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Australian Public Disturbance Case »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses a case study supplied by the student. Youths have caused a disturbance, had a food fight and damaged property at a shopping center. This paper looks at what potential offences have taken place, enforcement powers of the police, the process of youth justice counseling and alternatives approaches. The paper is ... View Full Description
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Limited-Term Employment Contracts : Spain »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper. The scenario is that the employer terminated a woman's limited-term contract when he learned she was pregnant. The essay considers the laws regarding this type of contract in the EU and in Spain, including reasons for dismissal and makes a recommendation to the employer. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Political and Legal Problems When Doing Business Abroad »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at the common pitfalls associated with international business. Law and politics are the center of this investigation. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Terrorism: Prosecuting Terrorists Under International Law »

Number of pages 10

10 pages in length. Terrorists must be held to the same levels of accountability as all other people on this planet are mandated under international laws; for them to escape prosecution for such heinous crimes against humanity while other lesser criminals are put on trial is a catastrophic breach of conduct to which nations ... View Full Description
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Thomas Aquinas, On Law »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page summation of part of the text of Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologiae. In this text, Aquinas expressed his beliefs on law in the sections entitled Question 90 through Question 96. This is a summation of the principal points that Aquinas argues, which, basically, demonstrate his faith in the ability of human beings ... View Full Description
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper discusses the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the recent battle over extending its provisions. The extension was signed into law in August, 2007, with its controversial provisions intact. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Computer Forensics: A Rapidly Growing Discipline »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper gives an overview of computer forensics and explains how an investigation is conducted. It also touches on laws safeguarding personal data and includes a brief literature review. Bibliography lists 9 sources. View Full Description
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Montgomery Bus Boycott »

Number of pages 8

In a paper consisting of eight pages (seven pages plus and outline of one page) the Montgomery bus boycott of 1955 and 1956 is examined in an overview that includes the laws and bus codes regarding transit and riding buses who was involved before and after the boycott, movement ideology, reaction of whites and opposition, ... View Full Description
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The Companies Act 2006 »

Number of pages 9

It has often been stated that the courts have traditionally interfered too much in the field of company law. This 9 page paper considers whether or not The Companies Act 2006 reduce the need for court intervention by providing a coherent and comprehensive statutory code. This is discussed using two areas of the new act ... View Full Description
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The Rule of Law »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines the concept of the rule of law. Many examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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International Law And The War In Iraq »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper reports discussions on the legality or lawfulness of the war in Iraq. Commentators and authors do not agree and the writer concludes there will never be a consensus conclusion. The different Articles from the UN and its Security Council that are used in these discussions are reported as are the ... View Full Description
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Implications of X26 Tasers in Excited Delirium Deaths »

Number of pages 4

In four pages this paper examines how X26 Tasers are being implicated in deaths associated with excited delirium that usually occurs when suspects are in police custody or as a result of an altercation with law enforcement officers and also discusses whether or not such implications are valid with scientific research studies and statistics provided. ... View Full Description
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Legal Analyses »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses several aspects of law: how to protect intellectual property rights; the definition of strict liability torts and an example of such a case; and a discussion of actions that can be both torts and criminal acts. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Environmental Policy Statements and the Regulatory Register »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first part looks how an effective environmental policy statement can be created. The second part of the paper discusses the value of a regulatory register helping a company to ensure compliance with environmental law. The bibliography cites 8 sources. View Full Description
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Global Staffing Issues - Acquiring Company In Germany »

