Legal agreement for the appointment of a non-exclusive distributor

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Standard contracts   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «This document is a sample legal agreement for the appointment of a non-exclusive distributor. "Intellectual Property": means any patent, copyright, registered design, trade mark or other industrial or intellectual property right subsisting in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Definitions. Products and controlling documents. Appointment. Terms of agreement. Non exclusivity. General responsibilities. Supply of products. Prices. Price changes. Purchase orders. Inventory. Warranty. Intellectual property. Force...»

Civil justice in China

Law & contracts   |   Business law   |   Presentation   |   11/04/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «To fully understand the concept of civil justice, one must look at its origins from many different angles, including that of the historical perspective. When investigating the historical approach of civil justice and the law, it makes sense to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The concept of civil justice.. Mix of legal methods and techniques.. Analyzing China's legal system throughout it's past.. The Qing state.. Civil disputes were so insignificant - left up to local citizens themselves to settle. . Local...»

Sounds a-like but not quite: Is the trademark infringed?

Law & contracts   |   Business law   |   Presentation   |   07/03/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The capital is already at hand, the plan has been laid out and the place is just perfect. Most importantly, you just came up with an imaginative name that could spark up the business venture you've been envisioning for so long. But no matter how...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The trademark's legal matters.. The issue of trademarks with similar sounds.. Conclusion.....»

Business ethics and social responsibility

Law & contracts   |   Business law   |   Term papers   |   09/14/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Government's role in environmental protection is to establish standards and set regulations on environmental protection and enforce those standards in a method that is unbiased, and according to the guidelines of environmental integrity. Federal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Government's role in environmental protection . The Jefferson County Courthouse. Safety, health and environmental policy statement. Justification for this policy. To who this policy applies . Implementation of the policy. Who is...»

Paradise Valley Hospital case study

Law & contracts   |   Labor law   |   Case study   |   08/30/2007   |   .ppt   |   25 slides
Document abstract : «Karen Vogel - Director of Nursing Conflict - DON vs. Hospital Administrator Mr. Anderson's philosophy: "If you leave a problem alone long enough and it will go away" Karen sought guidance and support Mr. Anderson: "do your job or let someone...»

Synopsis abstract : «Discussion questions. Case facts. Problems and issues. HR involvement. Responsibilities. Effective. Ineffective. How HR could have helped. Did Paradise Valley Hospital have the right to discharge Karen Vogel?. Is there an employment at will...»

Essay on the Rome Convention on the law applicable to contractual obligations

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «The Rome Convention on the Law applicable to contractual obligations "applies to contractual obligations in any situation involving a choice between the laws of different countries." The scope of the Convention is therefore clear; its aim is to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The scope of the convention.. The core of the convention.. The law is chosen by the parties.. Implied terms.. Absence of choice of the parties: Art 4, its new concept, and its criticisms.. The characteristic peformance.. When the...»

Authors' rights in the Anglo-Saxon world

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The authors' rights are a very important problem of the modern economic world. The rules that regulate the authors' rights have always been created in the reaction of some social facts; they always have been late on the sociological and technical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. International rules.. Declaration of Human Rights of 1948.. Berne Convention and the WIPO.. UCC and TRIPS.. American authors right and notion of copyright.. Copyright.. Complementary rights.. Last cases law.. British rights.. European...»

Patent law essay - Interpretation of claims and infringement

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The intrinsic nature of patents has rendered interpretation of patent claims inherently problematic. The central issue that has exercised the courts is the appropriate method of interpretation, particularly on infringement claims. Bainbridge's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Common issues of contention in patent infringement claims.. The conflict between competing rights in patent law.. The case of Van der Lely v Bamfords Limited.. The case of Catnic Components Ltd v Hill & Smith.. Lord Diplock's...»

Is there a "Bolivarian" alternative to free market integration?

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Since 1998, voters have elected Hugo Chavez to the presidency three times with increasing margin each time and on August 15, 2004, voters returned to polls to decide whether to remove him from office or not. 59% of voters confirmed the President's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Washington Consensus or structural adjustment.. Trade liberalization.. Privatization.. Financial reforms.. labour reforms.. Rejecting the United States economic hegemony through the Bolivarian Revolution led in Venezuela.. Rejecting...»

Issues Related to Gun Control

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Research papers   |   03/19/2008   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «Did you know that Canada has more guns per house than the United States? This is actually because Canada has a lot more hunting guns than the States, but they have more hand guns and more dangerous guns then we do. Gun Control in Canada has been a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: History of gun control in Canada. Smuggling of guns. Gun laws in Canada vs. America. Important cases and events. Conclusion. End notes....»

Robert Oppenheimer and the FBI security clearance hearings

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   11/21/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Nobody can definitively say whether Oppenheimer truly deserved to lose his security clearance. He made several mistakes of great import. However, he loyally served the United States throughout his life and was instrumental in creating the weapon...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. J. Edgar Hoover's importance to the FBI.. Paul and Silvia Crouch - members of the Communist Party.. The Crouch allegations.. Difference between Chevalier's story and the one Oppenheimer originally told by Pash.. Con...»

Applied criminology - How are we best to describe the actions of a serial killer?

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Presentation   |   08/13/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The definition of "serial killing" has proved problematic within the confines of narrow legal definitions of murder. Moreover, serial killing adopts multifarious forms brought on by many different states of mind (D, Wilson. 2001). Holmes attempted...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Eric Hickey's database research on the demographics of serial killing.. Describing the conduct of serial killers under applied criminological theorem. . The central theory pertaining to the conduct of serial...»

