Essays and Research Papers on Current Legal Issues

A 5 page analysis of the article by Russell Baker which originally appeared in the June 15, 1996 edition of the “New York Times”. Notes that although Baker uses a tongue-in-cheek approach to his argument against legalized gambling, his contention is not only fact based but supported by a number of other authors. ...

This 9 page paper considers this new regulation that came into effect in 2000. The writer examines if it can described as more comprehensive and effective than previous block exemption regulations for distribution agreements. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 10 page report discusses issues of ethics and morality from the perspective of Aristotle. The situation is one in which an attorney’s client confides that he is actually guilty of the crimes of which he is accused. What, according to Aristotle, is the ethical dilemma and how should it be solved? Bibliography lists 5 ...

12 pages in length. There are a number of social and environmental factors that encourage delinquency; one in particular, however, that has received significant study is considered more than the rest: decreased intelligence. Research has shown that an individual whose intelligence level is below average can display myriad socially unacceptable behaviors. It ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the hate crimes against Arab Americans and others of Middle Eastern descent since the attack on America. There has been a huge backlash against these people, in terms of both physical and verbal assaults. The paper reports some of the incidents across the nation and the effect on these ...

A 6 page paper. The National Labor Relations Board was established in 1935 under the Wagner Act. Its purpose is to assure unfair labor practices are remedied. As such, the Board investigates allegations brought against an employer by a union or brought against the union by an employer. This paper provides an overview of the ...

An 8 page paper. What is the case about? Where is it today? What is going to happen to Microsoft, Inc.? These questions are addressed in this paper beginning with a timeline of the some of the most important events and rulings. The writer goes on to explain what the case was about and ...

A five page paper which looks at the concept of vulnerable partners and undue influence in Barclays Bank v O’Brien, a case which deals with a situation whereby a lending institution has to protect itself against the consequences of a guarantor being subjected to undue influence by the borrower as a result of their emotional ...

A 5 page paper which reviews the case of The New York Times v. Tasini. The case is then examined in terms of what it means for writers and publishers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 11 page paper which discusses various aspects of capital punishment. The paper also offers an argument against capital punishment, while still presenting information that slightly argues for capital punishment as well. Timothy McVeigh's case is also discussed. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the validity and admissibility of DNA evidence. Various types of cases are discussed. Sample cases from different states are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page report discusses the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, William H. Rehnquist and the issue of judicial activism. Rehnquist is convinced that any move to weaken the doctrine of judicial independence only results in damaging the overall efficacy of the federal courts system. That attitude then influences his opinions regarding judicial activism. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

This 5 page paper considers how this case can be seen as important in the interpretation and application of the right to a fair trial by way of a presumption of innocence until proven guilty and the privilege against self-incrimination which was seen to be in contraction of Article 6 of the Human Rights ...

This 4 page report discusses police corruption in the United States. Abuses detailed in news reports and lawsuits related to the “Rampart Division” of the Los Angeles Police Department to the most mundane examples of police officers in the smallest and the largest of organizations “cutting deals” that serve their interest rather than the people who they are hired to supposedly ...

A 7 page paper. Topics included: the Second Amendment and court cases; data from Switzerland where guns are prevalent; myths of concealed weapon permits; John Lott's arguments; two attempts in Missouri to pass concealed gun permit initiatives. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages in length. Discrimination comes in all forms and is directed towards all sectors of society. Those who do not fit into the predetermined scope of contemporary social dictates are scorned for being different and made to feel bad about not "fitting in." Disabled adults represent but one of myriad populations ...

This 9 page paper provides an overview of entertainment contracts as it concerns minors. Several cases are noted and problems of contracts are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Cross Cultural Counseling: The counselor must take into consideration the aspects of multiculturalism, as well as the basic tenets of practice, in order to provide services to all that may come to them for help. This 9 page paper explores and expands on the idea that all counseling is cross cultural. Bibliography lists 10 sources. KTdivcns.wps

A five page paper which looks at the recent anti-terrorist legislation in the UK, with particular reference to the issues of civil liberties and freedom of information which have been raised by the current Bill. Bibliography lists 10 sources

This 12 page paper is a comprehensive look at the doctrine of 'informed consent'. The writer considers how the idea of informed consent has changed citing numerous cases, such as Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee [1957, Sidaway v Board of Governors of Bethlem Royal and the Maudsley Hospital [1985] and the case of Bolitho. ...

This 5 page paper considers the Consequences for Juvenile Offenders Act of 2001 (H.R. 863) what it does, and how the current bill will impact on practice and policy of dealing with juvenile justice. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 14 page paper considers four cases that are relevant to the understanding of issues such as reasonable force and seizure. Cases considered include Graham V. Connor et al (490 U.S. 386), Brower V. County of Inyo (489 U.S. 593), Slattery V. Rizzo (939 F.2d 213) and Temkin V. Frederick County Comm'rs (945 ...

This 10 page report discusses the complicated issues associated with racial profiling and the ways in which it occurs. Whether it is a case of state troopers routinely stopping African American drivers or the outrages committed against Japanese Americans more than half a century ago, racial profiling does exist and continues to be a ...

A 48 page research paper. The topic of censorship has caused heated debates for centuries. It continues to do so. This paper includes these subsections: introduction in which the general topics are introduced; the legal and common definitions of obscenity and pornography, including what the courts have ruled in specific cases; an overview ...

This 5 page paper considers the argument that for a constitution to be relevant to the people it serves it must be capable of growing and developing. This is considered with relationship to the unwritten constitution of Great Britain. The bibliography cites 10 sources.