Attorney-Client Privilege
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An 8 page paper on the adversary system and issues concerning attorney-client privilege. Writer analyzes both sides of the resulting controversy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Attorcli.wps

Attorneys are Bad for America
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This 5 page paper summarizes and provides a discussion on a 2001 article that criticizes the state of litigation in America. Several cases are noted and the big tobacco lawsuit is used as a springboard for the criticism. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA151Att.rtf

Australia - Aboriginal Property Rights
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A 6 page paper. Australia has experienced a number of legal changes in terms of property rights since claims for rights were filed by Eddie Mabo and the Meriam People in the early 1980s. It took ten years for that case to be determined in the High Court. Known as the Mabo decision, the Court ruled in favor of the Aboriginal people. This was followed by the Native Title Act in 1994 and the Wik decision. This essay discusses these and their effect on property rights in Australia. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGmabo.wps

Australia's 10BA Legislation: Feature Film Production
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A 10 page paper which discusses Australia's 10BA legislative action regarding taxing feature film production. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAaus10ba.wps

Australia's Freedom of Information Act
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An 8 page discussion of the importance of this 1982 law. The author of this paper emphasizes that, despite its many challenges and despite its potential for misuse the Freedom of Information Act is a critical element in insuring transparency, fairness and efficiency in executive government. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPausInf.rtf

Australia’s Internet Law
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A 4 page overview of recent attempts at regulating Internet content in Australia. These actions have occurred in the face of laws which have been on the books since 1982 insuring Australians freedom of information. Australia’s solution to this contradiction has been to amend the Freedom of Information Act itself. The author contends that Australia’s attempts at censoring the Internet are the equivalent of fighting a windmill and suggests that many stand ready to fight for the rights originally granted by Australia’s Freedom of Information Act. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPausInt.rtf

Australian Land Law; Enforceability of an Easement Not Created by Deed
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This 3 page paper examines a case supplied by the student. An agreement is made between neighbours which allows access across a piece of land for a period of twenty years in return for a payment. One neighbour is thinking of selling the land, the case considered the position of easements, their characteristics and applies them to this case to assess if the easement will be enforceable after the sale of the land. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
Filename: TEauslandeas.rtf

Australian Law and Contracts
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of the issue of contract law and a specific case. Bibliography lists 10 sources
Filename: MHAusL77.rtf

Australian Law and Proportionality
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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 of proportionality becomes more stringent for the High Court, and questions of the application of this standard have been related in recent years. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHAusLaw.rtf

Australian Law and The Right to Silence
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This is a 14 page Australian Law paper. Weissensteiner v R (1993) 17 CLR 217 descirbes the right to silence, with a specific view of the right of the accused to elect to remain silent and the implications in terms of the legal process. Specifically, the right to silence cannot be used by the prosecution in support of an implied admission of guilt, and cannot be used as evidence to support either guilt or innocence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHAusLa4.rtf

Australian Law Questions
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This 9 page paper looks at three different scenarios. In the first an employer who has made a promise of extra payments wants to get out of the promise. The second concerns the liability of business partners for contracts entered into on behalf of the business. The last considers the liability created when a cheque is stolen that may have been made out in a variety of ways.
Filename: TEquestaul.rtf

Australian law questions
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A paper which looks at various issues relating to domestic violence, sex discrimination and the law relating to women in Australian society. Bibliography lists 19 sources
Filename: JL2domviaus

Australian Law; Case Study Concerning the Trade Practices Act 1974
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This 6 page paper considers several fictitious scenarios and how they may be dealt with under the Australian Trade Practices Act 1974 (as amended). This includes the purchase of a business property where there has been a breach of a verbal agreement and a misrepresentation, an attempt to limit a warranty and a consumer purchase of a faulty motorbike. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEtradeau.rtf

Australian Public Disturbance Case
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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 written with reference to Australian law. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEpublicau.rtf

Aviation Law and the Fourth Amendment
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This 8 page paper delves into Constitutional rights as it involves airport security measures. Scanners and other machinery are discussed as is profiling. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA138pro.rtf

Bailment in an Eggshell
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This 5 page paper looks at bailment. A definition of bailment and the relevant terms are discussed and a narrative is given on the subject so that the student will have a good basic understanding. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEbailme.wps

Ban Offensive Speech on Campus
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A 4 page research paper/essay that discusses banning offensive speech (i.e., hate speech) as a campus policy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khbanhs.rtf

Bankruptcy & Legal Issues
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12 pages in length. Writer provides a comprehensive overview of Bankruptcy, the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Bankruptcy Revision, the differences between Chapter 11 and Chapter 13, etc;. Writer uses the case of Orange County, California, a government body that filed for Bankruptcy in the mid-1990's. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: Bankrupt.wps

Banning Books in High School Libraries
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This 5 page paper addresses a local school board and tries to persuade members not to ban any books. Several issues are addresses including violent content, sexuality, racism and the difference between literature and other types of objectionable works. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA013ban.rtf

Barber v. Somerset County Council [2004] UKHL 13
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This 8 page paper cpnsiders how the case of Barber v Somerset County Council(2004) the House of Lords may have failed to take adequate account of the realities of modern work and of the changes in the typical workplace over the last thirty years. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEpsyemp.rtf

Barenblatt v United States (1959)
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This 5 page paper considers this landmark case, outlining the circumstances, the claims and the findings, explaining the reasoning behind the findings and then concluding with the logical justification of this case which appears to breach the First and the Forth Amendment. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEbaranb.wps