Title IX and College athletics: Noble intentions, faulty execution

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   09/09/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «On June 23 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was passed into law. The law states simply that "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. In 1979, a policy interpretation offered by the U.S. Department of Health.. Importance.. Success of Title IX.. Controversy in Title IX.. The Remedy to Title IX's mistake.. Conclusion.....»

Legal and policy issues and campaigning strategy relevant to the 21st congressional district election in Florida

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   12/08/2008   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «This paper will outline the legal and policy issues that are pertinent to your election campaign against incumbent Lincoln Diaz-Balart in the 21st U.S. Congressional District of Florida (herein after the 21st District, the District, or the 21st). ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Overview.. Facts about the 21st Congressional District of Florida.. Geography.. Demographic characteristics.. Voting demographics.. The republican incumbent.. The democratic challenger.. 21st district elections since 1992.. Legal issues in the 21st...»

Should the U.S. encourage Japan's rearmament?

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   10/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In 1946, following the end of World War II and the defeat of the Axis countries, Japan was being occupied by the Americans. During this time, the Allied Powers-the United States, Great Britain, and China-drew up what became called the Potsdam...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The plan to make Japan a democratic nation.. Article IX of the 'peace constitution'.. No standing military forces.. A younger generation takes over in society.. Can Japan abandon the constitution and rearm?. Japan's position close to...»

Notice of option to purchase real estate (Residential)

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Standard contracts   |   09/30/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Assigns - The Optionee may assign and convey his/her interest in this "Contract" or any part thereof provided, however, that such assignment or conveyance should not result in any impairment of Optionor's position. Optionor, intending to bind...»

Synopsis abstract : «Option price.. Option period.. Option consideration.. Entry.. Other conditions.. Optionee.. Optionor.. Verification.....»

Legal aspects of international mergers and acquisitions: Sacyr/Eiffage

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The Sacyr/Eiffage case involves two public construction companies, the Spanish Sacyr Villehermoso and the French Eiffage. First, let's introduce those two companies. Sacyr is a leading Spanish construction company based and listed in Madrid. It is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Beginning of the Sacyr/Eiffage case.. Trigger of the conflict.. The action of France's stock-market authority and the judicial issues.. The consolidation phase.. The end of the conflict.. Bibliography.....»

American law essay 3 : Bush v. Gore 531 U.S. 98 (2000)

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   School essay   |   04/20/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Bush v. Gore is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court in many regards. First because of its time constraint (the Electoral College had to meet on December 18th, which gave the Justices very little time to make a major decision), secondly because...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Facts of the case . Question presented . Conclusion . Commentary....»

Corporate governance under English common law : the respective roles of executive and non executive directors

Law & contracts   |   Business law   |   Term papers   |   07/08/2004   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «The role of boards and its relationship to management must be clearly identified. The Companies Act provides that companies must have directors but does not define their functions. This is left to the articles of association, where the most...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Motivations for a board reform. The unitary board model and its influence on the role of directors. The board's responsibility as the management organ of the company . The monitoring role of non-executive directors . Clarification on...»

What are the main differences between the civil and the common law systems ?

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Presentation   |   03/08/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The majority of legal authors divide the legal systems in the world into two mains groups : the common law on the one hand and the civil law on the other hand . The most interesting is that when you try to find definitions for those words, you often...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Different historical background to a different legal thinking.. Different legal thinking to the same goal.. Conclusion.....»

Sample Resume for the Pre-Law/ Philosophy/ Languages/ Literature Undergraduate Student

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Sample resumes   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   1 page
Document abstract : «JANE DOE Complete Residential Address - (555) 555-555 - XXX@email.com EDUCATION: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York, NY (May 2008) Bachelor of Arts Philosophy minors Italian, Modern Greek and Psychology Summa cum laude, Phi Beta...»

Synopsis abstract : «Education.. Experience.. Activities.. Skills.....»

The contribution made to the concept of the supremacy of European Community Law by the judgment of the European Court of Justice

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   08/21/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The tension between European Community law (EC) and national law is arguably the most debated topic of constitutional law . The convention of Parliamentary supremacy is rooted within the British constitution as a fundamental limb of the separation...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The evolution of supremacy of EC law.. ECJ's purpose in EC law.. The significance of the Factortame decision.. Macarthys Ltd v Smith.. The contrast in the methods of law reporting within the civil law and common law jur...»

Money talks, so let's talk Money: Competing for fiscal resources

Law & contracts   |   Fiscal law   |   Presentation   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The academic landscape has changed in recent years. In the modern academic environment, competition between departments and programs for scarce dollars is the order of the day. Despite the fact that the library is traditionally "the single largest...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Evidence and the Funding Authority.. Openness with Staff.. Motivating the Clientele.. Conclusion.....»

Principles and Practices of Consumer's Protection within the European Union

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Presentation   |   01/16/2007   |   .doc   |   19 pages
Document abstract : «The European Union aims at protecting the health, safety and economic well-being of its citizens. It promotes their rights to information, helps them safeguard their interests and encourages them to set up consumer associations. Consumer policy is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The principles of the consumer protection: An overview of EU legislation. Institutional background. Current priorities. Financial support of EU consumer policy. The consumer protection in practice: Selected examples of EU's...»

