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The Civil Rights Movement in America »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper looks at the consequences of civil rights law and the movement itself. It answers that question as to whether or not people are better off today, as a result. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Civil Rights in the United States »

Number of pages 4

A brief, 4 page overview of the struggle for civil rights in the United States. Covers relevant politics and law-making from 1870 to the present. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Question Of Gun Control / Our Constitutional Right To Bear Arms »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that looks at the Second Amendment and the few gun control cases and laws that have been passed over the centuries since. The paper defends the right to bear arms and posits that the right to bear arms is not only a constitutional right, but an historic imperative based on the ... View Full Description
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Personal Finance / Estate Planning »

Number of pages 22

This 22 page paper studies the importance of estate/will planning in personal finance. The writer discusses a number of personal issues including reasons for estate planning, procedures, and so forth. Legal issues, taxes, and other possible pitfalls are examined so that the reader will walk away with a more competent knowledge/understanding of estate planning as ... View Full Description
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Water Pollution / Problems and Solutions »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page paper on the problems facing the world, and particularly the U.S., in regards to water pollution. The paper concentrates on streams, surface and ground water pollution and the most likely polluters of those waters. The solutions addressed include cooperative efforts, educational efforts, technology and changes in the law. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Students With Autism »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page research paper investigates the developmental disorder, autism. Autism is a disorder that appears in infancy and continues throughout the victim's life. Topics include: the characteristics of the autistic child and student; etiology; diagnostic process; and treatment programs. Research studies are reported as is the federal law that mandates the right to an ... View Full Description
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Female Victims Of Crimes & Unjust Treatment »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper detailing the injustices women often have to face as the victims of violent crimes from not only the criminal but also the law enforcement personnel who are responsible for investigating crime, the criminal justice system which is responsible for litigating such crimes, and the media which often gives an unfair view ... View Full Description
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Evolution of Abortion Law Analyzed »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page research paper chronicles the evolution of U.S. abortion legislation by examining landmark Supreme Court case law decisions. Specifically discussed are historic cases including Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), Roe v. Wade (1973), Harris v. McRae (1980), and Akron v. Akron Center For Reproductive Health, Inc. (1983). Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Nazi History -- The Lebensborn & Eugenics »

Number of pages 20

A 20 page research paper providing an overview of the laws pertaining to eugenics and the Lebensborn program of Nazi Germany. The writer centers on the program and the support mechanisms put into place to underscore the development of the Nazi master race in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Bibliography lists 12 ... View Full Description
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Issues In Labor Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at several articles pertinent to labor law as contained in a 1993 issue of Conservative Digest. The articles are discussed in terms of labor trends in the nineties. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Role of the Hispanic Community in the Modern West »

Number of pages 12

Illegal immigration, migrant farm jobs and two periods of immigration allowances since the turn of the century have determined large Hispanic communities in the modern West. States like Texas have struggled to define these communities and distinguish between illegal immigrants and the crack down on illegal immigration and the rights of Hispanic-Americans living in ... View Full Description
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Tort Law & Product Liability »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at the specific components of tort law and product liability as they pertain to the case of a man injured by home sauna. This paper considers whether the injury fits into the criteria of injuries that warrant the pursuit of product liability litigation and also evaluates the responsibilities of ... View Full Description
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The Concept of Mens Rea / Intent to Commit a Crime »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. A comprehensive discussion of Mens Rea, the legal principle upon which we base our requirement of intent for a finding of guilty. Covered in this report are the meaning, background, and a brief history of Mens Rea in law as well as a more in-depth analysis of Mens Rea as applied ... View Full Description
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Essential Elements Of Contracts »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that highlights the categories of contracts and discusses terms and references applicable laws in regards to those categories. Categories/clauses include: offer/acceptance and problem areas, special considerations, termination statements and problem areas, and signatures. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Gay Rights & Relevant Ordinances »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Paper discusses civil rights for homosexuals and the importance of laws to protect such rights. Social, political, and historic issues are examined. It is concluded that there is absolutely no reason that "gays" should not have all of the same rights and opportunities in this country as everyone else Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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Who is Being Sentenced Under the Three Strikes Law? »

Number of pages 16

In 16 pages, the author discusses who is being sentenced under the three strikes law and posits that it is bias against non-Caucasians and the poor and that it also violates the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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The Law in Ancient Rome »

Number of pages 10

This 10 Page paper considers the history and the status of law within Ancient Rome. The paper considers in greater detail the legal status of the citizens and the civil right of suing another citizen in a Roman court. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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Constitutional Issues Relating to State Determinations of Commercial Restraint »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses a hypothetical situation in which a state denies the sale of beer sold in bottles and requires that it only be sold in aluminum cans. What are the Constitutional issues such a process would bring about? Obviously, when a state enacts a law that effectively prohibits the distribution of ... View Full Description
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Current State of the Criminal Justice System »

