Essays and Research Papers on All Law & Legal Issues

This 25 page paper briefly answers a series of 15 sample exam questions which look at different issues within Canadian tort law. The questions give different scenarios and ask about the presence and discharge of a of duty of care, capacity, remoteness, foreseeability, medical negligence, special relationships, public policy and the application of legal theories ...

This 8 page paper considers the approach taken by the High Court of Australia in Dow Jones v Gutnick towards the issue of jurisdiction on the internet and considers if this is sound and how it may be seen in the context of UK and US law. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

This 11 page paper considers the arguments for an against the legalization of gay and lesbian marriages, looking at the different perceived advantages and disadvantages as well as s=issues such as discrimination and the purpose of marriage. The arguments are placed in a legal context, looking at the position under UK law, but making international ...

This 12 page paper considers what is meant by a fixed and a floating charge where loans are made and the different rights associated with each type of charge. Looking at these two equitable charges as security for borrowed money the paper consider the level of freedom that this grants to the borrowers. The paper ...

A twenty page paper which looks at the conflict between the rights of children and those of parents in adoption cases under UK law. The paper considers aspects of parental responsibility, rights and duties as well as the necessity to prioritise the interests of the child, and describes the ways in which the Human Rights ...

This 3 page paper explores environmental law, and argues that it works best when it is made at the local level but is in line with already existing federal policy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the position of Mega-Corp. The firm, based in New York, has purchased computers from a UK company under a F.O.B contract for delivery to New York; the goods are damaged in transit and arrive late. The legal issues are considered in the context of English law. The bibliography cites 5 ...

This 5 page paper discusses numerous questions dealing with various aspects of business law. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses the need for risk management and risk assessment in courtrooms and law enforcement organizations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the details of North Carolina State intestate law, delineating the descent and distribution proceedings. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Thos 7 page paper looks at the constitution of Great Britain. Unlike many other countries there is no written constitution, but the elements that make up a constitution have all evolved over time. This paper looks at the development and the sources of constitution law and how we can argue that there is a constitution ...

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of Goldthorpe v Logan. Implications for modern contract law are examined. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper outlines the way in which consumer protection is granted by the law in England. The paper defines a consumer and then looks at a range of civil and criminal statutes and other tools which may be used for the protection of the consumer. The bibliography cites 14 sources.

This 7 page paper defines what the law means by obscenity and how it is or is not protected under the First Amendment. Furthermore, this paper sites many cases as evidence and applies this information to the every increasing influence of the Internet. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 18 page paper examines Australian Tax law, defining what a taxable supply is and looking at when goods and services tax (GST)is payable. The paper looks at the requirements under GST legislation, examining the connection with Australia. The meaning of supply and the use of monetary and non-monetary consideration. The bibliography cites 8 sources. ...

This 7 page paper compares and contrasts the two systems of governance. When delving through the various topics—law enforcement, corrections, punishment, and governance—it is easy to see that vast differences exist. Yet, there are similarities also explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page research paper that offers an overview of legislation designed to protect minors using the Internet. The writer also discusses the law pertaining to minors and contracts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A six page paper which looks at the topic of land registration and overriding interests, considers the way in which such interests can interfere with the use and enjoyment of land and assesses the possible ways in which the law could be changed in order to allow prospective purchasers to make an informed decision prior ...

This 4 page paper looks at the law in the United Kingdom as it pertains to evidence. What improperly obtained evidence constitutes is outlined. Cases are noted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page review and critique focuses on an article by Stephen Morse, "Craziness and Criminal Responsibility," which pertains to how the law conceptualizes the principle of "mens tea," which is used in insanity pleas. Only the article itself is cited.

This 7 page paper considers the case law surrounding our basic freedoms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper addresses four separate and distinct issues: What rights to adult adoptees have in terms of accessing adoption records; What are the laws and thoughts of minor children visiting a parent who is in prison; What is a dog owner's liability if the dog bites someone; and What is the liability of ...

3 pages in length. The lean toward privatizing various social systems speaks to the overextended means of current operating methods in such industries as utilities, railroads, schools and prisons. The extent to which America's judicial system might benefit from privatization is challenged by the amount of access the public may or may not ...

12 pages in length. The infamous 'Monkey Trial,' so named for the trial of the century in which legal defense lawyer Clarence Darrow squared off with William Jennings Bryan. These two well-known attorneys were arguing the case in which John Thomas Scopes, represented by Darrow, was on trial for violating Tennessee law by ...

A 4 page research paper that argues a hypothetical case involving the constitutionality of school prayer. The writer cites case law and the Lemon Test in order to argue that prayer should not be allowed at high school graduation exercises. Bibliography lists 4 sources.