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Family Law for a New Age »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses several matters pertaining to family law, including cloning, integrated courts, and the rights of unmarried fathers. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Sado-Masochism and Consenting Adults (Case Study Analysis in Criminal Law) »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper explores an interesting case concerning Australian law. Should a husband be charged with homicide if an incident results in her ultimate demise? Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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CMA and SEC - Comparison of the Regulatory Framework for Securities Trading in Saudi Arabia and the United States »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page paper looks at the regulatory framework utilized in the way that securities transactions take place in Saudi Arabia and the United States, comparing and contrasting the general approach adopted and obligations placed upon the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and its duties under the Capital Markets Law of 2003, and the Securities and ... View Full Description
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Role of Hallucinogens in Religion »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that, first of all, looks briefly at three religions that incorporate hallucinogens as a sacrament and then discusses the ways in which US law has addressed this use. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Privacy and the Internet »

Number of pages 4

This 3-page paper discusses privacy and the internet and whether people are truly protected with the laws in place. There are 4 sources cited. View Full Description
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Robert Peel »

Number of pages 7

This 5.5-page paper examines Sir Robert Peel's police principles, called the Peelian Principles and how they apply to law enforcement agencies today. There are 7 sources cited. View Full Description
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Laws of Gender Discrimination Pregnancy Discrimination and Pay Equity »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses laws such as Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and how they related to gender discrimination. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Contract Law Case - Who Has Bought the Car »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper examines an Australian contract law scenario where a seller has advertised their car for sale and three different potential buyers have tried to make the purchase. The issue is to determine if a contract has been formed, for this, issues such as invitation to treat, offer and acceptance and intention ... View Full Description
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Photographic Evidence »

Number of pages 3

There was a time in the not too distant past when law enforcement relied heavily upon luck and anonymous tips to help them solve crimes; today, technology has provided a collection of forensic tools that not only solves current crime faster and with greater accuracy but also brings closure to cold cases that were not ... View Full Description
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Privatizing The Judicial System »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The lean toward privatizing various social systems speaks to the overextended means of current operating methods in such industries as utilities, railroads, schools and prisons. The extent to which America's judicial system might benefit from privatization is challenged by the amount of access the public may or may not ... View Full Description
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The First Amendment and Symbolic Expression »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper explores the guarantee provided by the First Amendment of the US Constitution. Key case law is reviewed. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Alternative Fuel - Hydrogen »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper. This paper briefly explains the first two laws of thermodynamics and then discusses why hydrogen is a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Catholic Church and the Law in the High Middle Ages »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the weighty influence the Catholic Church had in shaping and implementing law in this time period. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Duverger’s Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper explains Duverger’s Law and how it can be used to explain party systems, and why it may no longer be a suitable model. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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DNA Evidence »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that explains what DNA and DNA analysis are and then discusses the role of this criminal law enforcement tool investigations and as evidence in court. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Rule Making and Adjudication »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper explores administrative law from the perspective of rule making and adjudication. Emerging scientific discoveries complicate this process. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Article Analysis: Illegal Torture by the CIA »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper analyzes an article by David Cole, in which he argues that the lawyers who twisted the law to approve torture must also stand trial, along with those who did the actual torturing. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Certainty and the Sale of Goods »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at the sale of goods under English law and considers the way in which the use of contracts and legislation needs to position where it may be argued there is no certainty and fragility. The paper considers different aspects of the way that the contract is formed and regulated as ... View Full Description
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Certainty and Fragility in the Sale of Goods in the Commercial Environment »

Number of pages 11

For the commercial environment operate effectively it is necessary for the law to provide a degree of certainty in the way that commercial relationships are regulated. This 11 page paper looks at the way in which the sale of goods in England and Wales is regulated between commercial trading partners, in order to assess the ... View Full Description
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America’s Democratic Form of Government and How It Can Be Improved: »

