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Junk E-Mails »

Number of pages 26

This 26 page paper considers the legal aspects of unsolicited e-mails using US law. The writer focuses on e-mails that advertise pornography, however, many of the issues raised are applicable to all junk or spam e-mails sent. The writer considers the use of federal and state laws, the use of trespass to chattel and the ... View Full Description
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Juries as a Protection of Liberty »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at the use of jury trials discussing their value in terms of a protection of liberty and freedoms, acting as a constraint on the governments’ use of power. The bibliography cites 12 sources. View Full Description
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Jurisdiction »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper is written with reference to UK law, and looks at a case supplied by a student where there are international contracts and cases are being brought in different courts. The paper considers the issue of how jurisdiction can be determined and the doctrine of forum non-convenience. The bibliography cites 3 sources. ... View Full Description
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Jurisdiction and Different Areas of Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers the jurisdiction of the courts under tenancy law, contract law and tort law according to English law. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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Jury Awards are Out of Control »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper focuses on tort reform, the power of the judge to overturn awards and the role of the jury. Examples are provided as a look is taken at excessive jury awards. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Jury Deliberation and Factors Affecting the Deliberation Process »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page overview of the many factors that can affect the deliberative process and the consequent verdict. A particular emphasis is placed on the importance of "decision rules" that determine whether a unanimous decision is necessary and on the personality of particular jurors and other trial players. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Justice in the Military Courtroom »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper delves into cases involving minorities in military courts. The idea that racism is prevalent in both military and civilian courts is established. Specific cases are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Justice Sandra Day O’Connor »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of the life and accomplishments of this Supreme Court Justice. This paper provides a recap of O’Connor’s life before she reached the Supreme Court and a brief outline of her stances on a couple of key issues once there. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Justiciability of Socio-economic, Civil and Political Rights »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper which defines socio-economic and civil and political rights and then discusses how justifiability is defined and the principles that this concept entails. The writer then examines literature in order to compare and contrast the justiciablity of socio-economic and civil and political rights. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Justifications for Capital Punishment »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at justifications for the death penalty, with a focus on Kant's ideas. Other theorists are referenced. Capital punishment is discussed in general and arguments include social control, deterrence and retribution. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Juvenile Delinquency/Core Concepts »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page research paper that address issues pertaining to juvenile delinquency. The first half of the paper looks at three major theories of delinquency: cultural transmission theory; social learning and labeling theory. Then, the writer looks at the marginal status of juveniles in society; juvenile codes and status offenses; and the juvenile court. Bibliography ... View Full Description
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Kirby and a Decision Granting Unlimited Power »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers the judgment made by Kirby J in the case of Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation of New South Wales V Minister for Industrial Relations (1986) 7 NSWLR 372, which appears to give the Australian legislature unlimited power. The writer argues that this decision was wrong. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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Knowledge and Knowing Receipt »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper looks at what constitutes knowledge and what is knowing receipt discussing what it is, when a liability is incurred by the trustee or individual with a fiduciary duty and to a third party or recipient, including personal liability and the duty of preservation. Cases cited include, but are not limited to ... View Full Description
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KUDLER AND POTENTIAL PRODUCT LIABILITY »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper examines potential product liability at Kudler Fine Foods. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Labor Laws And Collective Bargaining »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper that begins with a comprehensive explanation of the labor laws that govern employer-employee relationships, i.e., the National Labor Relations Act and the Taft-Hartley Act. This is followed by an examination of collective bargaining and current thoughts about this process, how the power has shifted in management-labor relations and the shifts during ... View Full Description
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Labor Relations Law for the Airline and Railway Industries »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page report discusses labor law, the Railway Labor Act of 1926, labor law, and the rights of airline and railroad workers. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Land Law »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers various questions regarding land law in England. The paper looks at what a land certificate and if it is a true mirror of the ownership rights, definitions of freehold and leasehold land, the meaning of a right of way, and the difference between leases and licences. The bibliography cites 8 ... View Full Description
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Land Law; Property Interests »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper answers questions set by the student concerning interests in property including the use of forged documents, equitable interest recorded as caveat or unrecorded, and interest of the purchaser at different stages of purchase process. The paper is written with reference to Australian law. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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Land Use Planning in the UK »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing land use policy in the UK. One who would seek to preserve the natural state of a tract of agricultural land and raise ostriches on a portion of it is distressed that a developer has purchased adjoining land and has begun constructing houses on it with plans to develop ... View Full Description
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Landlord-Tenant Relationship »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. Both landlords and tenants have specific rights and responsibilities. Each wants to protect his own interests, and the legal framework of the landlord-tenant relationship facilitates that. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Landlord/Tenant Dispute in California »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides an overview of a topic regarding landlord tenant disputes in California and the issues that are raised in a specific example. Bibliography lists 2 sources View Full Description
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Last Will and Testaments under UK Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers UK law, what makes a will valid such as the requirements of the testator at the time of making the will and the will itself. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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Law And Abortion »

Number of pages 5

In 1973, Roe Versus Wade defined the parameters of legality for abortion as the first trimester of pregnancy. The decision was written by Justice Harry Blackmun and based on the rights of privacy. This 5 page paper explores a number of issues involved in helping the student to decide whether that decision was legally correct. Bibliography ... View Full Description
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Law and Feminist Theories: Does Feminism Always Concede Too Much? »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers the argument that "In using law's terms in order to challenge law, feminism always concedes too much". The paper considers this in connection to jurisprudence, with the discussion including different forms of feminist theory and the way in which they may influence the study and practice of jurisprudence. The ... View Full Description
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Law and Issues Regarding Organ Donation: Emphasis on California »

