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SIMA RABINOVICZ AND THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BUS »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper discusses the case of Sima Rabinovicz when, riding on a Monsey Trail Bus, she was asked to move her seat by Hasidic Jews who wanted to wall off part of the bus for prayer. The paper discusses the specifics of the case, the role of Jewish women (Orthodox) and whether the case ... View Full Description
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Simple Trusts »

Number of pages 12

12 pages in length. In this day and age of being forced to protect one's material and monetary possessions from an onslaught of agencies trying to acquire them during probate, people are smart to enter into a trust where their lifelong earnings and tangible commodities end up exactly where they bequeath them. Many ... View Full Description
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Singer: Recriminalizing Delinquency »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper summarizes Simon Singer’s book “Recriminalizing Delinquency” and reacts to it; it also discusses specific and broader factors that may help to account for the move of juveniles into the adult criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Small Business And Ada Employer Regulations »

Number of pages 26

A 26 page paper. The writer begins by reporting the value of small businesses in terms of dollars and employment, how the SBA defines a small business with examples, and how size standards are revised. The essay then reports the highlights of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, its intention, how the ADA ... View Full Description
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Smarts and Then Some (Case Study Analysis) »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines this case study submitted by a student. Copyright law is the focus of attention. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Social Consequences of Thievery in Saudi Arabia Verses the United States »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page discussion of the differences which exist in punishment and the incidence of criminal acts in Saudi Arabia and the United States. While an emphasis is put on theft, other criminal acts such as murder, adultery, and apostasy (the conversion of a Muslim to Christianity) are also considered. The author of ... View Full Description
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Social Engineering and Predatory Crime »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page contention that a nation wide implementation of the death penalty for predatory crimes such as rape and child molestation would not only prevent repeat offenses but deter potential predatory criminals. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Social Movements/Legal Strategies »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses the effectiveness of social movements taking issues into the international judicial arena. The writer argues that the international justice system can be instrumental in promoting social causes and reforms. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Social Security Disability Appeal »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview the social security disabilty appeal process, including a view of SSI and DIB (Disabilty Insurance Benefits). This paper outlines the steps for an appeal. In addition, this paper also relates some information about a case in which an appeal is pending. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Some Legal Problems Regarding Family as a Public or a Private Matter »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper discussing some problems in regards to family as public or private matters. In the Australian social and legal system, several aspects of private family relationships are considered public concerns. While public concern for spousal abuse may be considered as beneficial to women who are abused, there are still many ... View Full Description
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Sources of English Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper considers the different sources of English law. The writer outlines the history and development of common law, statute law and the law of equity and how they form the current structure of English law. Relevant cases and statutes are cited. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Sources of International Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at the different sources of international law, including national law as well as international conventions; international custom, general principles of law, judicial decisions and teachings of publicists. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Spano v. New York and Arizona v. Fulminante »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at two cases concerning the admissibility of confession in the US courts. Each case is summarized with the key findings identified and discussed. The bibliography cites 2 sources. View Full Description
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SPARKY, OWEN, HOMER AND THE LAW CONCERNING WRONG OUTLETS »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper covers two law case involving breach of contract. The discussion centers around the definition of enforceable contracts and damage awarded in the event of a breach. View Full Description
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Spectator Safety; A Comparison Between the UK and US »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper considers the difference in spectator protection between the UK and the US. To undertake this there is an examination of the law in both countries, looking at both case law and the overriding attitudes of the courts. In addition to this the different spectra cultures are examined to find differences. The ... 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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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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Spousal Homicide: Can It Be Defended? »

Number of pages 6

(6 pp) The significance and use of a successful provocation plea as an extenuating ground is usually that it reduces murder to man slaughter, despite the fact the defendant intended to-and did-kill in anger. The unique feature of provocation is that the plea may extenuate even though it is accepted that, in killing, the defendant ... View Full Description
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Stanley I. Kutler/The Charles River Bridge Case »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page analysis of the Kutler's book, Privilege and Creative Destruction: The Charles River Bridge Case. The writer demonstrates that this landmark case of the early nineteenth century has relevance for current day society. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Statutory Interpretation »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page paper considers the role of statutory interpretation and the limits placed on the judiciary. Looking at a quote form Lord Diplock " When Parliament legislates to remedy what the majority of its members at the time perceive to be a defect or lacuna in the existing law (whether it be the written ... View Full Description
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Statutory Interpretation; The Case of Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom v DHSS (1981) and the Abortion Act 1967 »

Number of pages 6

Judges are often in the position where they have to interpret the law and what a statue means. This 6 page paper considers how this is undertaken in English law, such as the literal rule and the golden rule. These are then applied the different methods of interpretation to this well known case looking at ... View Full Description
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Statutory Law Does not Reflect Social Change »

Number of pages 4

Brown v. Board of Education passed into law in 1954, Miranda v. Arizona in 1966, and the Warren court has been out of existence for decades. New laws passed in the U.S. include all kinds of dictatorial aspects including the issue of Homeland Security where the Privacy Act has usurped all rights to an individual’s ... View Full Description
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Street Drugs in Jersey City »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper which has as its premise that this is a report for the Jersey City Police Department from a criminal justice expert pertaining to the problem of the ready availability of street drugs. The report, first of all, offers a statement of the problem, and then outlines what research has suggested ... View Full Description
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Strict Liability and the Consumer »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines strict liability under consumer law with specific reference to the cases of Wings Ltd v Ellis (1984), and Alec Norman Garages Ltd v Philips [1984]. Looking at the implication of these cases and the subsequent interpretations of he concept of strict liability. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Stricter Gun Control Leaves People Vulnerable »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which argues that stricter gun control laws will leave people more vulnerable to violence and increases violent crimes. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Study Of Crime »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the study of crime, criminal careers, and the philosophy of punishment. The writer reports some of the different approaches to studying crime; what criminal careers mean, and four philosophies of punishment. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Sui Generis and Database Protection »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers the protection that is granted to databases under EU law with the application of sui generis, which is embedded in Directive 96/9/EC on the legal protection of databases. The protection that is afforded is discussed and the way this has changed since Simon Chalton posed a rhetorical question in ... View Full Description
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Suicide & Religion »

