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American Skinheads: Race And Law Perspective »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. The closely shaved scalp and spouting white-supremacist beliefs are difficult to miss. Indeed, American skinheads have carved out a niche for their radical and very violent approach to what they deem as social and racial injustice, much the same way the Ku Klux Klan has achieved for its members ... View Full Description
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Watch "People v. Larry Flynt" in Media Law »

Number of pages 5

(5 pp) "If the First Amendment will protect a scumbag like me, then it will protect all of you. Because I'm the worst." Shocking? Perverted? Or - just the every day words of porno king and owner, of Hustler Magazine, Larry Flynt? Are we to believe that the "worst" has ... View Full Description
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Biological Warfare in International Law »

Number of pages 17

A 17 page paper discussing the legal and environmental aspects of biological warfare. As our scientific knowledge increased, so did the threat of biological warfare. The use of biological weapons seems to be less of a threat now, for our scientific knowledge has continued to increase to lead us to a place that ... View Full Description
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Antitrust Laws and Applicability to Microsoft »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper discussing the theory and history of antitrust laws and monopoly designation, and the reasons that theory and reality rarely meet on common ground. The Justice Department has found Microsoft to practice predatory pricing based on the fact that it gives away its products for free; Microsoft's competitors want the government to force Microsoft to ... View Full Description
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Environmental Impact of Surface Sewage Runoff (Includes Information on Tennessee Law Relating to Issue) »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page report discusses the environmental impact of sewage runoff in a variety of landscapes. Over 5.3 million metric tons of sewage sludge are produced in the United States every year. The sewage treatment industry, like others in the waste business, has discovered, not surprisingly, that the cheapest means of disposing of this yearly ... View Full Description
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Sports Law / Institutional Liability When Players Are Injured »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper which examines the question of what constitutes liability on the part of a coach or an institution in the event of sports related injury. The writer examines numerous cases and outlines the basics of what the courts expect from coaches and institutions. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Sports Law, Title IX, and Unfulfilled Promises »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses chapter IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment to the 1964 Civil Rights Act which deals with the issues of gender equality in sports. Elementary and secondary education programs are often in violation of Title IX. As a result, the judicial system has, of necessity, become involved. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ... View Full Description
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Criminal Law; A Case of Manslaughter »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers a case provided by the student and advises to potential defendants. The paper assesses the requirements of actus reus and mens rea that establishes the case of manslaughter is established and the defences of provocation and diminished responsibility. The second part of the paper concerns involuntary manslaughter and causing death ... View Full Description
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Analysis of Two Cases in Education Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper provides two legal briefs (Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley; Felter v. Cape Girardeau School District). The cases are compared and contrasted. No bibliography. View Full Description
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Law Enforcement Officers and Interrogation Practices »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which examines whether or not strong-armed tactics are necessary. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Surviving Spouse's Right of Election (New York State Law) »