Number of pages 9

In nine pages this paper evaluates the democratic form of government currently in place in the United States and recommends improvements with the Constitution, civil liberties, the electoral college, passage of bills into law, the roles of the President, and the Supreme Court among the topics of discussion. Four sources are listed in the ... View Full Description
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Applying Healthcare Law in Two Scenarios »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at two scenarios regarding potential negligence or malpractice in a healthcare situation. The first considers the issue of informed consent and whether an unexpected event can be seen as negligence on the part of a doctor, looking at healthcare Law in the US. The second part of the paper considers ... View Full Description
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B2B VERSUS B2C: ETHICS, REGULATION AND LEGAL ISSUES »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper focuses on differences between business-to-business and business-to-consumer relationships on the web in terms of ethics, regulations and law. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Criminal Justice Overview »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. The writer discusses various aspects of policing that collectively make up law enforcement as it exists today. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Australian Law - The Case of a Lost Holiday and a Lost Wallet »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper applies Australian law to 2 fictional cases. In the first case an earthquake prevents a holiday going ahead, the holiday makers have not bought insurance and want a refund on their holiday. In the second case a drunken guest at a hotel wakes up and believes that their wallet has been ... View Full Description
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Precedent and Contract Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper is written in 2 parts. The first part considers the concept and relevance of binding precedent. The second part of the paper looks at case concerning offer and acceptance of contract. The paper is written with reference to Australian law. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Special Education Behavior Problems »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that reports and discusses what the law says about disciplining students with disabilities. The writer also comments on the Responsiveness-to-Intervention (RTI) process in terms of how problems may be identified. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Erosion of Community Support for Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper outlines the many sacrifices that we have made in the name of national security and the erosion of our faith in law enforcement that has occurred as a result of those sacrifices. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Role Of Islam In Contemporary Iranian And Nigerian Politics »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. Islam's Sharia Law has a long reach into the political underpinnings of other Muslim nations, not the least of which includes Nigeria and Iran. The extent to which the guiding principles of Islamic jurisprudence are in need of restructuring within the context of contemporary Nigerian and Iranian politics is ... View Full Description
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Aspects of Criminal Law »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that includes a brief abstract and discusses some aspects of criminal law, such as its purpose and its sources, jurisdiction, standards of proof, criminal and accomplice liability and inchoate offenses. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Head Coverings and Menstruation/Judaism, Islam »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page research paper examines Jewish and Islamic law relative to customs pertaining to covering women's hair and customs pertaining to menstruation. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Health Care Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that briefly summarizes and discusses H.R. 3200, which is the health care reform bill that, along with the Senate version of the bill, may eventually pass into law and radically reform the American health care system. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Data Protection Obligations for UK Businesses »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the position of a new firm starting in the UK in order to assess the obligations that they face regarding the way that they use and protect personal data and the impact of the Data Protection Act 1998. The paper is written with reference to English law. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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Literary Works and Copyright »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at the use of copyright to protect literary works under English law. The paper starts by defining what it meant by a literary work and what types of work are included, looking at the concept of originality, the issue of ownership and the period that a copyright will last. Numerous ... View Full Description
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Domestic Violence Requires Tougher Laws »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Domestic violence, like so many other offenses against the person, lacks legislation tough enough to actually make a difference where early recognition is concerned. The extent to which there are clinics and safe houses and programs to address the physical and emotional aftermath of heightened spousal abuse is both ... View Full Description
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America's Criminal Justice System Police, Courts And Corrections »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Greek and British legal ideology helped to establish the criminal justice system of the United States. Adhering to the three tenets of law enforcement (police), judicial (courts) and corrections (prison, jail, etc.), this system functions best when all three components work in tandem; when one does not hold up ... View Full Description
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Is ASIC Using Its’ Powers Of Enforcement And Prosecution Effectively Regarding Directors To Adequately Protect Companies And The Public? »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper looks at the duties of directors of Australian firms and the way that the Australian Securities and Investment Committee (ASIC) enforce compliance of the directors with the relevant regulations and legislation. The duties of the directors and including case law and legislation is considered, the role of the ASIC and ... View Full Description
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Is the Dominant Model of Compensatory Damages Right? »

Number of pages 5

The dominant model for the warding of damages under English and Australian law is to award compensation for losses. This 5 page paper considers the way this happens and considers if there should be a greater move for damages to be granted as recognition for a wrong suffered or as punishment. The paper ... View Full Description
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Australian Contract Law Case Study 2 »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers a case where an individual has been persuaded to move to Australia by being included in a will for a share of the property. The friendship subsequently dissolves. The paper examines the potential for a case to be brought under contract law to assert rights over the property. View Full Description
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Police Organizational Design And Tactical Communication »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses four organizational designs and the meaning of tactical communication as they relate to law enforcement. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Speed Limit Laws »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines speed limit laws and a proposal that all drivers in the USA should drive at a maximum of 60 Miles Per Hour. Three short essays are included. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Law Enforcement, Probation And Parole »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the controversy of law enforcement responsibilities for probation officers, control model agency and social service model, probation and parole officers making arrests, pros/cons of volunteers in probation and parole, and parole/probation officer powers of search and seizure. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Difficulties Facing Today's Police Chiefs »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Today's law enforcement agencies are faced with considerable challenges in relation to upholding organizational responsibilities to both the department and the public at large. The absence of continuity where these issues are concerned creates an imbalance not only in the ability to carry out external objectives but also to ... View Full Description
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RIORDAN MANUFACTURING, PUERTO RICO AND CORPORATE COMPLIANCE »

Number of pages 12

This 12-page paper presents a corporate compliance plan for Riordan Manufacturing's Puerto Rico branch. Also discussed are various laws in the commonwealth. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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'No Dating' Policy »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The desire to curb romances with a 'no dating' policy has increased exponentially with the growing awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace. However, there are both legal and ethical considerations to make before drafting and implementing such a policy that depends mostly upon individual state laws. Bibliography ... View Full Description
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Australian Copyright and Privacy Law Cases »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper examines two fictitious cases supplied by the student and applied statue and common law to the cases to determine what actions may be possible. The first case deals with copyright potential infringement and failure to attribute an article to the author the second is a privacy issue and looks at actions ... View Full Description
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Constitutionalism and the Detaining of Terrorist Suspects »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses the principle of constitutionalism, the issue of terrorist detainees, and what the interaction is between the two. It argues that the illegal detention of suspected terrorists, often based on nothing more than fear, has weakened the principles of law on which the U.S. rests. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Organization Is Vital To Police Department Effectiveness »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses area, time and purpose as they relate to organization within law enforcement. Bibliography lists three sources. View Full Description
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Proposal for Improving Intellectual Property Laws in Nigeria to Aid the Plight of Local Farmers »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is a proposal for research to assess the way that intellectual property laws may be improved in Nigeria with the aim of creating an equitable system but benefiting the poor local farmers. The paper gives an introduction, aims and objectives and methodology. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Hezekiah, The Crisis Manager »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper. Hezekiah was 25 when he became king, following his father who was corrupt and who had left God. This essay identifies Hezekiah's temperament, which Laws of Leadership he used, and his leadership style. Each is supported with citations and Scripture. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Ezra : A Spiritual Leader »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that discusses Ezra as an excellent spiritual leader. The writer identifies the temperament that Ezra seems to have exhibited and the strengths of that temperament. Which Laws of Leadership Ezra employed are identified. The essay provides examples to demonstrate how Ezra was a spiritual leader. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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