Essays and Research Papers on Current Legal Issues

This 16 page paper considers the problem of paedophilia in society today and whether or not a policy of naming and shaming will help prevent paedophile crimes taking place. The paper starts by defining paedophilia and looking at how it has been seen historically and then considering levels of occurrence and the causes as well ...

A 3 page paper discussing the major points of the Patriot Act and an individual’s reactions to it. Americans are fond of bickering among themselves, but we band together well in the face of crisis. In this sense we are very much like an old-fashioned large family. Patriot enables the mechanisms by ...

A 4 page overview of the life and accomplishments of this Supreme Court Justice. This paper provides a recap of O’Connor’s life before she reached the Supreme Court and a brief outline of her stances on a couple of key issues once there. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the efforts of Farber Corp. to sue CC INC. and M. Partridge for violation of the Illinois Trade Secret Act and for violation of the non-compete clause of the employment agreement that M. Partridge signed before beginning work with Farber Corp. The paper lists the primary determining factors of ...

This 8 page paper considers the definition of genocide and the events that occurred in East Timor, focusing on the post ballot period of 1999. The 1948 convention has a definition that is open to interpretation regarding issues such as intention. This paper consider how, the events may be considered as Genocide, and why the ...

This 3-page paper discussses the concepts of advanced directives and living wills, and discusses what a living will is comprised of. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7.5 page paper is an in-depth examination of the reasons why teen girls engage in crime, and the types of crime that are most prevelent among this age group. The goal of this paper is to highlight that these young girls are typically victims of circumstance rather than cold-blooded offenders, and therefore rehabilitation ...

This 4 page paper looks at a case supplied by the student were the victim of a hit and run accident believes the compensation they have been awarded by the Bureau for Compensation. The paper considers using Article 234 EC to gain a preliminary decision on whether the UK has implemented Directive 84/5/EEC correctly. The ...

This 4 page report discusses the Americans with disabilities act and uses the 1999 case of Sutton v. United Airlines as an example of a ruling in favor of an employer. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the Rome, Georgia case involving consensual sex between an eighteen year old and a minor. Some charge that race was an issue. Either way, the consensus is that the ten year sentence was much too harsh. Various opinions are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

The scope of the doctrine of notice with respect to registered land has long been a matter of doubt and it is questionable whether the Land Registration Act 2002 has removed the doubts. This 18 page paper looks at how the doctrine of notice has developed how it has been reduced in importance over time. ...

A 4 page research paper/essay that examines the question of whether or not judges should be elected or appointed. The writer discusses the problems associated with judicial elections, which now occur in 39 states, and shows how special interest groups have worked to influence judicial elections and, consequently, judicial rulings. The writer concludes that judges ...

An 8 page paper which discusses major issues regarding Italian and Mexican Immigration today. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the problems which are created with the various regulations of different jurisdiction and the control of mergers or acquisitions. Difficulties include issues such as high direct and indirect costs, different rules and approaches and time delays. The main thrust of the paper looks at the argument for a bilateral ...

This 8-page paper goes into a description of federal legislation discriminating against those with disabilities (physical and psychological). Also included is how the state of Maryland enforces this legislation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides a discussion of the details of this infamous freedom of speech case. This paper delves into the fundamental protections that the case presented, and the reasons why the Supreme Court Justices ruled that in favor of Eichmann. Abrstact is also included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A paper which considers the Frye Rule, and its application in the modern judicial system, with particular reference to the battered women syndrome formulated by Walker. Bibliography lists 4 sources

This 5-page paper is an exercise in what would happen if the First and Second Amendments of the Bill of Rights were rewritten to fit the times today, instead of the late 18th century, when these Amendments were first drafted and passed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper considers the difficulties with planning permission in Ireland and how this impacts on the development of wind farms in a country that is failing to develop sufficient sustainable energy resources. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

An 8 page research paper that examines how the criminal justice management system in NC can be improved with a particular focus on community policing initiatives. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the life of Chief Justice John Marshall and his plethora of contributions to the judicial system. This paper highlights several specific cases which were profoundly affected by Marshall. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

There has been an increasing trend to use restorative justice. This is seen as cost effective and empowering victims. However, this 7 page paper argues there is a danger that by focusing on needs and interests of victims, restorative justice may go too far in the direction of 'privatising' crime. The bibliography cites 10 sources. ...

This 5 page paper considers the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC), Council Directive 96/61/EC IPPC (also known as the IPC)and what this means for new businesses starting in the EU and the role of best available technology (BAT). The directive is considered in the context of a company wanting to start up using old ...

This 6 page paper takes a look at the terrorist act that expands the capabilities of the FBI and other agencies in terms of electronic surveillance. Cyberterrorism and how it is combatted through new legislation is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the role the Phoenix DA's office plays in combating hate crimes. The author notes the provision of special prosecutorial teams which Phoenix has created to more effectively deal with these crimes. Community outreach is an important component of this address as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.