Number of pages 7

In 7 pages, the author discusses the current state of the criminal justice system incorporating four areas: (1) the ineffectiveness of the Three Strikes law; (2) the use of Deadly Physical Force in police work and the lack of administrative controls in governing police officer actions; (3) the ineffectiveness of Capital Punishment as a ... View Full Description
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Steven Waldman’s The Bill »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper is a review of Steven Waldman’s book The Bill : How Legislation Really Becomes Law : A Case Study of the National Service Bill. It is also an appraisal of how power is used at the top of the political arena in the United States. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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Microsoft: Truly a Monopoly? »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. Looks at the recent court case of Microsoft and compares it in economic terms to a monopoly. Discussion of antitrust law, tying contracts, and the market concentration doctrine is included. View Full Description
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The New York Times’ Weekly “Cyber Law Journal” and the Problem of too many Computers Being Confiscated »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page report discusses an article in the “Cyber Law Journal” (8-27-99) dealing with the problems associated with confiscating computer equipment when a crime using that computer is suspected. The article points out that investigators almost always have the upper hand when they confiscate private property, yet such officials rarely have the time, resources, ... View Full Description
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The Nursing Profession in the Twenty-first Century »

Number of pages 18

This 18 page paper first provides a section on changes in the health care industry, with a focus on the health care delivery system. Various laws are examined, such as COBRA, ERISA and the Social Security Act. The second half of the paper consists of an examination of the nursing profession and how it will ... View Full Description
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Antonin Scalia/"Federal Courts and the Law" »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that analyzes A Matter of Interpretation: Federal Courts and the Law by Justice Antonin Scalia. The writer first discusses Scalia's position and then addresses what others have to say about the issues that are in the book, before concluding that Scalia's position is correct. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Utilitarianism And Rules »

Number of pages 3

2 pages in length. The writer discusses how a utilitarian can give an adequate answer to the question of why we have an obligation to obey the laws. No bibliography. View Full Description
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Financial Performance of Shipping Industry Sectors »

Number of pages 30

This 30 page paper provides an overview of six sectors in the shipping industry (cruise , ferry, tankers, dry-bulk carriers, container ships and specialist vessels). A financial analysis is provided, assessing each sector in terms of competition within and other factors such as taxation, international law, environmental considerations and safety issues. Bibliography lists 24 ... View Full Description
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African Americans: From Slavery to Civil Rights »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page review of African American rights from pre-Civil war years to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Identifies the causes of the Civil War and its relation to black emancipation. Discusses changes in U.S. law and policy and the actions of individuals like Andrew Johnson, Booker T. Washington, Ida B. ... View Full Description
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James, O'Connor, & Twain/On Evil »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page analysis of how Mark Twain, Henry James and Flannery O'Connor have each pictured how individuals have reacted to early experiences with evil. In so doing each has shown aspects of society, as implied through laws and social norms, that rather then promoting the spiritual welfare of its citizens actually work against the ... View Full Description
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Religious response to Technology and Science, Historical and Contemporary »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page report discusses the fact that throughout history, technological advancement and human knowledge has served as a threat to religious predominance in society. Beginning with the radical Copernicus, who taught that the earth revolved around the sun, Europeans began to reject medieval scientific thought. They developed an unheard of conception of a universe ... View Full Description
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The Role of Judaism in the United States »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page report discusses the role of Judaism in the United States, not just the Jews but the actual role of the faith. Judaism must, in any circumstance, be examined from its long-standing traditions which have served as a hallmark of faith for thousands of years. It carries with it a codified history ... View Full Description
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Compiling a Personnel Index for the Nonprofit »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper discussing factors to consider in assembling an employee handbook. Well done, an employee handbook can serve the purposes of (1) listing for the employee exactly what is expected of him while in the employ of the organization; (2) satisfying legal requirements of making written statements of general policy and adherence ... View Full Description
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Law, Ethics, and Unions »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page report discusses issues relating to ethics and law as they pertain to labor unions in the United States. Numerous possibilities for dealing with ethical and legal issues exist within any discussion of modern labor unions in America. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Athens and Greek Political Philosophy »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper exploring how Greek philosophy affected ancient Athens’ society. Issues explored include political debate and the philosophies behind it (Aristotle and predecessors), the laws established from the philosophy, and the treatment of enemies of the people (Socrates and Herodotes) and why they were considered to be enemies. Also ... View Full Description
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International Computer Laws »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page report discusses international computer laws and their ethical impact. What are the problems that are being presented on an international basis due to the Internet and expanded information technology? Issues relating to privacy, decency, and political speech are of particular concern when they cross both international and cultural boundaries. A ... View Full Description
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Economic Espionage Act of 1996 »

