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Law, Ethics, and Unions »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page report discusses issues relating to ethics and law as they pertain to labor unions in the United States. Numerous possibilities for dealing with ethical and legal issues exist within any discussion of modern labor unions in America. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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International Computer Laws »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page report discusses international computer laws and their ethical impact. What are the problems that are being presented on an international basis due to the Internet and expanded information technology? Issues relating to privacy, decency, and political speech are of particular concern when they cross both international and cultural boundaries. A ... View Full Description
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Economic Espionage Act of 1996 »

Number of pages 6

In 6 pages, the author discusses the Economic Espionage Act of 1996. Considering the cases that have been filed under the Economic Espionage Act of 1996, the EEA proves to be an effective way of combating economic espionage. There have been few cases filed under this new law, but the EEA has been able ... View Full Description
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Female Victims Of Crimes & Unjust Treatment »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper detailing the injustices women often have to face as the victims of violent crimes from not only the criminal but also the law enforcement personnel who are responsible for investigating crime, the criminal justice system which is responsible for litigating such crimes, and the media which often gives an unfair view ... View Full Description
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Police &Community / Working Together to Stop the Problem of Gangs »

Number of pages 4

In 4 pages the author discusses how the police and the community work together to stop the problem of gangs. Community policing is the solution to the specific problem of gangs in the neighborhood. Law enforcement agencies are inundated with the protection of their specific patrol areas. It is impossible for police officers ... View Full Description
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Police Role In The Community / Minority Relationships »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper on minority views of the police as an oppressive force, criminalizing those they are supposed to protect. The writer describes how even the most successful community policing programs sometimes fail to work in African-American neighborhoods where citizens are literally afraid of the police ! Some of the departmental and political reasons ... View Full Description
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Public Administration / Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper on the changes in public administration theory and its application to law enforcement. Particular attention is paid to the ideal and effectiveness of community policing. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Water Pollution / Problems and Solutions »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper on the problems facing the world, and particularly the U.S., in regards to water pollution. The paper concentrates on streams, surface and ground water pollution and the most likely polluters of those waters. The solutions addressed include cooperative efforts, educational efforts, technology and changes in the law. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Students With Autism »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page research paper investigates the developmental disorder, autism. Autism is a disorder that appears in infancy and continues throughout the victim's life. Topics include: the characteristics of the autistic child and student; etiology; diagnostic process; and treatment programs. Research studies are reported as is the federal law that mandates the right to an ... View Full Description
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Issues In Labor Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at several articles pertinent to labor law as contained in a 1993 issue of Conservative Digest. The articles are discussed in terms of labor trends in the nineties. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Essential Elements Of Contracts »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that highlights the categories of contracts and discusses terms and references applicable laws in regards to those categories. Categories/clauses include: offer/acceptance and problem areas, special considerations, termination statements and problem areas, and signatures. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Role of the Hispanic Community in the Modern West »

Number of pages 12

Illegal immigration, migrant farm jobs and two periods of immigration allowances since the turn of the century have determined large Hispanic communities in the modern West. States like Texas have struggled to define these communities and distinguish between illegal immigrants and the crack down on illegal immigration and the rights of Hispanic-Americans living in ... View Full Description
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Evolution of Abortion Law Analyzed »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page research paper chronicles the evolution of U.S. abortion legislation by examining landmark Supreme Court case law decisions. Specifically discussed are historic cases including Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), Roe v. Wade (1973), Harris v. McRae (1980), and Akron v. Akron Center For Reproductive Health, Inc. (1983). Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Nazi History -- The Lebensborn & Eugenics »

Number of pages 20

A 20 page research paper providing an overview of the laws pertaining to eugenics and the Lebensborn program of Nazi Germany. The writer centers on the program and the support mechanisms put into place to underscore the development of the Nazi master race in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Bibliography lists 12 ... View Full Description
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Tort Law & Product Liability »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at the specific components of tort law and product liability as they pertain to the case of a man injured by home sauna. This paper considers whether the injury fits into the criteria of injuries that warrant the pursuit of product liability litigation and also evaluates the responsibilities of ... View Full Description
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The Concept of Mens Rea / Intent to Commit a Crime »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. A comprehensive discussion of Mens Rea, the legal principle upon which we base our requirement of intent for a finding of guilty. Covered in this report are the meaning, background, and a brief history of Mens Rea in law as well as a more in-depth analysis of Mens Rea as applied ... View Full Description
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Personal Finance / Estate Planning »

