Essays and Research Papers on All Law & Legal Issues

This 5 page paper considers a fictitious scenario where two ministers are recommending changes to packaging legislation where minority languages should be mandatory on the labeling. One minister is advocating the use of the Deschenes definition or the other advocates utilizing a simple percentage of the population as the defining factor for which language it ...

It has been argued that a logical step in political evolution for Australia will be the move from a constitutional monarchy to a republic, this 5 page paper assesses if this is likely, considering whether or not there is a need for constitutional reform and assessing the influences. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3-page paper goes through the steps of processing a criminal case through the justice system. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Using the scenario of a young child being hit by a car and killed, this 3 page paper investigates the importance of the driver's state of mind at the time of the accident and his intent. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses courts served, selection process and mock trials as they relate to Texas. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6-page paper focuses on three case studies involving breach of warranty, liability when it comes to employee termination and the responsibility of an agent versus an employee.

This 8-page paper details the legal issues concerning the fictitious case of Chetum v Knarles & Barkley. Topics discussed include breach of contract, vicarious negligence and employer-employee contracts.

4 Case Studies : 7 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses four cases studies that pertain to litigation and/or arbitration. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the need for the death penalty in modern society. The death penalty serves as a viable deterrent and solution for the increase in violent crimes our nation is fighting. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In six pages this paper discusses how three pieces of evidence such as blood in a Ford Bronco, gloves, and shoes reveal O.J. Simpson to be guilty of the murders of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.

A 7 page research paper that concerns a proposed bill for doubling the maximum prison term for armed robbery, which is due to come up for a vote soon. While this bill is very popular, there are aspects of public policy that must be considered in order to make a reasoned, logical decision on this ...

This 7-page paper discusses the ethics of the case of McDonald's and Stella Liebeck, who spilled hot McDonald's coffee in her lap and received a huge award from the jury.

5 pages in length. The American public cannot watch late-night television without being overwhelmed with a barrage of legal counsel commercials advertising their contingent-fee agreement; for a large chunk of the plaintiff's settlement - anywhere from twenty-five to fifty percent - the company will represent that individual for no upfront costs. While logic ...

This 3 page paper provides material for a speech about child abuse in America. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

In four pages this text on a famous 1989 U.S. Supreme Court child abuse case is summarized and reviewed, with its theme, author’s methodological approach, arguments, and conclusions included. There are no other sources listed.

This 6-page paper discusses a fictitious case that deals with the definition of an informal marriage and property rights within such a relationship. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses how the Supreme Court of Canada uses extrinsic evidence to decide cases. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Canadian courts have stated freedom of expression is of utmost concern to the Canadian people and have upheld certain freedoms of expression supporting enterprise and other constitutional rights. This 7 page paper argues that the courts rely on traditional values, but that there is evidence that a nontraditional view is emerging. 6 references.

This 3 page paper argues that drug testing those arrested for federal crimes prior to the time they have bee convicted of those crimes is a violation of our right to privacy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of pre-trial activities. The paper is structured as speaking notes for a six slide powerpoint presentation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper examines this vocation. Attention to the role of judges in the court system is duly noted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the 2006 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Georgia v. Randolph, 04-1067, in which the Court ruled that police cannot conduct a search on the basis of consent of a tenant or owner if a co-tenant is present and objects to such a search. The paper discusses the ruling and ...

In six pages this paper examines how the Constitution of the United States continues to influence the American criminal justice system in three contemporary examples including capital punishment and the use of lethal injections, privacy rights for college students, and the private citizen’s right to bear arms. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.

An 8 page research paper which defines socio-economic and civil and political rights and then discusses how justifiability is defined and the principles that this concept entails. The writer then examines literature in order to compare and contrast the justiciablity of socio-economic and civil and political rights. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines three Constitutional Amendments. The Fourth, Fifth and Sixth amendments are examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.