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How Natural Law is a part of the Declaration of Independence »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the Declaration of Independence to determine how natural law and natural rights are concepts included. The declaration is analyzed and quotes are included. No additional sources are listed. View Full Description
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The Canadian Prime Minister and the U.S. President: Who is More Powerful? »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper examines the powers of the Canadian Prime Minister and the President of the United States, and argues that the President is the more powerful of the two, even though by law, the Canadian government gives more power to the Prime Minister. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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NPs Prescribing/Alberta »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that specifically looks at nurse practitioners' authority in Alberta, Canada to prescribe medication, as outlined by provincial law. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Declaration of Independence/Constitution & Law »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page research paper that discusses the relationship between the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and these documents affect the formulation of law. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Forensic Science: Overview »

Number of pages 14

14 pages in length. The entire reason forensic science exists is to help law enforcement recreate a crime scene in order to collect and process evidence with the intent of catching the perpetrator. All of this must work in tandem with little deviance from strict methodology in order to render the ultimate objective: ... View Full Description
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The Bill of Rights and Law Enforcement Procedures »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the question of whether or not the Bill of Rights unfairly inhibits law enforcement personnel from investigating and prosecuting crimes and argues that since 9/11, the Bill of Rights had been made largely irrelevant and the police given powers that are, in actuality, far too broad. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Child Support in Jurisdictions throughout the World »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses child support laws in various countries throughout the world, and suggests that the U.S. should adopt a different model than its current one. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Evolution of Laws Protecting Archaeological Resources and Native American Graves »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page overview of the laws that have been implemented to protect Native American antiquities and human remains. The author traces the legislative effort from the 1906 Antiquities Act through the Archaeological Resources Protection Act, the the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990, and the California Native American Graves and ... View Full Description
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Practicing Nursing in Pennsylvania »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that, first of all, summarizes and discusses the nursing practice law in the State of Pennsylvania (2 pages). Then the writer discusses RN first assistants as a nursing specialty. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Policies »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that discusses the need for having Equal employment opportunity / Affirmative Action policies, including a brief description of the laws requiring such policies. The paper discusses the advantages of the policies as well as the criticisms of them. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Bible And The Koran »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page paper. Following an introduction that discusses the importance of sacred texts to religions, each of the named sacred texts are discussed. The origin, functions and uses of the Bible and the Koran are explained along with any evidence that validates or invalidates the reliability of the texts. The writer discusses the ... View Full Description
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Fishman: "The Wal-Mart Effect" »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses Charles Fishman's book "The Wal-Mart Effect" and argues that the "Wal-Mart effect" is a good example of the law of unintended consequences. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Gauss and His Contribution to Number Theory »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper examines the way in which Gauss added to number theory, looking specifically congruence and quadratic reciprocity the paper shows how and why this was the start of modern number theory. The law of quadratic reciprocity is also explained with the use of examples. The paper then goes on to look at ... 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. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Relevance Of An Impossible Ethical Ideal By Niebuhr »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses Niebuhr's discussion of the law of love as found in this chapter. The writer includes Niebuhr's comments about liberal and orthodox Christianity and the differences with prophetic Christianity. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Karl Marx, Socialism, Communism And Class Struggle »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses law of motion, alienation, dictatorship of the proletariat and socialism/communism from Marx's perspective. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Body Farm »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the function of the University of Tennessee's Anthropology Research Facility, commonly referred to as the Body Farm. Cadavers are left exposed to the elements so that forensic anthropologists can study how unburied bodies decompose. The Body Farm appears to operate well within the guidelines of accepted scientific practice ... View Full Description
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Opposition To Drunk Driving »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Despite the tendency to be lenient with an individual's first DUI offense, there is absolutely no reason to extend anything but the full force of the law when drivers are pulled over - and subsequently arrested - for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. One only needs ... View Full Description
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Bona Fide Business Expenses and the IRS »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page review of the IRS's definition of "Bona fide business expense". This paper examines a fictional scenario utilizing previous case law. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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FMLA: Program Evaluation »

