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CLARK VS CHRYSLER: AN ANALYSIS »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses the court case of Clark v Chrysler. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Class Action Lawsuits: Various Companies »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. The writer discusses class action lawsuits as they relate to AOL, CMGI, InfoSpace, ARIBA, Exodus Communications, WorldCom, Oracle, Cisco Systems, Qualcomm, United States Interactive, NY Railroad, Puma Technologies, Infoseek, Amazon, Advanced Viral Research, Celera Genomics, Genome Therapeutics and JDS Uniphase. No bibliography. View Full Description
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CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY AND ETHICS »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper deals with the moral dilemma of client confidenitality versus the criminal intent of one's client. Cited are three court rulings and cases which support the need for an attorney to break the confidentiality rules in certain circumstances. Examples, citations, quotes included. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Closing Argument for a Capital Case »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines a case study submitted by a student and presents an argument that a prosecutor might use to convict two men for the crime. The case involves cannibalism under unique circumstances. No bibliography. View Full Description
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Cohabiting Couples; Establishing a Beneficial Interest »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at English law and the situation where on the breakdown of a relationship between cohabitants there is no overarching principle under which the parties' assets can be distributed. In the absence of a formal declaration of trust, two legal mechanisms assume relevance. This paper looks at the different mechanisms, ... View Full Description
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Colombia drug cartel »

Number of pages 3

An annotated bibliography of sources for a thesis on the Colombia drugs cartels, with reference to US foreign policy and international law. Bibliography lists 7 sources View Full Description
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Commercial Contract Case »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page UK law paper is written in three parts. The first and main part of the paper concerning a commercial contract with a potential breach of contract following the breakdown of machinery when it was used in an unusual fashion. The buyer stipulated the use of the machinery before it was bought, but ... View Full Description
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Commercial Driver Qualifications in Washington State »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the basic elements of the commercial driver's license qualifications for Washington State. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Commercial Law Questions »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at three law questions and gives simple answers. The first looks at whether an author could be sued for breach of contract for failing to deliver a book on time after being in an accident unable to write while in a coma. The second questions consider copyright on a photograph, ... View Full Description
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Commercial Law Questions »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at three issues of law. The first is whether a contract is valid and if the terms have been breached in a scenario where an art collectors contracts to have a painting commissioned and the painter subcontracts the work. The next section outlines the three branches of government, the last ... View Full Description
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Commercial Transactions and International Law »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper answering 4 questions about Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code and UCITA, the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act. The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) was the first US regulatory agency and the forerunner to both of these pieces of regulatory legislation. Questions include comparing the two entities and a ... View Full Description
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Commission of the European Communities v Kingdom of Belgium Case C-478/980 »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper reviews and discusses this case that involves the imposition of barriers to prevent the free movement of capital. The defence in this case was claimed to be the requirements of the barrier to prevent tax evasion and maintain a taxation system. This case can be seen as a prime example of ... View Full Description
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Common Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the common law system in the U.S. and its history. British history is touched on as well as the Founder's design of the system of checks and balances. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Common Law in England; The Impact of the Magna Carta and Developments During the Tudors »

Number of pages 9

English common law has developed over a long period of time. This 9 page paper consider the impact that the Magna Carta and the changes during the Tudor period have had on common law. The paper looks at the position before these events and how they changed the view and use of common law. The ... View Full Description
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Commonwealth vs. Tracy L. Prashaw »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides the facts of this case and a look at the reasoning for the judge's decision. The case involves evidence rules. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Communication Systems for Different Areas of Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines communication systems used in various areas of law enforcement. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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COMMUNICATIONS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper answers questions as to five types of communication in the criminal justice system, and how the communication is delivered. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Company Law and its’ Impact on Corporate Strategy »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers how company law in the UK aid wit the formation of better business strategies. The paper focuses on the duties of a director and breach of care, and how this may be used with a resource based view of the company. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Company Law; Pre-Incorporation Contracts »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper considers English law and the status of contracts signed before a company has been officially formed. The paper considers the liability of the agent or promoter for a breach, and also their ability to take action for a breach. Case law and statue law are considered with relevant cases cited. The ... View Full Description
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Company Law; Preference Shares and Winding-Up Orders »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at to case studies covering English company law. The first case concerns preference shareholders who are in dispute with directors that also own 80% of the company’s ordinary shares. The directors want to change the rights associated with the preference shares without the consent of the preference shareholders and are ... View Full Description
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Company Law; Preference Shares and Winding-Up Orders »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at to case studies covering English company law concerning preference shareholders in dispute with directors that also own 80% of the company’s ordinary shares who want to override the wishes of the preference shareholders. The paper advises the preference shareholders. The second part of the paper then looks at a ... View Full Description
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Company Self Protection; Defences Against Takeovers »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers the ways in which a UK company may be able to protect itself form a take over, and the position of these tactics according to the law. The paper includes cases such as attempted take over of Distillers by Guinness and the cases with Argyle. The paper then considers if ... View Full Description
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Comparing 3 Criminal Profilers »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that examines what several news articles have to say about the methods and credibility of three criminal profilers, Park Dietz, Kim Rossmo and Greg McCrary. The writer evaluates Rossmo and McCrary as experts in their field, but argues that there was insufficient data in the news article pertaining to Dietz ... View Full Description
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Comparing Chinese Contract Law and English Contract Law »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper makes a direct comparison of contract law in China and England looking at the basic foundations, the requirements for a contract to be valid and the way in which issues such as fraud, misrepresent, misunderstanding and breach will be dealt with by the courts. The bibliography cites 10 sources. ... View Full Description
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Competition and Mergers; EU Law »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper consider the European Union law that has been put into place to control monopolies and mergers in order to prevent unfair completion. Relevant regulations as well as EU case law are cites throughout. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Competition Policy Development in Poland »