Discuss the analysis and significance of the abduction and trial of Eichmann from an international law perspective, with reference to legal writing

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   04/12/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «"The very concept of individual accountability - indeed - the very idea that an act could be 'criminal' was antithetical to International law during much of its history [] With narrow exceptions, individuals held no rights and bore no...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The abduction of Adolf Eichmann from Argentina to Israel: 'The fruit of the poisonous tree'. The facts. Undeniable violations of Argentina's sovereignty. Their justification. II. Procedural and substantive aspects of the trial: How the...»

Option to purchase real estate contract (Residential)

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Standard contracts   |   10/06/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Improvements: The house, garage and all other fixtures and improvements attached to the above-described real property, including without limitation, the following permanently installed and built-in items, if any: all equipment and appliances,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Parties.. Property.. Option price.. Term.. Option consideration.. Relief.. Condition of property.. Maintance.. Optionor's warranties.. Binding effect.. Additional provisions.. Disclosures.. Applicable law.....»

Human Rights and Universality

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   11/16/2001   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «We'll see that a mediate position can be found between what Donnelly has identified as radical cultural relativism (a) and radical universalism (b). Thus, it seems that a cross-cultural consensus can be found on the universality of some basic rights...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The UDHR: Western conception of human rights . Human rights: A western invention. Human rights as opposed to duties and collective mechanisms. The accusation of cultural imperialism. The issue of the hierarchy of rights within the...»

What are the challenges facing the EU in its attempts to establish democratic institutional structures ?

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Presentation   |   08/31/2006   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «"It is time to recognise that the Union has moved from a diplomatic to a democratic process, with policies that reach deep into national societies and daily life" . This statement by the European Commission subsumes ten years of political and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theorizing and achieving a model of democracy specific to the EU . The current picture: The blatant inadequacy of both supranational and intergovernmental models . The EU as a multi-level polity: conceptual and practical...»

International commercial arbitration

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Presentation   |   08/29/2006   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «International commercial arbitration is one of several forms of dispute resolution for international commercial agreements. The use of arbitration has increased along with the growth of international trade and commerce and the accompanying disputes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definitions, competence and power. Definitions of arbitration. Definition of international commercial arbitration. International agreements, conventions, and treaties . Examples. Bibliography....»

The relevance of intellectual property (IP) in various scenarios

Law & contracts   |   Business law   |   Term papers   |   11/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The narrative of intellectual property today is a dichotomy between those proponents who believe it is a necessary legal measure in the evolution of our society, and those who believe such rights actually trump the rights of the individual. Indeed,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Align semantic understanding . Forms of intellectual property (IP). Sheryl N. Hamilton's argument. The shape of a society's property relations. The drive for monopoly advantage . Monopolistic system. The protection of intellectual...»

How far, if at all, does it matter that the United Kingdom does not have a written constitution?

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Term papers   |   11/13/2009   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Today, the majority of states have written constitutions-it is generally seen as a prerequisite for any new state. They arise due to political events, such as in 1793 consequent to the French Revolution. In a state with a written constitution, one...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The arbitrary actions of King James . The Bill of Rights . The powers of the Queen. Arguments in favor of written constitution. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Murder: Rethinking the mandatory life sentence

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Term papers   |   11/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Sir Edward Coke stated in the Third Part of his Institutes that " of all felonies, murder is the most heinous" . As such, murder has always received the most severe punishment the law could give; a law of King Canute stated that Aberemord-caedes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most severe punishment of law. The war between the government and the judiciary. Tariff fixing. Striking the right balance between crime and punishment. Weal public. The constitutional issue of the separation of powers . The...»

Constitutional and administrative law

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Term papers   |   11/13/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «"The concept of the Rule of Law as defined by Dicey still remains valid: it provides a measure against which we can judge the attitudes and actions of Parliament, Government and the courts." Explain what is meant by the concept of the rule of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Norman conquest. The three elements of law. The key principle of English law. The first element of Dicey's definition. The second element of Dicey's definition . The principle of legality. The substantive conception. Liyanage v The...»

To what extent is the criminal justice system consistent with article 6 of the European convention on human rights?

Law & contracts   |   European law   |   Term papers   |   11/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «At the heart of any legal system is the criminal justice system and it is a paramount that the system is fair in order to be effective-this is ensured through a fair trial, without which, the whole system would be illegitimate. We only have to look...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Criminal process and criminal justice system. The code d'instruction criminelle . The criminal justice system in England. Fairness in criminal process. Development of criminal process in England and France. Article 6 of the...»

Doing business in China: The Citibank's way

Law & contracts   |   Business law   |   Term papers   |   10/27/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Citibank is known for its innovative approach in developing markets. Citibank has always been at the forefront of exploring opportunities in markets where level playing field was absent. This calculated-risk approach has been the reason for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Citibank's market penetration. The insurance market. Joint venture agreements with the Chinese partners. Porter's 5 forces to analyze the market . Conclusion....»

Courts, unelected tyrants and public forums

Law & contracts   |   Administrative law   |   Term papers   |   09/29/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In 2000, during the American presidential elections, the role of the Supreme Court was highly contested. Indeed, it consists of a majority of judges appointed by republican presidents and it decided to stop counting the voices manually in contested...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Courts as unelected tyrants. The birth of 'the power by the judiciary' theory. Marbury v. Madison (1803). Courts are public forums. Courts as warranties of individual freedom. Courts, democratic places. Courts, places linked with their...»

US Foreign Policy - HS 571

Law & contracts   |   Administrative law   |   Term papers   |   09/04/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When the United States passed the Monroe Doctrine in 1823, the country gave warning to foreign nations that the Western Hemisphere shall be free from European imperialism. While the doctrine was passed on behalf of the rest of the Americas, it gave...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Policy of true imperialism . Booming of the American industry. Passage of the Monroe Doctrine in 1823. The conflict with Spain concerning Cuba . Conclusions of the Opium War in 1842. The Open Door Policy with China . Concl...»