Number of pages 20

A 20 page paper that begins with the brief scenario and an the identification of the U.S. company, industry, and German company to be acquired (all fictitious). The rest of the paper is fact and includes a report and discussion of German employment/labor laws and practices, human resource issues to be considered when ... View Full Description
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Argument: Blackwater Should Not Be Above the Law »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses the private mercenary army Blackwater, which is accountable to no one, and argues that it should not continue to operate above the law. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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The Protection of the People Against the Exercise ot Arbitrary Power: Miranda v. Arizona »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page examination of the importance of Miranda vs Arizona. This paper explores the circumstances surrounding the case and the decision’s long lasting implications in law enforcement procedure. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Commercial Law Questions »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at three issues of law. The first is whether a contract is valid and if the terms have been breached in a scenario where an art collectors contracts to have a painting commissioned and the painter subcontracts the work. The next section outlines the three branches of government, the last ... View Full Description
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Abortion, Surrogacy and Men »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page research paper that offers an examination of international law and looks specifically at the issues associated with abortion, assisted reproductive technologies and surrogacy. The focus is on how statutory language is utilized and the implications that this holds for male interaction with specific legal codes. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Video Surveillance and Stun Guns Should Not Be Used by Police »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines the use of new technology in law enforcement. It is argued that these things impede the rights of citizens. Bibliography cites 3 sources. View Full Description
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McDonald's And Obesity »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page paper that discusses different aspects of the topic. Should Ronald McDonald be eliminated? In light of recent laws about advertising in France, what should the company do? Is there evidence that banning food advertising to children will reduce the obesity rate among children? These topics are discussed, including court cases, the ... View Full Description
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Copyright Law in Education »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper looks at how copyright law is embraced in the context of libraries and schools. Specific information about what is permissible in the classroom is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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How Helicopters Fly »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. This essay discusses a number of aspects related to helicopter flight. The issues and conditions discussed include how the craft achieves lift, the effect of the air flowing over the blades, torque, drag and centrifugal force. The effects of transverse flow and settling with power are also included in the discussion. ... View Full Description
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Reaction to the reading: Tort Law and Tort Theory »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper is a reaction to the essay by Jules Coleman on Tort Law and Tort Theory. It argues that Coleman’s essay is difficult for a layman to grasp because his arguments are super-subtle and not expressed well. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Discrimination In Job Advertisements »

