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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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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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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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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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Ethics and Laws/Healthcare Organizations »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses ethics and legality, which are concepts that are integrally related, but not necessarily synonymous, particularly within the scope of divergent cultural situations. In general, laws institutionalize what the majority of people in a culture recognize to be ethical conduct. However, what is considered to be ethical conduct can ... View Full Description
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Women and the Australian Legal System: A 13 page paper in 2 parts »

Number of pages 13

The first (9 pages) discusses the number of and restrictions against women in law in Australia, where women lawyers earn less than their male counterparts and are much less likely to become firm partners than men, even though 59 percent of Australia's current law graduates are women. The remainder of the paper discusses the ... View Full Description
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Women & Law in Australia »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper that consists of 2 separate sections. In the first section, the writer answers 5 questions pertaining to women practicing law in Australia. In the second section, the writer offers an essay of roughly 1000 words that pertain to the topic of women and tort law in Australia, which focuses on ... View Full Description
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Searching A Non-Mobile Vehicle »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that looks at case law governing police search procedure in regards to non-mobile cars. The writer argues that case law that pertains to curtilage is applicable and several relevant cases are cited. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Arming Airline Pilots »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper/essay that reports on the national debate of a few years ago concerning whether or not airline pilots should be armed (in light of the events of 9/11). The writer discusses the debate, giving reasons both pro and con and reports on the passage of a law allowing pilots to carry ... View Full Description
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Retroactive Child Support Payments: Canadian Supreme Court »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses recent decisions by the Canadian Supreme Court in the case "D.B.S. v. S.R.G.; L.J.W. v. T.A.R.; Henry v. Henry; Hiemstra v. Hiemstra, 2006 SCC 37," which refined the law with regard to retroactive child support payments. It also briefly discusses what changes in the law might mean for Canadian women. ... View Full Description
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Workers' Compensation Law: Georgia »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page review of workers' compensation. This paper comments specifically on laws in Georgia, delineating the advantages these laws provide to both employees and employers. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Amazon.com and Internet Jurisdiction »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing Amazon.com's international operations and legal problems that the company potentially could become entangled with as Internet law continues to change. Amazon operates 9 sites (US, UK, China, etc.) and likely is bound by the laws of the country in which those sites are located. Jurisdiction changes have been ... View Full Description
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Rights and Obligations in Unorthodox Families under English Law »

Number of pages 5

“English law is finally beginning to recognise that 'family' does not just mean a man, a woman, and children”. This 5 page paper discusses the extent to which family law recognises unorthodox family arrangements with specific attention on the Civil Partnership Act 2004. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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Abortion and Surrogacy Laws and the Treatment of the Unborn Child »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the following statement and finds in its’ favour, “What the practices of surrogacy and abortion have in common is that they show a profound disrespect for human life in its earliest stages. The law, by endorsing such practices, has promoted and indeed legitimated this disrespect”. The paper is written ... View Full Description
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The Patriot Act and Other Post-9-11 Affronts Against American Civil Liberties »

Number of pages 25

A 25 five page investigation of the societal impacts of Public Law 107-56. The author contends that the Patriot Act and other post-9-11 laws and policies have done more harm in their infringement upon American civil liberties than they have been effective in the fight against terrorism. Bibliography lists 17 sources. View Full Description
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John Dalton »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page overview of the life and accomplishments of one of the fathers of physical science. This paper emphasized Dalton's work with gasses, Dalton's Law, and Charles' law. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Impact of Federated Homes v. Mill Lodge Properties [1980] when Interpreting Section 78 of the Law of Property Act 1925 »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper critically discusses the following statement “The Court of Appeal in the Federated Homes case should be congratulated for its refreshingly forthright interpretation of section 78 of the Law of Property Act 1925, which has greatly simplified the law relating to freehold covenants”. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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Medieval Law and Literature in ‘Beowulf’ »

Number of pages 10

In ten pages this paper examines how Medieval law manifests itself in the anonymously written epic ‘Beowulf’ with the focuses being the patriarchy, legal and moral duty established through patrilineal custom, the complex matter of inheritance, and the transition from Germanic customs and community obligation to Anglo law and order. One source is cited ... View Full Description
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Minors, DUI & CT Law »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper/essay that investigates law pertaining to minors and driving while under the influence, with particular regard for Connecticut law. This discussion explores the rights and consequences of legal decision-making on the part of minors, and then discusses the implications of the research. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Making Laws »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. From the very first law enacted in the United States - Rhode Island's illegalization of slavery in 1652 - to the twenty-first century's quest to eradicate political terrorism, lawmaking has undergone tremendous change that has afforded significantly greater accountability and equity where all groups and individuals are concerned. The ... View Full Description
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The Relationship Of Sharia Law And Islam »

Number of pages 30

30 pages in length. Historic Islamic presence from 1856 to present day chronicles how the players have metamorphosed over time from supporters of international humanitarian law to the most feared of all religiously militant cultures. Placing blame squarely upon the shoulders of escalating nationalistic tendencies, globalization and the disdain for anything of a ... View Full Description
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Neo-Assyrian Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines law in this culture and its credibility. Documentation of law is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Forest Gump, Ray, And Dangerous Minds »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page essay provides a very brief synopsis of the highlights of each of these films. With each synopsis, the writer comments the most influential persons in the person's childhood and relates what was happening to the special education laws of the time. The essay ends with concluding remarks to illustrate the progression ... View Full Description
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Duties of Trustees Over Their Investments »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discuses the statement “On the one hand the law gives the trustee the same powers of investment as those of an absolute owner; on the other hand he can not exercise such powers as can an absolute owner”. This is considered by looking at the powers and duties of a trustee ... View Full Description
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The Case of Campagnola V. Mulholland, Minion & Roe and Its’ Relevance Within The Legal System »

Number of pages 16

The 16 page paper looks at the case of Campagnola V. Mulholland, Minion & Roe, its’ background and outcome and a variety of related subjects. After discussing the case the paper considers why the courts’ finding was right, discusses the role of public policy, looks at the role of judges how judges decide cases and ... View Full Description
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California: Police Organization And Trends »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. California law enforcement has been under considerable scrutiny of late with regard to how its police organization operates from a perspective of responsibility and accountability. For counties up and down the Golden State, issues of brutality, excessive force and unwarranted shootings have caused citizens to rally and demand change. ... View Full Description
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Law as a Social Engineering Tool »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers how the law may be used as a tool for social engineering. The writer looks at the way it may have direct and indirect effect and ends by proposing a law with the aim of social engineering. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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Plato: Law, War, Peace and Virtue in the "Laws" »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper is a brief discussion of Plato's thinking about war, peace, the law and virtue as expressed in the Laws. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Human Resource Management; Issues of Discrimination and Motivation »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper considers the case of a company who wants to introduction discrimination against those who are overweight, smoke or have debts, who want to impose checks on their staff and control the work environment. This paper looks at how and why the measures are wrong and discusses the way in which ... View Full Description
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Equal Pay »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at issues concerning equal pay under English law. The paper considers the case of a woman who is paid less than several men performing the same or similar tasks, including her predecessor, someone working in a different location, someone in the same location but a different office and a former ... View Full Description
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Business Law in Canada »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines business law as it exists in Canada. Several issues are broached including contract law and professional liability. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Effect of the Unborn Victims of Violence Act »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines this bill which was passed in 2004 which is also called the Laci and Conner Law. It is a law that deems the fetus a separate entity so that assailants can be prosecuted for harming both a mother and fetus. Implications for abortion are examined. Roe v. ... View Full Description
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The Evolution of Special Education »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at case law and laws on the books which protect disabled children. A history of special education is used to evaluate why special education has evolved as it has. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Inherent Unfairness of Compensation for Compulsory Purchases »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page UK law paper examines the unfairness in the compensation given for property or land that is subject to a compulsory purchase order (CPO). The paper looks at the underlying concepts, the statutory provisions and the 'no-scheme rule' known as the Pointe Gourde principle, fair market value and the recommendations made by the ... View Full Description
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Genetic Testing and the Law »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page research paper that examines the law concerning genetic testing and whether or not health insurers can use test results that show that an individual has a genetic tendency towards a disease as grounds for canceling or not providing coverage. The writer particularly focuses on the comprehensive law enacted by the state of ... View Full Description
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What Constitutes Legal Search And Seizure? »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Mona is the victim of probable cause, a legal stipulation that requires law enforcement officers to have a viable reason for searching one's person or property. Under the void-for-vagueness doctrine, discovery of Mona's drugs would not hold up in a court of law because of the unassociated manner by ... View Full Description
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Child Labor in Florida »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at the labor laws in the nation, but focuses on Florida. Problems with violations are duly noted. Specific problems with farm workers are examined. Both state and federal laws are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Law and Feminist Theories: Does Feminism Always Concede Too Much? »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers the argument that "In using law's terms in order to challenge law, feminism always concedes too much". The paper considers this in connection to jurisprudence, with the discussion including different forms of feminist theory and the way in which they may influence the study and practice of jurisprudence. The ... View Full Description
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Whistle Blowing and Confidentiality in the Healthcare Professions »

Number of pages 29

This 29 page paper examines the relative issues that affect health care professionals pertaining to whistleblowing with regard to confidentiality and the breach of the UK law. The paper conducts an in-depth literature review including examining the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 and relevant legislation and cases concerning confidentiality. The paper then determines a methodology ... View Full Description
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Copyright Law: Considerations for School Library Media Centers »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page overview of copyright law and what it means to school media centers. The author reviews some of the more recent changes in copyright law and the way that information is presented in our digitized world. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Criminal Justice 3 »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper answering two questions addressing law enforcement. The first requires identification of the primary functions of law enforcement. The second asks for identification of policing styles and a determination of which is best. The paper concludes that the community approach is the best route, because it involves members of ... View Full Description
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Will the Internet Make Intellectual Property Law Redundant? »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the statement that the expansion of the internet will make the law of intellectual property redundant. The paper looks at how this may be argues as being the case and how and why the protection may also be seen as increasing. The paper looks at the law from a range ... View Full Description
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Directors Duties »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper answers three questions; How Section 35 of the Companies Act, 1985 has altered the Common Law interpretation of the Objects Clause in the Memorandum of Association of a Company, the general duties of the Directors of a company and under what circumstances a company director can be disqualified. The paper ... View Full Description
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Case Law on Right to Die »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that briefly relates case law pertaining to the right to die. The writer summarizes the cases of Cruzan v. Director, Vacco v. Quill, and Washington v. Glucksburg and then discussed the law regarding withdrawal of treatment from babies suffering from disability. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Medicare Fraud »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper. Health insurance fraud is estimated at over $150 million per year, more than 10 percent of all health care bills. This essay reports the laws that deal specifically with Medicare fraud, e.g., the False Claims Act. The writer then proposes the laws are clear but fraud persists because there are not ... View Full Description
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First Central Bank of River City: Case Study Analysis »

Number of pages 18

This 18 page paper examines a case study submitted by a student. Ethical and legal implications of this case that focuses on a bank where unionization is imminent is discussed. Specific federal laws and case law is cited. Various legal and ethical theories are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Trust Law and Company Law »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page English law paper answers two questions set by the student. The first looks initially at how the draft charities bill presented to parliament in the 2004/5 session failed to make any headway on the definition of what a charity is and the looks at the points of law in the case of ... View Full Description
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Changes in American Ideology and Rights in Response to Terrorism: Parallels with Militarized and Totalitarian States »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page review of the various impacts to American ideology and rights we have witnessed in our societal response to terrorism. The author contends that the suspension of legal rights associated with counter-terrorist strategies are more in keeping with the martial law of militarized and totalitarian states than the rule of law that ... View Full Description
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Competition Policy Development in Poland »

Number of pages 10

Poland is one of the emerging economies in the European Union This 10 page paper examines the development of competition policy in the country from the position in 1990 though to the adoption and evolutions in the enforcement of laws that are harmonized with EU laws. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Importance of International Law in Business »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the influence and scope of international law in the commercial environment. The paper looks at the ways common an civil law concerning the formation of agreements and the resolution of disputes, issues of jurisdiction and the controls that are exercised over business operations and strategy. The bibliography cites 7 sources. ... View Full Description
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