Number of pages 20

This 20 page paper provides an overview of the surviving spouse's right of election in New York State. The concept is discussed in general as well. Cases emanating from New York are cited. Several side issues, such as whether or not a gay partner is entitled to survivor benefits, and also how Medicaid fits ... View Full Description
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British Law & Nursing Advocacy »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper that examines advocacy in mental health nursing in the UK. The writer critically analyzes advocacy in relation to a specific scenario and discusses the legal and ethical ramifications as they pertain to nursing practice. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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EU Law; The Doctrine of Direct Effect »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper is a critique of the doctrine of direct effect, what it is, where it is applicable and the contradictory nature of direct effect between vertical and horizontal impact of directives. The paper cites numerous cases. The bibliography cites 16 sources. View Full Description
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UK Property and Trust Law »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers three questions posed by the student regarding property left in trust in a will and the way in which the trustees will deal with complications and how the Land Registration Act 2002 has made the adverse possession of land with registered title almost impossible. The bibliography cites 9 sources. ... View Full Description
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UK Company Law; A Case Study »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers a case supplied by the student. The case has a golf course that has been built too low, and suffers from flooding, the termination of a contract, the potential liability of a director, and the consideration of the implications of a new shareholder. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Parents, the Law, Religion, and Medical Treatment »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines whether or not parents should be forced by law to provide medical treatment for children regardless of religious beliefs. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Sports Agency Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page report discusses the legal role of the professional athlete’s agent and the evolution of sports agency. Negotiation, in any form, is primarily the art of getting another person or organization with an opposing opinion or interest to agree to a new set of criteria or demands. Such is certainly the case ... View Full Description
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The Duties and Responsibilities of Executors; A Case Study in English Law »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers the administration of estates by two different executors in two different cases, both of which deal with wills that are written clearly. Issues discussed include the duties of the executor (or executrix), calculation and liability of inheritance tax, raising money to pay the inheritance tax, gifts, land transactions following the ... View Full Description
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UK Law; Discrimination by Sexual Orientation. »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the cases of R v Ministry of Defence ex parte Smith, [1996] IRLR 347 as well as Lustig-Prean and Beckett v United Kingdom (1999) [Application Nos 31417/96 and 32377/96] and compares the findings of the national court with that of the European court. These cases involved serving remembers of the ... View Full Description
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UK Land Law; Covenants and the Right to Light »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers the enforceability of covenants in different situations and the right to light. The writer cites many relevant cases. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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LAW OF PROPERTY »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper deals with the section 2 of the Miscellneous PRovision Act of 1989 in England. Discussed also is the reform to the 1925 land act and why such reform was needed. Written in Chicago style with footnotes and bibliography. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Bentham and natural law »

Number of pages 10

A ten page paper which looks at Jeremy Bentham's assertion that natural rights are mere rhetoric, with reference to the social and legislative definition of rights and to Bentham's moral philosophy in general. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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E-Commerce and the Law »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers the risks of e-commerce identifying breach of copyright as one of the most relevant, followed by privacy concerns of employees and confidentially concerns of employers. The writer considers this from a UK legal perspective. The bibliography cites 12 sources. View Full Description
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Analysis of New Jersey v. T.L.O. (Education Law) »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper evaluates the case. The facts of the case are provided. The fourth amendment is defined and applied to the case. Arguments for either side are included as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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UK Corporate Law; Company Names »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper is written in 2 parts. The first part considers the way a corporation may choose a name, what is and is not allowed by discussing two example names. The second part of the paper considers what action may be taken if a company registers a name the same or similar to ... View Full Description
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Training and Employment Law »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper is written in two parts, The first considers the role of a trainer, why understanding the learning process is important and how it may be used to enhance training skills. The second part of the paper looks at the legal position of an employment agency when one of the workers it ... View Full Description
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Adversial Process and Legal Use of Violence in the Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines the effectiveness of the adversial process and the legal use of violence in the field of law. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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United Kingdom: Employment Law - Unfair Dismissal »

