Essays and Research Papers on All Law & Legal Issues

This 6 page paper consider how, as a result of technology, information has become a commercial resource to be maximised. The writer looks at this form the perspective of UK law, how information and knowledge are viewed as intellectual property and what protection both organisations and individuals have and the extent of the relevant ...

A thorough 10 page discussion of events transpiring (from beginning to end) during an Edison (NJ) township municipal court session. Excellent for those studying criminal justice, political science, and basic law. No bibliography.

A 6 page paper answering 8 legal questions about contract law. Questions cover topics including the sale of found goods, leases, oral agreements for services the statute of frauds and the parol evidence rule. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper considers three different contracts between a supplier in the UK and a purchaser in the US. The issues examine payment and consideration, breach of contract and frustration using both the United Nations Convention On Contracts For The International Sale Of Goods and case law. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the act as well as New Jersey statutes that apply to wrongful death cases. Several examples of actual cases filed in New Jersey are provided. The attempt to extend the meaning of the law to include fetuses is also discussed. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 3 page paper. Information privacy is a growing concern. This essay reports the laws that are intended to protect an individual’s information, including electronic/digital information. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 13 page paper considers the way in which the Law Lords made their decision on the extradition proceeding brought by Spain against General Augusto Pinochet. The paper looks at the pertinent issues and the decisions that were made in this case which lead to the decision that Pinochet should be extradited. The bibliography sites ...

This 8 page paper considers how the framework top add value to the construction industry in Sir John Egan’s ‘Rethinking Construction’ may be desirable, but how it be problematic in resolving disputes as it is not supported with UK contract law. The paper looks at the framework first and then at the problem with the ...

A 4 page research paper on a hypothetical supreme court decision. The writer details the law regarding original jurisdiction, executive privilege, hiring and firing certain federal appointees, and suit against a president. No bibliography.

This 10 page paper provides an argument that protection of fourth amendment rights is diminishing. The focus of the discussion is on recent legislation which gives law enforcement agents more leeway in accessing numeric pager information. 10 sources listed.

A 3 page paper that discusses the medical malpractice statute of limitations laws in Connecticut and Florida. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An annotated bibliography of sources for a thesis on the Colombia drugs cartels, with reference to US foreign policy and international law. Bibliography lists 7 sources

This 5 page paper looks at the Constitution, Constitutional law and sovereignty. Several related questions posed by a student are answered. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page discussion of abortion. Defines abortion as the termination of a pregnancy and contrasts governmental policy with ethics. Provides a review of important case law in abortion but concludes that while abortion may be legal under some circumstances it is never ethical. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper compares the medical malpractice cases and regulation in three European countries and the US state of Maryland, looking at the similarities of the use of tort law and identifying the differences in approach. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

10 pages. This paper explains some theories of the insanity defense used in a court of law, including the first use of the insanity defense, some cases that actually used the insanity defense, and personal opinions regarding the use of the insanity defense. Note to student: This model paper gives the facts and findings of the pertinent research, ...

6 pages in length. Paper discusses civil rights for homosexuals and the importance of laws to protect such rights. Social, political, and historic issues are examined. It is concluded that there is absolutely no reason that "gays" should not have all of the same rights and opportunities in this country as everyone else Bibliography lists ...

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the issues surrounding the exclusionary rule and its utility in law. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

The dominant model for the warding of damages under English and Australian law is to award compensation for losses. This 5 page paper considers the way this happens and considers if there should be a greater move for damages to be granted as recognition for a wrong suffered or as punishment. The paper ...

A 5 page paper which addresses current government desire to abolish trial by jury in Great Britain. The paper argues that trial by jury is essential to the system of law, and argues that, while there may be problems with the system, it does protect the rights of the citizens more adequately than no system would. Bibliography lists 4 ...

This 14 page paper considers the ways in which a UK company may be able to protect itself form a take over, and the position of these tactics according to the law. The paper includes cases such as attempted take over of Distillers by Guinness and the cases with Argyle. The paper then considers if ...

Approximately 5 pages in length. Discusses the background and purpose of due process laws with a focus on trends during the early 1990's. Emphasis is upon the case of Bostick v. Florida. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the issue of human rights. The paper starts by looking at what is meant by human rights and the foundations of the modern concept in the seventeenth century with Locke. The origins of current law are then explained and the way it is implemented in the UK is outlined ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of senior housing. Case law is cited to explain why prohibiting other age groups is legally permitted. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3-page paper discusses the case of the Amish family versus the state of Wisconsin's compulsory education laws. The paper discusses the basis of the case, the arguments and the effect of the decision. Bibliography lists 3 sources.