Laytime; The Calculation And Conditions Surrounding the its Use and Calculation
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This 22 page paper looks at the maritime issue of laytime as seen in charterparty contracts. The way it is calculated and what will and will not count as laytime is discussed with reference to actual arbitration's and contracts. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TElaytim.wps

Legal Research from Secondary Sources
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A 5 page research paper that answers various legal questions. Topics covered include use of an expert witness in an export case involving foreign law and whether or not the sale of do-it-yourself divorce kits constitutes unauthorized practice of law. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khleg?.wps

Legal Advice to Adult Entertainment TV Station
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A 6 page research paper that is based on the premise that this research is a formal statement of advice for an adult-entertainment TV station from its legal counsel. The writer reviews current First Amendment case law and argues that the station should take steps to limit access to minors, as well as censor any material that depicts illegal acts or is demeaning to women or minority members. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khxtvleg.rtf

Legal Alternatives in the Case of the Conjoined Twins
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of the 2000 case where it was decided that Mary and Jodie were to be separated in spite of the objections of their parents. The Human Rights Act of 1998 and the The Children's Act of 1989 are discussed in light of legal issues. Philosophical and ethical issues are also a part of the analysis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA207Law.rtf

Legal Analyses
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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.
Filename: HVLglAnl.rtf

Legal Analysis of a Slip-and-fall Case
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An 11 page extensive analysis of a hypothetical slip-and-fall lawsuit. In this scenario, Tom Hansen slipped and fell while shopping at the Apex Supermarket, incurring a severe hip injury. Mr. Hansen’s accident was due to a spill of an oily liquid on the floor, which created a hazard. Mr. Hansen seeks legal counsel as to whether to pursue a lawsuit against Apex Supermarket in order to receive monetary damages for his injury, but he wishes assurance as to whether or not his case would actually receive a jury trial, or be dismissed due to a summary judgment. The writer cites 3 cases in arguing that Mr. Hansen should not pursue his suit. No bibliography is offered.
Filename: khhansen.rtf

LEGAL ANALYSIS: BUG INC
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This 3-page paper answers questions about Internet trademark infringement and tort liability as it pertains to fictitious company Bug Inc. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTbuglegal.rtf

Legal Analysis: Case Study Related to Constitutional Protections
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This 20 page paper looks at the fourth, fifth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments as it pertains to a case of possible racial profiling and harassment. The facts of this fictitious case, submitted by a student, are briefly relayed. The amendments are discussed in depth, with applicable case law, and then the situation is carefully evaluated. A section regarding changes since 911 is also provided. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: SA243Con.rtf

Legal and Ethical Issues of Informed Consent
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This 5 page report discusses informed consent as the mechanism through which people fully understand what is happening to them or their family members. It is used in reference to medical procedures, legal actions, and a variety of other areas in which one can claim that a patient or client was both informed of what was about to take place and either supported the action or had no objection to it. Ethical and legal issues come into play when one considers whether or not the person understood what he or she was being informed of or whether they simply gave their “consent” without knowing what else they could do. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWinfcon.rtf

Legal and Practical Aspects of Surrogacy
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A 25 page paper discussing the complexities that increasing use of surrogate mothers combined with technological advances have introduced in defining and administering widely varying laws. The paper discusses the situation as it exists today, its biblical basis (Genesis 16 and 30), legal implications, and the likely future of surrogacy. Florida revised its surrogacy statutes in 2000; they can provide a model for those states beginning to recognize the need for revision, as is happening in Connecticut. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: KSsurrogacy.wps

Legal and Social Ramifications of the Execution of Timothy McVeigh
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A 10 page paper exploring the numerous legal and social ramifications inherent in the recent execution of Oklahoma City Bomber Timothy McVeigh. McVeigh, convicted and sentenced to death for his role in the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City and the consequent deaths of 168 people, was the first federal execution in thirty-eight years. The execution has reopened the argument as to the validity of a federal death penalty law under the Eighth Amendment of the US Constitution. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPmcVeig.rtf

