Essays and Research Papers on All Law & Legal Issues

A 3 page discussion of Henry David Thoreau's prescription for Civil Disobedience. This paper addresses how civil disobedience is an extremely effective tactic even today. The example of abortion law is emphasized. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The consumer protection act 1987(CPA) was introduced to implement EC directive 85/374/EEC in the expectation that it would make it easier for injured persons to bring claims against manufactures of defective products. This 14 page paper critically evaluates the effectiveness of the CPA in light of recent cases law in the area of product liability. ...

This 7 page tutorial provides two parts, one addressing issues pertinent to legal issues, and the other answering four questions regarding marine insurance. Shipping law focuses on the United Kingdom and the questions in the second part include information about specific terminology and requirements that shippers should be cognizant of. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines several examples of how firms and its owners can be charged with murder if an unfortunate fatal event occurs either on premises or involving employees. Business law is explored. Several cases are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the relevance of critical legal studies in today's world though the concepts of deconstruction and postmodernity. The paper is written with reference to English law. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

Law This 6 page paper considers the question of if and when an employer can be forced to recognise a trade union in the UK. The writer includes consideration of the Employment Relations Act 1999 and recent cases. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 22 page paper (plus appendix) examines the arrest and subsequent extradition proceedings of general Pinochet in the United Kingdom, the findings of the House of Lords and the lessons that can be learned from the failure of Pinochet to be extradited to Spain. The lessons to be learnt can be seen in many aspects ...

This 7 page paper presents a scenario which is then discussed as to the relevance of the law pertaining to murder. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 26 page paper discussing the facts, charges, court proceedings and appeal activities connected with Martha Stewart's trial and conviction. The paper is written for interest with a criminal law procedure focus. Bibliography lists 32 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the potion of EU law concerning the protection of data. The writer looks at this generally as well ad the application of this to the Internet. The bibliography cite 14 sources.

A 4 page paper which argues that stricter gun control laws will leave people more vulnerable to violence and increases violent crimes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page research discusses reforms that are needed in regards to Australian copyright law. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at the sale of goods under English law and considers the way in which the use of contracts and legislation needs to position where it may be argued there is no certainty and fragility. The paper considers different aspects of the way that the contract is formed and regulated as ...

A 3 page consideration of this latest test of the limits of federal law. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses Prop. 83, so-called "Jessica's Law," which affects sexual offenders in California. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 8 page paper explores the guarantee provided by the First Amendment of the US Constitution. Key case law is reviewed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which argues that while there has been a rash of violence associated with guns, and while many are arguing that more sever gun control legislation should be passed, putting more restrictions on gun ownership will not control the violence for it is the people who own guns who do the violence, and most of those ...

This 22 page paper looks at insolvency in Australia and considers the 2010 amendment which increased the minimum threshold for a creditor petition. The change is examined in the context of insolvency law and the potential for a similar amendment to be applied to commercial insolvency legislation is assessed. The bibliography cites 16 sources. ...

This 5 page paper considers the accuracy of the statement “If it were not for conventions our constitution would have been reduced to writing many years ago”. The writer supports the statement arguing the conventions have given a flexible stability to the law to enable it to meet the needs of contemporary society. The bibliography ...

This 7 page paper discusses the principle of constitutionalism, the issue of terrorist detainees, and what the interaction is between the two. It argues that the illegal detention of suspected terrorists, often based on nothing more than fear, has weakened the principles of law on which the U.S. rests. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3 page paper posits that Officer had reasonable suspicions under search and seizure laws, but he voilated Radley's rights under due process. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 9 page research paper that discusses the 2001 decision of the British High Court concerning Farrakhan v. the Home Secretary. Farrakhan is a black Muslim leader who is known to be racist (against whites) and anti-Semitic. The decision reversed a 15-year ban on Farrakhan in the UK. The writer defends the decision as good ...

This 6 page paper delves into U.S. libel law and looks at a variety of articles and web information to conclude that Bill Clinton really does not have a case. The concept of libel is examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper examines five questions submitted by a student related to law. Several actual cases are utilized to analyze issues pertinent to proper identification of suspects and what constitutes a proper search and seizure. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page overview of the conditions stipulated by this law. The author reviews a recent case where a woman in premature labor admits to the ER and is subsequently admitted. When her infant is born it only lives two hours because it did not receive adequate care because of a technicality in ...