Basics of the Insanity Defense
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10 pages. This paper explains some theories of the insanity defense used in a court of law, including the first use of the insanity defense, some cases that actually used the insanity defense, and personal opinions regarding the use of the insanity defense. Note to student: This model paper gives the facts and findings of the pertinent research, but the personal opinions of the insanity defense is one the student will want to include based on his or her own feelings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAinsne.wps

BASINGER, BOXING HELENA AND LAW SUIT
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This 5-page paper focuses on Main Line's lawsuit against actress Kim Basinger for her refusal to participate in the movie "Boxing Helena." Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTboxhelen.rtf

Benjamin N. Cardozo's Paradoxes of Legal Science
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In 9 pages, the author discusses "Paradoxes of Legal Science" by Benjamin N. Cardozo, a prominent Supreme Court Justice. No sources cited.
Filename: PCpls.doc

Bias in Texas
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8 pages in length. Bias can accurately be described as an inclination of temperament or outlook. Another way to describe it would be to call it a highly personal and unreasoned distortion of judgement. More often than not, bias is defined as a negative outlook. We often hear of racial bias, or gender bias. This paper looks at a case cited in Texas courts and compares it to bias under the U. S. courts as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: JGAtxgen.wps

Bicycle Helmet Laws: Impact on Safety and Reduction of Injuries
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A 6 page reviews of the history and impact of laws mandating the use of helmets for bicyclists. Bicycle helmet laws are quite controversial not only within the U.S. but also in other areas of the world (especially in Australia, Canada, Finland, Iceland, and New Zealand) where they have been implemented. Many debate the quest of just how effective they are in improving safety and reducing injuries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPhelmet.rtf

Bilateral and Unilateral Contracts
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This 4 page paper provides a definition and outline for both bilateral and unilateral contracts. Benefits and detriments of each are noted and examples are provided. It is explained that generally, bilateral contracts are preferred and used more often in a variety of situations. Reasons for the use of each are duly noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA645uni.rtf

Biological Warfare in International Law
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A 17 page paper discussing the legal and environmental aspects of biological warfare. As our scientific knowledge increased, so did the threat of biological warfare. The use of biological weapons seems to be less of a threat now, for our scientific knowledge has continued to increase to lead us to a place that we can glimpse into areas we can recognize as unknown. A specific and binding UN treaty exists to which 144 nations have signed and agreed, but there remains no legal enforceability. The 1972 Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention remains under continual review. Bibliography lists 20 sources in 28 footnotes (in Bluebook [legal] style).
Filename: KSbioWar.doc

Board and Director Liability; The Case of Not For Profit Organizations
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This 12 page paper looks at the duties and responsibilities of directors. The paper looks at the general responsibilities and then considers directors in a non-profit making organization, such as a charity, in more detail. The paper is written with reference to Canadian law, but many of the concepts are universal. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEnotprodir.rtf

Bodgeit and Scarper Contract Law Case Study
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This 9 page paper considers UK law and the situation where a contract is sighed after work has begun, the contract has a delay clause and there are delays due to the weather and then the buyer argues that the goods they ordered are not fit for the purpose. This paper looks at the potential liabilities using statute and case law. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEbodgcase.rtf

BOEING AND FMLA
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This 4-page paper discusses the U.S. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and how it might pertain to Boeing and its rewards system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTfmlabo.rtf

Boeing, Darleen Druyun and Conflict of Interest
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This is a 6-page paper that discusses the issue of conflict of interest with regard to Boeing Corporation and their former employee Darleen Druyun. The corporation is now under investigation and Druyun is in jail because of the favoritism she showed to Boeing when she was an Air Force procurement officer. She favored Boeing because she hoped to be employed there after she left government service; thus her actions are an example of the kind of problems conflicts of interest can create. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: HVBoeing.rtf

Bona Fide Business Expenses and the IRS
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A 3 page review of the IRS's definition of "Bona fide business expense". This paper examines a fictional scenario utilizing previous case law. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPtaxLaw.rtf

Book Censorship
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A 3 page paper which argues against book censorship. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAoonk.rtf

Book Report on Jeffrey Toobin’s The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court
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In seven pages this book report on Jeffrey Toobin’s The Nine includes a discussion of theme, particularly interesting part of the text, and considers whether or not the political alignment in America is changing. There are no other sources listed in the bibliography.
Filename: TGthenine.rtf

Book Review / The Establishment Clause
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A 5 page comprehensive analysis of Leonard Levy's (1986) "The Establishment Clause: Religion and the First Amendment." It is pointed out that only in the middle decades of the 20th century have the religious clauses of the U.S. Constitution been so extensively interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court as the basis for a religiously pluralistic society. The writer then goes into a thorough explication of issues explored by Levy and posits that Congress often acts beyond its inherent Constitutional boundaries.
Filename: Estabcla.wps

Book Review / The Establishment Clause
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Similar to Estabcla.wps (above)- this 5 page report discusses Leonard Levy's book, "The Establishment Clause: Religion and the First Amendment" which traces the sources of disestablishment since the colonial experience. Levy concludes that, Congress in writing the religious freedom clause, took the broad view, flatly prohibiting government support to religion in general - i.e. to all denominations, without discrimination. Full citation for book provided in bibliography.
Filename: Estabcl2.wps

Border Control: United States and Mexico
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A 5 page paper which illustrates how the United States is suffering because of the lack of border control between the United States and Mexico. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAusb.rtf

Both Sides Of The Gun Control Issue
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9 pages in length. The writer discusses gun control from pro and anti perspectives, as well as briefly touches upon legislation for both sides. Annotated bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: TLCGunPC.rtf

Bourjaily v. United States (Brief)
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This 3 page paper evaluates a case regarding the hearsay rule and exceptions in this Supreme Court case. The case involves a drug transaction. The sixth amendment is referenced in the context of the case. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA408One.rtf