Number of pages 12

A 12 page paper. There are many ways a job advertisement can covertly convey a preference for a certain type of applicant. This essay provides a brief overview of the laws concerning discrimination and discusses the types of discrimination that may be found in job advertisements. The writer provides a few examples of this type ... View Full Description
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Politics of Proposition 83 »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses Prop. 83, so-called "Jessica's Law," which affects sexual offenders in California. Bibliography lists 12 sources. View Full Description
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Abolitionism/There Was No Other Way »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page essay that draws on Fergus M. Bordewich's Bound for Canaan, a history of the Underground Railroad, in order to argue on whether or not the abolition of slavery could have occurred without the abolitionist movement. The writer argues that it could not and that the abolitionist cause was justified in defying the ... View Full Description
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Opposition To Drunk Driving »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Despite the tendency to be lenient with an individual's first DUI offense, there is absolutely no reason to extend anything but the full force of the law when drivers are pulled over - and subsequently arrested - for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol. One only needs ... View Full Description
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The Relevance Of An Impossible Ethical Ideal By Niebuhr »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper discusses Niebuhr's discussion of the law of love as found in this chapter. The writer includes Niebuhr's comments about liberal and orthodox Christianity and the differences with prophetic Christianity. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Karl Marx, Socialism, Communism And Class Struggle »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses law of motion, alienation, dictatorship of the proletariat and socialism/communism from Marx's perspective. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Canadian Professions and Patriarchy »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page review of the gender bias that continues to characterize the Canadian workplace. Using the examples of law enforcement and accounting, this paper contends that this bias results in women being subjugated under men. Bibliography lists 6 sources. 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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The Body Farm »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the function of the University of Tennessee's Anthropology Research Facility, commonly referred to as the Body Farm. Cadavers are left exposed to the elements so that forensic anthropologists can study how unburied bodies decompose. The Body Farm appears to operate well within the guidelines of accepted scientific practice ... View Full Description
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A Proposed Oil and Gas Development »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page paper looks at the processes a company planning on setting up an oil and gas facility in a pre determine location will need to consider and comply with in order to gain planning permission and make the plan a reality. The paper looks at issues such as planning permission, environmental law, ... View Full Description
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Is The IEP The Curriculum Or A Guide For Students »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper. This essay discusses how the IEP is used - as "the" curriculum or as a guide. To answer the question, the laws concerning the IEP are outlined along with other related questions. The essay discusses these issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Impact Of Laws On Budgeting - Health Care »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper that explains and discusses how laws and regulations impact federal budgeting for Medicare. The writer reports the basic criteria for Medicare beneficiaries, the latest data regarding the size of the budget and discusses entitlement programs, in general. The essay also comments on what has been done to fix the problems. ... View Full Description
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Pay Equity »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper looks at why and how pay equity and equality in total remuneration is protected in the United States, considering the federal laws, such as the the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and equal opportunities, including the Equal Pay Act. The paper considers how this ... View Full Description
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Free Will Or Determinism? Absolving Responsibility »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. Taking responsibility for one's actions is not considered to be one of man's most admirable traits, a reality clearly illustrated by the preponderance of frivolous law suits clogging up the justice system. The extent to which responsibility comes from a place of moral accountability is both grand and far-reaching; ... View Full Description
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Getting Real with Diversity and Leadership »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper assessing the role of leadership in promoting cultural diversity. The position of this paper is that many of today's organizations pursue greater cultural diversity but often do so mechanically from duty and matters of law rather than from an awareness of the improvement that cultural diversity can bring to the ... View Full Description
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The Misuse of Psychology »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper looks at the way in which psychology can be used and abused. The paper outlines the way psychology has developed and then looks at its’ use and misuse in business, law and advertising. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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Information Privacy and Web Pages »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of the problem of information privacy on the World Wide Web. This paper reviews the history and emphasizes that the protection of private information is as much a problem of ethics as it is of law. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Prisoners: Lower Moral Development »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. Attempts to improve upon the moral demeanor of inmates has proven more than a little challenging for law enforcement officials and psychologists who realize that much of what is behind a prisoner's moral makeup is hard-wired by a combination of genetic and environmental influences. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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School Prayer & The Lemon Test »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page research paper that argues a hypothetical case involving the constitutionality of school prayer. The writer cites case law and the Lemon Test in order to argue that prayer should not be allowed at high school graduation exercises. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Crime, Justice, Law and Politics »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper demonstrates the interrelationship of these four concepts. Examples are provided. Drug laws are included as an example. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Financial Impact on Business as a Result of Labor Laws in France and Greece »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper assesses some of the costs that business face as a result of labor laws in both France and Greece, including aspects such as the cost of the unions, dismissal costs and the impact of social policies. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Police Personality: Unique Traits Or Socialization And Experience? »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. To approach police work armed only with genetically predisposed unique traits is no different than placing a scalpel in a layman's hands and expecting him to perform brain surgery; only after a great deal of practice, mistakes and ingrained lessons can one truly become enmeshed in the culture of law ... View Full Description
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Whistleblowing »

Number of pages 8

An 8 page paper that begins with the types of actions and behaviors that could be reported by a whistleblower. The essay also discusses the laws to protect the complainant, such as sections in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and what some companies are doing to comply. The writer provides examples to demonstrate whistleblowers are not ... View Full Description
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The History of Marijuana; Legal Status and Usage »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper looks at the history and use of marijuana, also known as cannabis. The paper starts with the ancient world an its’ use for ritual purposes as well as food and cloth and traces the its position to the modern day and the laws which prohibit it allow its use. The bibliography ... View Full Description
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Environmental Regulation in America since the 1970s »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines EPA laws and makes suggestions for regulation concerning food borne illnesses. E. coli outbreaks are discussed in addition to attention to drinking water. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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EU Law Questions »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper answers a set of three questions. The first looks at if a there is the potential for the doctrine of direct effect to be used where the UK does not implement an EU directive (fictitious), the second looks at if indirect effect can be used if there is a law ... View Full Description
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