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Papers On Law & Legal Systems
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Case Study: Negligent Teacher
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8 pages in length. A teacher's fundamental task is often incorrectly construed as being one of instruction; while education is, in fact, a primary function of every teacher, it is not necessarily the important, particularly when the classroom is full of children. The notion of supervision then becomes equally as essential a responsibility as any lessons the students may be taught. When teachers fail to uphold this responsibility and leave a room of unattended children, they open themselves up to a litany of legal problems with such a breach of duty. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCNegTeach.rtf
Case Study: Paul Cronan
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This 6 page paper discusses the legal and ethical issues surrounding the issue of Paul Cronan and his lawsuit against NET for discrimination based on physical condition (AIDS). Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVCronan.rtf
Case study: secondhand car sale
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A paper which looks at some of the consumer legislation relating to secondhand car sales, and assesses liability in a specific case study.
Filename: JLcarsale.rtf
Case Summary
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This 3 page paper summarises various aspects of the Australian case Re: Demagogue Pty Ltd And Nicholas Ramensky and Gisela Elizabeth Ramensky No. G54 of 1992 Fed No. 851 Trade Practices (1992) 110 ALR 608 (1992) 39 FCR 31.
Filename: TEdemagouge.rtf
Cases in Australian Tort Law
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This 6 page paper considers a number of events applying tort law. Bill holds a garage sale, Mavis trips and on an uneven pavement on the property while distracted and Doreen hit by a falling ceiling tile and subsequently dies. In addition to this a feed company has sold genetically modified feed to a chicken farmer who sells organic eggs. Bill purchases these eggs believing them to be organic. A nearby chicken farmer is also impacted as he can no longer sell his eggs as organic due to the proximity of the genetically engineers feed. Each of these cases is discussed according to Australian tort law. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEtortsale.rtf
Cases of Fourth Amendment Rights Violations
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This 14 page paper considers four cases that are relevant to the understanding of issues such as reasonable force and seizure. Cases considered include Graham V. Connor et al (490 U.S. 386), Brower V. County of Inyo (489 U.S. 593), Slattery V. Rizzo (939 F.2d 213) and Temkin V. Frederick County Comm'rs (945 F.2d 716. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEviorig.rtf
Casino Gambling In California
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10 pages in length. Ever since Nevada's gambling Mecca began to turn a profit, other states have long attempted to gain similar revenues for their own communities. California and the Native American population are no different when it comes to tapping into the very lucrative aspect of casino
gambling; however, the two entities have remained in battle over the legalities of having casino gambling on Indian reservations. At issue: California wants a piece of the action that the reservations are sure to cultivate. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TLCcasCA.wps
Causey v. St. Francis Medical Center
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This 4 page paper provides an overview of the case of Causey v. St. Francis Medical Center. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MHCausey.rtf
Caymanian Status Grants by the Cabinet: Could this action be successfully challenged by way of judicial review?
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This 4 page paper considers the recent grating of status by the Cabinet in the Cayman Islands and considers whether or not this could be subject to a successful judicial review application. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEcayjudr.rtf
CD and DVD Burning and Copyright Law
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A 4 page paper which argues that copyright laws on copying CDs and DVDs should be strict, but allow for certain situations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAcds.rtf
Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F.
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A 5 page paper
discussing this case in which the Supreme Court ruled that a ventilator-dependent student should
be attended by a school-provided nurse for the entire time the student is at school. The
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires school districts to provide related
services but not direct medical services aside from those required for disability diagnosis and
evaluation. The Supreme Court ruled that full-time and continuous attendance by a nurse was not
medical service, but rather qualified as a "related service." Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSIDEAIowa.wps
CEO AND PRODUCT LIABILITY
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This 6-page paper focuses on the issue of CEOs/Board of Directors and whether they should take personal liability for the products their companies manufacture. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MTceolia.rtf
Challenges Facing Law Enforcement
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A 5 page paper which discusses several
challenges which face law enforcement in the next five years. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAchlnglw.wps
Changes In American Hotel Industry
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A 21 page research paper that is divided into two distinct parts: Part 1 discusses a history of American Labor Law and Part 2 discusses the Changes in the Labor Market. An overview of the major labor laws that would be applicable to the hotel and hospitality industry is provided beginning with the Fair Labor Standards Act and going through the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. The most often filed complaints in the hotel industry are those related to sex discrimination and sexual harassment. There have also been legal problems with the child labor laws. The second part includes, among other topics, the median ages in specific job categories, current employment and expected changes by 2008, changing labor market, and how to hire and retain good employees in the hotel industry. Significant amount of data included. 4 tables included. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PGhotl.msw
Changes in the Laws of New York
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This 11 page report discusses a
number of changes in law and legal decisions between 1975 and
1995 that were enacted in the State of New York but that have
also had a significant impact on case law throughout the United
States. It is quite nearly impossible to outline all legal
changes that have occurred in the State of New York in a 25 year
time period without creating a massive volume of information.