Second amendment examination: Right to bear arms?

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   09/03/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Words are not just "foolish semantics" as they may so often seem. Words can be placed and interpreted in so many different ways that finding meaning can be quite challenging. The language of the Second Amendment is at the core of the debate...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Fourth Amendment . The Second Amendment . The issue in Parker . The court in Parker . U.S. v. Emerson. The court in Emerson . The textual and contextual evidence . The district court decision . Conclusion....»

Law and racial inequality

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   09/03/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Since the early 20th century, minorities have been striving for equality in the United States. Much progress has since been made in the form of anti-discrimination laws and desegregation, but while many advances have been made in the civil rights...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The legacy of racism . Imposing death penalty . The case of Terry vs Ohio. What makes a person a threatening? . Problem with racism in the law. The racist perceptions of drug use. GI Bill's benefits to all soldiers...»

Illinois State Constitution vis-à-vis Federal Constitution

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   09/03/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In state constitutions, more rights are expressly enumerated than in the federal Bill of Rights. In Illinois, its constitution contains all of the protections afforded in the federal Bill of Rights and much of the same language as well. It also...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The case of Quilici v. Village of Morton Grove. Applying reasoning from U.S. v. Miller. Pruneyard Shopping Center v. Robins. State constitutions as the ultimate protectors of civil liberties. People v. Caballes. People v....»

Gender equality: Women and the law

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   09/03/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The United States, among many other Western countries, has been a beacon for women's rights. Many women in the world cannot teach, work, show their ankles, vote, hold public office and sometimes are not allowed to think much less. Here in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Understanding the evolution of revolution. The fight to legalize abortion. Case of Griswold vs Connecticut. Planned Parenthood of Southeasten Pennsylvania vs Casey. Issues with decisions. Times of the legalization of abortion. Sexual...»

The criminalization of prostitution

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   09/03/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In current times, the body has become a medium for human expression. At a certain age, people can get pierced and tattoos that carry deeper meaning for them or are simply for aesthetic purposes. Cosmetic surgery is at its peak. For decades, people...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Reasons why prostitution is illegal. Case of Roe vs Wade . The case of Lawrence vs Texas. Regulation of health and safety . Conclusion....»

The utilitarianism of government gaming laws in the United States

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Research papers   |   08/17/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The current U.S. ban on sports betting goes back to 1961 when the federal "wire act" made the act of transmitting bets across state lines via the telephone illegal. The only state to offer legal sports betting has been Nevada. (Delaware and Oregon...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Introduction. A brief history of gambling in the U.S. . Gaming as a subject of investigation . Background of this study. Review of literature. Public opinion. Current laws. Government tax. Social effects. Motivating factors. Moral...»

Common law as a paradigm: The Case of Dorset Yacht Co. v. Home Office

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Case study   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The concept of law can be explained in many different ways and methods, however to easily sum it up one could say it's mainly used as a dispute resolving mechanism that minimizes or altogether prevent the practice of self help. Law can also be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Common law: The primary source of American Law. Applying common law to particular cases. Illustrating the concepts of issue identification . Understanding the law of negligence. The importance of inductive and deductive...»

The states right to compel individuals to take medications

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Case study   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «A basic standard of health care for all American citizens is an idea that arose less than 100 years ago, but which today is a tenet that most people in the United States believe. Basic healthcare belongs, in my opinion, to the whole world simply due...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Bodenheimer and Grumbach's book Understanding Health Policy. Defining crucial terms. Crisis. Epidemic. Obesity . The insurance rates and reimbursement system. An incentive based insurance program. Creating, funding or reimbursing...»

Fiduciary duty and tracing law

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Case study   |   08/11/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Yardley was employed as wages and personnel manager for BALIOL between 1994 and 2007. One of his jobs each month was to prepare for payday when the staff was paid in cash on the last day of the month. He would cash the check at the LBSC and sort...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The report of the fraud consultant . Issues relating to money laundering. The scope of equitable tracing as a remedy . The potential advantages for Baliol in making a claim under equitable tracing. The case of Barlow Clowes...»

Government coercion through duress and contract modification

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Term papers   |   07/31/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In Rumsfeld v. Freedom NY, Inc., 329 F.3d 1320 (2003), the government contractor was finally able to procure some relief after a 17 year struggle to rectify the shameful, bad faith tactics of the Defense Logistics Agency. The government's ACO,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction: Freedom NY v. Rumsfeld . Duress and contract modification. Definition of contract modification . Rumsfeld v. Freedom NY: Background. Understanding the government duress involved in Freedom. The contract awarded to FII . The governments...»

The deemed undertaking rule

Law & contracts   |   Business law   |   Term papers   |   07/30/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The "Deemed Undertaking" rule (30.1) functions to prevent information gathered during discovery from being disclosed. The rule itself serves to protect information that respondents may be forced to divulge during discovery by ensuring that any...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Goodman v. Rossi. Livent Inc. v. Drabinsky. Juman v. Doucette. Other jurisdictions. Concluding analysis. Bibliography ....»

Is it a human rights violation and not enforcing the law

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   13 pages
Document abstract : «In Deshaney v. Winnebago County Department of Social Services, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a U.S. state's failure to protect an individual against private violence generally does not constitute a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment's Due...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The enforcement of international human rights . The Vienna declaration . Prosecuting human rights violation. Russia after the Soviet era: Economic conditions and human trafficking. Definition of trafficking. Organized crime in Russia...»

