Essays and Research Papers on Litigation

7 pages in length. Stephen J. Adler's The Jury: Disorder in the Courts illustrates quite clearly how the American judicial system has ruptured an integral component of its allegedly fair and impartial sequence: the jury. At issue is the means by which Adler contends jurors are selected and dismissed, as well as how ...

This 3 page paper looks at the concept of arbitration. The concept is defined and explored and both positive and negative aspects are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper delves into cases involving minorities in military courts. The idea that racism is prevalent in both military and civilian courts is established. Specific cases are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 16 page paper looks at the trial of the younger of the two Beltway Snipers who terrorized the Washington D.C. area in the Fall of 2002. An investigation of the pair is launched. Information about the trial up until September 25, 2003 is discussed. The paper was written during the Malvo trial and prior ...

This is a 5 page paper discussing the O.J. Simpson case. Throughout history there have been many judicial cases in which people believed that a miscarriage of justice has taken place. In some cases, it could be that someone was found guilty when in fact it was believed that he or she was innocent. Or, ...

This 3 page paper is a case brief on the 1987 case between the Libyan Arab Bank versus the Bankers Trust company of New York and London. Overview and conclusions discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper addresses practical and legal aspects of contractor delays. Suggestions are made and actual cases provided regarding the costs of delays and what to do about them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. Children play an entertaining game of telephone operator, where one child whispers a short story to the next child in line, who then whispers the story – to the best of his or her recollection – to the third child in line. When the last child finally receives the ...

This 9 page paper examines the effectiveness of the trial by jury system in England and Wales. The paper considers the diverse options that see it as the embodying or contradicting democracy, looks at the effectiveness of jury trials and considers the views and recommendation of Lord Auld in his report into criminal justice system ...

This 5 page report discusses the issues associated with tort reform, the Bush Administration’s perspective on the topic, and the people and groups who both support and oppose reform. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 7 page paper evaluates this case that took place in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The facts of the case, that involves a stalking charge where a young man paraded naked in front of a woman's window after giving her a suggestive letter, are provided. The appeal is discussed in depth. The definition ...

This 14-page paper focuses on the topic of malpractice costs, insurance, and its impact on physicians and patients. The paper discusses two issues: first, if there is a malpractice crisis and second, if tort reform will fix it. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses the following: How much inquiry is enough; how do you evaluate evidence; and how do you express judgments effectively? Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper attempts to examine how courts handle union and employer complaints that don't go through the arbitration process. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A paper which considers the Frye Rule, and its application in the modern judicial system, with particular reference to the battered women syndrome formulated by Walker. Bibliography lists 4 sources

19 pages in length. The arguments on both sides of the courtroom camera issue are compelling representations of how an issue can be so hotly divided. By allowing cameras to record the courtroom proceedings, critics say it is nothing more than voyeuristic television; defenders, however, say it is the right of every UK ...

This 8 page paper examines the concept of criminal mischief and how it plays out around the world and in various states. New York is highlighted and other states and nations are mentioned. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page research paper/essay that examines the rationale behind punishment within the legal system and how this rationale applies to the mentally ill. In the United States system of jurisprudence, a person may not be held accountable for illegal actions that the individual commits if it can be determined that this person is mentally ...

A 4 page discussion of the role the Phoenix DA's office plays in combating hate crimes. The author notes the provision of special prosecutorial teams which Phoenix has created to more effectively deal with these crimes. Community outreach is an important component of this address as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper evaluates this case that took place in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The facts of the case, that involves a stalking charge where a young man paraded naked in front of a woman's window after giving her a suggestive letter, are provided. The appeal is discussed in depth. The definition ...

This 3 page paper is a case brief on the 1987 case between the Libyan Arab Bank versus the Bankers Trust company of New York and London. Overview and conclusions discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper addresses practical and legal aspects of contractor delays. Suggestions are made and actual cases provided regarding the costs of delays and what to do about them. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the concept of arbitration. The concept is defined and explored and both positive and negative aspects are discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper delves into cases involving minorities in military courts. The idea that racism is prevalent in both military and civilian courts is established. Specific cases are discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 16 page paper looks at the trial of the younger of the two Beltway Snipers who terrorized the Washington D.C. area in the Fall of 2002. An investigation of the pair is launched. Information about the trial up until September 25, 2003 is discussed. The paper was written during the Malvo trial and prior ...