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Private security forces and the police »

Number of pages 7

A paper which considers the role of private security forces with relation to both the police force and the community as a whole, and investigates how they can be effectively integrated in law enforcement and community policing initiatives. View Full Description
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REVIEW: “THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST DECISION . . .” »

Number of pages 5

This paper is a review of a recent study performed among law enforcement officials in a Midwestern town concerning under what circumstances an arrest is likely to be made in a domestic violence event. The paper offers a critical review on the study itself, and offers additional insight. View Full Description
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JUVENILE JUSTICE »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper details some of the problems with perception between juvenile offenders and the law. Solutions that are being utilized in facilities around the nation are examined. Prejudices and perceptions from both the officer and the offender's point of view. Quotes, and examples given.Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Global Staffing and National Laws »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper using Singapore and Japan, both cultural and geographical neighbors, to illustrate the complexities that multinational firms face in organizing international staffing efforts. Of course organizations need to operate as efficiently as possible, and adopting a global perspective on staffing ostensibly could work to achieve that greater efficiency. National laws ... View Full Description
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Consumer law: second-hard cars »

Number of pages 5

A five page paper which looks at the rights and duties under UK consumer law of the buyer and the seller, particularly in terms of the purchase of second-hand cars. The paper also considers the dealer's liability with reference to the product recall of Firestone tyres in the USA. View Full Description
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Nursing Management Theory »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper discussing longevity of systems dependent on information processing. The statement of debate is that the more energy devoted to information processing within a system, the more likely it is that the system will survive. The paper agrees with the statement, but cautions against allowing the law of diminishing returns ... View Full Description
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European Law and Employment »

Number of pages 8

8 pages. The purpose of this paper is to consider a case concerning full and part time employees in London. The case, one that is conceived solely from the imagination will still be able to give an overview of European Law and how employees should expect to be able to know their rights and ... View Full Description
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Company Self Protection; Defences Against Takeovers »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers the ways in which a UK company may be able to protect itself form a take over, and the position of these tactics according to the law. The paper includes cases such as attempted take over of Distillers by Guinness and the cases with Argyle. The paper then considers if ... View Full Description
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Legal and Social Ramifications of the Execution of Timothy McVeigh »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper exploring the numerous legal and social ramifications inherent in the recent execution of Oklahoma City Bomber Timothy McVeigh. McVeigh, convicted and sentenced to death for his role in the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City and the consequent deaths of 168 people, was the first federal execution ... View Full Description
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The Ethics of Abortion »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page exploration of the ethics of abortion. Analyzes the various situations under which an abortion might be considered ethical such as in cases of rape or when the life of the mother is threatened by the pregnancy. Counters these situations with the writings of Saint Thomas Aquinas who contends that abortion ... View Full Description
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UK Contract Law; When Has an Agreement Been Reached? »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers when, in UK law, a contract is seen to be agreed. The writer explains the subjective and the objective approach and when they are used, before considering the divergent opinions of Lord Denning. Numerous cases are cited throughout the paper. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Union Recognition under UK Employment »