Number of pages 10

The correlation between these two variables is outlined in this 10 page research proposal. After a review of sociological literature, a study is designed which includes the derivation of relevant statistical data as well as questionnaire distribution. Ten sample questions are included as well as an explanation of the methodology employed. Variables are described in ... View Full Description
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Summary/2 Law Articles on Polygamy »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper summarizes the content of 2 law articles. The first is an annotation by Shields (2011) that summarizes cases pertaining to bigamy and polygamy that uphold the constitutionality of these laws. The second article, which is by Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff (2010) describes the theocracy established by the Mormon fundamentalist sect, ... View Full Description
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Sunderland Development Properties Ltd. »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student. A director of a firm wants to issue more shares, but minorities of shareholders do not want the issue to go ahead. The first part of the paper looks at the rights of minority shareholders and considers what actions they may ... View Full Description
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Support for the Arguments Related to the Legalization of Marijuana »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines both sides of the issue while remaining neutral. The paper contains a great deal of facts related to legalization as well as the effects of marijuana. Bibliography lists 3 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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Supreme Court and Legal Issues Involved in Sexual Harassment in the Workplace »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper which examines such issues as legal definition of and background of sexual harassment, Supreme Court attitudes towards sexual harassment suits, specific cases pertaining to sexual harassment, employer responsibility, legal rights of the accused, and relevant issues concerning due process. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall: »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines the life of Chief Justice John Marshall and his plethora of contributions to the judicial system. This paper highlights several specific cases which were profoundly affected by Marshall. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Judicial Activism »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page report discusses the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, William H. Rehnquist and the issue of judicial activism. Rehnquist is convinced that any move to weaken the doctrine of judicial independence only results in damaging the overall efficacy of the federal courts system. That attitude then influences his opinions regarding judicial activism. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ... View Full Description
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Supreme Court Decisions on "Public Trial", "Due Process", "Reasonable Regulation of the Public Forum", "Freedom of Association and Assembly", "Government Abridgment", "Prior Restraints", "the Nuclear Family", "Definitions of Media", "Speech Classes", and »

Number of pages 20

A 20 page review of some of the most critical decisions in case law. Presented as an address to ten specific questions, this paper details the various considerations revolving around the protection of First, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendment rights. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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TASKE V ELLIOT - AN ANLYSIS »

Number of pages 8

This 8-page paper answers various questions about legalities and business structure in Australia. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Tax Planning for Business »

Number of pages 5

Despite new tax regulations expected in 2005 and new tax regulations implemented in the past few years to protect against tax avoidance and tax evasion, tax planning for business still involves looking at where the tax dollars can be pared. Tax planning for businesses today involves good tax planning to take advantage of the remaining ... View Full Description
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Taxable Supplies »

Number of pages 18

This 18 page paper examines Australian Tax law, defining what a taxable supply is and looking at when goods and services tax (GST)is payable. The paper looks at the requirements under GST legislation, examining the connection with Australia. The meaning of supply and the use of monetary and non-monetary consideration. The bibliography cites 8 sources. ... View Full Description
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Team Production Theory and English Corporate Law »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper examines to what extent Team Production Theory can be seen to offer an accurate account of English company law. Comparison is made with US law where this model has been developed and seen as applicable in the ongoing development of corporate governance. The paper explains what is meant by Team Production ... View Full Description
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Technology and the Modern Practice of Law »

Number of pages 19

A 19 page contention that technology has impacted the manner in which law is practiced in a multitude of ways. From the perspective of the forensics which can be used to prove innocence or guilt, to the way we communicate with other law professionals or even our clients, to the way we conduct our ... View Full Description
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Temporary Flight Restrictions and the First Amendment »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper considers TFRs and how they impede news reporting. The issue is discussed with particular attention to the September 11th disaster. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Tennessee Tenure Laws »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses tenure, and the Tennessee Tenure Laws, and argues that the system should remain in place. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The 1998 Data Protection Act »

Number of pages 11

A 11 page overview of the intent of the UK’s Data Protection Act of 1998. Although this Act was intended to regulate the processing of information relating to individuals, including the obtaining, holding, use or disclosure of such information, the author of this paper asserts that this act has been both ineffective and abused. ... View Full Description
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The Abner Louima Case »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the case from the time of the incident through the trials. Much of the paper focuses on Schwarz's role in the incident. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Abolition of the Right to Silence »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers how the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 brought about an effective abolition of the right of silence to those accused of crimes. The writer argues this may be seen as changing the way evidence is presented and interpreted, leading to a greater number of miscarriages. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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The Abortion Debate »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper focuses on the role of government in the controversy. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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THE ADA, PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISABILITIES »

Number of pages 8

This 8-page paper goes into a description of federal legislation discriminating against those with disabilities (physical and psychological). Also included is how the state of Maryland enforces this legislation. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Advantages and Disadvantaged of Common Law »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at English with law reference to case law and statute law and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the Common law system, particularly in the context of the modern business environment. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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The Adversarial and the Inquisitorial Approach to Justice Systems »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper examines the flowing quote “The Inquisitorial systems of justice offer a better quality of justice to victims, the Adversarial system lies at the root of all problems of the English legal system. Real reform can only be achieved by abandoning the adversarial system”. The paper looks at the UK system ... View Full Description
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