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Euthanasia in the Netherlands »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper consider how euthanasia has been legalised in Holland and considers if the Dutch system for the practice of active euthanasia morally sound, if it incorporates adequate safeguards against abuse and if it should be used as a basis for the introduction of similar laws in other countries, such as the United ... View Full Description
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COMMUNICATIONS AND COURTS »

Number of pages 5

This paper examines a series of essay questions, including the concept of "fair use" in copyright laws and the idea of "reporter protection" during a courtroom trial. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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PROS AND CONS OF LAND USE REGULATIONS »

Number of pages 5

This paper examines land use regulations and whether they help or hinder economic development. Examples used include how Rhode Island has upgraded its laws to be more fair in the area of land use, and how one city managed to drive away a business because of its land use ordinance. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Wynn And Wiggins' "The Five Biggest Ideas In Science": Overview »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. The writer briefly reviews model of the atom, periodic law, big bang theory, plate tectonics model and the theory of evolution. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Immigration: A New Immigration Bill »

Number of pages 2

2 pages. This is a summary of an article concerning immigration to the United States. This one-page summary gives a synopsis of the article that is an interesting one concerning the 'Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Bill' and whether it is an immigration policy that truly will make a difference in ... View Full Description
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Staffing Plan For Organization »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that basically discusses the hiring process, i.e., a plan for hiring for a company. The writer begins by discussing the need for first determining the skills, knowledge and characteristics needed instead of just filling positions. The steps in the hiring process are described. The writer also discusses the need to know ... View Full Description
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Criminal Investigations of Domestic Violence: »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper examines how domestic violence cases are investigated. This paper present the problem of domestic violence, some history of the subject and the changing view of domestic violence within the law enforcement system. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Can Bill Clinton Sue for Libel Over Monicagate? »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper delves into U.S. libel law and looks at a variety of articles and web information to conclude that Bill Clinton really does not have a case. The concept of libel is examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Role of Consent in Non-Fatal Offenses »

Number of pages 5

5 pages. The role of consent in non-fatal offenses plays a big part in how a crime is tried by jury. While one would assume that giving one's consent would seem to make something not a crime, as in the way of sexual offenses, there have been many surprising outcomes in trials by ... View Full Description
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Action in the Devil's Den: A Civil War History »

Number of pages 8

8 pages. The Union dispositions in Devil's Den including Ward's Brigade and Smith's Battery are explained fully in this paper as well as the breakdown of coordination as Hood attacked during the advance of Law's and Robertson's Brigades. Bennings arrival and the final outcome are included. The final section of the paper ... View Full Description
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PRESIDENT’S COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT »

Number of pages 7

This paper examines the 1967 President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice, the history of the commission and the impact of its recommendations. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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EU Law; Competition Policy »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers the statement "Competition is the best stimulant of economic activity….. but is not, however, regarded as an end in itself. It is one of the most important means by which an integrated market is achieved" by looking at relevant competition policy and application under European Union Law. The writer ... View Full Description
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European Trademark Law »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper focuses on a specific regulation regarding the labeling of a cheese product in relation to its country of origin. Several aspects of European Community law are discussed and remedies for the problem are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Benefits of Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper discussing the "people-centered" benefits of international mergers of business. Globalization frequently is criticized for "westernizing" other cultures or attempting to, without acknowledging that cross-border merger activity can bring about benefits for workers that otherwise would not have occurred. Example is accusation of sweatshop labor in developing nations by companies ... View Full Description
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The Development of Industrial Relations; The Impact of the Move from Collectivism to Individualism »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper considers the way in which industrial relations have changed due to increased emphasis on individualism. The writer considers the way in which the law and social attitudes have been interrelated and the way in which new forms of collectivism which embody co-operation and consent are also accompanied by an increased legal ... View Full Description
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The Bahamas; Background to the Legal System »

Number of pages 24

This 24 page paper consider the legal background in the Bahamas. The paper consider the way in which there is a separation of the powers, the rule of law and the way in which the systems are reflective of the former colonial power. The writer also argues that there has been a lack of reform ... View Full Description
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Sovereignty in the United States »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at the Constitution, Constitutional law and sovereignty. Several related questions posed by a student are answered. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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OLIVER TWIST »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses Charles Dickens' book, Oliver Twist. Themes and an overview of the plot are given. Examples, cited, and quoted. Poor Law of 1834 are applied as well as relevance to the theme of the poor in the story. The novel is thoroughly analyzed for its social commentary. 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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Loans, Leases and Hire Purchase »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper considers the difference between these three forms of financing, looking at their structure, the legal implications (Under UK Law), and their advantages and disadvantages of each of these forms of borrowing. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Influence of the EU and International Laws on Globalization »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers how the EU and intentional laws effect globalization. The paper start by defining globalisation and then looks at the role of the EU and then larger organizations. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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A Case for Reparations »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at the history of American society and argues in favor of reparations. Several important historical situations are discussed inclusive of Jim Crow laws, court cases, and how the Supreme Court views the concept of reparations. Bibliography lists 7 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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Judicial Review »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper consider the circumstances in which there may be the right to apply for judicial review under UK Law. The bibliography cites 15 sources. View Full Description
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African American Education/Before and After Jim Crow »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page research paper that examines the state of black education before, during and after the era of the infamous 'Jim Crow' laws, which served to keep blacks oppressed in the South and which provided public education with the 'separate but equal' philosophy, which was such a travesty of justice.. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Intellectual Property on the Internet »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper takes a look at some cases, and legislation, that affects the management of intellectual property as it pertains to the Internet. Laws in several countries, including the United States and Malaysia, are discussed as well as attempts by well meaning world organizations set up to resolve the problem. Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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Reason, Nature & Progress - The Elements of an Enlightened Age »

