Essays and Research Papers on Current Legal Issues

A 5 page research paper that examines indigenous control of mineral and resource development for their land and the various challenges associated with commercialization. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper considers a fictitious case provided by the student where there is a dispute regarding terms of a contract. The first part of the paper looks at the issue of jurisdiction where a third country is specified with an arbitration court that does not exist. The second part of the paper ...

This 5 page paper examines a fictitious case from the perspective if a jury, and considers the way that there may be a determination if a breach of contract took place and then looking at the way damages may be assessed. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 6 page paper which argues against the death penalty for juvenile offenders. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines gay bashing by teachers. One case from MInnesota is the focus of attention. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of an assessment of the displays of courtroom dramas on television and how much of those depictions appear to be realistic. This paper considers the comparison based on a view of actual courtroom settings. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper outlines the problems inherent in proving innocence after conviction. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that reports on two journal articles. The first has to do with a relatively new theory, that of diversion programs. The second is a research study on an old theory, that of profiling. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5.5-page paper examines the challenges leading groups in a criminal justice organization face today and in the years to come. There are 3 sources cited.

This 3-page paper examines potential product liability at Kudler Fine Foods. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10-page paper discusses the role of the Salem District Court (Massachusetts) as well as ethical considerations made by the judges. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper contends that courts should consider the individual circumstances of a case and not operate behind a veil of ignorance. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that tort reform is needed in a diversity of areas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of attorney professional ethics. Several cases that depict ethical violations are studied. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

In three pages this persuasive speech examines gun control and the right to bear arms. Three sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page research paper offers mortality statistics related to drunk driving, describes the penalties and then offers a brief discussion of the myths that influence the incidence of drunk driving before closing with an outline of the paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 11 page research paper discusses the constitutionality of state statutes that pertain are used to arrest citizens for recording the actions of police officers. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

Hart criticized Austin’s command theory on a number of grounds, including the failure of command theory to take into account internal points of view and the ‘gunman writ large’ issue. This 6 page paper examines the theory and looks at these criticisms to determine their validity. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues that the sales of hand guns should be illegal. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that provides a brief overview of the terms contract and breach. The paper explains the types of third party beneficiaries and identifies those who could bring a lawsuit and those who cannot. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines concepts such as offer and acceptance, consideration, and capacity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of restorative justice in Nigeria. Arguments for restorative justice are outlined. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 3 page paper seeks to define crimes against humanity and even humanity itself. The post World War II world has been consumed with such definitions but there is no consensus as to what they are. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper defines mental illness as it relates to the criminal justice system in Canada. Criminal responsibility is determined according to precise considerations and a criminal can be found not responsible for their actions under NCRMD. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 7-page paper focuses on the process of passing the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, or Medicare D. The paper examines the history of prescription legislation in the United States, and why passing this bill was so difficult. Bibliography lists 5 sources.