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Contract Law Cases; Unfair Contract Exclusions and Faulty Goods »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at two contract cases. In the first an electrician undertakes work negligently that results in a fire and tries to rely on an exclusion clause to relive him of any liability. The second case considers a microwave oven that catches fire on first use. Both cases are discusses using English ... View Full Description
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SECOND AMENDMENT AND GUN CONTROL »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper focuses on the issue of why the Second Amendment is both the most used and least effective argument for gun control, and why it has made America's gun control laws so weak. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Business Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers articles supplied by the student to assess the way business law in the US is currently operating, with a critique of the approach that is taken by many in the business world. The bibliography cites 4 sources. View Full Description
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Living the Three Laws of Robotics »

Number of pages 4

Through Robbie and QT-1, Isaac Asimov spins the human lesson utopian tale of a society that would live under only three laws: harm no one, do our jobs, and preserve ourselves for the protection of all. If we did so, the world would be a better place. Bibliography lists 1 source. jvIRobot.rtf View Full Description
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Institutional Racism Within Law Enforcement: »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the problem of institutionalized racism, and how police officers specifically are affected. This paper highlights the many evidences of racism that continue to exist within law enforcement, despite claims to the contrary. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The History, Role, and Accomplishments of Professional Organizations in Education »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page discussion of the importance of teachers' groups. The author emphasizes that these groups can be very diverse yet can play a tremendously important role in the shaping of policy and even law relating to education. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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The Legal Framework of Ancient Rome Ancient »

Number of pages 6

Rome has influence many subsequent societies. This 6 page paper considers how the legal system developed in Rome, with the concept of rights and the doctrine of innocent until proven guilty. The paper starts with the period of the kings and the rule of life and continues through the recording of law in the twelve ... View Full Description
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Copyright Law and the Internet »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the position of web page content under UK laws. The paper looks at a case supplied by the student. The first issue concerns content created by a subcontractor without a written contract and who owns the copyright. The second issue looks at the copying of photographs form a different website ... View Full Description
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Economic Loss in Tort »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers a case supplied by the student where a doctor gives wrong information to a potential employer, loosing the potential employee the job. The paper considers if, under English law, a case for pure economic loss could undertaken. The paper cites numerous cases before a conclusion is reached. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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Zelman v. Simmons-Harris: An Analysis of Impact to the Establishment Clause Requiring Separation of Church and State in Education »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page review of the findings of this 2002 Supreme Court case concerning the Constitutional validity of school vouchers. This paper reviews the societal implications of these findings in relation with past case law and the public misperception of the intent of the First Amendment to separate church and state. Bibliography lists ... View Full Description
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Chinese Competition Law and International Cooperation »

Number of pages 23

This 23 page paper provides an overview of Chinese competition law and the impact that this has had on international trade cooperation. This paper considers the need for developing new legislation in China and the underlying reasons. Bibliography lists 15 sources. 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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Societal Consequences of Inequality Between Males and Females »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page discussion of the historic inequality which has existed between the genders. The author emphasizes that while laws such as affirmative action have their place in remedying inequality, a more appropriate focus is on changing mindsets. By accomplishing the latter society as a whole is bettered. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Equity and Trusts; The Shared Home of an Unmarried Couple »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper examines a case supplied by the student where an unmarried couple have been living in a property in the mans name, but on separation the women wants to claim a share. The paper considers the possibility of an inferred constructive trust or the use of estoppel. Numerous cases are cited to ... View Full Description
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Evaluating Two Articles »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Physical care and emotional security of children reflects the foundation of concern presented in "Showing Commitment" by Jane Craig and "When Cohabiting Parents Separate - Law and Expectations" by MacLean et al. That cohabitating partners with children are treated differently than their married counterparts when it comes to family ... View Full Description
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WISCONSIN VS. YODER: A QUESTION OF RIGHTS »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses the case of the Amish family versus the state of Wisconsin's compulsory education laws. The paper discusses the basis of the case, the arguments and the effect of the decision. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Antigone & Billy Budd/Lessons to be Learned »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page essay that argues that the main theme in both Sophocles' Antigone and Herman Melville's Billy Budd is a warning that the society that ignores humanitarian issues does so at its own peril. These narratives warn us that the society that puts punitive justice ahead of all else may be enacting a ... View Full Description
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The Power of Public Relations »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper demonstrates the power of public relations (PR) by looking at three examples of successful PR exercises. The examples include the Image of Prince Charles when his son was caught breaking the law, the use of PR by Greenpeace when fighting Royal Dutch Shell and their disposal plans for the Brent Spa ... View Full Description
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper presents an overview of this law as well as a bit of history as to why it came about. Its impact on the workplace is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Advice to Adult Entertainment TV Station »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that is based on the premise that this research is a formal statement of advice for an adult-entertainment TV station from its legal counsel. The writer reviews current First Amendment case law and argues that the station should take steps to limit access to minors, as well as censor ... View Full Description
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Australian Law and Proportionality »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the concept of proportionality as it appears Australian Law. In recent years, the High Court of Australia has been for applying the concept of proportionality to issues related to the Constitution of Australia. When the core values of this Constitution are at stake, the requirement ... View Full Description
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Current U.S. Immigration Laws »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper summarizing the basic points of US immigration laws in the post-9/11 environment. Immigration requirements already were difficult for many before the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Since then, they have become quite stringent. Bibliography lists 5 sources. A companion PowerPoint presentation is available. View Full Description
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Euthanasia and the Oregon law »