Number of pages 2

A 2 page paper that discusses the elements of reason, nature and progress as they were interpreted and presented by the philosophers of the Age of Enlightenment. Discussed are Thomas Hobbes' The Elements of Law Natural and Politic (1640), John Locke's An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690), and Jean-Jacques Rousseau's A Dissertation on the ... View Full Description
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Aristotle's Politics »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines Aristotle's Politics written in 350 B.C. The work as it pertains to the rule of law is discussed. Contemporary examples are sometimes used to illustrate points. Quotes from the work are included. No additional sources cited. View Full Description
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Out of the Frying Pan & Into the Fire - The Changing Role of Women Since 1970 »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that examines the changing role of the female gender since the implementation of the sex discrimination laws and protection of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Discussed are the dual role identities faced by women of the 1970s and 1980s as well as the achievements gained in the 1990s. ... View Full Description
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Corporate Law in the U.S. and Taiwan »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts corporate law in each nation. Both U.S. and Taiwanese business structures are outlined. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Death in the Fast Lane - The Dangers of Excessive Vehicular Speed »

Number of pages 9

A 9-page paper that examines the problem of excessive vehicular speed and outlines possible solutions to this problem. Included is a discussion of how law enforcement officials tend to downplay the importance of excessive speed when not combined with alcohol or drugs and when not resulting in a major accident as well as the ... View Full Description
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The Legal Concepts of Double Jeopardy and Res Judicata »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper compares the two principles which are very similar but pertain to different areas of law. Differences and similarities are noted. The OJ Simpson case is mentioned. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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The Questions of Intent, Force & Hijacking - A Kidnapping Case Analysis »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper that presents a kidnapping case analysis that examines the three questions of necessary intent, applied force, and what constitutes charges of hijacking within the criminal charge of kidnapping. These three questions are examined and answered in regard to applicable rule of law and a subsequent altered set of charges is ... View Full Description
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The Shipping Sectors : Legal and Insurance Issues »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page tutorial provides two parts, one addressing issues pertinent to legal issues, and the other answering four questions regarding marine insurance. Shipping law focuses on the United Kingdom and the questions in the second part include information about specific terminology and requirements that shippers should be cognizant of. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Does the Constitution's Fourth Amendment Protect Information Contained in a Paging Device? »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper provides an argument that protection of fourth amendment rights is diminishing. The focus of the discussion is on recent legislation which gives law enforcement agents more leeway in accessing numeric pager information. 10 sources listed. View Full Description
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Case Study in Cosmetics Marketing »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper takes a proposal for a new product, using the Clinique company as an example of the manufacturer, and examines how the culture, the industry and the law will affect its marketing. A decided focus is on environmental issues and how media and activists play a role in decision making at the ... View Full Description
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Affirmative Action - A Good Thing Gone Bad?: »

Number of pages 12

Affirmative Action – A Good Thing Gone Bad?: This 12-page report examines the affirmative action policies instituted some 30 years ago during the Nixon administration. Although well intentioned, these laws have caused great dissention in the work place. Sometimes one just has to throw the baby out with the bath water. ... View Full Description
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Police and Domestic Violence »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper (4 pp. + 1 pg. outline) which examines whether or not law enforcement should respond to reports of domestic violence. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Virginia’s Norfolk & Hampton Roads Police Departments »

Number of pages 8

Virginia’s Norfolk & Hampton Roads Police Departments: This 8-page essay examines disparate police department compensation packages in two Virginia cities. Although in their PD mission statements both affirm a dedication to preserve law and order, the variances in pay rates and other benefits are astounding. Bibliography lists 8 sources. SNVapoli.doc View Full Description
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Information Technology Privacy Issues »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. As information technology has advanced, so has the concern about privacy. Who owns any information becomes a question of contention. This essay reviews three articles that address the issues of privacy, information ownership, regulations and laws in one way or another. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Pro-choice »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page argumentative paper in which the writer first argues in favor of the pro-choice position, using the principles of utilitarian ethics and natural law. Then the writer examines the opposing side and offers arguments against it. Bibliography lists 10 sources. View Full Description
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Human Resource Manager At Immigration Law Firm »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that reports the responsibilities, skills, knowledge, and requirements for the HR manager at an immigration law firm. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Ethics in the Legal Profession »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper provides an overview of three rules of the ABA that impact lawyers and three ABA rules that impact law firms. This paper outlines these rules and provides examples. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Foxconn and Child Labor »

Number of pages 3

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of a recent story in international business law. The exposure of child labor at Foxconn is examined. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Law and the College Admissions Process »

Number of pages 6

This is a 6 page paper that provides an overview of college admissions and the law. Several cases pertaining to non-discrimination are explored. Bibliography lists 15 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Memo – COBRA and the Obligation to Inform »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of COBRA. A hypothetical legal memorandum highlights case law relevant to employer obligations to inform employees of COBRA rights. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Duties of Directors after the Centro Case »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at an article reviewing the Centro case, Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Healey [and others] [2011], reviews the case and the contents and discusses the findings and why this may mean for the way directors duties are interpreted in Australian courts. The way that the findings fit in with ... View Full Description
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Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper that explains what this act did for copyright protection. The paper discusses the pros and cons of copyright laws and whether they encourage or discourage creativity. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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History Of Contract Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper provides a brief overview of the history of contracts and contract law. The writer also explains the Uniform Commercial Code and why it was important. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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A Summary of Civil Procedure »

Number of pages 10

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of civil procedure. A detailed summary of all aspects of civil procedure is based on a reading of the Gilbert Law Summaries. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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