How an EU military could affect world peace through international law

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «There is no greater motivation for European unification than the desire for peace. Just like the UN, the EU wants to avoid the "scourge of war" for its future generations. In times of peace, the world forgets that the EU is not an economic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Treaty of Maastricht . The sovereign right of military . The proposed draft of EU constitution . Marbury v. Madison: A case. The current state of EU military intervention. European peacekeeping operations. EU rapid reaction unit...»

US courts should apply universal principle to Alien Tort Cases

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The Alien Tort Statute, also known as the Alien Tort Claims Act (ATCA), originally appeared in Section 9 of the first Judiciary Act of 1789, which created the U.S. judicial court system. It provides that the district courts shall have original...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction - ATCA background. International treaties and area of jurisdiction for ATCA. The U.S. and the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. Traditional bases of jurisdiction . U.S. ATCA litigation history. The elements of an ATCA...»

Wheelchairs and liquid dreams

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Quenching one's thirst with a nice big glass of water could prove to be a mistake if you are in New York City and find yourself in need of a public restroom. Finding a place for relief in the big apple is not easy, and the city's streets and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. People with disabilities . The rights model and its role. The issues raised by ADA. Reasons why ADA was passed. The success of ADA. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Justice and the jury: The role of twelve in society

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The ethical standard of justice is a universal right that people in all levels of society are entitled to. In America, one way that the Constitution ensures justice is by naming the right citizens have to a trial by impartial jury. In criminal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Different life experiences and viewpoints. An appropriate sample of the community . The current use of peremptory challenges . Determining discrimination. Serving the interest of justice . Conclusion. Reference...»

The importance of the trial process: Fair and impartial?

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The American legal system exists for the purpose of enforcing the laws created by the legislature. The trial process does not exist only because common law and American law deems it necessary. The processes that are involved are necessary for the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The case in criminal offenses. Importance of understanding the cause. Purpose of opening statements . Presentation of the case. The trial process. Conclusion. References....»

Ethics of public servants

Law & contracts   |   Administrative law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Federal elected officials, appointed political officials and civil service officials are held to a separate standard for their behavior. These people are chosen by the American public and by other officials to serve at their behest. What commonly...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Issuing of Ethical Principles for Public Servants . Political accountability . The idea for the President of the United States. President George W. Bush's instruction. Plame's identity. The show of integrity firing Rove . The threat of...»

Defense of equality

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «From the very beginning of the formation of American democracy, it was designed to give equal power and equal rights to all American peoples: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Tocqueville's initial intention . Observation of the American institution of slavery. People who opposed the laws. The famous 'separate but equal' ruling. Plessy's suit against the state of Louisiana. Conclusion. Annotated...»

Animal rights and legislation in Canada: How we fail to slaughter animals humanely

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   06/22/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «With the evolution of the legal system, its direction towards stricter and more precise laws has incorporated animals into its protection. A comparison between now and a century ago is remarkable. Society has brought it upon itself to protect not...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Animal degradation . The Nationalist Socialist German Workers . Slaugtering of cows. The cruelty involved in live animal transportation. The animal killing process. Conclusion . Bibliography....»

Committee on the rights of the child

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   06/19/2009   |   .doc   |   22 pages
Document abstract : «The Convention on the Rights of the Child and two Optional Protocols have marked a turning point in international law and children are essential tools in the implementation of national laws designed to stop crimes that are sale of children, child...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Measures to implement the optional protocol . Implementation of the Protocol with regard to general principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child . Sale of children. Child prostitution and child pornography. Criminal...»

Human rights and unequal access to care

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   06/05/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «The right to assistance extends to health care, and any person, whatever his legal status, should enjoy access to appropriate care. However, experience shows that, in reality, the implementation of this law is based primarily on the political will...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary. Introduction. Insecurity and poverty. The mobile community care. The health unit for migrants. The current state of law. Socialist party supports the mobilization of 26 May 2009. French socialists involved in the Brussels. The social...»

Cyber crime

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   06/03/2009   |   .ppt   |   20 slides
Document abstract : «Cyber crime refers to anything done in the cyber space with a criminal intent. These could be either the criminal activities in the conventional sense or could be activities, newly evolved with the growth of the new medium. Cyber crime includes acts...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Cyber crime: Meaning. Reasons for cyber crime. Cyber criminals. Technologies exploited by cyber criminals. Modes of committing cyber crime. Detection of cyber crime. Cyber crime prevention. Bibliography....»

Plessy v. Ferguson: Utilizing the technique of shepardizing to see relationships among cases

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Case study   |   06/01/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In 1890, the Louisiana State legislature passed Act 111, also known as the Separate Car Act. This required white and African American people to be given "separate but equal" accommodations on railway trains. It required that: "All railway...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first case and violation of rights. Justice Harlan's opinion for the case. Appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Definiton of [ti]disturbing the peace[ti]. Conclusion....»

Problem definition and the Failures of U.S. Drug Policy

Economics & finance   |   Criminal law   |   Term papers   |   05/22/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The "war on drugs" in the United States has not been successful because drug policy has focused on defining the problem of drugs as a criminal justice concern and not as a public health issue. By defining the drug problem in this way, focus has...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The reasons for which budget allocates more money to demand reduction programs . The cocaine epidemic. President Bush's drug policy . The prohibitive framework . The public health framework . The war on drugs. National Drug Control...»