Number of pages 4

A paper which looks at the issue of euthanasia and assisted suicide with particular reference to the law in Oregon and the impact of the Ashcroft Directive. Bibliography lists 4 sources View Full Description
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Social Work Law, Empowerment and Promoting Rights »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper provides an assessment of social work law, personal empowerment, and promoting personal rights through the view of a specific case. The Report on the Inquiry into the Care and Treatment of Christopher Clunis, conducted by Jean Ritchie, Donald Dick and Richard Lingham in February 1994 relates a number of concerns ... 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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Advanced Practice Nursing in the U.S. Air Force »

Number of pages 18

An 18 page paper discussing federal and state laws regarding advanced nursing practice. At present, licensing is a state function, and requirements as well as privileges can widely vary between states. As a national organization, the USAF and other military services may literally be caught in the middle between states’ and federal regulation. ... View Full Description
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Economic Effects of U.S. Cotton Subsidies »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the effects that U.S. cotton subsidies have on the world cotton market, and particularly how the subsidies affect the law of supply and demand as well as the cotton producers in West African nations. The EU has agreed to end its high subsidies and now calls on the US ... View Full Description
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When Employers May be Charged With Murder »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines several examples of how firms and its owners can be charged with murder if an unfortunate fatal event occurs either on premises or involving employees. Business law is explored. Several cases are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Thermal Imaging Technology and the Fourth Amendment »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the reasonableness of a search using thermal imaging. Today’s technology appears to allow searches that are not truly physical searches. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution prohibits such searches. The purpose here is to determine whether examination with thermal imaging devices constitutes a “search” according to Constitutional ... View Full Description
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Why Does Islamic Militancy Survive? »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. Because they believe they are doing right by the people, Islamic militants also believe they are "exempt from the laws and regulations" that all others have to follow, which serves to be a particularly dangerous social impact. This defiance to abide by accepted principles is a primary reason why they ... View Full Description
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First Amendment Issues »

Number of pages 14

A 14 page research paper that addresses questions pertaining to First Amendment law. Topics covered include the Supreme Court interpretation of obscenity, the criteria for limiting free speech, fundamental rights covered under the First Amendment, etc. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Fairness in Employment: The Merit Principle Verses Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of the various considerations confronting the public sector employer in regard to hiring and promotion of employees. The author discusses such aspects as equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws. The contention is presented that a better approach in insuring fairness would be one where hiring and promotion ... View Full Description
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EMPLOYEE DISCRIMINATION POTENTIAL »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper focuses on two potential cases of employment discrimination dealing with race and dress code. The paper discusses the EEOC laws regulating these two factors and how a plaintiff and respondant would act in such situations. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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COPYRIGHTS, THE INTERNET AND OWNERSHIP »

