Essays and Research Papers on All Law & Legal Issues

This 5 page paper evaluates this disparate impact case. The concept of disparate impact is defined. The facts of the case are relayed and its implications discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper summarises various aspects of the Australian case Re: Demagogue Pty Ltd And Nicholas Ramensky and Gisela Elizabeth Ramensky No. G54 of 1992 Fed No. 851 Trade Practices (1992) 110 ALR 608 (1992) 39 FCR 31.

This 3 page paper focuses on a case study submitted by a student. The significance of drawing up a will, and keeping it updated, is relayed by the example. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page victimology report that details a hypothetical crime giving the pertinent information needed by investigators in order to apprehend the assailant. No bibliography offered.

This 4 page paper examines the issue of tort reform. Both sides are discussed and there is a focus on medical issues. Florida is highlighted as a state that is doing something about the problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that offers a legal brief and summary concerning this landmark decision of the US Supreme Court. Due to this decision, all defendants are provided with an attorney, as the court will appoint counsel if the defendant cannot afford this service. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

A 5 page paper that summarizes this landmark 1914 Supreme Court case, which established that evidence obtained by illegal search and seizure, that is, without a proper warrant, would be inadmissible in American courts. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page overview of the case of Miranda v Arizona. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

The atrocities which occurred in East Timor was well documented. With the development of a new legal system and the desire for Justice, ad hoc human rights courts were set up with Timorese and intentional judges. However, despite the seriousness of the crimes and the system that was set up many of those charged faced ...

This 3 page paper examines two cases--one impact and one treatment--as a springboard for discussion. How each of the cases is applicable to business is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that address three issues in criminal justice administration in the US. These issues address the realities of an increasingly large prison population, the corresponding overcrowding in prisons and the decline in rehabilitation programs, which may be a trend that is beginning to reverse. If these current trends in criminal justice ...

A 5 page research paper that examines issues facing the topic of court administration at the present moment. Several justices of the Supreme Court will probably retire within the coming months. This research, first of all, relates the process for finding a replacement for these Supreme Court positions and then discussing the possible ramifications of ...

This 7 page paper examines the case of of U.S. Supreme Court Widmar V. Vincent, 454 U.S. 263 (1981) 454 U.S. 263 concerning the meeting of a religious group on university grounds, The paper outlines the case, looks at the resulting impact and considers if this was the right decision. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ...

This 7 page paper argues that women have an advantage in New York divorce cases. Divorce is discussed in general. Statistics are provided. A brief outline is included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a simple overview of the judiciary. Supreme Court judges are listed by name and year of appointment. The system of checks and balances is touched on. The relationship between federal and state branches is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues for a free speech zone on campuses. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page overview of the many family impacts of Prohibition. The author points out the positive impacts of the decrease in alcohol consumption but contrasts them with the societal costs of the black market that emerged. Bibliography list 5 sources.

5 pages in length. The Constitution of the United States is not up for interpretation; the framers of this guide for civilized society were quite articulate in expressing their collective thoughts to such a degree that no modern-day court – no matter how high on the legal ladder – need misconstrue its meaning in ...

This 4 page paper provides the background and key events in the case known as MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, ET AL. v. KEITH A. BRADFORD, ET AL. This case is about school finance. Lawsuits were brought against the state for inadequate school funding and specifically about the state funding for the public schools in ...

This 5 page legal memorandum presents the issues in a hypothetical case. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

The case of PARC (Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children) v. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (343 F. Supp. 279 (E.D. Pa. 1972)) occurred as a result of the dissatisfaction of PARC regarding the conditions of services being provided for students (children) with disabilities. This paper provides an overview of the current literature on this ...

This 5 page paper consider how crime may be argued to be a social construct and how it may be argued as not being a social construct, The paper looks at legal and social theory and applies it to the modern world including the view of terrorism. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of the case of Causey v. St. Francis Medical Center. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper begins with an introduction to the False Claims Act and the provisions that apply to Medicare and Medicaid fraud. The writer then discusses why fraud persists, reaching three conclusions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of a hypothetical courtroom observatoin. Bibliography lists 5 sources.