Number of pages 10

In ten pages this paper discusses federal and California state legislation regarding the issue of organ donation. Five sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Law and Morality »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which examines whether or not the law should be involved in the morality of our nation. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Law and the Enforcement of Morals »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers the way in which both Lord Devlin and Lord Hart argued that the law should, and could, enforce a moral code on society. The writer considers the views of these two men in the context of a contemporary society, where there are public concerns over paedophiles, terrorism and the way ... View Full Description
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Law as a Social Engineering Tool »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers how the law may be used as a tool for social engineering. The writer looks at the way it may have direct and indirect effect and ends by proposing a law with the aim of social engineering. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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Law Enforcement, Prison Overcrowding and Privatization : »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper which examines a law enforcement initiative, prison overcrowding and the issue of privatizing prisons. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Law of Evidence »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at evidence and the burden of proof under English law. The first part pf the paper looms at where the burden of proof lies, and how this would need to take place along with potential defences, such as provocation, loss of control and insanity. The second part of the paper ... View Full Description
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Law Questions »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper answers questions set by the student. The paper looks at issues such as breach of contact with express and implied term, misrepresentation including fraudulent misrepresentation and innocent misrepresentation on goods and property, unfair contract terms, the use of the Trade Practices Act 1975 including anti-competitive practices, manufacturers and product liability and ... 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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Law, Technology and Telecommunications »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper discussing some of the ways that technology drives law within telecommunications. As technologies continue to converge, the need for new laws with different perspectives emerges. The paper discusses Internet privacy, wireless formats and cable involvement in the industry. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Law: Sexual Offenders »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper discusses various problems encountered in dealing with sexual offenders. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Laws Concerning Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS) And Euthanasia: New York State And Florida State »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the distinctions of New York and Florida states' euthanasia and PAS laws. Bibliography lists 4 sources. 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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Lead Balloon Pty Ltd - Legal Case Study »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper is based on Australian law, looking at a case supplied by the student where several legal issues have arisen, including the formation of a pre-incorporation contract, the desire to get out of a post incorporation contract where the directors believe they can get a better deal and a potential liability for ... View Full Description
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Legal Alternatives in the Case of the Conjoined Twins »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the 2000 case where it was decided that Mary and Jodie were to be separated in spite of the objections of their parents. The Human Rights Act of 1998 and the The Children's Act of 1989 are discussed in light of legal issues. Philosophical and ethical issues ... View Full Description
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LEGAL ANALYSIS: BUG INC »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper answers questions about Internet trademark infringement and tort liability as it pertains to fictitious company Bug Inc. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Analysis: Case Study Related to Constitutional Protections »

Number of pages 20

This 20 page paper looks at the fourth, fifth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments as it pertains to a case of possible racial profiling and harassment. The facts of this fictitious case, submitted by a student, are briefly relayed. The amendments are discussed in depth, with applicable case law, and then the situation is ... View Full Description
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Legal and Ethical Issues of Informed Consent »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses informed consent as the mechanism through which people fully understand what is happening to them or their family members. It is used in reference to medical procedures, legal actions, and a variety of other areas in which one can claim that a patient or client was both informed of what was about to take place ... View Full Description
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Legal Aspects of the Faith-Based Initiative »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper assessing the legality of faith-based initiatives as promoted by the Bush administration. The merits and dangers of government support for faith-based initiatives could be discussed for so long that no one is able to accomplish any good, and still without arriving at any common ground to which all could freely ... View Full Description
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Legal Considerations in Health Services: The Patient Self Determination Act »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page emphasis of the importance of the Patient Self Determination Act in health services. The author reviews the case of Terry Schiavo to stress the importance of having one’s wishes regarded their health care clearly recorded in a legally valid document. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Critique of the Ashland Case »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper provides a critique of a case submitted by a student. The case involves an oil spill and the legal ramifications of the event. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Drinking Age 18 »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which argues the legal drinking age should be 18. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Issues »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at five legal questions in Q& A format. Various questions on different areas of the law have been submitted by a student and answered. Questions include issues in criminal and civil law, business ethics and contracts. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Issues in Commercial Use of Outer Space »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper discussing the evolution and current state of commercial use of outer space, for the purpose of determining an appropriate governing body. There were more than 3,000 active, functioning satellites orbiting the Earth in early 2008, more than 1,000 originating in nations such as Mexico, Germany and Algeria – both developed ... View Full Description
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Legal Malpractice Case »

Number of pages 7

This seven page paper is based on a fictitious case study provided by the student. An employee is injured while working for employer and hires a lawyer to sue the employer. The employer makes a settlement offer, which the lawyer does not communicate to the employee. Subsequently the employee loses the court case and gains ... View Full Description
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Legal Matters at Bug, Inc. »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper discussing a variety of legal issues affecting or potentially affecting Bug, Inc., a manufacturer of electronic listening devices. Topics include industrial espionage, civil RICO, product liability and a variety of assorted possible torts. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Memorandum »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper is a legal memorandum about a case of a woman who's family wants to maintain her life through the use of a feeding tube and her husband wants the feeding tube removed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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