Essays and Research Papers on Current Legal Issues

An 11 page paper which argues against the statement "In the course of making sure that the minority is granted their individual freedoms to the fullest extent, it has become impossible for the majority to exercise those very same rights." as an example, one of the focuses addresses how while criminals (the minority) are granted individual rights, the rights ...

This 9 page paper considers questions posed by the student regarding covenants made by a man who then dies. The paper look at the status of the covenants after his death and where the goods in his estate will be distributed with these covenants in mind. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

( 5 pp.) This discussion will look at the emotionally charged issue of homosexual marriage. It is this writer's opinion that this has become a social "non-problem," and should be treated as such. In a dynamic and vital society, there are many more issues of concern that lead to the growth of a ...

This 5 page paper presents an overview of this case that focuses on first amendment rights as well as the idea of discrimination. This case is about gay rights. James Dale was dismissed from his leadership position in the Scouts, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, because he is an admitted homosexual. Bibliography lists 6 ...

This 3 page paper presents an overview of legislation introduced by West Virginia legislators. A variety of issues are presented inclusive of funding for higher education through gambling and easy access to abortion facilities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses voter participation and the lack of it in U.S. elections. Only 49 percent of the people of eligible age participated in the 1996 presidential election that re-elected Bill Clinton to the White House and continued the Republican majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Unless American citizens make the effort to participate in ...

This 5 page paper consider privacy issues such as DNA testing, e mails, public video surveillance, and right to private information. The paper considers the United States, and then goes on to look more specifically at Arizona. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

Ethical Treatment for the Mentally Ill: This 8-page report examines the way that society treats its mentally ill within the US Justice System. Frequently, they do not have the right to refuse court-ordered psychotropic medication that makes them more ill. How we justify treating these people with less compassion than the family pet? Bibliography ...

(6 pp) There is no doubt, that the two party system is in question. And while we fondly call ourselves a democracy, the United States, is actually a "representational" democracy instead of a "direct" democracy. In other words, as we well saw in the last presidential election we vote for the people (the ...

Non-Competition Clauses – Is the Noose too Tight?: This 10-page essay delineates a number of the issues relevant to non-compete clauses inherent in today’s employment contracts. Can we find an equitable balance between safeguarding a company’s right to protect itself against competitors, and an employee’s intrinsic right to earn a living? Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

In 1988, Jerry Falwell (of the Moral Majority) sought damages from the publisher of Hustler Magazine, Larry Flint, for a defamatory cartoon. The case was eventually heard by the Supreme Court, who ruled in Flint's favor, deciding that the first amendment right to free speech allowed for the magazine to publish an obvious satire. This 5 page tutorial ...

7 pages in length. Pasadena, Texas resident Dean Corll was the last person anyone would expect to be a serial killer, especially when it came to children. The Texan, who was born on Christmas Eve 1939, was considered a most likable guy with a particular penchant toward making candy and planning parties for ...

This 6 page report discusses the fact that numerous nations throughout the world find the fact that the United States allows and acts upon a death penalty to be a barbaric example of how uncivilized and violent America truly is. In 1998, both China and The Congo executed more people than the 68 killed in the United States. Iran ...

A 6 page essay that examines both sides of this controversial issue. The writer asks: "Is it moral for a society to do what is immoral for the individual?" and arrives at a stance opposed to the death penalty. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Shoplifting -- An Ever-Present Concern: This 9-page analytical essay examines the increased prevalence of shoplifting in America. In addition, its ramifications and those relevant to false arrests by store security, what can be done to prevent these incidents of false detention, and also examples of recent cases are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 ...

The convenience of a cellular phone makes it extremely tempting to attempt to drive and to engage in a conversation at the same time. This 5 page paper argues that using a cellular phone while driving is extremely dangerous. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Charlie Contractor contracted with Adam Apartment to build a high rise apartment on Adam's property. The project was finished on time. Prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy, it was discovered that the apartment was built five feet onto the neighboring property of Bill. Charlie offered to ...

5 pages in length. Bill responds to City's ad to surrender any firearm – no matter what condition, no questions asked – for one hundred dollars. Bill surrenders an old rusty 45-caliber pistol and receives one hundred dollars cash; however, a routine serial number weapon check revealed that this was Teddy Roosevelt's second ...

This 3 page report discusses the meaning of “constructive eviction” in the State of New York and the circumstances under which incidental or consequential damages may be available. In the most simplistic of explanations: “Constructive eviction occurs when residential rental property is an uninhabitable condition. The uninhabitable condition makes the property unsuitable to live [or work] in.” Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

An 18 page paper which summarizes 3 separate textbooks which analyze fully restorative programs as they relate to the field of justice. The books summarized are "Restorative Juvenile Justice" by Gordon Bazemore and Lode Walgrave, "Victim Meets Offender: The Impact of Restorative Justice and Mediation" by Mark Umbreit, and "Family Group Conferencing: New Directions in Community-Centered Child and Family ...

This 5 page report briefly discusses some of the issues and problems associated with gay and lesbian adoptions. There are significant misunderstandings in the issue, misunderstandings that have an impact on gay and lesbian (biological and adoptive) parents and their children. There are also legal issues associated with the fact that gay adoption is not covered by statue in most states. ...

The need for asylum is growing at a time when globalization has also made international migration a possibility and viable alternative for those seeking employment. This 5 page paper explores the refugee policy in Australia. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page report discusses cocaine and the coca plant, Erythroxylum coca. The plant itself is native to South America where it has been cultivated since the time of the Incas. Most of the world's coca grows in Bolivia, Colombia and Peru. Although the illegal cocaine market has changed coca production in a fundamental way, traditional legal uses of the plant ...

This 10 page paper considers the role of trademarks in the world of commerce from a legal perspective, considering what they are and their value. Using cases to discusses trademarks issues such as the use of color, value, infringement, dilution and fair trade are discussed. The paper considers the American position from both a national ...

A 5 page examination of the question of whether a retrial on the basis of state prejudice (resulting in the subsequent sentence to death) constitute double jeopardy as is defined in the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Addresses the question of whether the Fourteenth Amendment makes the Fifth Amendment ...