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John Dalton »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page overview of the life and accomplishments of one of the fathers of physical science. This paper emphasized Dalton's work with gasses, Dalton's Law, and Charles' law. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Patriot Act and Other Post-9-11 Affronts Against American Civil Liberties »

Number of pages 25

A 25 five page investigation of the societal impacts of Public Law 107-56. The author contends that the Patriot Act and other post-9-11 laws and policies have done more harm in their infringement upon American civil liberties than they have been effective in the fight against terrorism. Bibliography lists 17 sources. View Full Description
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Business Law in Canada »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper examines business law as it exists in Canada. Several issues are broached including contract law and professional liability. Bibliography lists 2 sources. View Full Description
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The Inherent Unfairness of Compensation for Compulsory Purchases »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page UK law paper examines the unfairness in the compensation given for property or land that is subject to a compulsory purchase order (CPO). The paper looks at the underlying concepts, the statutory provisions and the 'no-scheme rule' known as the Pointe Gourde principle, fair market value and the recommendations made by the ... View Full Description
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The Effect of the Unborn Victims of Violence Act »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper examines this bill which was passed in 2004 which is also called the Laci and Conner Law. It is a law that deems the fetus a separate entity so that assailants can be prosecuted for harming both a mother and fetus. Implications for abortion are examined. Roe v. ... View Full Description
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The Evolution of Special Education »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper looks at case law and laws on the books which protect disabled children. A history of special education is used to evaluate why special education has evolved as it has. Bibliography lists 3 sources. View Full Description
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Genetic Testing and the Law »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page research paper that examines the law concerning genetic testing and whether or not health insurers can use test results that show that an individual has a genetic tendency towards a disease as grounds for canceling or not providing coverage. The writer particularly focuses on the comprehensive law enacted by the state of ... View Full Description
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Natural Law Theory »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper examines natural law theory. Contemporary examples are provided. This theory is discussed in terms of how it can be used in either a religious or secular way. The argument that natural law theory is good is taken form an agnostic perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Will the Internet Make Intellectual Property Law Redundant? »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers the statement that the expansion of the internet will make the law of intellectual property redundant. The paper looks at how this may be argues as being the case and how and why the protection may also be seen as increasing. The paper looks at the law from a range ... View Full Description
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Copyright Law: Considerations for School Library Media Centers »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page overview of copyright law and what it means to school media centers. The author reviews some of the more recent changes in copyright law and the way that information is presented in our digitized world. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Criminal Justice 3 »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page paper answering two questions addressing law enforcement. The first requires identification of the primary functions of law enforcement. The second asks for identification of policing styles and a determination of which is best. The paper concludes that the community approach is the best route, because it involves members of ... View Full Description
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Directors Duties »

Number of pages 9

This 9 page paper answers three questions; How Section 35 of the Companies Act, 1985 has altered the Common Law interpretation of the Objects Clause in the Memorandum of Association of a Company, the general duties of the Directors of a company and under what circumstances a company director can be disqualified. The paper ... View Full Description
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Case Law on Right to Die »

Number of pages 3

A 3 page research paper that briefly relates case law pertaining to the right to die. The writer summarizes the cases of Cruzan v. Director, Vacco v. Quill, and Washington v. Glucksburg and then discussed the law regarding withdrawal of treatment from babies suffering from disability. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Child Labor in Florida »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper looks at the labor laws in the nation, but focuses on Florida. Problems with violations are duly noted. Specific problems with farm workers are examined. Both state and federal laws are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Law and Feminist Theories: Does Feminism Always Concede Too Much? »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page paper considers the argument that "In using law's terms in order to challenge law, feminism always concedes too much". The paper considers this in connection to jurisprudence, with the discussion including different forms of feminist theory and the way in which they may influence the study and practice of jurisprudence. The ... View Full Description
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Anti Religious Discrimination Laws in the UK and US; A Comparison »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper is critical comparison between UK and USA religious discrimination law, commenting on the laws as well as the differencing approaches and influences. The bibliography cites 15 sources. View Full Description
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Whistle Blowing and Confidentiality in the Healthcare Professions »

Number of pages 29

This 29 page paper examines the relative issues that affect health care professionals pertaining to whistleblowing with regard to confidentiality and the breach of the UK law. The paper conducts an in-depth literature review including examining the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 and relevant legislation and cases concerning confidentiality. The paper then determines a methodology ... View Full Description
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What Constitutes Legal Search And Seizure? »

Number of pages 4

4 pages in length. Mona is the victim of probable cause, a legal stipulation that requires law enforcement officers to have a viable reason for searching one's person or property. Under the void-for-vagueness doctrine, discovery of Mona's drugs would not hold up in a court of law because of the unassociated manner by ... View Full Description
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Islamic Law and Universal Human Rights »