Number of pages 5

This 6-page paper involves a case study detailing moral, ethical and legal behavior on the Internet. The main topic of the paper is copyright law, and the options available to a fictitious young woman who found her photo stolen and posted over the web. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Law v. Justice »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page essay that discusses three quotes on law and justice by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Thomas Aquinas and William Lloyd Garrison. The writer relates these quotes to the Ford Pinto scandal and to a sex discrimination suit before discussing her personal view on this topic. No bibliography is offered. View Full Description
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Are Gender Rights and Gender Discrimination Global Issues? »

Number of pages 2

A 2.5 page paper which examines if gender concerns should be regarded as global issues or if societies should deal with them as they see fit. Specifically answers to such questions as are transnational groups a healthy sign of development or signs of western cultural imperialism, infringement of sovereignty and a threat to cultural ... View Full Description
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Crime and judicial procedures in four films »

Number of pages 5

A paper which looks at the way in which crime and judicial processes are dealt with in four modern movies, with particular reference to the moral and ethical foundations of the legal systems and the extent to which situational ethics may be appropriate in the context of law enforcement. View Full Description
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Films Suggest Need for Police Reform »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that examines how legal and procedural issues raised in certain films, such as Point Break and Training Day, reflect the real-life problems facing law enforcement agencies. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Contributions of the New York City Military and Famous New Yorkers Frederick Law Olmsted and Walt Whitman »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page, two-part paper which examines the city’s significance in terms of naval power (including ship production, the launching of naval raids along the East Coast, and the development/production/sale of weapons technology), the use of Governor’s Island as an army high command headquarters as well as a military prison as well as the contributions ... View Full Description
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Plagiarism and Copyright Law: »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts copyright law and plagiarism restrictions. This paper provides insightful examples to illustrate the differences between these two infringments. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Critical Elements of the Contract of Sale: Relation to the Laws of Ancient Rome »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page overview of the elements which go into contracts of sale. Identifying three critical elements of sale (the agreement, the thing sold, and the price), the author traces each of these elements to the laws of ancient Rome. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Memorandum »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page closed objective legal memorandum regarding a whether or not an insurance company should pay double indemnity for a death in which the deceased died because he placed a noose around his neck and cut off oxygen to his brain during the act of masturbation, suffocating when a pulley system jammed. The writer ... View Full Description
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Advantages of Doing Business in Bulgaria »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discuses advantages of doing business in Bulgaria inclusive of tax laws and incentives. Bulgaria and Germany are compared and contrasted as places for firms to locate. Why German firms might opt to move to Bulgaria is discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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The Impact of Title VII on the Workplace »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at sexual harassment, age discrimination and the other elements covered under Title VII. How this law changed workplace policy and the atmosphere in the workplace is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Police Deviance: Chapter Summaries »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. The law, which was originally created by the Greeks to temper man's inherent corrupt tendencies and regulate society's behavior, has been the staple of humankind's ability to subsist among itself. The writer discusses police deviance in an historical sense as well as how it applies today. No bibliography. View Full Description
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Foreseeability in Tort »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at English and Australian case law to illustrate the role that the concept of reasonable foreseeability plays in the tort of negligence. The bibliography cites 15 sources. View Full Description
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Sociological Theory Of Crime »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Criminal behavior is based upon a combination of sociological theories that help to establish a basis upon which law enforcement and behavioral experts can better understand the reason for its presence, as well as the best way to approach therapeutic treatment for offenders. The labeling theory, which represents one ... View Full Description
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Product Liability Development »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers a case supplied by the student, where sunglasses break and a shard of glass blinds the wearer. The position of action taken under product liability laws is examined with the position in 2003 compared to that of the 1950’s and the 1970’s. The bibliography cites 1 source. View Full Description
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An Economic Explanation for the Closure of Levi Strauss Factories »

Number of pages 4

In 2003 Levi Strauss closed down the last of the North American factories. This 4 page paper explains how this decision was made and the economic basis of that decision making use of the law of diminishing marginal productivity. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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Oedipus Rex and Antigone »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers two plays by Sophocles; Oedipus Rex, also known as Oedipus the Kong and Antigone to identify common themes in the work of Sophocles. The writer argued that the main themes is that of the flaw of pride, the power of wisdom and the ultimate power of divine law. Quotes form ... View Full Description
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