Taking advantage of information and decisions proffered by the
states court of appeals allows for a certain measure of overview
that encapsulates the key issues of that time period.
Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: BWnylaws.wps
Changing Australia's Rape Laws
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A 3 page paper discussing the need for change in sentencing guidelines binding judges to impose minimum sentences in cases of rape. In 2001, two youths received only minor sentences for raping two schoolgirls at knifepoint. The sentences enraged the community, but it likely does more harm than good. In light of the very light sentences these youths received, they are likely to emerge from prison as very young, very angry men who see women as holding blame for their unfortunate lives, rather than being forced to take responsibility for their own actions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSlawAusRape.rtf
Changing Law and Changing Society: Roe v. Wade (1973)
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A 9 page paper which examines this controversial Supreme Court case and considers how it significantly altered society and society’s belief systems. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TGroevwade.rtf
Changing Responses to Domestic Violence Situations
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This 12 page paper addresses the issue of domestic violence, viewing it in historical perspective. The way in which situations are handled today is different than it was a decade or two ago. Several case studies are noted. The Shannon Doherty and O.J. Simpson cases, in respect to domestic violence, are referenced. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: SA014DVi.rtf
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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This 7 page paper examines Chapter 11 bankruptcy, looking at what it is and the various characteristics, including the concept of the debtor in possession, the appointment and role of the trustee, the appointment and role of the committee, the differences between secured and unsecured debts, the automatic stay, conversion, dismissal and discharge. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEchapt11.rtf
Chapter 11: Bankruptcy Reorganization
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A 16 page paper. There has been a dramatic increase in bankruptcy petition filings in the last two years. The number of businesses filing for reorganization is alarming but, as this essay points out, given the sincere effort on honest officials of a company, certain bankruptcy chapters provide relief and an opportunity to reorganize and become prosperous again. This essay explains the different chapters in the bankruptcy code, the procedures and benefits of the different chapters with an emphasis on Chapter 11. Examples are provided, including K-Mart. Data regarding number of filings and amount of assets included bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGch11.rtf
Charitable Trusts; Bequests in a Will
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This 8 page paper considers English law and the way in which clauses in a will may be interpreted if seeking charitable trust status. The clauses include provision for employees in need, church work and the saying of a mass, the provision and maintenance of as monument, a bequest to aid in the education of a doctor, a gift to a cricket club which is an unincorporated association and general charitable gifting. The writer cites numerous cases. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEcharty.wps
Cheap Drugs for Africa; The Moral Issues of Treating AIDS
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This 10 page paper considers the ethical and legal issues that are relevant when considering the need of developing nations to access essential drugs, such as those for HIV/AIDS. Issues such are moral responsibility, profit, investment, protection and patents are also considered. Patent law referent to is both international and UK is approach. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEdrugai.rtf
Checks and Balances
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A 6 page paper comparing Constitutional Framers’ original intent with expression of separation of powers today. Devising a method by which abuse of power would be difficult – if not impossible – was not an easy task, but the Framers developed a framework within which each branch of government would be accountable to others, as well as the people of the country. The purpose here is to examine how the relationships between the three branches of government have changed over the years and how the Framers’ system of checks and balances affects government function today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSgovChksBal.rtf
Chicago v. Morales
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A 1 page brief of the Illinois Supreme Court Case in which the validity and Constitutionality of Chicago’s Gang Congregation Ordinance which prohibits members of street gangs from loitering in public places. This ordinance was enforced based on an individual’s conforming to pre-defined criteria used to define gang membership. The Illinois Supreme Court found this ordinance violated the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. No additional sources are listed.
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Chief Justices
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A 3 page paper which discusses various aspects of two particular court
cases and the Chief Justices of the Supreme Court which presented the court's opinion.