Number of pages 10

Poland is one of the emerging economies in the European Union This 10 page paper examines the development of competition policy in the country from the position in 1990 though to the adoption and evolutions in the enforcement of laws that are harmonized with EU laws. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Computer Crime in the UK »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the current levels of computer crime in the UK and asks the question "is there sufficient legislation to combat computer crime or is there still a need for more?". The writer considers the barrier to combating this type of crime with some surprising results. The bibliography cites 13 sources. View Full Description
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Confidentiality and the Law »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers UK medical law and the issue of confidentiality and recent developments it the law. The paper starts with an expansion of past statutes and outlines the circumstances under which confidence can be breached and then looks at the impact that may be seen with the Hunan Rights Act, specifically ... View Full Description
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Conflict Of Interest: Part of Police Department Culture »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Conflict of interest is a common occurrence whenever someone knowingly relinquishes his ethical fortitude in exchange for blatant abuse of power, influence or other aspect inherent to the position. While this unsavory reality is more than apparent in such areas as politics and big business, it is disheartening - ... View Full Description
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Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Negotiation »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper explains how conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation are related, and how cooperation, strategy and the conflict/negotiation style impact the conflict resolution process. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Consequences/Impact of a DWI »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper which examines the different types of consequences and impacts of getting a DWI. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Considering a Charge of Second Degree Murder »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers a fictional case involving a drunk driver who hits a woman that subsequently dies after refusing a blood transfusion on religious grounds. The charge of second degree murder is justified. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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CONSTITUTION AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS »

Number of pages 7

This 7-page paper is a discussion of individual and property rights as guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. In this paper, the 5, 13, 14, 15 and 19 Amendments are discussed in terms of how they impacted white men, women and people of color. Also included is a definition about how socialism and ... View Full Description
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND GAY MARRAIGE »

Number of pages 5

This 5-page paper tries to argue the reasons why an amendment supporting a ban on gay marriages should be passed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Constitutional Amendments and Education »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which examines how certain amendments in the Constitution relate to education. The amendments examined are the 1st, 4th, 5th, 8th, 10th, and 14th. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Constitutional Amendments: Fourth, Fifth and Sixth »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines three Constitutional Amendments. The Fourth, Fifth and Sixth amendments are examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Constitutional Challenges in Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of Constitutional law. Challenges to law enforcement are explored by examining four Amendments. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Constitutional Private Property Rights »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the development of constitutional private property rights tracing these from the ideas Sparta and Ancient Greece to the Modern European Union and United States. The paper discusses the right to property in a number of the constitutions and/or other systems for protecting "rights". The bibliography cites 12 sources. View Full Description
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Constitutional Protection of Property »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing the positions that the constitutions of Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the United States take on property ownership and property protection. Land is the only enduring asset an individual can acquire. Land is the only possession that cannot physically be lost or stolen, or destroyed by some ... View Full Description
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Constitutionalism and the Detaining of Terrorist Suspects »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses the principle of constitutionalism, the issue of terrorist detainees, and what the interaction is between the two. It argues that the illegal detention of suspected terrorists, often based on nothing more than fear, has weakened the principles of law on which the U.S. rests. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Constitutionality Of Mandatory Drug Testing »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. Mandatory drug testing is a fact of life in the U.S. This paper discusses what conditions are the basis for drug testing be justified under the U.S. Constitution as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. The question specifically deals with a program for all city bus drivers in Maryland. Legal opinions ... View Full Description
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CONSTRUCTING A COUNTER CLOSING ARGUMENT »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the book: Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury by Bycel. An example of a closing argument from the book (Silkwood and Gerry Spence)is given, then a counter argument proposed. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, DELAYS AND SALVAGING »

Number of pages 5

This 5-page paper studies "time matters" contracts, such as those used in construction projects. The paper addresses issues such as delay costs and what clauses can be incorporated to handle delays. Bibliography lists 3 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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Consumer Protection »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper outlines the way in which consumer protection is granted by the law in England. The paper defines a consumer and then looks at a range of civil and criminal statutes and other tools which may be used for the protection of the consumer. The bibliography cites 14 sources. View Full Description
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Consumer Protection »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers the protection that is given to consumers under UK law when goods bought are unsafe. The paper looks at the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended) and the Consumer Protection Act 1987. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Consumer Protection for E-Commerce Transactions in the UK »

Number of pages 5

B2C (business to consumer) internet trading is argued as being held back by concerns of purchasers and their rights or powers if a transaction goes sour. This 5 page paper gives a broad overview of the law that protect consumers and e-commerce purchases under English law. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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Contemporary Legal Thought; The Role of the European Union in Globalisation »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers how the EU has, or has not, been able to influence the process of globalisation and the role that the legalisation has played, supporting or harming the trend. The writer considers the direct sand indirect effect of supernational laws, and how this may manifest in the future. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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Contingent-Fee Arrangement Versus "Loser Pays" »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The American public cannot watch late-night television without being overwhelmed with a barrage of legal counsel commercials advertising their contingent-fee agreement; for a large chunk of the plaintiff's settlement - anywhere from twenty-five to fifty percent - the company will represent that individual for no upfront costs. While logic ... View Full Description
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Continued Controversy Over The Eighth Amendment »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Protecting the rights inherent to every United States citizen is the foundation upon which the nation's Constitution was originally drafted; without this historic document and its subsequent amendments, the founding fathers realized the potential for America becoming a land held hostage by power, greed and injustice. Interestingly, this seems ... View Full Description
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