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The Importance of Conventions in the British Constitution »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the accuracy of the statement “If it were not for conventions our constitution would have been reduced to writing many years ago”. The writer supports the statement arguing the conventions have given a flexible stability to the law to enable it to meet the needs of contemporary society. The bibliography ... View Full Description
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Comparison of Labor Laws in Japan and the United States »

Number of pages 7

7 pages. This paper looks at labor laws in both the United States and Japan, comparing many aspects of each. Discussion includes major labor issues that face each country, the strength of labor unions in both countries, the government's involvement in labor unions and bargaining agreements. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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International Law & Arms Control Agreements »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper/essay that evaluates the role of international law and arms control in regulating international behavior. The writer argues that current events substantiate the assessment that historically, these factors' ability to stabilize political relationships is limited. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Drug Testing: Methods, Legalities, and Ethics »

Number of pages 7

A 5 page discussion of drug testing. The occupations affected by drug testing are indeed diverse. So too are the methodologies employed by various drug testing programs and by the laws and ethics that pertain. The subject is further complicated by the varying positions taken on drug testing by states, private entities, ... View Full Description
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Personal Response to Homeland Security »

Number of pages 4

Safety, as defined by President George W. Bush in his establishment of homeland security measures, is dedicated to the protection of the country as a whole beginning at its borders and moving inward to tap into the individual lives of citizens and immigrants who might offer a threat. This places the privacy of every citizen ... View Full Description
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Information Security Management »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper. In today's electronic world securing information is difficult and complex. There are so many ways in which security can be breached. This essay discusses why it is important for information managers to understand the many ways information can be compromised. The essay provides some specific examples and how to prevent these ... View Full Description
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Tax Planning for Business »

Number of pages 5

Despite new tax regulations expected in 2005 and new tax regulations implemented in the past few years to protect against tax avoidance and tax evasion, tax planning for business still involves looking at where the tax dollars can be pared. Tax planning for businesses today involves good tax planning to take advantage of the remaining ... View Full Description
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Promissory Estoppel and Part Payment of Debt »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines when an agreement for a part payment of a debt is binding on a creditor and how promissory estopple plays a role. The paper explains the doctrine of promissory estopple and shows when it can be used as an effect defence. Cases are cited to illustrate points raised. The ... View Full Description
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Administrative law and public and private bodies »

Number of pages 7

A paper which considers the relationship of administrative law in the UK to public and private bodies, particularly with regard to the system of judicial review and the extent to which private bodies should be susceptible to such review. Bibliography lists 8 sources View Full Description
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Woolmington and burden of proof in relation to presumption of innocence »

Number of pages 8

A paper which considers burden of proof, evidential burden and presumption of innocence in the light of the "golden thread" of Woolmington, recent case law, and the impact of the European Convention of Human Rights. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Taxable Supplies »