Immigration of highly skilled workers to the United States

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   05/21/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The rapidly escalating immigration of highly skilled individuals to the United States demonstrates the diminishing role of national politics in an increasingly supranational global economy. Workers pursue opportunities beyond the confines of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The brain drain . Focus: Well-educated individuals . The Canberra manual on human resources. The pool of highly skilled immigrants . The H-1B visa program. The sponsorship system . Permanent employment . Professionals from India and...»

Legal analysis of the US presidential election 2000

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   05/19/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The presidential election of 2000 is one that will live in infamy. Few elections have been as closely contested, and none more controversial. Vice President Gore, who got more votes, made a valid argument for a recount, yet still failed to win...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The main argument . Florida Law and legislation regarding elections and vote tabulation. The discrepancy between two Florida statutes. The case of McPherson Vs. Blacker. Conclusion....»

National organization for the reform of Marijuana laws

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   05/18/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Many people complain that the United States government is unresponsive to their issues. In order to assist all of the underrepresented people, and to educate legislators we have formulated many interest groups in our nation. NORML, the National...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The capitalist need to relentlessly expand operations . The capitalist mode of production . The second way religion acted to serve elite interests in Uris's novel. Marx's insights. Marx's caution . Conclusion. Sou...»

International business law (2006)

Law & contracts   |   Business law   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In most parts of the developed countries the economy is regulated through liberal systems. A liberal system means that there exists open markets and competition over these markets. States and governments are not the leaders of these markets. They...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The liberal market. Trusts and monopolies. The Microsoft case. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Do you think Lister v Hesley Hall [2001] UKHL 22 was correctly decided by the House of Lords?

Law & contracts   |   Business law   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «On the 3rd May 2001, the House of Lords gave their judgment to Lister v Hesley Hall [2001] UKHL 22. By overruling a previous decision of the Court of Appeal; Trotman v North Yorkshire County Council [1999] LGR 584. The House of Lords widened the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The case of Trotman v North Yorkshire County Council . The employee of a club assaulting two siblings. A line of decisions taken from the law of bailment. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Common land ownership in Scotland

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «This essay was largely inspired by the working papers of Andy Wightman, Robin Callander, Graham Boyd and James Perman. James Perman is a Chartered Accountant from Largs. Andy Wightman, Robin Callander and Graham Boyd are independent authors and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Foreword. Introduction. Historical background. Surviving commons. Community land ownership. The land reform action plan. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Critically discuss the contributions of the Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL) movement to international legal scholarship

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   05/13/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «After the World War II and its atrocities, a new international institution, the United Nations (UN) was created in 1945 to focus on the new challenges faced by the international community. One of the major challenges was the wave of decolonization...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The three objectives of TWAIL. The influence of TWAIL. Contributions of TWAIL. The central issue of the TWAIL scholars . The real impact of TWAIL actions . Criticisms against TWAIL. Conclusion. Bibliogra...»

The difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion and the different instruments government might use to combat these

Law & contracts   |   Fiscal law   |   Term papers   |   05/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Taxation is everywhere in our daily life. People cannot always evade taxes. For instance, we pay tax when we buy goods therefore it is impossible to escape this kind of 'included tax". Tax avoidance and tax evasion are determinant for tax burden...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Tax evasion. What is tax evasion?. Why does the tax evasion exist?. How to evade taxation. Tax avoidance. What is tax avoidance?. Why does tax avoidance exist?. How to avoid taxation. Decision to avoid taxation. Instruments used by the...»

A political analysis of: R. v. Badger

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Term papers   |   05/10/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The supreme court of Canada stands as the highest level of court in Canada and is the final stop for all cases which have been appealed from the superior provincial courts. Unlike the lower courts, the supreme court of Canada seats up to nine judges...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The overlap of the rights presented within treaty No.8 and the NRTA. Several principles that had to be kept in mind during litigation. Differences between the rights of the Indians in the NRTA and those previously listed in Treaty...»

Drug related offenses

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Term papers   |   05/08/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «In modern societies it is easy to recognize that consuming drugs is an every day reality. It is not only taking heroin or marijuana, but also smoking, taking painkillers, having a coffee, a tea or excessive intake of alcohol on Saturday as a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The addiction and the drug related offences. Drug related offences: A worldwide plague. The state of the world: Datas . The specificity of the united kingdom. Efforts to reduce drug related crimes. A worldwide fight. United kingdom's...»

Duress and undue influence

Law & contracts   |   Business law   |   Term papers   |   05/08/2009   |   .doc   |   23 pages
Document abstract : «"It is assumed that the parties know their own minds, that they are the best judges of their own needs and circumstances, that they will calculate the risks and future contingencies that are relevant, and that all these enter into the bargain. It...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The theory of duress at common law. The scope of duress. Economic duress. Effects and remedies. Undue influence and equity. The scope of undue influence. Actual undue influence . Namely presumed undue influence. Effects and remedies:...»

International law and normative unity

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   05/08/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In the Supreme Court of Canada's 1993 judgment in Hunt v. T & N Plc, Justice La Forest laid down the following goal to international law : "develop () co-ordination in the face of [the] diversity" of the international system. In other words,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A legal system based on the concept of sovereignty. International law as the expression of the sovereignty of states. International law and sovereignty preservation. The case of normative unity. Competences and sovereignty. Normative...»

Has the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 gone far enough in reforming the English law of privacy?

