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Labor Relations Law for the Airline and Railway Industries »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page report discusses labor law, the Railway Labor Act of 1926, labor law, and the rights of airline and railroad workers. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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English Insolvency Law; Does it Have International Respect? »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper critically evaluates the extent to which English insolvency law currently meets the aim to ensure due recognition and respect abroad for English insolvency proceedings. The paper looks at the different corporate cultures in England, where there has been a creditor bias, compared with Europe and countries such as Germany and France ... View Full Description
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"Who Owns Information?: From Privacy to Public Access" »

Number of pages 9

A 9 page discussion of the concerns presented in the book by Ann Wells Branscomb. The management of information has become considerably more complex in the last few generations. Branscomb details the topic of information ownership with a particular emphasis on the risks which currently exist in regard to information privacy. Branscomb's book supports ... View Full Description
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E-Commerce; International Trade and Virtual Contracts »

Number of pages 20

E-commerce has created many opportunities for international trade. There are also many difficulties when seeking to regulate a contract made in a virtual world. This 20 page paper looks at the problems that can be created by the lack of a paper trail and the difficulties in determining if and when a contract is ... View Full Description
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The Chicago School Of Criminology: Influence »

Number of pages 9

9 pages in length. Espousing environmental reasons over and above the conventionally accepted morality rationale, the Chicago School of Criminality changed the very nature of how society viewed – and thereby approached treatment for – criminal behavior. Criminal activity is a way of life for many people who fail to adhere to strict ... View Full Description
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Commercial Contract Case »

Number of pages 19

This 19 page UK law paper is written in three parts. The first and main part of the paper concerning a commercial contract with a potential breach of contract following the breakdown of machinery when it was used in an unusual fashion. The buyer stipulated the use of the machinery before it was bought, but ... View Full Description
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Air Quality Laws Need to be Strengthened »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines air pollution, the laws on the books and why they need to be enforced. Recent legislation is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources. View Full Description
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Exegesis - Faith In Galatians »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper. When Paul spoke of faith in terms of righteousness, did he mean faith in Christ or faith of Christ, i.e., Christ's faithfulness? This is the emphasis of this essay. The essay begins with an introduction to Galatians. Issues discussed include the difference in Paul's opinions of the law found between Galatians ... View Full Description
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Arizona Laws: Protecting Animals »

Number of pages 5

5 pages in length. The pursuit for animal protective legislation has been an ongoing – if not frustrating – quest for virtually every American society; while significant inroads have been made in many national communities where such atrocities as cockfighting, animal abuse/cruelty felony status and pet shop conditions are concerned, there is still a ... View Full Description
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Iran and Its' Position of Neutrality »

Number of pages 21

Iran has a history of neutrality. This 21 page paper examines the way in which remaining neutral has served Iran especially in the First Gulf War which followed shortly after the Iran-Iraq war. The paper starts by examining the concept of neutrality and the law of neutrality in the international context. This is used as ... View Full Description
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Reporting Abuse And Duty To Protect/Warn: California & Arkansas »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. The prevalence of abuse throughout the United States is not restricted to any age group, gender or ethnicity; that abuse crosses all lines of demarcation speaks to an equal opportunity offense where verbal or physical harm often goes undetected when the victim is either unable or unwilling to report the ... View Full Description
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International Law and Terrorism »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page contention that as our understanding and perception of terrorism evolves so do our definitions and the way that we attempt to legally deal with the phenomena. The fluid nature of the international response to terrorism can be attributed to this fact as can our failure to come up with precise international ... View Full Description
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Ethics: Religious Discrimination »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page paper discussing the ethics of religious discrimination that a company wants to commit but has not yet done. Its receptionist has converted to Islam and has adopted the full attire of an orthodox Muslim woman, projecting an extreme image for visitors to the company's headquarters. The company wants to place ... View Full Description
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Advertising to Educate and Benefit Consumers »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper discussing the benefits of using advertising to educate consumers. Educating consumers is a point of advertising's classic rules, but advertisers have moved increasingly further away from that rule in recent years as they strive merely to put brand names in front of consumers. As is the case with anything ... View Full Description
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Telemarketer Defense »

Number of pages 3

Paul has just been arrested for a violation of a State law, similar to the national Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 known in lay terms as the “do-not-call list,” prohibiting marketing through unsolicited telephone calls after the president of his company, International Marketing Inc, (IMI) has ordered all IMI telemarketers to ignore the list ... View Full Description
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Regulatory Influence on Bank Strategy »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper discussing the effects that new regulatory measures have had or may have on banks’ determination and implementation of strategy for the future. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act was signed into law in 1999, but it did not become official until 2004. Replacing the Glass-Steagall Act of 1934 that prevented banks from ... View Full Description
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TJ Hickey's Death And Racism »

Number of pages 13

13 pages in length. "Racism is transmitted both through the unconscious use of racist stereotype as well as through white people's refusal to think about the power of their own place in the world" (Elder, 1998, p. 26). The unfortunate set of circumstances that led to the death of Aboriginal youth TJ Hickey ... View Full Description
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Hypnosis : Science Or Magic? »