Number of pages 6

Law This 6 page paper considers the question of if and when an employer can be forced to recognise a trade union in the UK. The writer includes consideration of the Employment Relations Act 1999 and recent cases. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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ECONOMIC INTERPRETATION OF LAW »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper contrast the Marxist economic interpretation of law and the Liberal view. Examples and quotes from Posner. Applications and extrapolations from various philosophers. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Employer-Positive Aspects of the Employment Standards of British Columbia »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing ways that increased government regulation can be of benefit to businesses in British Columbia. At first glance, the latest pass at standardizing employment practices and labor laws in British Columbia can appear to be yet another layer of governmental involvement in private enterprise. Though there are expenses in ... View Full Description
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THE SIRA »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper outlines the beginnings of the Sira by Ibn Ishaq. The relationship of the Sira to the Koran are explored as well as how the Sira and the formation of Islamic Law, or Sharia, are related. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Executive Privilege »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page paper discussing the claims of the Clinton administration that it should be immune from prosecution in the investigations that ultimately uncovered the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal. Executive privilege is a concept that gives the chief executive – i.e., the president – of the country the right to act outside of normal ... View Full Description
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Labor Movements in the U. S. and Other Countries »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper gives a thorough overview of the labor movement in the United States as well as the labor movement of other countries. There are differences that are sometimes subtle yet some countries have vastly different methods, laws and reasoning than that found in the United States. The purpose of this ... View Full Description
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Appropriate Jurisdiction »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper, based on UK law, considers how a court has the power to decline jurisdiction. The writers considers what these powers are and how they can be used and if the criteria for deciding jurisdiction is clear, or needs further detail and clarification. Numerous cases, including The Abidin Daver [1984], Spiliada ... View Full Description
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The Changing Role in Information in Modern Society »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper consider how, as a result of technology, information has become a commercial resource to be maximised. The writer looks at this form the perspective of UK law, how information and knowledge are viewed as intellectual property and what protection both organisations and individuals have and the extent of the relevant ... View Full Description
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What Was The Legacy Of Rome? »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The writer discusses law, gender/social class and religion as they relate to the influence the Roman Empire had upon Europe. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Evolution of International Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper evaluating the statement, "International law is a continuing process of authoritative decision by which members of the world community identify, clarify and secure their common interests." The paper discusses the International Court and the World Trade Organization, finding that the WTO carries the greatest weight as an authoritative international body ... View Full Description
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The Benefits of Diversity Hiring »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at several industries and how diversity hiring can benefit them. The travel industry, the airline industry, journalism and law enforcement are each discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Agent Orange: The Lingering Problems of Dioxins »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page overview of the history of Agent Orange, a carcinogenic defoliant used in Vietnam, and its relation to dioxins which still present an environmental and health threat in the U.S. in the form of industrial wastes emissions. Contends that while law are in place to regulate these emissions, they are largely ineffective ... View Full Description
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English as a Second Language Education in Five States »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at legislation and LEP programs in the states of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. Laws in each state are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Gender Inequality In The Workplace »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper. Despite the laws and movements, women still do not enjoy equality in the workplace, not in position, not in wages. This paper discusses the origins of gender inequality and provides some examples of how it exists today. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The War On Drugs: Its Impact Upon US Foreign Policy »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The United States has long been in battle with itself in an ongoing attempt to control its rampant drug problem. Attempts to legalize the otherwise unacceptable substances have routinely been met with staunch opposition, as people continue to believe that doing so would do nothing but unleash an even worse ... View Full Description
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Case Study in Business Ethics »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper briefly summarizes a case study presented by a student from an unknown source. The paper talks about business ethics as it involves a law firm where one partner embezzled money. Whether or not to report him is the ethical dilemma. The paper concludes that the senior partner should repot the ... View Full Description
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Transsexuals in the Workplace: Discrimination Issues »

Number of pages 14

14 pages. This paper focuses on the issues of transsexuals in the workplace. Discrimination, constitutional law, social and political aspects of the employment of transsexuals are all topics that are discussed in this extensive and interesting research paper. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Rape: An Ethical Reason for Abortion? »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page discussion of the ethics of abortion is concerned. The author of this paper examines both the pros and cons surrounding the issues of abortion, pointing out that there could indeed be many problems with pregnancies which result from rape. The conclusion is presented, however, that abortion is against natural law ... View Full Description
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Trusts and Trustees; A Duty to Care? »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper consider the way in which trustees are seen to owe a duty of care to the beneficiaries of the trusts they administer. This duty of care only became statutory in with the Trustees Act 2000. However, we can argue that there was a recognition of this need to be incorporated in ... View Full Description
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The Women’s Rights Movement »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper focuses on the women’s rights movement. By drawing on examples from the criminal justice system, the reader will discover an understanding of how the experience of women has shaped and reinterpreted matters of law, economic status and social identity. Also discussed are significant changes as well as those ... View Full Description
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Environmental Ethics in Business »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper introduces the serious topic of environmental issues as they have to do with business and corporations. While there are environmental laws in effect, it is up to the businesses in most cases to police themselves. Are they doing this and do businesses care more about the environment or their ... View Full Description
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Criminal Liability »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers criminal liability under UK law. The writer considers factors such as actus reus and mens rea are considered, and then their use is demonstrated by application to a sample case. The case involved a potential charge of causing death by reckless and another of potential gross negligence in a hospital. ... View Full Description
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An Overview of Firearms Trafficking »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at the sale of illegal firearms in the U.S. and internationally as well. Laws designed to curb illegal gun sales are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Issue of Gender Inequality in Tort »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers the way that the UK law of tort can be seen to engender the inequality of gender stereotyping and general social inequalities. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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CHEATERS »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses cheating and the ethics of cheating in the corporate and federal worlds. Canadian Laws and Quebec's Civil Code are exampled, as well as examples from corporate settings. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Police Misconduct »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper deals with the topic of misconduct among law enforcement officers, unnecessary use of force and police review panels. This is an unfortunate but still occurring problem in many cities. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Protecting the Water Supply Against Pollution; The Support of the Law in the UK »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers what laws are in place in the UK, directly, or indirectly through the EU to [protect the environment and drinking water against pollution. The writer considers this from different angles, including the difficulty of bring a prosecution and limitations on the remedies. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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A Generation of Roe v. Wade »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper discussing the history of and legal arguments used in the landmark Supreme Court case. Whether abortion is right or not and constitutes a moral decision is still a matter of debate, but it is no longer a matter of law. That debate was settled by Roe v. Wade more ... View Full Description
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ENFORCED LAWS AND CIVIL RIGHTS »