Legal Aspects of the Faith-Based Initiative
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A 10 page paper assessing the legality of faith-based initiatives as promoted by the Bush administration. The merits and dangers of government support for faith-based initiatives could be discussed for so long that no one is able to accomplish any good, and still without arriving at any common ground to which all could freely subscribe. The bottom line in considering whether public funding of faith-based initiatives is legal lies in the first phrase of the First Amendment, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” Because Congress is not seeking to establish any religion, there should be no difficulty in supplying funding for sectarian organizations achieving real results in social pursuits. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: KSlawFaithBaInit.rtf

Legal Brief / U.S. Supreme Court Decision # 1
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R.A.V. v. City of St. Paul 505 U.S. _____ (1992) # 90-7675 ; Argued : 12/4/91 - 6/22/92 Primary issue discussed is whether or not law can prohibit hated based expression.
Filename: Legalbre.wps

Legal Brief / U.S. Supreme Court Decision # 2
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Lee v. Weisman 505 U.S. _____ (1992) Primary issue discussed is whether or not a school violates a person's right under the First Amendment by allowing a religious invocation at a state school function.
Filename: Legalbr2.wps

Legal Brief / U.S. Supreme Court Decision # 3
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New York Times v. United States 403 U.S. 713 (1991). Primary issue is whether or not the government has the privilege of enjoining the press prior to publications whenever it feels that national security is at stake.
Filename: Legalbr3.wps

Legal Brief / U.S. Supreme Court Decision # 4
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Wisconsin v. Mitchell, U.S. # 92-515 Argued : April 21, 1993 - Decided June 11, 1993. Primary issue is concerned with whether or not penalty enhancements (for hate crimes) such as Wisconsin's are prohibited by the 1st and 14th amendments.
Filename: Legalbr4.wps

Legal Brief / U.S. Supreme Court Decision # 5
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Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, 109 S.Ct. 2533, 105 L.Ed.2d 242, Argued in 1989. From case : Since the State of Texas conceded that the actions of burning the flag were expressive conduct, the Court had to decide whether the State's regulation of flag burning related to suppression of free speech in order to determine which standard to apply. Then the Court had to decide whether the State had an interest in regulating the speech which overrode the First Amendment protections.
Filename: Sct.wps

Legal Brief / U.S. Supreme Court Decision # 6
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Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 88 S.Ct. 1868, 20 L.Ed.2d 889, Argued in 1968. Primary arugemnt in this case concerns probable cause and search/seziure, 4th amendement issues, etc;
Filename: Sct2.wps

Legal Brief : Gibson v. Mayor :
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A 3 page paper that includes the case name and number, a brief synopsis of the facts of the case, the charges made by Gibson against the mayor and council, the investigation, and what the courts ruled. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGlggbs.rtf

Legal Case Analysis
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In 5 pages, the author discusses a legal case scenario using Lyle v. Durham. A memo was created using the facts of the case to make a summation and a judgement concerning the case of Todd v. Gardner. It was decided whether the defendant or the plaintiff in the case was legally the rightful owner of the engagement ring. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Legalc.wps

Legal Considerations in Health Services: The Patient Self Determination Act
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A 5 page emphasis of the importance of the Patient Self Determination Act in health services. The author reviews the case of Terry Schiavo to stress the importance of having one’s wishes regarded their health care clearly recorded in a legally valid document. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPmedSlf.rtf

Legal Considerations Today: Definition of Terms
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A 5 page paper which presents a variety of terms and definitions found in the legal world of business as they relate to issues such as copyrights, trademarks, and other aspects of law. The information is taken from "Business Law & The Legal Environment," by Anderson, Fox, Twomey & Jennings. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAlegalterms.wps

Legal Critique of the Ashland Case
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This 10 page paper provides a critique of a case submitted by a student. The case involves an oil spill and the legal ramifications of the event. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA533law.rtf

Legal Decision-Making Styles
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A 3 page paper discussing the adversarial style of the American justice system and musing under which judicial decision-making system the writer would prefer to be judged if charged – but innocent of – a serious felony crime. The accused should prefer rule utilitarianism if innocent, probably a teleological or deontological perspective if guilty. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSlawDecStyl.rtf

Legal Descriptions and Plot Plans
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This 5 page paper provides a general overview of terms and definitions of terminology as used in creating plot plans. Lots, blocks, metes and bounds are each looked at. Sewage and various methods of treatment in home building are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA204plt.rtf

LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS ON REAL ESTATE DEEDS
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This 5 page quickie talks about real estate deeds, how to read and interpret them. Also included are the most common mistakes and how to spot them in a deed description. Examples provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MBrestate.rtf

Legal Disclosure and the Exclusionary Rule
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This 5 page paper explains the rules of disclosure and discusses the exclusionary rule. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVdiscls.rtf

Legal Drinking Age 18
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A 3 page paper which argues the legal drinking age should be 18. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAldr.rtf

Legal Issues
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This 7 page paper looks at five legal questions in Q& A format. Various questions on different areas of the law have been submitted by a student and answered. Questions include issues in criminal and civil law, business ethics and contracts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA309law.rtf

Legal Issues for Riordan and Kudler
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A 4 page paper assessing the approach of two virtual companies to the legal matters that arise as a course of business. Riordan Manufacturing's approach is efficient and effective; Kudler's is not. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: KSlawRioKud.rtf

Legal Issues in Commercial Use of Outer Space
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A 12 page paper discussing the evolution and current state of commercial use of outer space, for the purpose of determining an appropriate governing body. There were more than 3,000 active, functioning satellites orbiting the Earth in early 2008, more than 1,000 originating in nations such as Mexico, Germany and Algeria – both developed and developing nations. The paper concludes that though the United Nations is imperfect, it likely is the best solution for international oversight and accountability. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSlawSpace.rtf

Legal Issues in Education
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A 30 page research paper that addresses specific legal issues as they apply to teaching and education. Topics covered include tort liability, negligence, law pertaining to disabled children, privacy issues, drug testing, search and seizure and others. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khleged.rtf

Legal Liability and Ships' Registries
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This 3 page paper discusses the liability issues that arise in both public and private law when an American couple is robbed, and the husband suffers a fatal heart attack during the course of the robbery, on a DWI cruise ship with Liberian registry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: HVMarLaw.rtf

Legal Malpractice Case
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This seven page paper is based on a fictitious case study provided by the student. An employee is injured while working for employer and hires a lawyer to sue the employer. The employer makes a settlement offer, which the lawyer does not communicate to the employee. Subsequently the employee loses the court case and gains no compensation. This paper considers the situation where the employee is taking action against the lawyer for negligence in failing to communicate the settlement offer. The paper presents advice for the lawyer and for the employee as well as considering the fiduciary relationship. The paper is written with reference to US law. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEmalpract.rtf

Legal Matters at Bug, Inc.
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A 6 page paper discussing a variety of legal issues affecting or potentially affecting Bug, Inc., a manufacturer of electronic listening devices. Topics include industrial espionage, civil RICO, product liability and a variety of assorted possible torts. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KSlawBugInc.rtf

Legal Memo / N.J. Supreme Court Decision # 1a
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Henningsen v. Bloomfield Motors Memo reviews and analyzes an key 1960 New Jersey Decision regarding manufacturer and dealer liability. Rather than strictly adhering to the fact that a sales contract was signed, the Court in this case looked at the predicament in which a buyer is placed when involved in such a large, technical purchase as an automobile. The court also examined marketing philosophy and the media used to advertise to better decide whether or not the defendants could truly be relieved of the responsibilities that the contract as claimed.
Filename: Legalme2.wps

Legal Memo / N.J. Supreme Court Decision # 1b
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Broken down into sections, this is essentially a shorter version of Legalme2.wps, in which the analyst looks at legal issues and social policy to ultimately justify the Court's decision in this particular case.
Filename: Legalme3.wps

Legal Memorandum
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This 4 page paper is a legal memorandum about a case of a woman who's family wants to maintain her life through the use of a feeding tube and her husband wants the feeding tube removed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MHLegMem.rtf

Legal Memorandum
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This 5 page legal memorandum presents the issues in a hypothetical case. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: MHCasL66.rtf

Legal Memorandum
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A 7 page closed objective legal memorandum regarding a whether or not an insurance company should pay double indemnity for a death in which the deceased died because he placed a noose around his neck and cut off oxygen to his brain during the act of masturbation, suffocating when a pulley system jammed. The writer cites relevant case law and discusses the case relevant to a Missouri jurisdiction. No bibliography provided.
Filename: khlmemo.rtf