Essays and Research Papers on All Law & Legal Issues

This 10 page paper considers the thesis that violence against women is predominately a symptom of a male dominated patricidal society. The paper looks at the evidence for this thesis, arguing that it can be seen as endemic in the social structures of society which are self perpetuating. The paper goes on to look ...

This 8 page paper looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the American government as they relate to the pursuit of national security objectives. Highlighted is a discussion on scientific data as well as the effect of the Internet on the continuing struggle to achieve a balance between individual rights and the physical and financial ...

This 3 page paper provides a brief of this important Supreme Court case that focuses on land promised to the Indians and how the U.S. government reneged on a treaty. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the international trade dispute between States A and B, hosts to Expando and Flexo wristwatch band manufacturers, respectively. Flexo has asked its courts to overrule a customs service refusal to impose import taxes on Expando’s products because the company receives government subsidies. All companies in Expando’s home market ...

This is a 3 page paper on criminal justice policy. The role of all three branches of government is covered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper answers questions posed by a student in respect to material found in Burns' Government by the People. The issues relate to the rights and freedoms of the American people. Issues include security, the first amendment, and affirmative action. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper which considers an ethical dilemma relating to the Baker Act and the case of a child committed for evaluation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A paper which considers the issue of negligence within the health care system with particular reference to the ways in which negligence may impact on those patients who suffer from mental or physical incapacity, such as the elderly or the metally ill. Bibliography lists 12 sources

A 4 page opinion on the legal interpretation and penalties for health care fraud. Reviewing the specifics of United States v. Sidhu, the author examines the concept of conspiracy and compares this type of crime to organized crime. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper views the ramifications of HIPAA, particularly as they respect compliance. Details of the Act are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

In eight pages this paper discusses HIPAA and medical coding as it pertains to the legal issue of patient privacy rights. Ten sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 6 page paper that discusses the confidentiality of medical records and in particular, mental health records. Laws regarding such access have been patchy at both federal and state levels. New regulations have helped standardize the rules but, according to mental health advocates, more needs to be done regarding mental health records. This essay is ...

This 8 page paper discusses the poor state of health care in California prisons including the management of acute and chronic conditions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This paper examines five pieces of health care legislation passed during the past 40 years that have been enacted to benefit the elderly. When possible, the paper notes who introduced the bill, and any controversy that might have surrounded its passage. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page case summary of a case in which the question before the court is whether or not two parties can legally renegotiate a land sale without paying a commission to the real estate broker to brought them together. The write summarizes the facts of the case, the procedural history, the holding, and the ...

A 6 page paper discussing the history of and legal arguments used in the landmark Supreme Court case. Whether abortion is right or not and constitutes a moral decision is still a matter of debate, but it is no longer a matter of law. That debate was settled by Roe v. Wade more ...

20 pages. This research paper describes the history of the Alien Tort Statute and why it was enacted. Using cases from the past as well as contemporary cases, the paper details how the statute has been used and for what reasons. A comparison is made between the Alien Tort Statute and the Foreign Sovereign Immunities ...

This 5 page paper looks at both sides of the issue but draws no conclusions. The legal history is relayed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper considers the successes and failures of the death penalty. The history and ethics surrounding the practice are considered alongside the absence of data demonstrating it is a deterrent. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 4 page paper supports capital punishment. The history of the capital punishment is touched on. This paper provides three good reasons to support the death penalty and offers rebuttal arguments. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 30 page paper examines the different methods of police profiling. Furthermore, a history of the practice is provided as well as trends in this area. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 4 page case summary that lists the facts of the case, its history, the question before the court, the holding and the disposition. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In six pages this paper presents an overview of how the relationship between church and state has been defined throughout the history of the United States and what relationship between the two exists today. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

A 4 page research paper that looks briefly at the history associated with these amendments to the US Constitution. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper that summarizes and analyzes the case of Hayes v. Jackson (1893). The writer discusses the facts of the case, procedural history, question before the court, holding, rational for the holding, disposition and dissenting opinion. No bibliography is offered.