Number of pages 6

In 6 pages, the author discusses the Economic Espionage Act of 1996. Considering the cases that have been filed under the Economic Espionage Act of 1996, the EEA proves to be an effective way of combating economic espionage. There have been few cases filed under this new law, but the EEA has been able ... View Full Description
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Plato's 'Crito' -- Analysis Of Socrates' Decision To Remain In Prison »

Number of pages 4

In this well- reasoned essay of 4 pages, the writer analyzes Socrates' decision to remain in prison and await death-- even when Crito gave him the opportunity to flee. It is argued that Socrates' choice was a logical one in light of his own philosophy : civil obedience was of primary importance and even if ... View Full Description
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Environmental Laws: Local And State Control Is Better Than Federal »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the benefits of granting local and state governments more authority over federal environmental laws. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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1996 Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Act »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. New Jersey's black Democratic Senator Wayne Bryant was instrumental in implementing the family cap legislation that removed a woman's ability to receive welfare benefits for her illegitimate children. It has been called groundbreaking in the way in which it attacked what lawmakers labeled a significant source of poverty within ... View Full Description
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The United States Legislature »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper discusses the legislature in depth and concentrates on how a bill becomes a law. A brief history on how the branch of government was designed is included. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Meaning Of Life In Judeo-Christian Thought »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper looking at this thorny problem as analyzed by the writer of Genesis, St. Paul, and St. Augustine. It concludes that for these writers, The only way to find meaning in a world filled with too many meanings is to cleave closely to an inflexible standard -- for the Jews, the Law; ... View Full Description
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Khazars and Judaizers »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page report discusses the medieval world of Khazaria, a Judaic warrior kingdom that was the crossroads of culture and trade between Byzantium, the Arab Empire, and Russia during the early to middle years of the medieval timeframe. The Judaizers were those earliest believers in the Christian Church that Gentile Christians should also ... View Full Description
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Sir Thomas More's 'Utopia' / An Analytical Overview »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper concerning the first of many literary 'utopias' which describe perfect imaginary societies. The writer explores the framework of the society imaged by Sir Thomas More in the early sixteenth-century discussing such topics as the rights of the individual, the laws, and customs of More's ideal human society. Bibliography lists 6 ... View Full Description
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Roman Empire / Reason for Collapse »

Number of pages 5

In 5 pages, the author discusses the reason for the collapse of the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was a great and powerful entity at one time. In fact, many of today's fields such as literature, law, art, and architecture were influenced by the Romans. This causes one to question why this ... View Full Description
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Women's Rights & The Law / Views Of Catherine MacKinnon & Richard Epstein »

Number of pages 5

Both law professors with opposing ideologies, MacKinnon & Epstein, are discussed in a 5 page analysis as it pertains to the legislation of women's rights. The writer concludes in agreement with Epstein. No additional sources used. View Full Description
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REVIEW: “THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST DECISION . . .” »

Number of pages 5

This paper is a review of a recent study performed among law enforcement officials in a Midwestern town concerning under what circumstances an arrest is likely to be made in a domestic violence event. The paper offers a critical review on the study itself, and offers additional insight. View Full Description
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Labor Movements in the U. S. and Other Countries »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. This paper gives a thorough overview of the labor movement in the United States as well as the labor movement of other countries. There are differences that are sometimes subtle yet some countries have vastly different methods, laws and reasoning than that found in the United States. The purpose of this ... View Full Description
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European Law and Employment »

Number of pages 8

8 pages. The purpose of this paper is to consider a case concerning full and part time employees in London. The case, one that is conceived solely from the imagination will still be able to give an overview of European Law and how employees should expect to be able to know their rights and ... View Full Description
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Nursing Management Theory »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper discussing longevity of systems dependent on information processing. The statement of debate is that the more energy devoted to information processing within a system, the more likely it is that the system will survive. The paper agrees with the statement, but cautions against allowing the law of diminishing returns ... View Full Description
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Employer-Positive Aspects of the Employment Standards of British Columbia »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing ways that increased government regulation can be of benefit to businesses in British Columbia. At first glance, the latest pass at standardizing employment practices and labor laws in British Columbia can appear to be yet another layer of governmental involvement in private enterprise. Though there are expenses in ... View Full Description
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THE SIRA »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper outlines the beginnings of the Sira by Ibn Ishaq. The relationship of the Sira to the Koran are explored as well as how the Sira and the formation of Islamic Law, or Sharia, are related. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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