Essays and Research Papers on Current Legal Issues

In the wake of corporate malfeasance at Arthur Anderson, new laws have been passed to protect the public. The most important of these was spelled out in the Sarbanes-Oxley act, an act governing how paper (memorandums, correspondence, and any other paper) will be treated in the future. Taking a quick walk through why the act ...

This 3 page paper examines several acts including the Patriot Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The context in which the acts emerged is evaluated. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 17 page paper that addresses different issues, including: the social problems behind the passage of this Act; the history of the Act, responsible agencies, elements and goals of the Act, eligibility criteria, targeted populations, limitations, who does not get service, benefits and services available, effectiveness, strengths and weaknesses, and an evaluation of the program. ...

A 17 page paper that begins with the background and purpose of the Truth in Lending Act adopted in 1969 as Title I of the Consumer Credit Protection Act, including the subsequent amendments to the Act. The writer explains that the Federal Reserve Board adopted Regulation Z to implement this Act. The FRB subsequently adopted ...

A 9 page paper which presents 6 different books, and also presents a review of each book as they would perhaps be perceived by Norval Morris, a legal scholar and writer. The books are "Brothel Boy" edited by Norval Morris, "The Lawyer's Calling: Christian Faith and Legal Practice" by Joseph G. Allegretti, "Why Lawyers Behave The Way They Do" ...

This 10-page paper examines certain employee benefits and legislation connected with them. Under discussion are pension and benefits acts, the Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper. On October 26, 2001, President Bush signed into law the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001. This is a controversial Act that continues to be debated. This essay explains some of the many provisions included in the ...

A 4 page discussion of the varying perceptions of the impacts of the Patriot Act. This paper contrasts the views of those that contend the Act has resulted in numerous violations of civil rights and those that contend the Act has provided much needed protection. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 11 page overview of the intent of the UK’s Data Protection Act of 1998. Although this Act was intended to regulate the processing of information relating to individuals, including the obtaining, holding, use or disclosure of such information, the author of this paper asserts that this act has been both ineffective and abused. ...

This 5 page paper considers the impact of this act, also known as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. The paper examines the argument that the act will result in a few large financial superstores with oligopoly characteristics. The paper then discusses whether the limitation of assets of these larger companies may be seen as a single limitation ...

A 7 page overview of the goals and objectives of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. A particular emphasis is placed on Title VII of this Act. This paper points out the goals and objectives of this Act have yet to be fully achieved. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 17 page paper discusses seven legal cases where the topic of dispute is age discrimination. Bibliography lists 7 sources

This 12 page report discusses a hypothetical legal problem associated with the bad advice given by an accountant to his client. The advice proved economically detrimental to that client and resulted in a significant losses. The question, of course, is who that somebody is and what the law says can be done, especially in terms of financial compensation for losses. ...

A 5 page research paper that examines legal issues pertaining to testing and experimentation on animals. The writer explores the legal victories won by animal rights activists in recent years. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper considers the following quote by Lord Hoffman and discusses how if it is still accurate now the Human Rights Act 1998 is in force; ""Parliamentary sovereignty means parliament can, if it chooses, legislate contrary to fundamental principles of human rights. The Human Rights Act 1998 will not detract from this power ...

A 5 page emphasis of the importance of the Patient Self Determination Act in health services. The author reviews the case of Terry Schiavo to stress the importance of having one’s wishes regarded their health care clearly recorded in a legally valid document. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the right to housing by describing the legal framework for protecting this right with international and domestic legal mechanisms. The paper is written with reference to English and Scottish law. The paper also considers the principle difficulties arising in attempts to protect this right. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

10 pages in length. Prior to the concept of law, man followed no organizational legal system whatsoever. Being that ancient populations were not that abundant, with large plots of land essentially keeping people separated from one another, there was no pressing need to establish any laws; however, as these populations grew, so did ...

This 4 page paper considers a case supplied by the student. A contractor has undertaken work installing lighting negligently and using faulty fuses. The result is damage to property and injury to people. The contractor is trying to avoid liability with exclusion clauses in the contract. The paper considers the situation with reference to the ...

A 5 page paper which presents a variety of terms and definitions found in the legal world of business as they relate to issues such as copyrights, trademarks, and other aspects of law. The information is taken from "Business Law & The Legal Environment," by Anderson, Fox, Twomey & Jennings. No additional sources cited.

This is an 8 page paper discussing the concept of promissory estoppel as a shield and not a sword in consideration of Canadian legal cases. Promissory estoppel is a legal term based upon a principle where someone who has relied upon a gratuitous promise may be able to enforce it and based on one definition ...

This 3 page paper is written in three parts. The first part summarises the main purpose of the trade practices act and the meanings of the term competition and market within the act. The second part applies the act to a scenario where a firm attempting to take advantage of market power. The last part ...

This 25 page paper looks at how Max Weber’s theories regarding bureaucracy, political domination and legal legitimacy and what these may indicate for modern democracy. The paper begins by describing Weber’s relevant theories and explaining what these mean. The theories are then tested against historical development and examined for flaws before the findings are used ...

This 3 page report discusses the Ashland Oil Company and the collapse of a four million gallon storage tank at its Floreffe terminal near Pittsburgh in 1988. Millions of gallons of diesel fuel were spilled into adjoining properties, wetlands, and the river. Legal and ethical issues are outlined and tied to legal principles and ethical ...

This 15 page paper examines legal issues pertinent to this case concerning the deal between Guidant and Boston Scientific. The original bid from Johnson & Johnson is also covered. Various issues surrounding the deal and legal baggage from each of the firms are addressed. Bibliography lists 15 sources.