirements for a contract to be valid and the way in which issues such as fraud, misrepresent, misunderstanding and breach will be dealt with by the courts. The bibliography cites 10 sources. ... View Full Description
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Marine Pollution and the Law; The Problem of Operational Discharges »

Number of pages 34

This 34 page paper considers the way in which international law seeks to control oil pollution. The writer considers the background of the situation, such as the current condition of the shipping industry with the different pressures that have been placed upon it, such as the economic pressures. With this background the development of marine ... View Full Description
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Is More Security Worth Less Privacy »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page paper. Cybercrime is increasing every year. The costs are staggering, as much as hundreds of millions of dollars each year plus the cost to human dignity and morale. The crooks have had more tools to use than our law enforcement agencies and law enforcement has been consistently thwarted in their attempts ... View Full Description
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Greek Law »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. Greek law evolved as a necessary means by which to regulate society's behavior. What had up 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. It can be argued that there was, ... View Full Description
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English and EU Law; Sex Discrimination Law »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers the development of sex discrimination legislation in England, how it has developed, the way it impacts on employers, employees, management and unions and its’ limitations. Numerous cases are cites to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 15 sources. View Full Description
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Employee Drug Testing: Necessity or Violation of Privacy? »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of the issues surrounding mandatory drug testing in certain occupations. This paper reviews several of the laws pertaining to the issue, concluding that the federal law allowing drug testing for those in critical positions in defense and transportation is necessary. Equally necessary, however, is mandatory testing in the medical ... View Full Description
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Historical View/Social Justice Issues »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that analyzes three issues that the writer considers of significant importance. This analysis pertains to groups that have historically been marginalized within the framework of society and the criminal justice system. First of all, the US has a history of persecution against citizens of African American descent. Likewise, historically, violence ... View Full Description
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Civil Rights History & Its Relevancy »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that sums up the state of racism in America during the Civil Rights movement and today. Presumably the United States is a pluralistic country made up many races and ethnic origins, wherein all citizens enjoy equal rights under the law. Conservative Republicans, arguing for the dismantling of Affirmative Action laws, ... View Full Description
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Cicero/The Republic and The Laws »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page book review that addresses Cicero's The Republic and The Laws. Cicero's The Republic can be viewed as the "culmination of pagan thinking" regarding political theory and, specifically, the organization of the Roman state (Powell x). Then, in its sequel, The Laws, Cicero expounds on the doctrine of Natural Law, setting out an ... View Full Description
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Matthew 22:34-46 »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page sermon on Matthew 22:34-46. In Matthew's Gospel, that is the Jewish world of the first century, the only people whom demographic groups that Jesus spurns are religious leaders, the "chief priests, Sadducees, scribes and Pharisees" of Jerusalem (Kozar 78). When Jesus comes to Jerusalem, it is presented in Matthew as the "culmination ... View Full Description
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IT Forensics: Digital Evidence »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The article entitled "Computer Forensics" by Peter Sommer delves deeply into the advantage law enforcement officials have in the ongoing pursuit of apprehending cyber criminals. Discussing each component of IT forensics in a comprehensive yet understandable manner, the author provides a beginning-to-end overview of why computer forensics has become ... View Full Description
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Thoreau and Civil Disobedience »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page essay that defends Thoreau’s position in his essay “Civil Disobedience.” Thoreau argued against adhering to the dictates of any society or obeying any law simply because it is a law. Rather than blindly accepting the authority of the state, Thoreau felt that people were obligated to obey a higher law, one that ... View Full Description
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Tort Law; The Controls (English and Australian Law) »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper considers the role of “duty of care”, “standard of care”, “remoteness of damage”, and “contributory negligence” in regulating and deciding tort cases. The paper is written with regard to English and Australian Law. The bibliography cites 9 sources. View Full Description
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History Of The Miranda Law »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. The law, an ever-evolving concept, must uphold the rights of those it seeks to serve. Whether alleged offender or victim, the legal process is in place as a means by which to advocate the equity inherent to a civilized society. The Supreme Court has been an instrumental force ... View Full Description
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The Debate about Predatory Lending Laws »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper examines predatory lending laws and the debate about impending legislation. Should state law rule or should a federal law supersede them? Each side of the issue is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Israel/Lebanon Crisis »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page research paper that summarizes and analyzes the current Middle East crisis between the Israelis, the Arabs and the Palestinians. The writer discusses the historical background to this conflict and then relates this to the 2006 conflict, in relation to international law. As Israelis, the Palestinians, and the Lebanese Hizballah battle, the rest ... View Full Description
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Contract Law; Privity and the Rights of Third Parties »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses the following statement " by the end of the 1990's the doctrine of privity had few friends, at least that part of it which prevented third parties suing to obtain the benefit which the contracting parties had agreed to confer on them. There were four principle criticisms levelled against the ... View Full Description
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A Case of Loss »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student and gives advise to a client; Tony, according to English law. Tony has been very unlucky. Firstly he is pursued to allow his flat to be used as security for his employers business loan. He believes this to be for a period ... View Full Description
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Free Movements of Goods and Labour in the EU »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page looks at different issues of free movement under EU law. There are three sections, The first considers a case where a law has been passed banning the importation of some goods into the UK with the justification used by the UK government of health reasons. This is considered with reference to article ... View Full Description
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Economic Effects of the California Family Rights Act »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper assessing one economic effect of SB 1661, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). The California law extends the federal Family Medical Leave Act that allows workers to take off up to 12 weeks from work for any reason included in the law. The California extension guarantees that the worker ... View Full Description
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Contract Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper answers at two UK contract law questions. The first is a situation where an offer is made by letter, and accepted by letter. Before the acceptance is received there is the attempt to revoke the offer. This question concerns the requirements for a valid contract to exist and the application of ... View Full Description
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Lawyer Malpractice And Lawyer Malpractice Insurance »

