Essays and Research Papers on Current Legal Issues

The atrocities which occurred in East Timor was well documented. With the development of a new legal system and the desire for Justice, ad hoc human rights courts were set up with Timorese and intentional judges. However, despite the seriousness of the crimes and the system that was set up many of those charged faced ...

This 3 page paper examines two cases--one impact and one treatment--as a springboard for discussion. How each of the cases is applicable to business is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the case of of U.S. Supreme Court Widmar V. Vincent, 454 U.S. 263 (1981) 454 U.S. 263 concerning the meeting of a religious group on university grounds, The paper outlines the case, looks at the resulting impact and considers if this was the right decision. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ...

This 7 page paper argues that women have an advantage in New York divorce cases. Divorce is discussed in general. Statistics are provided. A brief outline is included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 4 page paper provides the background and key events in the case known as MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, ET AL. v. KEITH A. BRADFORD, ET AL. This case is about school finance. Lawsuits were brought against the state for inadequate school funding and specifically about the state funding for the public schools in ...

This 5 page legal memorandum presents the issues in a hypothetical case. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

The case of PARC (Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children) v. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (343 F. Supp. 279 (E.D. Pa. 1972)) occurred as a result of the dissatisfaction of PARC regarding the conditions of services being provided for students (children) with disabilities. This paper provides an overview of the current literature on this ...

This 5 page paper consider how crime may be argued to be a social construct and how it may be argued as not being a social construct, The paper looks at legal and social theory and applies it to the modern world including the view of terrorism. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 3 page paper begins with an introduction to the False Claims Act and the provisions that apply to Medicare and Medicaid fraud. The writer then discusses why fraud persists, reaching three conclusions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the trend toward sharply restricting alcohol sales in cities for the purpose of restricting availability in narrow locations. Restricting alcohol sales by zoning and imposing time controls is not unconstitutional in action, but it certainly does oppose the intent of the Constitution and specifically the 21st amendment that repealed ...

This 3 page paper discusses what a 2000 ruling in California may mean to the Boy Scout organization.

A 4 page paper which examines legal decisions concerning the organization of the Boy Scouts of America. The paper examines the implications for this organization. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper which argues for the importance of employees’ civil rights. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 18 page paper provides an overview of the reasons and processes involved in the termination of parental rights. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the cases of Schiavo and Kevorkian. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 11 page research paper that summarizes the first three essays in Drugs and Crime, edited by M. Tonry and J. Wilson. This volume offers a compilation of research on drugs and crime that comprehensively covers this topic to 1990. No additional sources cited.

A 4 page paper answering 3 questions: find a 2005 conviction for insider trading; report the charges against Martha Stewart and why she was not charged with insider trading; and provide a personal opinion of whether Stewart should have been tried, convicted and imprisoned. The paper provides a negative answer to the final question. ...

This is a 7 page paper which discusses the possible impact on the democratic process by the disenfranchisement of felons and ex-felons. The bibliography has 15 sources.

A 4 page exploration of this critical case. The author contends that the overall good that is accomplished by the Miranda requirement outweighs the fact that occasionally criminals escape prosecution because they were not read their rights at the time of apprehension and arrest. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a summary of the case and names which justices on the Supreme Court agreed with the decision, and which ones dissented. Implications of the case are duly noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues in favor of same-sex marriages. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the effectiveness of social movements taking issues into the international judicial arena. The writer argues that the international justice system can be instrumental in promoting social causes and reforms. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the False Claims Act and relates it to Medicare fraud. Specifically, this paper considers whether or not the FCA is an effective deterrent to crime. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines a case study supplied by the student. A purchasing officer of an Australian company uses the company stationary and his position to purchase two lap top computers. When the invoice arrives the company he works for refuses to pay the bill. The paper considers the legal position and considers if ...

A 3 page discussion of the conflict between Hoffa and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. This paper highlights the organized crime connections of not just Hoffa but the Kennedy's as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources.