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The 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper provides a plethora of information in respect to the 1834 amendment to the Poor Laws. It is argued that the amendment was ineffective. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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School Prayer & The Lemon Test »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that argues a hypothetical case involving the constitutionality of school prayer. The writer cites case law and the Lemon Test in order to argue that prayer should not be allowed at high school graduation exercises. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Crime, Justice, Law and Politics »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper demonstrates the interrelationship of these four concepts. Examples are provided. Drug laws are included as an example. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Bertrand Russell - Denotation »

Number of pages 8

Bertrand Russell - Denotation: An 8 page paper that discusses some of Russell's theories on denoting phrases. The essay includes discussions of Russell's puzzles, including the law of excluded middle. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The History of Marijuana; Legal Status and Usage »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at the history and use of marijuana, also known as cannabis. The paper starts with the ancient world an its’ use for ritual purposes as well as food and cloth and traces the its position to the modern day and the laws which prohibit it allow its use. The bibliography ... View Full Description
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The Financial Impact on Business as a Result of Labor Laws in France and Greece »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper assesses some of the costs that business face as a result of labor laws in both France and Greece, including aspects such as the cost of the unions, dismissal costs and the impact of social policies. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Police Personality: Unique Traits Or Socialization And Experience? »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. To approach police work armed only with genetically predisposed unique traits is no different than placing a scalpel in a layman's hands and expecting him to perform brain surgery; only after a great deal of practice, mistakes and ingrained lessons can one truly become enmeshed in the culture of law ... View Full Description
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Whistleblowing »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper that begins with the types of actions and behaviors that could be reported by a whistleblower. The essay also discusses the laws to protect the complainant, such as sections in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and what some companies are doing to comply. The writer provides examples to demonstrate whistleblowers are not ... View Full Description
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Environmental Regulation in America since the 1970s »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines EPA laws and makes suggestions for regulation concerning food borne illnesses. E. coli outbreaks are discussed in addition to attention to drinking water. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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EU Law Questions »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper answers a set of three questions. The first looks at if a there is the potential for the doctrine of direct effect to be used where the UK does not implement an EU directive (fictitious), the second looks at if indirect effect can be used if there is a law ... View Full Description
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Moore’s Law and Data Storage »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper look sat Moore’s Law, how it applies to technology and specifically to data storage. The paper then considers the different media types that store data and assess the number of discs needed to store the Library of Congress printed material and considers the margin of error on the calculations. The bibliography ... View Full Description
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Stem Cell Research: An Ethical Dilemma »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page discussion of stem cell research and the dilemma that exist between those that approach the research from a utilitarian view and those emphasize the intrinsic value of life verses the potential economic gains of said research. The author discusses law and the legislative process, resource allocation and quality assurance as it ... View Full Description
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Supply and Demand's Effect at the Pump »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing the effect of the law of supply and demand on gas prices, as well as price elasticities. Gas is a rather inelastic product in that it is seen as a necessity and to date there are no ready substitutes for it, so it is not as directly affected by ... View Full Description
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Legal Liability and Ships' Registries »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses the liability issues that arise in both public and private law when an American couple is robbed, and the husband suffers a fatal heart attack during the course of the robbery, on a DWI cruise ship with Liberian registry. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Free Speech and Education Law »

Number of pages 5

This 10 page paper compares and contrasts case law as it pertains to free speech rights and board decisions. Three cases-- Pickering v. Board of Education, School District of Abington Township v. Schempp and Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District—are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Environmental Policy: Should It be Made at the State or Federal Level? »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper explores environmental law, and argues that it works best when it is made at the local level but is in line with already existing federal policy. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Complying With Japanese Labor Laws »

Number of pages 10

In this 10 page paper, a fictitious American company has acquired a Japanese company. The essay begins with an introduction to the industry, musical instruments, and reports and discuses labor laws and practices in Japan. The writer intersperses recommendations for the American company to adopt in Japan. The writer also discusses potential challenges and ... View Full Description
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McKinnon v. Secretary, Department of Treasury (2006) 229 ALR 187 »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers Australian administrative law by critically evaluating McKinnon v Secretary, Department of Treasury (2006) 229 ALR 187 and looking at the implications for freedom of information. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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Community Policing in the United States »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines community policing which is viewed as one type of law enforcement and is a large part of the criminal justice system today. The history of community policing is the focus of attention. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Management and Labor: Collective Bargaining in Law Enforcement in California »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses some aspects of the relationship between California police unions and other law enforcement collective bargaining agencies and management. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Profiling & Terrorism »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that, first of all, examines the definition of “racial profiling” and distinguishes this activity from other forms of profiling that are carried on by law enforcement agents. Then, the arguments, both pro and con, regarding racial profiling are examined. Summation, analysis and conclusions are offered based on this information. ... View Full Description
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Ferrill v Parker Group »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper. The writer presents the highlights of this case heard by the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, the rulings of the lower court and this court, explains the law that was violated and comments on the case. This was a case where a temporary employee alleged racial discrimination when she laid ... View Full Description
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The Rule of Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the concept of the rule of law. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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International Law And The War In Iraq »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper reports discussions on the legality or lawfulness of the war in Iraq. Commentators and authors do not agree and the writer concludes there will never be a consensus conclusion. The different Articles from the UN and its Security Council that are used in these discussions are reported as are the ... View Full Description
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Implications of X26 Tasers in Excited Delirium Deaths »