Number of pages 20

20 pages in length. Although one might duly expect one's lawyer to be forthright and principled in his/her approach to law, this is unfortunately not always the case. Sometimes unintentionally negligent while other times malicious in intent, attorneys are fallible human beings like everyone else in all other sectors of commerce; just because ... View Full Description
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Water Quality in the UK: The Impact of the European Union »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page overview of the myriad of considerations which have gone into revising water quality laws in the United Kingdom. Given the close ties between EU directive and UK law, it becomes impossible to understand the latter without considering the former. Unfortunately, EU policies in themselves have not enjoyed tremendous success in ... View Full Description
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Private Policing: UK And US »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. The extent of private policing has grown so much in recent years in both England and the US that it will not be long before there is little need for public police institutions. When one considers the extent to which criminal activity far outweighs law enforcement's ability to maintain ... View Full Description
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The Philosophies of Plato, Socrates and Aristotle in Regards to Good and Evil, the Individual, the State and Government »

Number of pages 6

This is a 6 page paper comparing the philosophies of Plato, Socrates and Aristotle. For Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, justice, truth, natural order and law play important parts in the concept of good and evil, an individual’s role in society, and the formation of the state and government. For Socrates, justice was the ultimate goal ... View Full Description
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The Concept of Fairness in the Law of Natural Justice in Jurisprudence of the Commonwealth Caribbean »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper discussing the concept of fairness and natural justice in regards to the jurisprudence of the Commonwealth Caribbean. The concept of fairness adds to the law of natural justice especially in its application of the jurisprudence of the Commonwealth Caribbean. The Commonwealth Caribbean, comprised of over 15 island and mainland ... View Full Description
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The Foundations of Criminology »

Number of pages 3

This is a 3 page paper discussing the foundations of criminology in relation to contemporary developments. The study of criminology is important in contemporary society because crime affects everyone within society either directly or indirectly. Criminology uses expertise from a variety of disciplines such as law, sociology, psychology, anthropology and economics among others to try ... View Full Description
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John Locke’s “Second Treatise on Government”: Locke’s View of Human Nature and the Only Legitimate Form of Government »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper discussing human nature and government based on mutual consent from John Locke’s his “Second Treatise on Government” (1690). John Locke within his “Second Treatise on Government” covers the development of the need for civil government based on the laws of Nature and those of man. Firstly, in Nature, all ... View Full Description
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Modern Day Police: Enforcers Of The Law Or Glorified Social Workers? »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. At one time police officers were well-respected, well-trained components of society whose only objective was to uphold the law. The held authority to address a given situation with the proper and appropriate discipline – verbal, physical, incarceration or otherwise – and they were supported by the whole of law ... View Full Description
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The Internet; A Case Concerning Contract Law, Passwords, Employment Law and Issues of Domain Registration »

Number of pages 16

This well written 16 page paper considers the following case; Jez, subscribes to an Internet magazine site. After paying his subscription fee, he is required to agree to the terms of use Jez does read them, but and proceeds to click on The “I agree to the terms of use”. Rob, a work colleague, discovers ... View Full Description
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The Affect of Technology on the Modern Practice of Law »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page contention that technology has impacted the manner in which law is practiced in a multitude of ways. From the perspective of the forensics which can be used to prove innocence or guilt, to the way we communicate with other law professionals or even our clients, to the way we conduct our ... View Full Description
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Italian And Mexican Migration To The U.S. »

Number of pages 24

A 24 page paper. Following a general introduction, this essay reports the immigration patterns of first Italians and then, Mexicans. The decades of significant immigration, the reasons for Italians and Mexicans leaving their homelands, the types of jobs they took in the U.S. and the locations of most immigrants of each nationality are reported. The ... View Full Description
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Forensic Psychology »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The field of psychology is comprised of many subcategories in order to address various and distinct aspects in a more appropriate way. Forensic psychology is somewhat different from other sectors of the field by virtue of its intrinsic connection to the criminal justice system, an alliance that provides for ... View Full Description
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Technology and the Modern Practice of Law »

Number of pages 19

A 19 page contention that technology has impacted the manner in which law is practiced in a multitude of ways. From the perspective of the forensics which can be used to prove innocence or guilt, to the way we communicate with other law professionals or even our clients, to the way we conduct our ... View Full Description
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Japanese American Immigration »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page overview of the problems confronting Japanese who wished to immigrate to the U.S. in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. This paper explores three specific articles located on the World Wide Web and discusses the validity of the authors of those papers to write on their chosen subject. The ... View Full Description
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Sexual Harassment Case Study »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. Using a scenario provided by the student, which is briefly outlined, a case study analysis is performed. In this scenario, a co-worker violates sexual harassment laws and policies. It is not the first time but only one other formal written complaint was made. Eight other women are interviewed, all of whom ... View Full Description
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Contract and Agency Law; Case Study »

Number of pages 17

This 17 page paper English law paper considers a case supplied by the student. A contract is created for overalls to be supplied. The first problem is that one consignment is destroyed in a fire on the way to be delivered. The second problem is the agent assures the buying company they are suitable for ... View Full Description
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Agreement and Battle of the Forms; A Case Study »

Number of pages 18

This 18 page English law paper examines the factors that determine when an agreement is made and how the terms and condition are determined. Using a case study supplied by the student where an order is made and fulfilled with the goods are delivered as ordered with the exception of the package sizes, the writer ... View Full Description
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