Law papers

A discussion of secret settlements in court, what they involve and their pros and cons.

A paper questioning the constitutionality of the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act passed by Congress in 1998.

An examination of the warrior theme in Melba Patillo Beals' book "Warriors Don't Cry".

An examination of the impact of Title Nine on the issue of discrimination in the field of education.

This essay outlines the concept of mass media in general and the internet in particular.

The moral and legal questions of Stem Cell Research.

A discussion of the rising problem of prostitution in Los Angeles despite the strict laws that make it illegal.

This paper discusses the U.S. illegal-drugs policy towards marijuana.

This paper compares the conservative and liberal viewpoints on censorship.

This paper looks at the prostitution business.

An overview of the legal concept of Double Jeopardy which states that the same person cannot be tried twice for the same crime.

A paper which argues against the American government imposing restrictions on the internet.

An overview of C.I.F type contracts and their risks.

Examining arguments for and against testing of high school students for drugs and alcohol. Focus is placed on athletes at sporting events.

This paper provides and industry analysis of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.

An analysis of the practice of age discrimination in both big and small firms.

An analysis of legal restrictions imposed on men regarding the issue of abortion.

This paper discusses the reasons behind the structure of the American system of government.

This paper discusses Japan violating Article 22 of the League of Nations Covenant.

This paper presents a detailed examination of the Tellico Dam project, a classic environmental legal debate.

A discussion of affirmative action and how to implement it practically in the work force.

An examination of the "revolution" in the judicial system and how drug courts are being used as a program to reinvent justice for addicts.

A discussion of the implications of same-sex marriages.

An indepth exploration of both sides of the abortion debate.

An insight into the drug marijuana and a discussion of whether recreational marijuana use is no more dangerous than smoking cigarettes.

An analysis of the power of the news and print media to promote or curb violence.

A book report on "Criminal Injustice: Confronting the Prison Crisis" by Elihu Rosenblatt.

This paper looks at the ethics of abortion in relation to the "Frozen Embryo Case" of 1999.

An extensive study of the violent use of firearms in the United States and the second amendment of the American Constitution.

An analysis and discussion of the book "Which Side are you on? Trying to be for Labor When it's Flat on its Back," by Thomas Geoghegan.

An examination of the housing of juvenile sex offenders in Washington.

A discussion of the possible governmental regulations of the Internet.

A discussion of the laws that allow the neighbors of a released sex offender to be told that the offender is living among them.

A paper which examines the life and mind of serial killer, David Berkowitz.

A look at both sides of the gun control issue in the United States and an argument against gun control.

A comprehensive look at the controversial topic of the death penalty and this form of punishment is performed in various states in America.

A study of the viability of capital punishment in the United States.

An outline of the code of professional conduct for employees of State Gas & Electric (SGE).

A study of how Asian taxation and proprietary laws effect investment in region.

The decisions in U.S. v. O'Brien, 391 U.S. 367, 1968, and Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, 1989 are examined with regard to the First Amendment.

An overview of the ADA - a federal legislation that opened up services and employment opportunities to the millions of Americans with disabilities.

An examination of the work of the American National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and an analysis of several of the guides it puts out.

A study of the health information systems and a patient's right to privacy.

This paper is a research project, which measured the level of mentoring that exists in different professions, specifically education, medicine and law.

An essay that argues against the recent Supreme Court decision on the execution of the mentally retarded.

A study of the death penalty for mentally retarded criminals.

A discussion on technology and innovation and their impact on the music industry.

A discussion of the legal issues involved in contracts.

A paper which analyzes the report "The Killer at Thurston High" put out by FRONTLINE and PBS after student, Kip Kinkel, went on a shooting spree in 1998.

A discussion of what makes a celebrity and what rights they have to privacy from being photographed by journalistic photographers.

An insight into the concept of distributive justice, its implementation and its advantages.

A discussion of the The Child Support Distribution Act of 2000.

A paper which discusses the importance of law enforcement officers to work with responsibility and commitment, within the ethical boundaries defined by society.

The paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of the death penalty in the United States.

This paper argues in favor of the support of the introduction and passage of federal gun control legislation in the United States.

This paper discusses the ongoing problem of automobile theft.

This paper discusses the use of the U.S. Supreme Court, from the end of the Civil War through 1917, to support the beliefs that truly all men are created equal.

A paper which argues against capital punishment as a form of punishment for the mentally impaired.

