Law papers

This essay examines the privileging of heterosexual norms and traditions in the renowned case of "Bowers v. Hardwick".

A discussion of when it is right to disobey unjust laws.

This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of tobacco reform and AMPAC (American Medical Association PAC).

The paper analyzes the topic of capital punishment, focusing specifically on the Washington D.C. sniper case, to argue why the death penalty is a necessary form of punishment for violent crimes, and should not be abolished.

This paper examines the changing nature of abortion law in the United States from the 1960s to 2003.

A debate on whether law should be the cause and effect of social change.

The paper discusses the concept of cyber-crime at the dawn of the 21st Century.

Explores the issue of capital punishment.

This paper evaluates John Marshall's leadership of the Supreme Court by examining four landmark cases: "Marbury vs. Madison", "Fletcher vs. Peck", "Dartmouth vs. Woodward" and "McCulloch vs. Maryland".


McCulloch v. Maryland

A paper reporting on the book "The Struggle for Judicial Supremacy" by Robert H. Jackson.

A look at the pros and cons of the legalization of marijuana in the United States.

A book review of ""How the Courts Govern America" by Richard Neely.

Looks at Emile Durkheim's analysis of society and its laws and what the laws can tell us about social solidarity.

Questions whether Australia needs a Bill of Rights to protect the country from the new anti-terror laws.

A review of the criminal investigation of a murder which took place in 1996 in the United States.

A review of Edward J. Larson's book "Summer For All the Gods"

Examines the accusations of leaking classified information brought against this Chinese-American doctor and the reaction of the Chinese American community.

A discussion of the different types of euthanasia and its legal implications in the U.S..

Proposes a comparative study to determine how effective America's strict anti-drug laws are in reducing the drug problems in the nation.

This paper discusses immigration and asylum laws in the E.U.

A review of "A Civil Action" by Jonathan Harr, including the environmental and legal issues associated with this case.

A review of this research document into how laws are made.

This paper is an imaginary debate, pro and con, to discuss the proposal by some African-Americans that they are owed reparations from the U.S. government for centuries of slavery imposed on their ancestors in the U.S..

An evaluation of the ethical issues associated with censoring theater in college and professional settings.

This paper discusses the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which was signed into law in 1993, one of the most important pieces of labor legislation ever enacted in this country.

This paper compares the two constitutions under which the United States has worked.

The paper examines the way that the judiciary is empowered with the freedom to act in opposition to the wishes of the electorate using judicial activism, unlike the political branches who must follow the wishes of the voters.

An overview of what constitutes organized crime and how it should be dealt with.

An overview of this 1975 congressional act to regulate and monitor "written" warranties provides by manufacturers and sellers.

This paper discusses a legal case in Britain of conjoined twins that created an ethical dilemma: To separate the twins means that only one would live but to not separate meant that both would die.

An analysis of rent control issues across the U.S.A.

This paper discusses the history of campaign finance reform in California and some of the laws enacted relating to campaign finance reform.

The paper explains the background to a new anti-loitering ordinance being proposed in Los Angeles in the light of the city's recent gang history.

A discussion of weight-based discrimination and harassment.

This paper discusses the concept, history and application of "Checks and Balances", the system that gives constitutional controls of the separate branches of government in a way that one branch will not have more power over the others.

A brief account of recent financial scandals and their impact on businesses in America.

A look at the issues concerning the "three strikes" sentencing law.

The paper analyzes the "Three-Strikes Law" using two recent cases, Ewing vs. California and Lockyer vs. Andrade.

The paper looks at the main arguments against capital punishment in the United States.

This paper rebuts the argument posed by John Podhoretz in the New York Post column and argues that journalist Peter Arnett is not guilty of treason in his reporting of the Iraqi war.

A review of the legal and ethical arguments for legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes.

The current status of the criminal justice system in America and potential improvements.

A discussion of the antitrust case against Bill Gates and Microsoft.

A review of the pending decision to break up Microsoft into smaller individual companies.

This paper examines the issue of incarceration of juvenile offenders, looking specifically at articles by Ardovini-Brooker and Walker and Loughran and Godfrey.

Examining the similarities between the origins of the the criminal justice systems of the U.S. and Singapore and their differences today.

The paper discusses the mandate by Congress to deport immigrant felons and the problems encountered by the INS in carrying out this law.

Explains why gambling should be legalized in the U.S.

An exploration of the topic of euthanasia focusing on the ethical, moral and legal ramifications.