Number of pages 11

An 11 page discussion of Islamic law as it relates to Universal Human Rights. The question of whether or not a synthesis can be achieved between Islamic law and the principles of Universal Human Rights is addressed. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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Criminal Law; Deception »

Number of pages 4

This 4 page paper considers deception under English criminal law and considers the application of law to three examples; the false claim of credentials for employment, writing a cheque that is not honoured and obtaining services by deception. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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The Doctrine of Binding Precedent and the Concept of Common Law In English Law »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first explains the doctrine of binding precedent, also known as stare decisis. The second part of the paper looks at the strengths and weakness of common law as seen in English law. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Application of Law before 1700 vs. Present »

Number of pages 3

3 page paper on the way law is applied in the present day compared to the pre-1700 era. 2 sources. Details how democracy and the individual's rights have emerged as a driving force in the way law is formed and applied. View Full Description
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Police Use of Force Analyzed »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page research paper examines the issue of police use of force, from both a legal and public perspective. Specifically explored are pros and cons of the use of force by law enforcement, with particular attention paid to New Jersey case law. Bibliography lists 14 sources. View Full Description
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Women in Law Enforcement / Equality Verses Inequality »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page overview of women in law enforcement. Points out that some women have succeeded in law enforcement careers but almost inevitably they acknowledge the existence of sexual discrimination. Concludes that many times women feel that they have to simply deal with discrimination in order to keep their jobs. Suggests that ... View Full Description
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Telecommunications Act of 1996 »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper outlines the law and explores legislation prompted by its existence. Failures of the act's intent are noted and the focus is on the major portion of the law which attempts to deregulate the industry and inspire competition and lower prices. Also included is a portion on the Communications Decency Act which ... View Full Description
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Interpretation of the Law »

Number of pages 6

This 6 page paper explores several theories of law and concludes that originalism is the only valid way to interpret law in the United States. The 1931 McBoyle v. United States is used to begin the discussion. Scalia's opinions are duly noted. Textualism is discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources. View Full Description
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South Carolina Reconstruction: The Free Black Man »

Number of pages 8

8 pages in length. When the Reconstruction Period arrived, it looked as though blacks of South Carolina were going to gain even more rights alongside the emancipation that had already taken place; however, it actually proved to represent a time of much disappointment for many. The writer discusses the fact that it was not ... View Full Description
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Genetic Testing and the Law »

Number of pages 15

A 15 page research paper that examines the law concerning genetic testing and whether or not health insurers can use test results that show that an individual has a genetic tendency towards a disease as grounds for canceling or not providing coverage. The writer particularly focuses on the comprehensive law enacted by the state of ... View Full Description
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Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) Regulations and Law Enforcement »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page report discusses OSHA regulations and their impact on law enforcement agencies. The OSHA standard is primarily intended for workers in danger of exposure to bodily fluids that may carry dangerous pathogens and was originally created in concern for health care and sanitation workers. It is important to remember, that law enforcement ... View Full Description
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Black Hills, White Justice »

Number of pages 5

In 5 pages, the author discusses Edward Lazarus' Black Hills, White Justice, which examines cases brought by the Sioux nation against the United States in order to receive compensation for seized land. The questions of to what aim law is put in this text, the result, and whether history has taught any lessons about ... View Full Description
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United States Commercial Code, Article 2, and Government Procurement »

Number of pages 15

This 15 page report discusses the United States Uniform Commercial Code, government procurement requirements and regulations, as well as the other laws governing government procurement activities. Special attention is given to Article 2 of the U.C.C. that outlines issues relating to sales transactions. The fact that the states, not the Federal government, are the primary ... View Full Description
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The British Legal System »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page research paper that examines the workings of the British legal system, which has some distinctive features. The writer outlines the English system and discusses areas where change is occurring or is indicated for the future. For example, the incorporation of the European convention on human rights into British law will have repercussions. ... View Full Description
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Family Law in the United Kingdom »

Number of pages 14

This 14 page report discusses developments in family law in the UK and in what ways they have worked to bring about a greater equality of the sexes. Property relations, child custody, alimony, and child support are discussed in relationship to divorce. Traditionally, family law in the UK has not been particularly sympathetic to ... View Full Description
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Women in Law Enforcement and Corrections »

Number of pages 7

In 7 pages the author discusses women in law enforcement and corrections, while paying particular attention to the history of women in the field, cases of women fighting to be in corrections, the name of the first women getting into law enforcement, problems encountered by women while in training and on the force. Women ... View Full Description
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HART, AUSTIN AND LAW »