Number of pages 5

This paper supports the thesis that during the period of segregation in the United States, Black people were forced to live under laws in which they had no say. This paper uses articles to prove the thesis through example. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Farrakhan v. Secretary of State for the Home Dept. »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page research paper that discusses the 2001 decision of the British High Court concerning Farrakhan v. the Home Secretary. Farrakhan is a black Muslim leader who is known to be racist (against whites) and anti-Semitic. The decision reversed a 15-year ban on Farrakhan in the UK. The writer defends the decision as good ... View Full Description
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Third Party Rights Under UK Contract Law; A Critique of the 1999 Act. »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper consider the developments that lead to the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act of 1999, and how it fails to meet with the requirements of today's society. The writer considers the needs demonstrated by case law prior to the Act being passed and the shortfalls of the Act. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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Commission of the European Communities v Kingdom of Belgium Case C-478/980 »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper reviews and discusses this case that involves the imposition of barriers to prevent the free movement of capital. The defence in this case was claimed to be the requirements of the barrier to prevent tax evasion and maintain a taxation system. This case can be seen as a prime example of ... View Full Description
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Neo-Marxian, Conflict Theory And Functionalism »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer discusses how a world system perspective adds to Classical Marxism, as well as addresses the differing approaches between conflict and functional theories as they relate to law and social class. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Nursing Ethics and Professional Dilemmas »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page overview of the myriad of professional dilemmas which sometimes confront the nursing profession. The author emphasizes that the profession has in place a framework of laws and ethics which allow us to decide the right direction when confronted with these dilemmas. At the center of this approach is the realization ... View Full Description
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Abortion: Definitions and Ethics »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page discussion of abortion. Defines abortion as the termination of a pregnancy and contrasts governmental policy with ethics. Provides a review of important case law in abortion but concludes that while abortion may be legal under some circumstances it is never ethical. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Staffing Plan For Organization »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that basically discusses the hiring process, i.e., a plan for hiring for a company. The writer begins by discussing the need for first determining the skills, knowledge and characteristics needed instead of just filling positions. The steps in the hiring process are described. The writer also discusses the need to know ... View Full Description
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Criminal Investigations of Domestic Violence: »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper examines how domestic violence cases are investigated. This paper present the problem of domestic violence, some history of the subject and the changing view of domestic violence within the law enforcement system. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Can Bill Clinton Sue for Libel Over Monicagate? »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper delves into U.S. libel law and looks at a variety of articles and web information to conclude that Bill Clinton really does not have a case. The concept of libel is examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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PROS AND CONS OF LAND USE REGULATIONS »

Number of pages 5

This paper examines land use regulations and whether they help or hinder economic development. Examples used include how Rhode Island has upgraded its laws to be more fair in the area of land use, and how one city managed to drive away a business because of its land use ordinance. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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