Number of pages 31

A 31 page comprehensive essay on hypnotism that includes these subheadings: Introduction, Myths About Hypnosis, Brief History of Hypnosis, Theories of Hypnosis, What Happens in the Hypnotic State, Hypnosis in Medicine, and Conclusions. Hypnosis remains a topic of debate even after advanced imaging systems have shown there is a change in the brain when the ... View Full Description
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Germany’s Economic Position »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing Germany’s recent economic history and current position in late 2004. Germany has been dispensing with structural rigidities governing labor and business operations for some time, and it is showing signs of climbing out of the bottom of the business cycle. Germany needs to continue to become more business-friendly. ... View Full Description
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Copyright Fair Use Model: Education »

Number of pages 3

Title 17 of the U.S. Code states copyrights are not infringed in the act of fair use in an educational setting. This includes reproduction of audio and written works used solely for the purpose of education. However, there are provisions to use; it is limited. For example, if an educator copies materials for class use, ... View Full Description
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Will the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Prevent or Give Investors Warning of Enron Type Scandals »

Number of pages 50

Investors are impacted when a major company, such as Enron fails due to inventive, creative or manipulative accounting supported by the corporate governance environment. This 50 page paper considers if changing the regulatory environment, as attempted in the US with the introduction of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, will either prevent or give early ... View Full Description
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Literature Review: Email Laws »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The tremendous impact computers have had upon today's global community represents the staggering progress contemporary society is experiencing. That business is conducted from opposite ends of the planet, people forge lifelong relationships without ever having met and employees work from the comfort and convenience of home via telecommuting speaks ... View Full Description
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Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Human Rights Act »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper considers the following quote by Lord Hoffman and discusses how if it is still accurate now the Human Rights Act 1998 is in force; ""Parliamentary sovereignty means parliament can, if it chooses, legislate contrary to fundamental principles of human rights. The Human Rights Act 1998 will not detract from this power ... View Full Description
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No Child Left Behind Act »

Number of pages 11

This 11 page paper considers ethical issues related to the NCLB Act. The essay begins with the major provisions of the Act and the funding levels for 2004. The ethical issues raised are: Chicago's refusal to stop their public tutoring program paid for with NCLB funds (they failed to meet the criteria to continue funding ... View Full Description
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International Environmental Resource Law: Fisheries »

Number of pages 30

A 30 page overview of environmental resource law as it relates to the protection of the world's fisheries. The efforts of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) are highlighted, particularly in regard to their efforts to curb fishery piracy and to insure adequate water quality. Bibliography lists 18 sources. View Full Description
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Canada - Labor Issues »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper addresses this question: Should companies who profit from "slave labor' pay reparations? First, clarification, the term is used euphemistically, not literally. The topic deals with individuals who are paid below minimum wage without benefits or overtime. The essay first provides data reporting the numbers and percentage of persons who fit this ... View Full Description
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The Arbitrary Nature of the Death Penalty »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper examines capital punishment. Black's Law Dictionary is used to define the term arbitrary and the discussion on the arbitrary nature of the death penalty begins. Several examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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The Differential Strike Patterns of Korea and France »

Number of pages 8

Sonn (1997) calls Korea a late bloomer in the area of labour strikes, so it is particularly interesting that Korea labour is beginning to join the capitalist based globalisation movement to adopt flexible modern strike models, when France, the originator of the revolution, the striking of labour against the central government for better working conditions ... View Full Description
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Law of Evidence »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at evidence and the burden of proof under English law. The first part pf the paper looms at where the burden of proof lies, and how this would need to take place along with potential defences, such as provocation, loss of control and insanity. The second part of the paper ... View Full Description
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Daimlerchrysler AG »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper that offers a glimpse into DaimlerChrysler AG, a company formed when Daimler acquired Chrysler in 1998. The writer reports the most recent revenue figure, the size of the company and its products and services. The writer also explains German corporate governance and points out some differences between that the U.S. corporate ... View Full Description
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General Rules of Conflict of Interest: Non-lawyer Employees »

Number of pages 5

This is a 5 page paper that discusses five specific cases and how they relate to the rules of conflict of interest that apply to non-lawyer employees of law firms. The bibliography has 5 sources. View Full Description
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Creon's Reflection »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper assessing Creon's view of events and the results of his laws as ruler of Thebes. Antigone is dead because of Creon's trust in political power; grief has claimed both his son and his wife. Perhaps Creon has not taken full responsibility, for he still blames fate for a large ... View Full Description
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Civil Monetary Penalties and Relevant State Statutes »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page paper discussing the Office of Inspector General (OIG)'s apparent reversal of itself in gainsharing arrangements between hospitals and physicians that strive to hold the line on spiraling health care costs. The paper demonstrates that OIG has not been inconsistent, that its initial rulings addressed treatment of individuals and that its subsequent ... View Full Description
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Business Form of Maryland's New Durable Medical Equipment Company »