Number of pages 22

This 22 page paper studies the importance of estate/will planning in personal finance. The writer discusses a number of personal issues including reasons for estate planning, procedures, and so forth. Legal issues, taxes, and other possible pitfalls are examined so that the reader will walk away with a more competent knowledge/understanding of estate planning as ... View Full Description
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The Question Of Gun Control / Our Constitutional Right To Bear Arms »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that looks at the Second Amendment and the few gun control cases and laws that have been passed over the centuries since. The paper defends the right to bear arms and posits that the right to bear arms is not only a constitutional right, but an historic imperative based on the ... View Full Description
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The Civil Rights Movement in America »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at the consequences of civil rights law and the movement itself. It answers that question as to whether or not people are better off today, as a result. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Civil Rights in the United States »

Number of pages 4

A brief, 4 page overview of the struggle for civil rights in the United States. Covers relevant politics and law-making from 1870 to the present. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Law Enforcement Leadership »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. In the changing face of law enforcement, officers are more dependent than ever on the cooperation of the public for which they work. No longer able to be "all business," they, too, must employ the principles of good management and good public relations in order to foster partnership relations with the ... View Full Description
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AIDS In The Workplace »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper that explore the issues surrounding employe concerns (fears and misconceptions) and how this has made it incumbant upon employers to train employees in discrimination laws and AIDS awareness generally. The paper provides training examples and techniques, economic facts to employers, and other resources available to employers. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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International Trade »

Number of pages 30

A 30 page paper discussing various aspects to be considered in engaging in international trade and world markets. A number of key laws, agreements, & policies are discussed in considerable detail. Bibliography lists 24 sources. View Full Description
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International Business Ethics »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that examines the topic of ethics as it is applied to today's global marketplace and the large multinational corporations are involved in globalization. The writer demonstrates how these corporations are now being held accountable for the impact of their company practices on local economies and local environments, regardless as to ... View Full Description
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International Management »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper answers the question of why one should study international management. Within that context a variety of factors are observed as they pertain to culture, religion and the law. Product applicability and marketing considerations are also reviewed. Bibliography lists 11 sources. View Full Description
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Sexism In The Workplace »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper on the problems with sexism in today's society. It gives a definition of different types of sexism, talks about different gender roles in sexism, the law and sexism and sexual harassment, and gives some ideas on what can be done to change the way people look at and deal with this ... View Full Description
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Mergers and Acquisitions - A Business Law Perspective »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page report discusses various factors associated with the legal processes of corporate mergers and/or acquisitions. Legal issues surrounding mergers and acquisitions generally require a comprehensive understanding of corporate, tax, liability and anti-trust law. Whether or not a particular merger is sanctioned by the government is dependent on the terms and manner in ... View Full Description
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Copyright and the Internet »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses copyright and the Internet. As issues of ownership present themselves, the legalities and principles associated with intellectual properties have gained a greater level of notoriety and concern for all parties involved. The regulatory framework governing access information must also evolve to meet the electronic world's expanding needs and applications. ... View Full Description
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Hate Crimes & The Landmark Case Of Wisconsin vs. Mitchell »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper analyzes the controversial case of Wisconsin vs. Mitchell -- over a state statute which allowed longer sentences for people convicted of violating existing laws if they chose their victim because of race, religion, disability or sexual orientation. The writer analyzes the actual crimes as it was committed, the facts of the ... View Full Description
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Prisons and Minorities »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the inequities in the current criminal justice system based on assessments of prison populations. This paper assesses the conflicts that occur as a result of attempts to weigh the protection of public rights while also supporting the personal freedoms of individuals and the necessary equality in ... View Full Description
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Three Strikes and You're Out »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper on the 'Three Strikes and You're Out Law' which limits the ability of violent offenders to receive a punishment other than a prison sentence. The writer concludes that the rule does have several inherent flaws but that it can be improved greatly through proposed reforms. Bibliography cites 5 sources. 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Should the Church Stop Gay Marriages? »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper argues that the government and/or church or religious institutions should have the power to stop same-sex marriages. According to Canadian and United States research materials there are many people that feel the same way. The laws are in many cases in complete agreement with this feeling. Bibliography lists ... 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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