Number of pages 22

This 22 page paper reports and explains unfair dismissal as outline in the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Employment Rights Act 2002 and the changes made in the interim. There are any number of contexts for an unfair dismissal claim, for example, claims related to maternity leave or to trade union activities. Some of ... View Full Description
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WEBSITES AND JURISDICTIONAL LAW »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper discusses the personal jurisdiction problems involved with business on the internet. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Supporting the Federal Stalking Law of 1996 (as Described in the Violence Against Women Act) »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which specifically examines how to keep from being victimized, relocation and other ways to make stalking targets feel safe, and discusses the seriousness of the crime of stalking. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Judicial Review and the Individual; UK and EU law »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at judicial review and the position of the individual in the UK and the grounds on which a review may be granted. The paper then considers the position of the individual at EU level, arguing that the they have a greater level of access to the process at national rather ... View Full Description
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Substance Abuse And Mental Illness Counseling Laws: Florida »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Creating a system where counseling approaches work for all concerned is a long-standing challenge facing most communities. By utilizing the Marchman and Baker Acts, states like Florida are better equipped to address the extent to which substance abuse (Marchman) and mental illness (Baker) treatment is made available to its ... View Full Description
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Copyright, Law and Ethics: The Pat Parker Case Study »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of the legal and ethical issues involved in the resell of research material which was originally contracted from a campaign analyst, Pat Parker, and the Democratic Party. The questions of who holds copyright to the material which was generated and the legalities and ethics of a subsequent sale by the ... View Full Description
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Scottish Law of Evidence; A Case Study »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper considers a case provided by the student. Looking at the evidence surrounding a case by way of witness statements each statement is assessed for admissibility in order to advise the client whether or not to go o trial. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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International Law; Settling Nationalisation Disputes »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper compares and contrasts the effectiveness of the rules of jurisdiction procedure of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes in providing compensation to foreign owned corporations in the context of nationalization of assets. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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Rome’s Contribution to Western Civilization: Law and Engineering »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines “Western Civilization” by Jackson J. Spielvogel and discusses the contributions made by Rome to western civilization as it involves the areas of law and engineering. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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E-Business Law and Risk Management Best Practices »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing legal and risk management issues. In many respects, best practices collectively are a reflection of common sense. In today’s electronic environment, there should be more effort placed in staying ahead of those who exercise fraud as their livelihood. Virtually everyone writing on the topic today predicts that ... View Full Description
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EU Law; Article 81 »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper critically discuses the scope and effectiveness of Article 81 as the principle means of controlling anti-competitive agreements within the European Union. The paper examines the article and cites numerous cases to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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EU Law; The Free Movement of Goods, Cases Involving Articles 28 - 30 »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at different scenarios where one member state has restrictions on goods which may or may not be seen as restrictive. The paper considers a company tat wants to export chocolate with a sugar content over that allowed by the importing country, the requirements for specific packaging of another country, ... View Full Description
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MIMA v Bhardwai: Australian Case Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper outlines the case of the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (MIMA) v Bhardwai (2002), HCA 11 (14 March 2002). This paper outlines the basic elements of this case. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Australian Law; Case Study Concerning the Trade Practices Act 1974 »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers several fictitious scenarios and how they may be dealt with under the Australian Trade Practices Act 1974 (as amended). This includes the purchase of a business property where there has been a breach of a verbal agreement and a misrepresentation, an attempt to limit a warranty and a consumer purchase ... View Full Description
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COMMUNITY, CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper discusses the ramifications of integrating diversity training and cultural education into the criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Four Questions In Criminal Law »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses racketeering and money laundering, four components of the U.S. criminal justice system, community-oriented policing and constitutional protection of prisoner rights. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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California Law: A Case Study »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of a case study of a man who created a still that resulted in a fire which killed a young girl. This paper outlines California Penal Code in regards to this case. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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ENVIRONMENT, LAW AND HEALTH »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper answers the following questions: the social psychological role of prevention in the Canadian health care system; how social psychology is used to solve social dilemmas and problems associated with eyewitness testimony and how they can be addressed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Roman Family Life and Roman Laws on the Family »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which examines to what extent Roman families actually upheld, or contradicted, the laws of Rome concerning family. No sources cited: no bibliography due to the fact that the material was faxed in and offered no actual source. View Full Description
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Law Questions »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers a case supplied by a student. The first part considers possible discrimination and the second looks at the injury and death of employees at work. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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Contradictions of Law in Early American History »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper which discuss the Revolutionary War and the contradictions of the ideals that the war was fought for and the real affects of the war on African Americans and Native American Indians. The bibliography has 12 sources. View Full Description
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Practical Law: Fairness of Rent-to-Own Contracts »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper discusses some of the legal issues that surround rent-to-own enterprises; includes interview. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Practical Law: Rent-to-Own Contracts »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper discusses some of the legal issues that surround rent-to-own enterprises. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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