Essays and Research Papers on Current Legal Issues

This 5 page paper defines the term Double Jeopardy and examines its occurance in the legal system. This paper traces the history of Double Jeopardy and cites some cases as examples. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper is a legal memorandum about a case of a woman who's family wants to maintain her life through the use of a feeding tube and her husband wants the feeding tube removed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses some of the legal issues that surround rent-to-own enterprises; includes interview. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

The legal means of differentiating property rights is done through contracts or, in the case of renting property, leases. This 6 page paper provides an overview of the essential elements in a lease. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines legal elements of a hypothetical gaming company named Playing with God. The paper examines legalities involving a particular game that may be based on Harry Potter. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A seven page paper which examines Hart’s rule of recognition in terms of the function of primary and secondary rules in the legal system and society as a whole, and considers the ways in which the rule has been critiqued and explicated by commentators such as MacCormick and Hart himself. Bibliography lists 5 sources

This 3 page paper discusses some of the resources available for legal professionals, and when to use them. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses the practice of overbilling in the legal profession. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper provides a critique of a case submitted by a student. The case involves an oil spill and the legal ramifications of the event. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the development of constitutional private property rights tracing these from the ideas Sparta and Ancient Greece to the Modern European Union and United States. The paper discusses the right to property in a number of the constitutions and/or other systems for protecting "rights". The bibliography cites 12 sources.

A 10 page paper that begins by defining the term 'judicial review.' The writer then discusses the governments of ancient Greece and Rome and how parts of their systems carried over to later times. The Age of Enlightenment is discussed relative to the political innovations brought about through the writings of Locke, e.g., the social ...

In the wake of corporate malfeasance at Arthur Anderson, new laws have been passed that affect accounting practices around the world. New accounting laws have been passed by governments from the United States government, New York City, Texas, Greece, and African states. All of these laws will affect American companies. Covered are the new laws ...

This 5 page paper outlines the considerations that need to be made when buying a property in the UK and compares this to the basic model of a legal purchase in Greece. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

English law of insurable interest is out of step with modern society and business practice and is in need of reform. This 3 page paper comments on this by comparing England to Greece. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

(5 pp) The modern state of Syria was not established until 1946, after the Second World War, but it is a land that has been inhabited since ancient times. Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of habitation dating back to about 5000B.C. and Damascus is probably the world's oldest continuously inhabited city. In 1800B.C. the Assyrian King, ...

A 4 page paper that reports the history of the Second Amendment and how the Founders were influenced by the laws and practices in England. The writer cites one scholar who said the Second Amendment was actually an embarrassment due to the difficulties interpreting it. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This seven-page-paper presents an overview of the history of the women's movement. It opens with a discussion about the women's movement and what it has done for American women and moves into an overview of some key points in history for the movement as well as several women who have influenced its direction. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper. The concept of freedom of speech then freedom of press has a very long history. The writer provides a very brief background history including legal documents that emerged identifying this as a human right. The paper includes information from the UN, the European Council, and the U.S. Constitution along with violations ...

This 10 page paper focuses on the Public Utilities Holding Company Act of 1935 in a discussion on related regulation. A history of the law's implementation is provided along with a discussion on its ramifications. The significance of monopolies, particularly as it pertains to utilities, is addressed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 10 page examination of affirmative action and its failed attempt to serve the public effectively. Includes a brief overview of affirmative action's history and a thorough presentation of both sides of the debate. The writer does not necessarily pick sides per se, but does offer intelligent analytical thought. Bibliography cites 6 sources.

An 8 page paper which argues that anti-trust legislation is being applied properly in the decision of Judge Jackson in the case of Microsoft. The paper also includes background and history on anti-trust legislation. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

A 5 page paper. This bill states, in part, that unions must obtain written permission from members to use their dues for anything besides collective bargaining and contract administration activities. This essay provides a history of the bill, a synopsis of the bill, and arguments for and against the Act. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

(10pp) This discussion was to be constructed to appeal to an audience who is more apathetic than hostile. It is suggested that, not only is this a unique moment in history to participate in the political system, but it is a better investment of personal economics and energy to not sit through Electoral College ...

This 10 page paper looks at the abortion issue in both countries. Attention is paid to law and regulations that restrict or prohibit abortions. A brief history is provided for each country. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page paper. Freedom of contract is a principle with a long history, dating back to the 19th century. This paper provides a brief historical overview of how this principle came into existence and discusses the meaning of this principle. The writer also discusses the negative effects of this principle. There is a focus ...