Essays and Research Papers on Current Legal Issues

A 12 page paper discussing the evolution and current state of commercial use of outer space, for the purpose of determining an appropriate governing body. There were more than 3,000 active, functioning satellites orbiting the Earth in early 2008, more than 1,000 originating in nations such as Mexico, Germany and Algeria – both developed ...

A 4 page outline for a larger paper addressing the psychological aspects of scientific jury selection, in which attorneys seek to seat jurors likely to be sympathetic to their cause, either overtly or subconsciously. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper assessing the reasons behind the Supreme Court decision to temporarily stay the procedure. This paper asserts that once the details of the procedure are worked out and standardized this option will present a less gruesome option that the traditional choices for executions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page package includes a 4 page paper and 12 slide PowerPoint presentation on the Vioxx controversy. Information about the trials is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines legalized gambling and argues that gambling should be legal because it is something that involves the pursuit of happiness. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a case that relatse to the Federal Civil False Claims Act. This paper looks at the case of United States ex rel Minnesota Association of Nurse Anesthetists v. Allina Health System Corp. (276 F.3d 1032 (8th Cir. 2002)). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses some of the concepts of alternative dispute resolution. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Eye witness testimony is often assumed to be some of the best evidence in a court case, the level of confidence of the witness also increase the trust placed in it by the jury. This 10 page paper looks at the problems associated with eye witness testimony form a psychological perspective, including the ways in ...

3 pages in length. There was a time when ample room and welcoming attitudes ushered in immigrants whereby the United States of America could house, feed, employ, educate and medically tend to the wayward masses. However, times have changed and there are barely enough resources to benefit American citizens whose country is being ...

6 pages in length. Thanksgiving Day, 1971, found people across the country - and likely around the world - discussing the daring hijacking pulled off the day before by Dan Cooper, a passenger on flight 305 of Northwest Airlines who - while in the process of paying the flight attendant for his drinks also ...

A 4 page paper. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed for selling secrets to the Russian government. This paper reports some of the aspects of their trial and comments on why their trial was neither fair nor just. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the current situation in which federal courts review death penalty appeals only once, and argues that this is insufficient and fuller review procedures should be reinstated. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper which argues that children over the age of 14 should likely not be tried as adults. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page consideration of certain cases involving ethical breaches and misconduct on the part of the prosecuting attorney. This paper specifically considers the Duke sexual assault case and two cases where the Patriot Act was used to prosecute individuals for much more serious offenses than what they actually committed. Bibliography lists 4 ...

A 5 page overview of this landmark legal precedent. This paper asserts that this case will never be overturned because it is too important not just to women but to American society as a whole. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper gives an outline of the Australian landmark case of Mabo and Others V. Queensland (No. 2), which concerned issues of native title and terra nullius. The writer outlines which the facts of the case, the arguments, the decision and the implications following the case. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 5 page overview of the many accomplishments of affirmative action. The author contends, however, that these accomplishments are far from enough. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 9 page discussion of the disproportionate representation of blacks in the criminal justice system. This paper argues that this is more likely a result of a higher rate among blacks than a disparity in sentencing. Includes a one page Roman Numeral outline. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the wrongful conviction of Roy Criner in detail. It includes a summary of the case against him. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper argues that the death penalty is unfair and unjust, subject to bias and error, and that despite being supported by a majority of Americans, is a barbaric practice that is neither a deterrent nor good legal practice. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the legal implications and conditions of the intellectual property case between Trend Micro and Barracuda. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8-page paper answers various questions about legalities and business structure in Australia. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper examines the problem of capital punishment. Both sides are given equal attention in this informational paper. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

Dworkin is a controversial legal theorist. This 10 page paper considers his ideas on striking down legislation presenting a broad critique. The basis of Dworkin's ideas of interpretive theory and the clash with positvist theory are considered, as well as the alignment with ideas of natural justice are all discussed in order to ascertain the ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of a factum for a case of collective bargaining in Canada. Bibliography lists 10 sources.