This paper traces the women's rights movement from the American Civil War to modern day.

An analysis of Megan's Law, a monument to the little girl who didn't have to die.

Canada's position on Gay & Lesbian Rights as an example of multiculturalism policy.

An argument against regulation of the Internet by the U.S. government.

This paper discusses in detail the law suit between the estate of Margaret Mitchell, author of "Gone with the Wind" and Alice Randall, author "The Wind Done Gone".

An analysis of the issues involved in the prevention of smoking in public places and in businesses.

The paper discusses the use of eyewitness testimony in the American judicial system.

A biography of Sandra Day O?Connor, the first female judge.

This paper discusses victimless crimes, a voluntary exchange of commodities or services that are socially-disapproved and do not cause anyone harm.

This paper creates a paradigm of our criminal justice system, the federal sentencing guidelines and procedures.

A discussion of affirmative action and its relationship with the various institutions that make up the social elite.

A discussion of affirmative action through the court case of Bakke vs. Regents of the University of California.

This paper is a study of the United States estate tax.

An analysis of the economic model of the United States recording industry.

A study of computer software piracy.

This paper presents the history of labor unions, labor law and labor relations in the United States.

An analysis of the multitude of issues related to bankruptcy fraud.

Discusses their purpose, effectiveness, application, judicial process leading to sentencing, plea bargaining, roles and reactions of judges and attorneys, problems and constitutional issues.

Examines its development since 1965, pros and cons, constitutionality, politics, minority status, Clinton policy, race-neutral solutions and the future.

Discusses its history and development in U.S. in the mid-1930s, late 1950s through 1960s and since the 1960s. Examines concepts, legal cases, legislation, need for and counter-arguments.

Discusses the legal background, Supreme Court decision affirming the abortion right and dissenting views.

Describes how the law defines disability, discrimination in hiring, requirements for accommodations and employer compliance.

Examines the legislative history, problems which the act addresses, compromises, provisions and future.

Discusses the social and economic costs of bad automobile and truck driving; including a case study of the Domino Pizza suit for unsafe drivers. Examines speed, alcohol and insurance.

Examines the history and application of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Discusses court interpretations, Congressional intent, harassment and homosexuality.

Examines political, legal and social issues, incidence, examples as a hate crime, motivation of the basher, legal system response and state laws.

Examines reasons for contracts, written vs. oral, employment, torts, liability, patents, licensing, trade secrets, patents and durability. Includes a table of contents.

Overviews the history and social benefits of quasi-public youth sports (e.g. Little League) and concepts of legal liability, insurance and risk exposure.

Analyzes a 1995 Supreme Court decision on after-acquired evidence in employment discrimination, background, antecedents and ramifications.

Examines the protections against discrimination available to both public and private university employees. Title VII, Title IX, the Equal Pay Act, and the Civil Rights Acts of 1870, 1871 and 1991 are discussed.

A legal study of force used on guests, patrons and other employees in the private industry. Discusses atypes of torts, assault and battery, examples, reasonable vs. excessive force and self-defense.

Describes and compares principles of justice, hierarchy of courts, appeals and common law.

Examines the international legal issues of the U.S. kidnapping of the former Panamanian leader and trial on drug charges.

Discusses some of the aspects of the famous Scopes Monkey Trial, in which the ACLU fostered a test case to help ban religious teaching from schools.

Examines the pros and cons, purpose, effectiveness, problems, Democratic vs. Republican views, reverse discrimination and impact on minorities.

Examines the 1982-1983 case involving Constitutional conflicts between the freedom of religion and the right to privacy and freedom of press and speech.

Analyzes the political and public debate, self-interest and elite pluralist models and provisions (third strike, assault weapons and police funding).

Examines history, applications, Constitutional basis and exceptions to the rule protecting citizens from unreasonable search.

This paper discusses sexual harassment and employer liability: Civil rights issues, problems of definition, types of harassment, laws and court decisions.

This paper discusses affirmative action: Social significance, as election issue, public views, purpose, effectiveness, racial and reverse discrimination in work and education.

This paper discusses the ramifications of smoking cigarettes in public places: Dangers of secondhand smoke, history, health effects, deaths, counter-arguments, tobacco industry views, lawsuits, regulation and legal ban.

This paper discusses same-sex marriages: Social, legal, symbolic and religious pros and cons in the U.S. and Canada.