An examination of the principles behind mandatory minimum sentencing.

A review of the "Do Not Resuscitate" order of end-stage patients.

An examination of the impact that the digital revolution has had upon the evolution of U.S. copyright laws.

The paper discusses the way legal practices and discourse are still gender biased towards men.

The paper discusses to what extent the court system should be involved in making politically-charged rulings. It discusses the history of this issue and the way that events have dictated the size and nature of the judiciary's role.

The paper discusses the relationship between the growing influence of national government and the dramatic rise of presidential power.

An analysis of of the legal implications of the Stocker Wannabi Tribe's project to construct and operate a Las Vegas style gambling casino on their land.

A discussion of the brief submitted by the nursing staff in the Christine Busalacchi case.

Examines and compares the judicial systems in these two countries.

Discusses the events leading up to the Dred Scott vs. Sandford case, in which Scott, the slave, sued his new owner, John Sandford, for freedom.

Examines the effectiveness of international business arbitration, focusing on its early foundations and legal framework.

A review of Packer's theory on criminal justice using the literature of Stolberg in her piece "Thomas Dewey".

This paper defines and analyzes the term "exceptionalism" as it applies to the American government.

A report on the computer program "Carnivore" and an individual's right to privacy.

This paper examines the nature of the legal tactics used in the rape trial portrayed in the 1988 film, "The Accused" directed by Jonathan Kaplan.

This research paper discusses how and why power was distributed among various groups under the Federal Constitution of 1787 and whether the system the framers created was just or unjust.

Discusses the American courts' decision that computer giant company, Microsoft, be split into two companies.

A comparison of laws understood to come about naturally or through some form of positive creation.

An analysis of the relevant statutes, agency decisions and major court opinions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

A review of Texas Governor George W. Bush's nomination as Republican candidate for President.

An examination of important cases which shifted the power of tribal members over their land versus power congress has over the same land.

An assessment of tax benefit and wealth maximizing models associated with export earnings and IRA-derived benefits.

A review of Justice Frankfurter's decision in the case Minersville vs. Gobitis and other cases regarding government and religion.

Examines how the concept of sexual harassment has evolved and the new laws governing this issue.

This paper looks at court cases involving sexual harassment and sexual discrimination in the workplace.

A brief examination of laws and legislation which apply to the sale of tobacco to children.

A discussion of the benefits of the legalization of prostitution.

This paper studies public opinion on the issue of requiring permits for the possession of hand guns and some rifles.

Examines the crime scene of the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby and whether the right person was convicted.

This paper presents three major arguments against the legislation of gun control.

Examines gender issues in the American legal system.

A discussion of the legal risks involved in setting up a tax practice.

This paper discusses the ways in which the face of American law is steadily changing.

An exploration of the issues underlying the phenomenon of litigation involving health care providers.

Examines the need for censorship and ethical standards in the internet age.

This research paper discusses the International Law Commission (ILC or Commission) of the General Assembly (GA) of the United Nations (UN).

This paper closely studies mortgage loan rates for low- and moderate-income households.

This paper is an extensive literature review of the issues underlying the phenomenon of litigation involving health care providers.

This paper examines the issue of hate crimes, acts of violence directed against people because of their racial, religious, ethnic, gender or sexual identity.

This paper presents two opposing points of view about America's entry into WWI. One, by President Woodrow Wilson, was heralded and the other, by labor agitator Eugene Debs, who was imprisoned because of the speech.

An objective look at the impact of anti-sodomy laws on the general population as well as the gay, lesbian and bisexual communities in America.

A comprehensive look at the use of electronic signatures and other forms of identity authentication in an attempt to protect business over the internet.

Discusses Paulo Freire's educational theory "Pedagogy of the Oppressed" in relation to American education.

This paper argues that the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment in "Plessy vs. Ferguson" hurt the fight for social equality in the United States.

Discusses the meaning of the "right to be left alone" having significant meaning for the average person, given legal and political developments since September 11.

An essay that reviews the benefits of Canadian decriminalization and/or legalization of marijuana.

Examines the laws instituted in the United States to combat terrorism after the Oklahoma City bombing.

Examines how the Equal Employment Opportunity Act empowers single African-American women.

Examines how the producers of "Viagra" are attempting to protect their patent on the drug.

This paper discusses that the real heroes of the civil rights movement were the children and that desegregation in the schools is in danger of being overturned.

Examines the concept of the economic analysis of law, beginning with the writings of economist Jeremy Bentham.