Law & contracts   |   Business law   |   Term papers   |   05/08/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Under the doctrine of privacy, which became entrenched in English law in the latter half of the 19th century , contractual rights and liabilities are limited to the parties to the contract. The mounting criticisms and arguments for reform have led...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The 1999 Act: The creation of a wide-ranging exception to the doctrine of privacy. The doctrine of privacy: Rationale and arguments for reform. The scope of the 1999 Act: Under what conditions can third parties obtain a right to...»

The impacts of the common agricultural policy (CAP) in France

Law & contracts   |   Administrative law   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «The CAP is often considered as a debate of the specialists since this is a very complex and technical topic, but nowadays there is a huge public debate on this policy which is one of the most important European policy and also one of the most...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. 1962-1992: Productivism . Origins and evolutions of the CAP. Positive economic impacts of the CAP in France from 1962 to 1992. A transfer from agriculture to industry. An improvement of the living condition for the agricultural...»

Côte d'Ivoire and the ONUCI

Law & contracts   |   Administrative law   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Located in the western part of Africa, notably surrounded by Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea and Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire constitutes an isolated case in the African History of the twentieth century. Indeed, considered as a model of African success...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Development indicators and general economic data on the Ivory Coast. A historical approach of Cote d'Ivoire from the colonization to 2006. Missions of the ONUCI. Efficiency of the ONUCI. Conclusion. Bib...»

The power of eminent domain in the United States of America

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Term papers   |   05/07/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Since its self-declared independence in 1776, the United States of America has always shown its will to become a grand nation. To fulfill this dream and set itself up as one of the greatest powers in a various domains on the international scale, it...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Expropriation: Definition and parties. The expropriation process. The means against expropriation. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Who has the rights? A case I attempted to salvage

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   05/01/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Some of the US laws seem to exist solely in order to confuse and discourage us from petitioning or adequately defending against lawsuits. It certainly appears for every law there is, another law can be found repealing, invalidating or disallowing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The legal rules regarding the treatment of personal property . Events and facts leading to litigation. The US Constitution, Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2. Laws concerning the salvage of property lost at sea. The DoD Surplus Property...»

The complicated reasons for Lincoln's first Emancipation Proclamation

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «On the eve of the American Civil War, the key issue in the run up to the election was whether or not slavery would be extended into the new expanding territories and states opening in the West. (McPherson, 1988) This same issue sparked the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Brown's action: Part of a frustrated attempt to forcibly end slavery. The tension in the Union leading up to the Civil War. McPherson's comparison of the mood in the South to the fear found in the French countryside prior to the French...»

Evaluation of the national child benefit act. Critique and policy suggestions

Law & contracts   |   Constitutional law   |   Term papers   |   04/27/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction - This research paper will present an evaluation of the 1997 Federal National Child Benefit Act. The NCB was introduced as a way to aid poor working families which include children override income disparities which exist between them...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Discussion of the problems and issues of social policy failure. Proposed policy solutions. Benefits and limitations of policy solutions. Alternative, comprehensive possibilities as roads to solution. Change. Conclusion. Works cit...»

Theories and case studies on copyright issues in a Digital environment, Logo infringement and Patents

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Term papers   |   04/23/2009   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «Locke propounded the theory that protection of property is to justify it as a reward for the labor put in to create / generate it by the creator. Locke started his theory with the presumption that 'every man has a property in his own person'. Locke...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Locke's Theory: Labor Justification of Property. Hegel's Theory : Personality Justification of Property. What is logo infringement. What is copyright infringement. Conclusion....»

Information technology related intellectual property rights: Discussed using various case studies

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Term papers   |   04/23/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Ms. Rukmini residing in India has taken photographs of small children as a professional photographer. The photographs are taken on the theme of expression of babies. As is present in India, children are like God and hence it does not matter if the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Problem. Question presented. Can the photographs taken be termed as 'pornographic'?. International perspective on child pornography. Jurisdictional claims of US over India. If the photos were not posted on internet. If the photos were posted on...»

Theory and practice: Civil disobedience and the Pursuit of Justice

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   04/23/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In the Crito, Socrates makes an argument against the notion of breaking the laws even if they are judged by the public to be unjust. This is because by disobeying the law, one is in effect "attempting to destroy the laws, and indeed the whole...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Socrates in The Apology. Not letting the superfluous points of the law lead one away from its central push. King's letter from Birmingham Jail . Conclusion. Works cited....»

International criminal courts: An historical and sociological overview of supranational criminal justice

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   04/22/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The notion of individual criminal responsibility under international law is a recent phenomenon. Many different mechanisms have been employed including domestic courts, the International Criminal Court (ICC) as well as ad hoc UN tribunals and new...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. History: ?The Road to Rome?. Sociology and criminal courts . Applying the Functionalist Theory to international courts . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Hair and fiber evidence

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Term papers   |   04/20/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Most trace evidence found at a crime undergoes forensic analysis for two main purposes: identification and comparison. Often tiny strange particles are found, and testing for identification purposes establishes exactly what the material is....»

Synopsis abstract : «Hair and fiber . Analyzing hair evidence. The value of comparing hair evidence. Collecting and preserving hair evidence. Analyzing fiber evidence. Collecting and preserving fiber evidence. References....»