Number of pages 6

This paper compares the command of law, as proposed by Austin and the rule, or idea of law, as suggested by Hart. The paper offers examples of how both theories would work. Bibliography lists 1 source. View Full Description
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Max Wertheimer's "Productive Thinking": Law Of Pragnanz »

Number of pages 7

7 pages in length. Human perception is based upon much more than merely the obvious; rather, what one perceives is often rooted in what one's mind expects to perceive of that particular entity. Gestalt theory helps provide answers as to the reasons why human beings perceive of things far beyond their physical limitations. ... View Full Description
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Intellectual Property and UK Copyright Law »

Number of pages 10

This 10 page paper consider the protection that is granted Intellectual property in UK law and the role that copyright laws play in that protection. The writer also emphasises the lack of non- economic interests. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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The Role of Parliament in the Law Making Process »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper considers the role of parliament in the law making process to examine if parliament may be seen as a full participant in the law making processes. The bibliography cites 7 sources. View Full Description
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Competition and Mergers; EU Law »

Number of pages 16

This 16 page paper consider the European Union law that has been put into place to control monopolies and mergers in order to prevent unfair completion. Relevant regulations as well as EU case law are cites throughout. The bibliography cites 10 sources. View Full Description
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“Women in Law Enforcement”: A Review of the Book by Peter Horne »

Number of pages 7

A 7 page overview of the book by author Peter Horne. This paper covers the highlights of the book, focusing on the history of women in law enforcement in the United States. Starting with their debut into law enforcement in the nineteenth century and proceeding through contemporary times, the author outlines the major ... View Full Description
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Canadian Employment Law and Constructive Dismissal »

Number of pages 18

18 pages. Canadian employment law differs sharply from that of the United States. Constructive dismissal is the main topic in this paper as it is one of the most difficult for employers to prove. When an employee is fired it must be proven in a Canadian court of law that there were ... View Full Description
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To What Extent Can a UK Company Protect Itself form a Hostile Takeover Bid? »

Number of pages 9

Hostile takeovers are increasing. In this 9 page paper the writer argues that there is little protection provided by the law for a company that seeks to protect itself. The writer considers both UK and EU law that will be applicable to UK companies and argues that the only real power that can be used ... View Full Description
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St. Thomas Aquinas on Natural Law: »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper discusses the contributions of St. Thomas Aquinas in terms of Natural Law doctrine. Description of Natural Law is included as well as other Aquinas philosophies and background. Bibliography lists 8 sources. View Full Description
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Business Law/Consumer Protection »

Number of pages 5

A 5 page research paper that reports on consumer protection law, citing some case law examples, and specifically looking at FDA regulations marketing electrical muscle stimulator devices and the sale of a product called AB Energizer. Bibliography lists 6 sources. View Full Description
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Victor Hassine/Life Without Parole »

Number of pages 6

A 6 page book report on Life Without Parole by Victor Hassine, an Egyptian-Jewish immigrant who had just earned a law degree when his actions put him on the wrong side of the law and he was sentenced to life without parole for murder. His book paints a devastating picture of life behind bars, painting ... View Full Description
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UK Company Law; Re Brazilian Rubber Plantation and Estates Ltd [1911] 1 Ch 425 »

Number of pages 5

This 5 page paper considers this land mark case, the principles it set in common law and how this may be interpreted in relationship to modern company law. The bibliography cites 5 sources. View Full Description
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Antitrust Law: History and Cases: »

Number of pages 7

This 7 page paper discusses Antitrust Law from several perspectives. History of Antitrust Law is discussed as is regulatory authorities, current legislation and historic cases. Bibliography lists 5 sources. View Full Description
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Impact Of Antitrust Laws And The Sec On Businesses »

Number of pages 10

A 10 page paper that provides an excellent overview of the antitrust laws in the United States, beginning with the Sherman Act of 1890 and going through the International Antitrust Enforcement Assistance Act of 1994. The Securities and Exchange Commission is then explained, beginning with the Securities Act of 1933 and including what the purpose ... View Full Description
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Tort Law; The Position of Employees and Other Cases »

Number of pages 12

This 12 page paper considers the way in which tort law is applied in UK law. The writer looks at the position of employees who d not use safety equipment provided by an employer, and assesses the employers liability, and then at a case concerning disagreeable neighbours. Numerous cases are cited. The bibliography cites ... View Full Description
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Anti-Oppression; The Role of the Law »

Number of pages 8

This 8 page paper considers what role the law can play in reducing different forms of oppression. The writer looks not only at legislation, but the way in which the law may be used to promote and support models of social change and change attitudes as well as behaviour. The bibliography cites 11 sources. View Full Description
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