Number of pages 4

In four pages this paper examines how X26 Tasers are being implicated in deaths associated with excited delirium that usually occurs when suspects are in police custody or as a result of an altercation with law enforcement officers and also discusses whether or not such implications are valid with scientific research studies and statistics provided. ... View Full Description
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The Protection of the People Against the Exercise ot Arbitrary Power: Miranda v. Arizona »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page examination of the importance of Miranda vs Arizona. This paper explores the circumstances surrounding the case and the decision’s long lasting implications in law enforcement procedure. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Commercial Law Questions »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at three issues of law. The first is whether a contract is valid and if the terms have been breached in a scenario where an art collectors contracts to have a painting commissioned and the painter subcontracts the work. The next section outlines the three branches of government, the last ... View Full Description
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Abortion, Surrogacy and Men »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page research paper that offers an examination of international law and looks specifically at the issues associated with abortion, assisted reproductive technologies and surrogacy. The focus is on how statutory language is utilized and the implications that this holds for male interaction with specific legal codes. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Analyses »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses several aspects of law: how to protect intellectual property rights; the definition of strict liability torts and an example of such a case; and a discussion of actions that can be both torts and criminal acts. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Environmental Policy Statements and the Regulatory Register »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks how an effective environmental policy statement can be created. The second part of the paper discusses the value of a regulatory register helping a company to ensure compliance with environmental law. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Global Staffing Issues - Acquiring Company In Germany »

Number of pages 20

A 20 page paper that begins with the brief scenario and an the identification of the U.S. company, industry, and German company to be acquired (all fictitious). The rest of the paper is fact and includes a report and discussion of German employment/labor laws and practices, human resource issues to be considered when ... View Full Description
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Argument: Blackwater Should Not Be Above the Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the private mercenary army Blackwater, which is accountable to no one, and argues that it should not continue to operate above the law. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Copyright Law in Education »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at how copyright law is embraced in the context of libraries and schools. Specific information about what is permissible in the classroom is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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How Helicopters Fly »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. This essay discusses a number of aspects related to helicopter flight. The issues and conditions discussed include how the craft achieves lift, the effect of the air flowing over the blades, torque, drag and centrifugal force. The effects of transverse flow and settling with power are also included in the discussion. ... View Full Description
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Reaction to the reading: Tort Law and Tort Theory »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is a reaction to the essay by Jules Coleman on Tort Law and Tort Theory. It argues that Coleman’s essay is difficult for a layman to grasp because his arguments are super-subtle and not expressed well. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Video Surveillance and Stun Guns Should Not Be Used by Police »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the use of new technology in law enforcement. It is argued that these things impede the rights of citizens. Bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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McDonald's And Obesity »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page paper that discusses different aspects of the topic. Should Ronald McDonald be eliminated? In light of recent laws about advertising in France, what should the company do? Is there evidence that banning food advertising to children will reduce the obesity rate among children? These topics are discussed, including court cases, the ... View Full Description
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Australian Public Disturbance Case »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses a case study supplied by the student. Youths have caused a disturbance, had a food fight and damaged property at a shopping center. This paper looks at what potential offences have taken place, enforcement powers of the police, the process of youth justice counseling and alternatives approaches. The paper is ... View Full Description
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Limited-Term Employment Contracts : Spain »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper. The scenario is that the employer terminated a woman's limited-term contract when he learned she was pregnant. The essay considers the laws regarding this type of contract in the EU and in Spain, including reasons for dismissal and makes a recommendation to the employer. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Political and Legal Problems When Doing Business Abroad »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at the common pitfalls associated with international business. Law and politics are the center of this investigation. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Reflections on The Nature Of Political Things »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is a reflection on political thing from the context of naturalism, especially as proposed by Adam Smith and under the doctrine of common law. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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Tort Precedent, Negligence And Liability »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses tort law as it relates to suing the manufacturer for injury caused by misuse of the product. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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One Classic Argument from The Crito »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the idea of breaking the law and why that is immoral. A quote from the classic work is included. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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More Guns, Less Crime »

Number of pages 5

In five pages this essay argues that allowing law-abiding citizens to carry firearms reduces the crime rate. Five sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Patents and Tax Avoidance Processes in the US »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at whether a tax avoidance can be patented under US patent law as a business process, and discusses whether not this is ethical and whether or not is should be allowed. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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No Child Left Behind Act »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that discusses the major elements in this Act of 2001 and signed into law in January 2002. The writer comments on the results of this Act. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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DIMINISHING MARGINAL UTILITY AND THE CASE OF THE RESTAURANT BUFFET »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper provides an explanation of the law of diminishing marginal utility by focusing on a diner at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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SPARKY, OWEN, HOMER AND THE LAW CONCERNING WRONG OUTLETS »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper covers two law case involving breach of contract. The discussion centers around the definition of enforceable contracts and damage awarded in the event of a breach. View Full Description
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Stark Laws And Other Issues »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that discusses four different issues. The first is a brief explanation of the Stark law, if it affects medical coding, the second is about the importance of diversity in health care organizations, the third is about advertising in healthcare with an example of a possibly unethical advertisement, and the last is ... View Full Description
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The Necessity for a Federal Shielding Law for Journalists »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper argues that it is necessary to have a “shield law” at the federal level protecting journalists from having to reveal their confidential sources. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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