Number of pages 4

A 4 page paper choosing a business form (LLC) for a new company and assessing the liability positions of senior managers at HealthSouth and RiteAid, two businesses operating a corporate form that could not protect senior management from charges of various types of fraud. HealthSouth's Richard Scrushy was the first to be tried under ... View Full Description
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The Late Shipping of Substandard Goods: A case Study »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper examines a case where a company based in Jedda had contracted to sell dates to a London compnay. The agreement has been written as a CIF contract referencing INCOTERMs wit the agreement that the dates will be shipped in September, but are not shipped until October 2nd, in addition the bill ... View Full Description
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Endangered Species Act »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. The original Endangered Species Preservation Act was passed into law by Congress in 1966, which provided limited protection to species that were native to their given area and equally as limited means for mandated protection. While it was an unprecedented move toward safeguarding with such implementation as land acquisition ... View Full Description
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The Prospects of Promoting Astrology in the City of Dubai »

Number of pages 24

This 24 page paper focuses on whether or not astrology should be a part of doing business in Dubai. The paper argues that it should. Astrology is discussed in depth as well as the ways it can be applied to business. Doing business in Dubai is also a part of the discussion. Attention is paid ... View Full Description
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Ageism »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. There are many ideals and attitudes for which North America is considered a precedent setter, not the least of which includes efforts to improve the workplace both personally and professionally, institute stronger health-related laws such as with smoking bans in public establishments, as well as leading the way toward more ... View Full Description
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Probable Cause & Vehicles »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that examines the legality of a case scenario. In this scenario, officers become suspicious of the behavior of two suspects in an area of a city known for drug trafficking. The officers follow the suspects' car and order the suspects to vacate the vehicle. Several loaded magazine clips are in ... View Full Description
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Company Law; Preference Shares and Winding-Up Orders »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at to case studies covering English company law concerning preference shareholders in dispute with directors that also own 80% of the company’s ordinary shares who want to override the wishes of the preference shareholders. The paper advises the preference shareholders. The second part of the paper then looks at a ... View Full Description
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Company Law; Preference Shares and Winding-Up Orders »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper looks at to case studies covering English company law. The first case concerns preference shareholders who are in dispute with directors that also own 80% of the company’s ordinary shares. The directors want to change the rights associated with the preference shares without the consent of the preference shareholders and are ... View Full Description
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Employment Discrimination Laws: Who Is Protected And Methods For Guaranteeing That Protection »

Number of pages 3

3 pages in length. The extent to which employment discrimination has long been an ongoing social ill is both grand and far-reaching; that myriad federal laws have been enacted over the last fifty years to ensure equity in the workplace speaks to overruling the intolerance toward various segments of society. Under the umbrella ... View Full Description
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The Lemon Test »

Number of pages 3

This 3 page paper explores the Lemon v. Kurtzman decision in the context of three questions submitted by a student. This paper evaluates three scenarios in light of this law that supports the separation of church and state in the school system. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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Taking Video Games to China »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page paper discussing some of the "knowledge tools" that may be needed by an Indian company seeking to market video games in China. Some of the knowledge tools that the Indian company will need include theory (supply and demand, comparative advantage); legal information; demographic data; cultural information; and an assessment of emerging ... View Full Description
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Influence of Ben Jonson »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper/essay. Beginning in 1642 and for the next eighteen years, the theaters of England were officially closed under the restrictions of Puritan rule (Restoration Drama). There were, of course, evasions of the law, but whatever performances were given were held in secret in private homes. In 1660, the Stuart dynasty was ... View Full Description
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Medical Case Study »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page advises a patient according to English law. The fictitious case concerns Mrs Jarvis a 44 year old woman has gone into hospital to have a hysterectomy due to endometriosis. She has agreed to the operation after being told she is infertile. During the operation the surgeon finds she is pregnant, but continues ... View Full Description
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Shareholder Power »

Number of pages 4

This is a 4 page paper which examines the power of shareholders to removel directors of boards with or without cause primarily under Delaware Corporate Law. The bibliography has 6 source. View Full Description
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Mental Illness, Crime and the Criminal Justice System in the UK »

Number of pages 36

This 36 page paper examines the links between mental illness and crime and how this is dealt with in the UK criminal justice system. The paper starts by defining mental illness, looking at general definition and then at the legal definition used in the UK. The paper then considers what types of illness are classified ... View Full Description
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Nietzsche's Objections To Democracy: Criticism »

Number of pages 6

6 pages in length. Nietzsche might be considered an anarchist when it comes to the notion of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as it relates to his fellow human beings. Declaring that the human race – more specifically those who comprise the upper echelon of social class – should be under ... View Full Description
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The 1960s and 1970s: Impacts to Society and Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page discussion of the many impacts the 1960s and 1970s brought to society and law enforcement. The author contends that the Civil Rights era and the vehement sentiments which existed in regard to U.S. participation in Vietnam made for a volatile environment and one in which many of our most basic Constitutional ... View Full Description
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