Fair labor

Law & contracts   |   Labor law   |   Term papers   |   04/16/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty."1 When considered in the context of globalization and modern capitalism, Churchill's words are oddly disturbing. As the global population...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A typical consumer. Minimize labor costs by 'playing the market'. Fair Indigo and the principle of 'fair labor'. Fair Indigo's abidance by all national laws . Criticizm for not being organic. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Patrice Lumumba: American foreign policy and cover-ups

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   04/16/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Historically, the foreign policy of the United States has been such that one event has integrated itself into effecting the majority of events to follow. The case of the United States foreign policy in the Congo and, specifically, the assassination...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The history of the Congo. Understanding the implications. The history and rise to power of Patrice Lumumba. The assassination of Patrice Lumumba . Circumstances that led up to Patrice Lumumba's assassination . President Kasavubu's...»

Death penalty administration: Racially biased?

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   04/06/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «More than 350 people have been executed in the USA since 1990. The U.S.A. has the highest known death row population on earth at over 3, 300. In 1997 the USA carried out 74 executions--the highest number for the last four decades. Only China, Saudi...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Capital punishment: The most extreme penalty for a crime. The death penalty as a fixture . Blacks in Philadelphia . Earlier studies by Congress' General Accounting Office. 1977 to 1993: A million Americans were murdered. The Racial...»

A discussion concerning the belief that ‘Judges do not make law – they only declare it’

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   03/31/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The function of a judge in any legal system remains a true phenomenon even today. Barristers, solicitors, law students and the general public often question the precise role of a judge – puzzled over whether judges are authoritarian...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Function of a judge in a legal system. Theories on the role of a judge. Some case studies. Conclusion....»

A paper concerning assessing the value of legal Tribunals

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   03/30/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «It has become the case that over the course of the 20th century an ever-increasing number of tribunals have come into existence alongside the ordinary civil courts, dealing with a wide variety of disputes, usually between the citizen and the state....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The history of tribunals . An alternative to the court system . Administrative tribunals established by statute . Employment tribunals . Two basic principles of natural justice . Sir Andrew Leggatt's appointment by the Lord Chancellor...»

A critical discussion and analysis of ‘The Rule of Law’

Law & contracts   |   International law   |   Term papers   |   03/30/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Central to the general idea of the Rule of Law is the specific intention that it involves the rule of the law rather than the rule of the people. Judges hold a position of central importance in the relation to the concept of the Rule of Law. They...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Packer contrasts this with the Due Process model. The crux of the prosecutions case . The prosecution barrister, William Boyce QC . The David Shayler case vs. the Burrell trial. The public had a right to know about certain actions of...»

Formalizing plea bargaining in justice and equality in the English legal system

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Term papers   |   03/30/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Before discussing plea bargaining it is perhaps paramount to define what is meant by the expression. Plea bargaining refers to 'the exchange of a guilty plea for a reduced charge or some hope of a reduced sentence.' In other words it is an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Background. The practice of plea bargaining in England. American courts vs the English legal system. The report of the Royal Commission on Criminal Justice . The key proposals . The Governmentas failure to follow the recommendations...»

Brown v Mississippi

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Case study   |   03/24/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Friday March 30th, 1934. A sixty-year old White planter from the Giles community in Mississippi, Raymond Stewart, was found mutilated at approximately 1 o'clock that day, in his house. The police had discovered his body, and requested a physician...»

Synopsis abstract : «...»

Violence against women

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Term papers   |   03/23/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Despite the fact that women are much more likely to be killed then to kill, women charged with the murder of their violent male partners are further victimized by a legal system that has been constructed, interpreted and implemented to fit men's...»

Synopsis abstract : «...»

Discussing and analyzing Restorative Justice: Victims' rights and the future

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Term papers   |   03/23/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Restorative justice has become mainstream following the establishment of youth offender panels last year under the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999. It is no longer just another possible option available in some places at various points...»

Synopsis abstract : «...»

The defense of provocation: The implications of the House of Lords' decision in Morgan Smith [2000] 3 WLR 654

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Case study   |   03/23/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The defense of provocation is a partial defense, pertinent only to murder. If successfully pleaded, liability is reduced to manslaughter. For the defense to succeed there are three requirements: (i) There must have been some act(s) or word(s) of...»

Synopsis abstract : «...»

Consumer Protection Act of India: When the consumer is a king

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Term papers   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   31 pages
Document abstract : «A consumer is a user of goods and services. Any person paying for goods and services which he uses is entitled to expect that the goods and services are of a nature and quality promised to him by the seller. The earlier principle of "Caveat...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction to the act.. Who is a consumer and who is not?. Important definitions.. Rights of consumer.. Redressal machinery under the act.. Consumer disputes redressal agencies.. Consumer protection council.. Complaints.. Who can file a...»

The Information Technology Act 2000

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Indian project   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   22 pages
Document abstract : «Connectivity via the Internet has greatly reduced geographical distances and made communication even more rapid. While activities in this limitless new universe are increasing incessantly, laws must be formulated to monitor these activities. Some...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary.. Introduction.. Some of the peculiar features of the cyber world.. Highlights of the Information Technology Act 2000.. Exemption/Exclusion.. Formation of online contracts.. The provisions of the Information Technology Act...»

Law of copyright with amendments and case studies showing infringement

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Indian project   |   03/05/2009   |   .doc   |   23 pages
Document abstract : «The first copyright act in India was passed in 1914. It was a replica of the English copyright act of 1911. The act, presently in use was legislated in the year 1957 and is known as copyright act of 1957 and was amended with the copyright act of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Copyright Act 1957.. Indian copyright law.. What copyright protects?. Works in which copyrights subsists.. Illustrations of copyrights in literary work.. Copyright of dramatic works.. Copyrights of musical works.. Copyrights of artistic...»

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