Essays and Research Papers on Current Legal Issues

A 14 page discussion of the pharmaceutical industry and the reception generic drugs have within that industry. This paper presents the thesis that it is both ethical and legal for pharmaceutical companies to interfere with or to delay generic drugs being released into the marketplace. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the question of whether or not judges are an anachronism and community panels should replace judges. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

3 pages in length. The extent to which employment discrimination has long been an ongoing social ill is both grand and far-reaching; that myriad federal laws have been enacted over the last fifty years to ensure equity in the workplace speaks to overruling the intolerance toward various segments of society. Under the umbrella ...

This 4 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student. The case looks at criminal law and potential offences resulting from physical harm. The first part of the case sees a person harmed as a result of a thrown bottle, with the defendant claiming they meant to frighten and not harm. The ...

This 4 page paper looks at three issues of law. The first is whether a contract is valid and if the terms have been breached in a scenario where an art collectors contracts to have a painting commissioned and the painter subcontracts the work. The next section outlines the three branches of government, the last ...

This 3-page paper discusses whether a particular expense can be deducted, based on Section 162 of the U.S. Tax Code. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper creates a case study that can be used to discuss the legal issues that will need to be considered when assessing the potential to contest a will on the basis of mental capacity. An elderly lady suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, also suffering from a brain tumor makes will close to her ...

This 3 page paper looks at a case supplied by the student where it is necessary to assess if a contract excists. One person agreed to sell goods to another, but there was a delay in gaining the money to pay for the goods, while waiting the seller chose to sell the goods to another ...

This 9 page paper looks at English and Australian case law to illustrate the role that the concept of reasonable foreseeability plays in the tort of negligence. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the responsibilities of parents and those with parental responsibility, such as local authorities when looking after a child under a care order, towards the children they care for. This paper considers what responsibilities exist and how far they stretch. The paper is written relating to English law. The bibliography cites ...

This 4 page paper looks at a case where an woman slips on oil and break her ankle, The oil is silt by another woman when she dropped her shopping who madden attempt to clear it up or minimise the danger. This paper considers whether there is a case that can be brought under tort. ...

This 6-page paper involves a case study detailing moral, ethical and legal behavior on the Internet. The main topic of the paper is copyright law, and the options available to a fictitious young woman who found her photo stolen and posted over the web. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the position and rights of children that have a sperm or egg donor as a genetic parent and the way that this may be seen as complex under English law. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the argument that corporate personality is nothing more than a fluid concept that allows the courts to choose when to impose liability for corporate wrongdoing. The paper looks at English law and cites numerous cases. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 6 page paper considers English law and the doctrine of privity. Staring by defining the doctrine and looking at its’ close relationship with consideration the paper outlines the pressure for change, including the cases judged by Lord Denning, and then looks at The Contracts (Rights Of Third Parties) Act 1999 to consider the way ...

A 4 page overview of the various considerations confronting the public sector employer in regard to hiring and promotion of employees. The author discusses such aspects as equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws. The contention is presented that a better approach in insuring fairness would be one where hiring and promotion ...

This 4 page paper looks at the argument that defamation cases are unlikely to help a plaintiff restore their reputation. This is discusses looking at a range of defamation cases brought under Australian law. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 4 page paper briefs this case that concerns religious freedom for the Amish. The case involves several Amish families that do not want their children going to high school. Wisconsin education law is discussed.

This 12 page paper consider s138 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) or (CTH) and critically discusses how this section of legislation and cases such as Bunning v Cross (1978) 141 CLR 54 and Ridgeway v Queen (1995) 129 AR 41 impact on operational investigations and their officers. Numerous cases are cited to illustrate points ...

A paper which considers burden of proof, evidential burden and presumption of innocence in the light of the "golden thread" of Woolmington, recent case law, and the impact of the European Convention of Human Rights. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3-page paper describes a case study of a gay couple, united under Vermont's civil union laws, and what happens when, traveling in Florida, one member of the couple ends up comatose in the hospital. The paper discusses legally what the other partner's options are, and suggests mediation and alternative resolution as a course of ...

A 5 page paper which argues that gun control laws need to be in place in all states in light of the events at Virginia Tech. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 12 page examination of the history of international law and the implementation and function of the International Criminal Court. The author examines the reasons behind U.S. resistance to this international entity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 8 page paper considers if, in today’s society there is justification for the doctrine of adverse possession to continue under UK law. The paper defines adverse possession and looks at both sides of the argument, including the perception of property theft, aspects of public interest and government policy. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the problems revolving around noncompliance with seat belt laws. Although seat belt usage is increasing over time, many are still non-compliant. The author examines the views of those that do not use seat belts, pointing out that education is the key to increasing compliance and saving lives. ...