Number of pages 21

21 pages in length. The purpose of this study is to uncover the legal implications of the FMLA that have caused employees and employers alike to enter into litigation, either because an employee took advantage of a legal loophole in the Act or an employer failed to uphold his or her legal obligations as ... View Full Description
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Economics and Housing Decline »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the reasons that the bubble of the US housing market appears to have burst. Average home prices in northern California increased 60 percent 2004-2006, which is not sustainable over a long period of time. The paper discusses the law of supply and demand and its action when a ... View Full Description
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Smith v. State/Hypothetical Ruling »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page research paper that offers a hypothetical case ruling on a case of search and seizure from a motor vehicle during a routine traffic stop. The writer cites case law that supports a ruling that sustains the defense's motion to suppress evidence gained from the motor vehicle search. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Murder in "A Time to Kill" »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page comparison of the legal approaches in the movie with actual law. This paper examines the innocent by reason of insanity plea. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Law Practice Billing Process »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing considerations for automating billing and reporting in a growing law office. Includes a flowchart of the billing process. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Canadian Professions and Patriarchy »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page review of the gender bias that continues to characterize the Canadian workplace. Using the examples of law enforcement and accounting, this paper contends that this bias results in women being subjugated under men. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Hardin's Theory of the Commons and the Failure of the Kyoto Accords »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses Hardin's theory of the commons and uses it to explain the success of the Antarctic Treaty and the law of the sea; and how it can also account for the failure to implement the provisions of the Kyoto Accords. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Applying The United Nations Convention On Contracts For The International Sale Of Goods »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper answers specific questions regarding the way in which the CISG can be applied and where local law will be used, which areas of international contracts it cannot regulate and how any disputes or disagreements regarding the meaning of the convention are settled. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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Inherited Property Division During Divorce: A Focus on Massachusetts »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page review of how inherited property is typically distributed during a divorce. The author examines several cases from case law. The conclusion is reached that the distribution of inherited property is variable to say the least. This variability is dictated as much by the variability of the particular cases as ... View Full Description
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Disparate Impact/Disparate Treatment: Case Study »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Both disparate impact and disparate treatment are associated with on-the-job discrimination; whether unintentional or deliberate, these two elements of employment law work to protect those unlawfully singled out. The primary difference between disparate impact and disparate treatment is the intent of each action, with the former reflecting the absence ... View Full Description
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Investigating Differences 3 »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper examining how minority and low-income groups are perceived by law enforcement, the judiciary and news media. The paper includes a list of five hypotheses that keep criminal justice focused on low-income minorities rather than on the most dangerous aspects of society. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Language Policies »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the use and impact of language policies. The paper looks at Australia and then Canada and the bilingual policies and laws, specifically Quebec. The application of the lessons learned from the implementation of language policies can be applied top politics, international business or any cross board study. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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Defining Management Functions »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper defined the four functions of management; planning, organizing, leading and controlling, explaining how each function relates to management and specifically the management of a law firm. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Law as a Tool in Social Engineering »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page contention that the greater good can be achieved in regard to the reduction of criminal activity by utilizing the law. The author justifies this contention with the work of B.F. Skinner in operant conditioning. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Contract Law; Have Contract Terms Been Breached? »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at a case where a newspaper advertisement is placed advertising facilities for a hotel that are not available when the guest arrive and a price that is lower than the price charged. The paper looks at whether the advisement is a offer or an invitation to treat, and then at ... View Full Description
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Defense Of Marriage Act »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper comments on the changing structure of the American family. The writer then explains and discusses H.R.3396, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) enacted in 1996 and the subsequent actions of state legislatures. The essay also provides some background on what spurred Congress to adopt this law. A general discussion of the ... View Full Description
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Martha Stewart's Trial and Conviction »

Number of pages 26

A 26 page paper discussing the facts, charges, court proceedings and appeal activities connected with Martha Stewart's trial and conviction. The paper is written for interest with a criminal law procedure focus. Bibliography lists 32 sources. View Full Description
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Law: Obscenity, False Pretenses, and Trespass »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper that examines three different areas of law. The paper examines two 1957 court cases that defined obscenity, the definition of false pretenses and larceny of trick, and then civil and criminal trespassing. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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American Business »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper touches on three aspects of business: the legal environment; the laws that regulate it; and the role it plays in society. Bibliography lists 11 sources. View Full Description
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Fluid Flows »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper is written in two parts. The first looks at pressurised flows and the equations that will be used in the design of the systems, looking mainly at Pascal’s Law. The second part looks at an open flow channel and the issues of design, such as friction and Bernouilli's Principle. The bibliography ... View Full Description
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Medicare Fraud »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper answering 3 questions about laws governing Medicare fraud (Stark, RICO) and the value of having a formal compliance plan. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Tort Case Answers »

Number of pages 25

This 25 page paper briefly answers a series of 15 sample exam questions which look at different issues within Canadian tort law. The questions give different scenarios and ask about the presence and discharge of a of duty of care, capacity, remoteness, foreseeability, medical negligence, special relationships, public policy and the application of legal theories ... View Full Description
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CD and DVD Burning and Copyright Law »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which argues that copyright laws on copying CDs and DVDs should be strict, but allow for certain situations. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Extending the Application of Direct Effect »

Number of pages 6

This 12 page paper critically discuss the complexities engendered any the extension of the notion of direct effect to directives under EU law and suggests ways by which the ECJ could and have resolved these complexities. The bibliography cites 18 sources. View Full Description
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The Implications of No Child Left Behind on English Language Learners »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper provides an overview of NCLB and evaluates its effects on ELL programs. How does the law affect schools as it respects Special Ed programs? The paper focuses on ELL and how language plays a part in the problems with NCLB. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at the way the mentally ill are treated in the UK criminal justices system. The paper is a literature review for a larger study and includes the definition of mental illness, occurrence and type of mental disorders and the treatment of the mentally ill offenders under the law. The bibliography ... View Full Description
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The Pitfalls and Benefits of Employee Testing »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines when it is useful to use psychological testing. Laws which prohibit certain types of test or questions are duly noted. Also addressed is the problem of liability, particularly when an agency sends a worker out to a firm, school or home setting. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Discrimination against Sexual Minorities »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper argues that discrimination against sexual minorities is virulent and harmful, and that it is still on-going, despite laws and regulations specifically outlawing it. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Random Public School Searches/Legality »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page research paper that investigates the constitutionality of school searches. On one hand, school officials are bound legally and morally to respect the rights of students, as they exist under law. Yet, on the other hand, school officials bear the responsibility of providing safe and orderly environments that promote learning for all their ... View Full Description
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The Law Enforcement Profession and the Process of Collective Bargaining with (Emphasis on California) »

Number of pages 32

A 32 page paper which examines the impact of unionization in the public sphere of law enforcement, retracing its history, exploring advantages and disadvantages, and specifically considers how various California police unions have been affected by collective bargaining, including the failed Proposition 75 initiative of 2005. Bibliography lists 20 sources. View Full Description
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Business and Organizational White-Collar Crime »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper answering 10 discussion questions about corporate responsibility and conviction for white collar crime, as well as technocrime and which type is worse for the community. Other questions address law enforcement agencies and four crime theories. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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