Essays and Research Papers on Current Legal Issues

This 14 page papers the development and definition of ICOTERMS and the advantages that may be gained from their use. This is then considered in terms of the problems that have been seen in international business. The paper argues that ICOTERMS are a tool that may reduce disputes over the interpretations of terms, which will ...

A 15 page paper that provides an ethical analysis of this famous case of the spilled coffee. The facts are first related and discussed, including those that did not get published in the media. For example, Liebeck, the plaintiff, was not driving the car and the car was not in motion when the coffee spilled. ...

6 page paper arguing reasons why the state of New Jersey should outlaw the death penalty. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 7 page research paper that investigates the constitutionality of school searches. On one hand, school officials are bound legally and morally to respect the rights of students, as they exist under law. Yet, on the other hand, school officials bear the responsibility of providing safe and orderly environments that promote learning for all their ...

This 9 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student. A director of a firm wants to issue more shares, but minorities of shareholders do not want the issue to go ahead. The first part of the paper looks at the rights of minority shareholders and considers what actions they may ...

A 5 page paper exploring the differences and similarities between affirmative action programs based on race, sex and disabilities (ADA). The paper explores these issues from the viewpoint of public policy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 36 page paper examines the links between mental illness and crime and how this is dealt with in the UK criminal justice system. The paper starts by defining mental illness, looking at general definition and then at the legal definition used in the UK. The paper then considers what types of illness are classified ...

3 pages in length. The debate over gun control, an ongoing thorn in effecting social policy upon which both sides can agree, has taken an unprecedented turn toward implementing stronger safety measures in light of violent incidents that have occurred on a number of college campuses. Critics have long argued how those who ...

5 pages in length. Tamper with an American's constitutional rights, and you tamper with the very foundation upon which this country was built. That is the cry heard from Charleton Heston, recently elected president of the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the entire fellowship of gun-toting members. Guns are not the cause ...

This 8 page paper, 6 pages of essay plus 2 page annotated bibliography, looks at a case study supplied by the student. A restaurant spills hot soup on a patron which burns them. Then the waiter suggests that whilst the patron is visiting the restroom they could pout some moisturiser on, which is in the ...

This 6 page paper looks at a case supplied by the student. A beneficiary with a lifetime interest in a protective trust wants to vary the terms of settlement when he dies and the property will pass absolutely so that the property does not pass until to his child until they are 33 years of ...

This 19 page paper looks at an international shipping case study examined using English law. The paper is divided into four parts. The first part looks at the failure of the buyer to provide a confirmed letter of credit as required by the terms of the contract and the nomination of an unsuitable vessel. The ...

E-commerce has created many opportunities for international trade. There are also many difficulties when seeking to regulate a contract made in a virtual world. This 20 page paper looks at the problems that can be created by the lack of a paper trail and the difficulties in determining if and when a contract is ...

This 3 page paper looks at the regulation and related controversies concerning the control of casinos in the US. Discussion on the different regime of Indian Tribal casinos and commercial casinos is included. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

10 pages in length. Ever since Nevada's gambling Mecca began to turn a profit, other states have long attempted to gain similar revenues for their own communities. California and the Native American population are no different when it comes to tapping into the very lucrative aspect of casino gambling; however, the two entities have ...

A 5 page research paper on trademarks and copyrights. The writer details what each covers, how it obtained, and international considerations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 25 page paper that provides an overview of the major elements of malpractice reform, and considers the question of whether there are benefits to reform policies in light of the prominent arguments regarding proposed legislation over the past decade. Bibliography lists 24 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the changes that have been instituted in this quickly changing industry. The writer discusses how recent legislation has opened up the marketplace regarding energy use and how utilities are meeting these new challenges via Internet technology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

16 pages excellently detailing affirmative action, relevant issues, problems, cases, opinion etc; Includes 16 bibliographic references.

The problem is discussed from a conflict perspective in this 10 page paper. Several sections look at the problem, analyze data and apply theoretical principals to relevant studies. Solutions to the dilemma of affirmative action are discussed in light of polling data as well as sociological theory. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page paper that relates the issue of reverse discrimination to the determinations of Melvin Urofsky in his book of same title. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing affirmative action from the philosophical perspective of Plato. Both sides of the debate over affirmative action are briefly presented. Bibliography lists six sources.

14 pages on multiculturalism and affirmative action in Canada. The writer describes how Canada has just barely begun to recognize the falseness of her perceived racial harmonies and examines the inherent problems that exist with regard to racial assimilation in Canada. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

A 5 page paper arguing for affirmative action. The writer discusses why this policy is necessary for the benefit of our society. Bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 10 page report discusses tax and collection issues as they relate to the payment of child support in the United States. The question explored is whether or not the IRS should have responsibility for child support tracking and enforcement. Bibliography lists 10 sources.