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Gideon's Trumpet? ? »

Number of pages 5

A? ?5? ?page review of the book by Anthony Lewis detailing the groundbreaking Gideon v.? ?Wainwright Supreme Court case insuring the right to legal counsel.? ?No additional sources are listed.. View Full Description
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Gideon’s Trumpet & Constitutional Law »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that discusses Gideon’s Trumpet by Anthony Lewis, which is an expertly written, comprehensive account of a landmark case in constitutional law, Gideon v. Wainwright, which was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1963. Clarence Earl Gideon was a prisoner in the Florida penal system who felt that his constitutional ... View Full Description
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GIFTS TO NON-CHARITABLE ASSOCIATIONS »

Number of pages 5

This paper attempts to examine legal bases for gifts to non-charitable unincorporated associations. The general trend of the paper is that such gifts cannot be considered tax-free, except in specific circumstances. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Gilbert’s Law Summaries, Legal Research, Writing and Analysis »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the classic legal textbook, “Gilbert’s Law Summaries, Legal Research, Writing and Analysis.” Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corporation »

Number of pages 3

The Federal Arbitration Act is discussed in this 3 page paper. Gilmer v. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corp is the focus of this paper. How the case changed the meaning of the act is addressed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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GMAC v. Raju »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page research paper that examines a case, Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) v. Raju, which involves intellectual property law on the Internet. The writer particularly examines the court’s interpretation of Rule 4(k)(2). Bibliography is incomplete, but 5 sources are cited in the text of the paper. View Full Description
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God in the Pledge of Allegiance »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper which argues that the word God should remain in the Pledge of Allegiance. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Government Intervention in Private Affairs »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses when it is appropriate for the government to intervene in private family affairs, and argues that it should do so only when children are at risk. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Government Surveillance »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper consider how the increase surveillance carried out by the government may impact on society. The paper looks at the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and the issue of privacy and the Human Rights Act 1998 (UK Acts) and the fears of how the powers may be misused or ... View Full Description
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Governor George Ryan’s Last Minute Commute of Death Sentences in Illinois »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page overview of the corruption inherent in Ryan’s last minute decision to commute the death sentences of some of Illinois’ most contemptible criminals. The author approaches the death sentence from an ethical standpoint as being in the best interest of society as a whole. Ryan’s decision to commute the death sentence ... View Full Description
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Greek Law »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. Greek law evolved as a necessary means by which to regulate society's behavior. What had up until then been left up to the whims of each individual to handle on his own was now a product of fair and sensible legal procedure. It can be argued that there was, ... View Full Description
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Gun Control And Campus Violence »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The debate over gun control, an ongoing thorn in effecting social policy upon which both sides can agree, has taken an unprecedented turn toward implementing stronger safety measures in light of violent incidents that have occurred on a number of college campuses. Critics have long argued how those who ... View Full Description
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Gun Control and Virginia Tech »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper which argues that gun control laws need to be in place in all states in light of the events at Virginia Tech. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Gun Control in Kansas »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper which argues that carrying a concealed weapon in Kansas. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Gun Control in the 21 Century »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page paper which provides the sides to the gun control controversy and argues against gun control. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Gun Control: Issues and Policy »

Number of pages 7

This is a 7 page paper discussing the gun control issues and policies in the United States today. Issues have involved those who oppose gun control based on the Second Amendment’s “right to bear arms” and those who would like restrictive gun control in order to try and stop the high number of gun fatalities ... View Full Description
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Gun Law's Impact on Gun Violence »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page research paper that offers and extensive literature review that addresses the impact of state gun law on gun-related violence. The writer argues that, based on this research, strict gun control lowers gun violence levels. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Habeas Corpus; Fair or Unfair? A Discussion Using the Case of Iowa v Williams »

Number of pages 9

9 pages. The idea of Habeas Corpus is that of a tool to protect those unlawfully held. This may be seen as a fair tool, but when we look at the case of Iowa v Williams, and the later case of Williams v Brewer, it appears it is also open to abuse where mistakes are ... View Full Description
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Handicapped Law Outside the United States »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper explores the laws prohibiting discrimination against the handicapped in the U.K., France and Malaysia. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Hannah v. Peel »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page case summary of a property case that offers the facts of the case, the holding, the rationale of the court, disposition and a brief discussion of dissenting opinion. No bibliography is offered. View Full Description
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Harassment and Contractual Information »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper in two parts, the first of which is one page addressing the speed with which managers need to address complaints of sexual harassment. The second part is a letter to corporate legal counsel, providing information for the attorney to use in drafting a contract for a single supplier that will ... 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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Harriet Miers and Elena Kagan »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper reviews the review process that ensued when these women were nominated for Supreme Court Justice. Much criticism was launched against both nominees. Some was valid but some was not. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Hart and Dworkin »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines the postscript added to the revised edition of H.L.A. Hart’s “The Concept of Law”, looking at how Hart refutes the criticism made by Ronald Dworkin. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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Hart's Contribution to Legal Positivism »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper provides an overview of legal positivism as first delineated by John Austin. Hart's contribution to the philosophy is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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HART, AUSTIN AND LAW »

Number of pages 6

This paper compares the command of law, as proposed by Austin and the rule, or idea of law, as suggested by Hart. The paper offers examples of how both theories would work. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Hart’s Perspective of Command Theory »

