Essays and Research Papers on All Law & Legal Issues

A 3 page paper answering questions about the legality of several events associated with a medical malpractice case. Dr. Sanders operates an abortion clinic in California and advertised her services. Medical error caused a patient to have difficulties; the patient sued Dr. Sanders. The patient's attorney filed a complaint with Superior Court ...

This 10 page paper considers how custom can be seen as a key component of international law. The paper argues that the basis of international law is custom due the flimsy structure and the requirement of consensus and agreement. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 12 page paper examines two Australian tax in all cases concerning the way in which a business is defined in order to determine assessable revenue. The cases of Ferguson v FCT (1979) 9 ATR 873 and Stone v FCT (2005) 59 ATR 50 are examined, along with the findings of the courts in the ...

This 8 page paper looks at English with law reference to case law and statute law and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the Common law system, particularly in the context of the modern business environment. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the case involving the attorney for Owen Lotts and Mr. I.M. Bibe, stating the reasons that Bibe is bound by the contractual agreement made with Mr. Lotts. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 14 page paper considers international law and why it exists. The paper argues that the law exists only as a result of agreement and the choice to comply, which in turn can be seen as motivated by political and economic factors. Examples are given and the different theories regarding the existence and influences ...

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 ...

A 3 page paper which examines the purpose of law enforcement in the United States. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 21 page paper is an in-depth consideration of the concepts of misrepresentation and non disclosure under insurance contract law in Australia, with particular attention paid to the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 and relevant case law. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

This 9 page paper considers the formation and enforcement of administrative law. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper that examines three different areas of law. The paper examines two 1957 court cases that defined obscenity, the definition of false pretenses and larceny of trick, and then civil and criminal trespassing. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. From the very first law enacted in the United States - Rhode Island's illegalization of slavery in 1652 - to the twenty-first century's quest to eradicate political terrorism, lawmaking has undergone tremendous change that has afforded significantly greater accountability and equity where all groups and individuals are concerned. The ...

A 3 page paper discussing California Labor Code Sections 201 – 203, which address the timely payment of wages and supplemental salary items to employees leaving an employer. Paul worked for ABC Company for 11 months, but gave the company notice during the 11th month that he would be leaving the company. The ...

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.

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 ...

This 3 page paper considers how the law may be used as a tool for social engineering. The writer looks at the way it may have direct and indirect effect and ends by proposing a law with the aim of social engineering. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the right of an adult refuses treatment, even if this results in death. The paper starts by looking at the principle of the sanctity of life and when this may be secondary to patient wishes. Then the issue of advance directives is considered looking at what they are and when ...

This 5-page paper discusses various aspects of business law as they pertain to a gospel record company. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that addresses time management as applied to writing tasks in law enforcement. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 20 page law paper, based on English law, is written in three parts, answering three separate questions on contract law, agency and insolvency law. The first question looks at liability and the extent of liability under contract law where a product supplied causes damage to a customers property. The damage is the result of ...

A 7 page paper which examines a law enforcement initiative, prison overcrowding and the issue of privatizing prisons. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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.

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.

This 8 page paper considers various questions regarding land law in England. The paper looks at what a land certificate and if it is a true mirror of the ownership rights, definitions of freehold and leasehold land, the meaning of a right of way, and the difference between leases and licences. The bibliography cites 8 ...

A 9 page paper. That begins with an outline of the background for the case of Chetum v Knarles and Barnes. The paper identifies the legal issues in the case, what a contract is, including required elements, when a contract is voidable, law of agency, breach of contract and torts. The writer comments on ...