Essays and Research Papers on Current Legal Issues

This 5 page paper provides an overview the social security disabilty appeal process, including a view of SSI and DIB (Disabilty Insurance Benefits). This paper outlines the steps for an appeal. In addition, this paper also relates some information about a case in which an appeal is pending. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper uses the details of this case as a springboard for discussion on the system of checks and balances. Recommendations are offered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 14 paper provides a thoughtful look at the Roper v. Simmons case that in 2005 changed the course of the death penalty application. Juvenile justice is an important matter in society and is an underlying theme of this inquiry. Both sides of the issue are discussed at length and the paper concludes that while ...

This 5 page paper summarizes Simon Singer’s book “Recriminalizing Delinquency” and reacts to it; it also discusses specific and broader factors that may help to account for the move of juveniles into the adult criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides a matrix of the different fields of philosophy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page overview of the issues surrounding camera surveillance. This paper addresses the question of impacts to privacy and comments on the relatively effectiveness of this tactic. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the nine exceptions. Some examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines court cases dealing with church and state issues as they relate to public schools. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which critiques 5 different articles. The articles deal with a variety of topics from politics and the President to education and legal rights. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper that answers detailed questions about the movie "Erin Brokovich," which is based on a real-life court case, caused a huge utility, Pacific Gas and Electric, to compensate the people of Hinkley, California for poisoning their water supply. Collectively, the answers offer a broad overview of the movie and the details ...

An 8 page discussion of the controversy surrounding the question of whether or not the U.S. Constitution provides for the right to privacy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues that the death penalty is not administered fairly. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines both sides to the same sex marriage issue. The paper predominantly argues that same sex marriages should be allowed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper considers the question of whether or not juvenile offenders should be tried as adults, and argues that they should not. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines deterrence and the death penalty today. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper discussing the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. Both landlords and tenants have specific rights and responsibilities. Each wants to protect his own interests, and the legal framework of the landlord-tenant relationship facilitates that. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper studies "time matters" contracts, such as those used in construction projects. The paper addresses issues such as delay costs and what clauses can be incorporated to handle delays. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the differences the standard owner/contractor contract and a design build contract, also known as a D/B contract in then case of a construction project. The bibliography cites 1 source.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the difference between larceny/robbery and kidnapping/false imprisonment. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses right-to-die legal issues, basing information on the cases of Nancy Cruzan and Karen Ann Quinlan. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates the rights of children. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the case of Joseph Fritzl, who is accused of imprisoning his daughter in a secret basement “bunker” for 24 years, raping her repeatedly and forcing her to bear seven children. The case is breaking now (May, 2008). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper which argues in favor of same sex marriage. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the issue of state regulation over private behavior in order to assess whether nr not there is too much interference. The paper looks at the types of regulations that are in place which, including both those that restrict behavior and those that place an obligation on specific behaviors. The ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview of a topic regarding landlord tenant disputes in California and the issues that are raised in a specific example. Bibliography lists 2 sources