Number of pages 6

Hart criticized Austin’s command theory on a number of grounds, including the failure of command theory to take into account internal points of view and the ‘gunman writ large’ issue. This 6 page paper examines the theory and looks at these criticisms to determine their validity. The bibliography cites 6 sources. View Full Description
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Hate Crimes and the Phoenix District Attorney's Office »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page discussion of the role the Phoenix DA's office plays in combating hate crimes. The author notes the provision of special prosecutorial teams which Phoenix has created to more effectively deal with these crimes. Community outreach is an important component of this address as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Have International Human Rights Really Changed Over the Last Sixty Years? »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper discusses the following statement “the position of the individual in international law has changed dramatically over the last sixty years. This change is reflected in contemporary international human rights law”. The paper looks at the development of the rights over the last sixty years and the way that the individual ... View Full Description
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Hayes v. Jackson (1893) »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that summarizes and analyzes the case of Hayes v. Jackson (1893). The writer discusses the facts of the case, procedural history, question before the court, holding, rational for the holding, disposition and dissenting opinion. No bibliography is offered. View Full Description
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Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (Legal Brief) »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper provides an overview of this case that concerns the first amendment rights of students. The opinion, as well as the dissenting opinion, are each discussed, along with the ramifications of the decision. No sources. View Full Description
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HB0011 and the Ideological Nature of Conservative Legislation »

Number of pages 7

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of Illinois bill HB0011. The merits and demerits of the legislation are debated. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Health Care in California Prisons »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper discusses the poor state of health care in California prisons including the management of acute and chronic conditions. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION AND THE ELDERLY »

Number of pages 10

This paper examines five pieces of health care legislation passed during the past 40 years that have been enacted to benefit the elderly. When possible, the paper notes who introduced the bill, and any controversy that might have surrounded its passage. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Medical Coding, and Patient Privacy Rights »

Number of pages 8

In eight pages this paper discusses HIPAA and medical coding as it pertains to the legal issue of patient privacy rights. Ten sources are listed in the bibliography. View Full Description
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Healthcare Law and The State »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page paper examines healthcare law in the UK and agues that the real agenda is the efficient management and control of populations by and for the State. The paper looks at this by considering issues of confidentiality, mental health law and access to the internal market and the potential of Article (formerly article ... View Full Description
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Hendrick Hudson v. Rowley (1982) »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page case analysis of Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley. Supreme Court of the United States, 1982 (458 U.S. 176). This case concerned a deaf child and the degree of services that States are legally required to offer under the Education of the Handicapped Act. Facts of ... View Full Description
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Hickman v. Taylor: Facts, Issue, Reasoning And Decision »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Hickman v. Taylor set a precedent for protecting more than simply what was covered by attorney-client privilege, inasmuch as other considerations of conclusions, legal theories, opinions and mental impressions lacked any type of privilege protection. The extent to which one attorney's attempt to ascertain another attorney's case notes served ... View Full Description
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Historical View/Social Justice Issues »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that analyzes three issues that the writer considers of significant importance. This analysis pertains to groups that have historically been marginalized within the framework of society and the criminal justice system. First of all, the US has a history of persecution against citizens of African American descent. Likewise, historically, violence ... View Full Description
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History of Organized Crime in US »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page research paper that offers a history of organized crime in the US. The writer follows this history from Prohibition to the current day, concentrating on the career of Lucky Luciano, and arguing that the influence of the Mafia has declined in recent years, as Asian and Latin American gangs have gained ascendancy. ... View Full Description
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Hoffa v the United States »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of this Supreme Court case involving attempted bribery of a petit jury by the president of the Teamsters labor union, Jimmy Hoffa. The case argued, unsuccessfully, that the government’s use of a paid informant who worked his way into Hoffa’s motel suite and the area of his legal counsel, constituted ... View Full Description
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Hofmann v. American Dressler »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page case summary on a case that concerns whether an artist should be paid for spec work. The writer summarizes the facts of the case, procedural history, the holding, the rationale of the court and the disposition. No bibliography is offered. View Full Description
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Homeland Security/Patriot Act »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper on Homeland Security and the Patriot Act of 2001. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Hopkins V. Price Waterhouse »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The foundation of this case is in the fundamental understanding of and appreciation for the detrimental impact sexual discrimination has upon a woman's ability to secure earned promotion within a company that determines advancement based upon much more than one's talent. Hopkins was initially refused partnership at Price Waterhouse ... View Full Description
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HOT COFFEE, MCDONALD'S AND ETHICS »

Number of pages 7

This 7-page paper discusses the ethics of the case of McDonald's and Stella Liebeck, who spilled hot McDonald's coffee in her lap and received a huge award from the jury. View Full Description
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How Should the Courts Deal With Battered Women Who Murder Their Abusers? »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper contends that courts should consider the individual circumstances of a case and not operate behind a veil of ignorance. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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How the Laws Regulating Companies can Influence and Enhance A Corporation’s Strategy »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at UK law and considers how it may be used to help and enhance corporate strategy. The writer uses the Copyright, Designs and Patents Bill 1988, the Case of Dyson and Hoover and the role of directors to illustrate the points raised. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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How the Margin of Appreciation allows the Human Rights Act 1998 to Undermine Fundamental Human Rights »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers how the margin of appreciation allowed by the European Court of Human Rights is so great that it undermines the concept of a universal standard of human rights. This is considered by looking at articles 8 and 10 of the Human Rights Act which cover the right to ... View Full Description
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How Will the Supreme Court Rule on the Allen Snyder Case? »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at the Allen Snyder case, a capital case that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear soon. The problem is that an all white jury convicted a black man of murder. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Hugo Black: From KKK to Civil Rights »

Number of pages 15

15 Pages. Hugo Black was born in Alabama in 1886. After getting a law degree he spent time practicing law and then Black, an active Democrat, was elected to the United States Senate in 1926. Black was known to be a big fan of Franklin Roosevelt and his New Deal. ... View Full Description
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