The court cases are Worcester v. Georgia (1832) and Wisconsin v. Mitchell (1993). The
judges discussed are, respectively, John Marshall and William H Rehnquist. Both of the
cases presented dealt with issues of race and culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAjudges.wps
Child Abuse in America
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This 3 page paper provides material for a speech about child abuse in America. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVUSAAbu.rtf
Child Sex Abuse Claims / Techniques for Assessing Validity
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A 12 page paper in which the writer posits that while many child sex abuse claims are very true, some are indeed very false. Assessed are the various methodologies for determining the accuracy of statements made about such abuses by children, the existing laws concerning child testimony in court, and the psychological factors which may actually cause delusions of child abuse. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Childsex.wps
Child Support Collection & IRS
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This 10 page report discusses tax and collection issues as they relate to the payment of child support in the United States. The question explored is whether or not the IRS should have responsibility for child support tracking and enforcement. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Chilsupp.wps
Child Support in Jurisdictions throughout the World
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This 3 page paper discusses child support laws in various countries throughout the world, and suggests that the U.S. should adopt a different model than its current one. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVChiSpt.rtf
Child Support in the United States
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Approximately 4 pages worth of notes on Child Support, relevant laws etc; Includes contact information. No bibliography.
Filename: Childsup.wps
Children's Rights
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This 4 page paper evaluates the rights of children. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: SA839ch.rtf
Children's Rights in the UK
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This 10 page paper considers the way in which the rights of children have developed and how they are determined. The paper includes discussion of the Gillick Case, as well as the Children's Act 1989 and subsequent acts and measure including those of the United Nations. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEchildl.wps
Choice Of Law And Application Of National Public Law Rules By Arbitrators In International Commercial Arbitration
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This 57 page paper examines the choice and application of laws where international commercial disputes occur which go to arbitration rather than litigation. Taking a board view the paper begins with a definition and examination of what arbitration actually is, the sources of arbitration law and how it fits in with concepts of international law, requiring recognition and enforceable to ha have any real power. The paper then looks at international law and the movement for a non-national or a-national framework for agreements. The paper then considers jurisdiction and the ability of parties to arbitration to appeal for judicial review. The paper ends with a conclusion that summarizes the rules used by arbiters. The paper is written with reference to English. The bibliography cites 31 sources.
Filename: TEarbitration.rtf
CIF Terms in Sales Contracts
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14 pages in length. In order to
best determine the circumstances under which the buyer has the
remedy of termination in international sales contracts on CIF
terms, we must first determine what is required in a CIF
contract. There are many topics to consider when one considers
international shipping, and this paper will cover them in order
to give the best overall consideration as to how to terminate a
CIF contract and what would constitute being unable to terminate
a CIF contract. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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CIF; A Case Study
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This 5 page paper considers a fictitious case where goods are sold under a CIF contract and are destroyed on the voyage. The writer outlines the liabilities regarding the issues of the contract of sale, the contract of carriage and the contract of insurance. The writer sites numerous cases to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEshippn.rtf
Civil Disobedience Or Vigilantism?
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5 pages in length. In assessing whether or not Samuel Mohammed is a vigilante or an individual practicing civil disobedience, one must first determine what – if anything – the authorities had done to rectify the situation. Granted, one can readily surmise that law enforcement officials were
well aware of the crack house and its detrimental impact upon surrounding neighborhoods. Why was the abandoned building not boarded up, condemned or otherwise outfitted to deter such undesirable activity long before Mohammed was compelled to set fire to the structure? Was there no other viable solution as a means by which to address the
escalating problem of the crack house? The writer discusses whether or not a man who purposely set fire to an abandoned crack house was acting out of civil disobedience or vigilantism. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCvigil.wps
Civil Liberties
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A 5 page paper which discusses the term “civil liberties,” defines the term and examines how the media misinterprets the word. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAcvl.rtf
Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965
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A 3 page paper which examines and analyzes the need for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAact645.rtf
Civil Rights Act of 1991
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An 11 page paper which examines articles that detail legal and business aspects of the Civil Rights Act of 1991. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAcr1991.rtf
Class Action Lawsuits: Various Companies
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10 pages in length. The writer discusses class action lawsuits as they relate to AOL, CMGI, InfoSpace, ARIBA, Exodus Communications, WorldCom, Oracle, Cisco Systems, Qualcomm, United States Interactive, NY Railroad, Puma Technologies, Infoseek, Amazon, Advanced Viral Research, Celera Genomics, Genome Therapeutics and JDS Uniphase. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCClsAc.rtf