Number of pages 18

This 18 page paper examines Australian Tax law, defining what a taxable supply is and looking at when goods and services tax (GST)is payable. The paper looks at the requirements under GST legislation, examining the connection with Australia. The meaning of supply and the use of monetary and non-monetary consideration. The bibliography cites 8 sources. ... View Full Description
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Refusal of Consent; Medical Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper considers the right of an adult refuses treatment, even if this results in death. The paper starts by looking at the principle of the sanctity of life and when this may be secondary to patient wishes. Then the issue of advance directives is considered looking at what they are and when ... View Full Description
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EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION: FEDERAL VERSUS REGIONAL »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper discusses the discrepancy between federal and state employment protection laws. California is profiled as being progressive in this respect. Examples given. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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The Application of HIPAA in Acute Care Facilities »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper examines the HIPAA law and how it is applied in general. The focus is on acute care facilities and how they are managing. Implications for the future as new rules mandate compliance for 2005 and 2006 are explored. Bibliography lists 14 sources. View Full Description
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Legal Responsibilities Towards Children »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the responsibilities of parents and those with parental responsibility, such as local authorities when looking after a child under a care order, towards the children they care for. This paper considers what responsibilities exist and how far they stretch. The paper is written relating to English law. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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Case Study Analysis in Management »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page tutorial examines a case study provided by a student. A look at planning, Murphy's Law and personality is taken. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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How Increased Competition from Generic Drugs Has Affected Prices And Returns In The Pharmaceutical Industry »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper examines the way in which prices of branded drugs, and the related profit they create for the pharmaceutical companies, is impacted when patents expire and the branded drugs have to compete with generic products. The paper considers how the law of supply and demand manifests in this market where an increase ... View Full Description
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Affirmative Action’s Continuing Relevance »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper discussing the current relevance of affirmative action initiative in light of organizations’ discovery of the benefits of the diverse workforce. The goal, however, should be to discourage discrimination of any kind. In this light, businesses should strive to build workforces more diverse than the law requires. Not only ... View Full Description
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Blacks in Mississippi Before and After World War II »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper which examines how the experience of Mississippi blacks serving in the military during World War II affected their attitudes regarding racism and segregation and made them more determined than ever to challenge Jim Crow laws. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Seat-Belts and Safety »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page discussion of the problems revolving around noncompliance with seat belt laws. Although seat belt usage is increasing over time, many are still non-compliant. The author examines the views of those that do not use seat belts, pointing out that education is the key to increasing compliance and saving lives. ... View Full Description
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Improving The Relationship Between Public Police And Private Security »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The undercurrent of discontent between public police and the private sector has long been apparent where the issue of security is concerned. Understaffed and overburdened, law enforcement officers are hard pressed to adequately patrol every inch of a given community; frustrated and vulnerable, residents continue to clamor for better ... View Full Description
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Self-Assessment Statement »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper constituting a statement of reflection on a student’s graduate study progress over the past several months. The student has made progress in knowledge of facts, but she also has made gains in other, less-tangible areas. These include operating within the framework established by the five dimensions of graduate study ... 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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Analysis of Jack Metzgar's, "Striking Steel": »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the governmental policies that served to improve the standard of living for both union and non-union workers. This paper is based upon the governmental policies detailed in Metzgar's analysis of the means by which the government intervened in the free market to manipulate the laws of supply and demand. ... View Full Description
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Fixed and Floating Charges »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers what is meant by a fixed and a floating charge where loans are made and the different rights associated with each type of charge. Looking at these two equitable charges as security for borrowed money the paper consider the level of freedom that this grants to the borrowers. The paper ... View Full Description
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Canadian Contract Law »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper provides an evaluation of a case study based on questions pertinent to contract law. The cases are provided and then answered directly. No bibliography. View Full Description
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Medical Law/5 Questions »

Number of pages 20

A 20 page research paper that answers 5 questions pertaining to medical ethics and medical law. Topics covered include ERISA tort cases; handling of ethical situations, such as a patient choosing to forego life-saving procedures; and malpractice cases. Bibliography lists 11 sources. View Full Description
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St. Thomas Aquinas »

Number of pages 2147483647

In this 3 page paper, the author overviews St. Thomas' thoughts on politics, power and law. The author also comments on who influenced Aquinas and why specific writings are compared to a gothic cathedral. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Unfair Dismissal »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper examines the concept and application of unfair dismissal in English employment law. The paper looks at the introduction of unfair dismissal, the founding concepts and how this is seen in the application of unfair dismissal in different circumstances. Included is a discussion of who is protected and when dismissal is deemed ... View Full Description
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DISCRIMINATION CASES -- LANGUAGE »

Number of pages 5

THis 5-page paper focuses on an alleged suit filed on a account of an "English-only" policy for a workplace. Aspects discussed include violation of civil rights and violation of national origin laws. Bibliography list 2 sources. View Full Description
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Covenants and Easements »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the application of covenants and easement is a case supplied by the student looking at what covenants may be used for and when they can be enforced and the use of easements where there is no written agreement. The paper is written looking at English law. The bibliography sites ... View Full Description
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Massachusetts 209A and the Case of Anna Fogerty »

