Essays and Research Papers on All Law & Legal Issues

This 5 page paper looks at the position and rights of children that have a sperm or egg donor as a genetic parent and the way that this may be seen as complex under English law. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 6 page paper considers English law and the doctrine of privity. Staring by defining the doctrine and looking at its’ close relationship with consideration the paper outlines the pressure for change, including the cases judged by Lord Denning, and then looks at The Contracts (Rights Of Third Parties) Act 1999 to consider the way ...

This 4 page paper looks at the argument that defamation cases are unlikely to help a plaintiff restore their reputation. This is discusses looking at a range of defamation cases brought under Australian law. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 7 page research paper that investigates issues that typically affect older adults who divorce, such as property laws and the division of marital assets. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

6 pages in length. Substantive due process is defined by Merriam-Webster as a judicial requirement that enacted laws may not contain provisions that result in the unfair, arbitrary, or unreasonable treatment of an individual. The writer discusses Lochner v. New York and basic liberty rights as they relate to substantive due process. ...

This 4 page paper briefs this case that concerns religious freedom for the Amish. The case involves several Amish families that do not want their children going to high school. Wisconsin education law is discussed.

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.

This 12 page paper consider s138 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) or (CTH) and critically discusses how this section of legislation and cases such as Bunning v Cross (1978) 141 CLR 54 and Ridgeway v Queen (1995) 129 AR 41 impact on operational investigations and their officers. Numerous cases are cited to illustrate points ...

A paper which considers burden of proof, evidential burden and presumption of innocence in the light of the "golden thread" of Woolmington, recent case law, and the impact of the European Convention of Human Rights. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 4 page research paper/essay that examines the rules of evidence in US courts. The writer addresses specifically rules of evidence that pertain to the character of the accused. Relevant law and its ramifications are discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3-page paper describes a case study of a gay couple, united under Vermont's civil union laws, and what happens when, traveling in Florida, one member of the couple ends up comatose in the hospital. The paper discusses legally what the other partner's options are, and suggests mediation and alternative resolution as a course of ...

This 4 page paper takes a hypothetical situation submitted by a student to examine the don't ask, don't tell policy. How the court might view this is analyzed in the context of gender case law. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which argues that gun control laws need to be in place in all states in light of the events at Virginia Tech. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 12 page examination of the history of international law and the implementation and function of the International Criminal Court. The author examines the reasons behind U.S. resistance to this international entity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the argument that corporate personality is nothing more than a fluid concept that allows the courts to choose when to impose liability for corporate wrongdoing. The paper looks at English law and cites numerous cases. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 8 page paper considers if, in today’s society there is justification for the doctrine of adverse possession to continue under UK law. The paper defines adverse possession and looks at both sides of the argument, including the perception of property theft, aspects of public interest and government policy. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

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.

This 5 page paper is a legal brief outlining the parties, facts rule of law, discussions and holding of the case of Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. v. Hammerton, Administrative Panel Dection, Case Number D2000 – 0364, August 2nd 2000. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 5-page paper focuses on three tax websites that can be used as resources for research on U.S. tax codes and the law surrounding them.

A 5 page discussion of tort law and the efforts on many fronts to reform it in regard to punitive damages and pain and suffering. While some are working to put caps on the amounts that can be awarded others are fighting to protect individual rights to safety not just in the medical environment ...

This 10 page paper considers how the idea of enforcement of morals though legislation can be viewed where there is a sovereign parliament. The writer considers the role of parliament and the relationship between the legal doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty and the legitimate enforcement of morality through law. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 3 page paper considers a case supplied by the student, where sunglasses break and a shard of glass blinds the wearer. The position of action taken under product liability laws is examined with the position in 2003 compared to that of the 1950’s and the 1970’s. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 5 page discussion of search and seizure as it applies to vehicles. This paper is based on two fictional scenarios but calls upon case law involving searches of vehicles when those searches were no predicated on the fact that a vehicle is readily mobile. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This paper explains various facets of contract law, such as risks and obligations, as well as cost factors. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Section 13 of Australia's Motor Traffic law. A ficticious case is discussed and argued. Bibliography lists 5 sources.