Number of pages 20

Legal analysis covering the Massachusetts 209A protective order in regard to a fictitious client (Fogerty), exploring the ideas and concepts of Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Giddens, Sutton, Robert M. Emerson, Brantlinger, and others exploring the issue of domestic violence. This is an argumentative paper positing that Fogerty is discriminiated against by the Mass. law because she ... View Full Description
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Schmidt v Rosewood Trust Ltd [2003] »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper examines the case of Schmidt v Rosewood Trust [2003] 2 WLR 1442 (also cited as Schmidt v Rosewood Trust Ltd [2003] UKPC 26). The paper examines six elements; the facts, the law, the decision, fairness, consistency and problems in the future. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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The Impact of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 »

Number of pages 14

The consumer protection act 1987(CPA) was introduced to implement EC directive 85/374/EEC in the expectation that it would make it easier for injured persons to bring claims against manufactures of defective products. This 14 page paper critically evaluates the effectiveness of the CPA in light of recent cases law in the area of product liability. ... View Full Description
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California's Drug Policies »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page overview of California's approach to combating the problems caused by illicit drugs. Noting such laws as three-strikes-you're-out alongside the state's emphasis on treatment centers for non-violent offenders, the author concludes that California policy is based on considerations revolving around measures that best protect the interests of California's citizenry. Bibliography lists 6 ... View Full Description
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Roe v. Wade and the Function of Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the historic case and looks at it in light of Weber's ideas about the function of law. The case is described as is Weber's theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS ABOUT AUSTRALIA’S SECTION 13 OF THE MOTOR TRAFFIC ACT »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses Section 13 of Australia's Motor Traffic law. A ficticious case is discussed and argued. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Environmental Law in the EU »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers the way the polluter pays principle and the precautionary principles appear in EU environmental law. The paper considers the attitude of member states and the trend towards a duel approach. The bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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IMPACT OF PERFORMANCE AND BREACH ON THE MODERN BUSINESS ENTITY »

Number of pages 3

This 3-page paper discusses performance and breach from a business contract law point of view, and discusses each and how they impact a business. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Arguing an Australian Betting Charge »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper providing possible arguments that prosecution and defense attorneys might use in a charge brought against an unlicensed betting bookmaker in Australia. The law provided is a fictitious one, as is the case on which the paper is based. The purpose is to illustrate what arguments that each side could ... View Full Description
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Medicare Fraud and Abuse »

Number of pages 8

The 1990s into the new century have seen a cleanup of Medicare fraud and abuse through various case law filed under the False Claims Act (FCA) 31 U.S.C. Section 3729 et seq., and subsequent passage of privacy acts. Two of these cases were U.S. v. Barry Weinbaum, et al. and U.S. ex rel. James F. ... View Full Description
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Free Movement of Goods and Competition law »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper is written in two parts and looks at EU law. The first considers a case supplied by the student. A company is being charge an import duty by another member state and another country is charging a company to undertake safely checks on the products. The case is considered with reference ... View Full Description
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Capitalism: Democracy’s Bane »

Number of pages 6

Martin Luther King, Jr. said that anyone living in the states should never be considered an outsider, but Henry David Thoreau points out that the United States is not truly a society of people, but a country made up of individuals with only their own needs to consider, under the law. As such, their capitalist ... View Full Description
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The Impact on s138 of the Evidence Act 1995 »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper consider s138 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) or (CTH) and critically discusses how this section of legislation and cases such as Bunning v Cross (1978) 141 CLR 54 and Ridgeway v Queen (1995) 129 AR 41 impact on operational investigations and their officers. Numerous cases are cited to illustrate points ... View Full Description
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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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The Real Effects of ADA »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at positive and negative effects of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Many problems with the legislation are noted. Its application to education and adoption law is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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THE COW, THE WOMAN AND MODERN CITIES »

Number of pages 4

This 4-page paper focuses on quotes from the Koran (specifically from the sections "Cow" and "Women") and applies them to how city governments walk a thin line between passing laws to govern and giving in to mankind's need and instinct for pleasure. View Full Description
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Risk assessment and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations »

Number of pages 11

A paper which looks in detail at the Risk assessment and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, with particular reference to the concepts of "sufficient" and "suitable" as used in the Regulations, and the way that these have been interpreted in recent case law. Bibliography lists 25 sources View Full Description
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