Law papers

Examines the cost and practice of "defensive medicine," wherein physicians order extra tests and procedures to protect against malpractice suits.

Discusses the possibility of introducing legalized gambling in the state of New York, analyzing the economic impact and the experience of Indian gaming.

Focuses on organizations and the impact of overall organizational attitude toward women, implications, intervention and incidence.

Examines the changes in the legal framework of the Soviet Union before, during and after the break-up of the nation, discussing leadership, national and ethnic hostilities, role of government and the Communist party.

Discusses free speech, content neutrality, judicial decisions, government interest, marches and demonstrations.

Focuses on searches and seizures, discussing definition, history, court decisions, warrants, probable cause, expectations, consent and future.

Examines definition, difficulties in prosecution, Thomas/Hill hearings, organizational attitudes and actions.

Examines lobbying principles, techniques, successes and possible problems of the NRA's operations related to the U.S. Congress in defense of the Second Amendment.

Argues that the use of racial and ethnic preferences in school admissions is morally defensible.

Examines this British law reducing property qualification for voting, discussing the background, politics, socio-economics and the impact on democracy.

Examines the legal theory of discrimination and applies it to the Civil Rights Act of 1991 and public policy.

Argues that legalization would reduce crime and release "war on drugs" money for treatment centers and education.

Focuses on the U.S. and Australia in context of the L.A.P.D. officers involved in the Rodney King beating case, the reason for riots in L.A., rights to jury trial in England, Australia and the U.S.

Examines its purpose, warrants in 16th and 17th Century England, while discussing tax laws in the colonies and exploring police guidelines, probable cause and reasonable suspicion, court cases, officers' judgment and constitutional implementation.

Examines how this increases the accountability of police brass and increases civilian authority over the police department while limiting police chief to two five-year terms.

Analyzes their theories on reforming the court system to deal with the current overload.

Examines the right to a fair trial vs. the right of the public to witness court proceedings and to know what the government is doing.

A study of gangs' change from positive to negative influences from the 1970s to 1990s.

A look at the factors affecting testimony including mistaken identity, prosecution and defense attorneys, findings and research and the future.

A focus on TV and Radio licensing standards including the history of the FRC and the FCC, public interest and laws and Supreme Court cases.

A look at the definition of free speech, obscenity, court cases, decisions and determination of obscenity.

An examination of the civil and criminal court from the medieval English judicial system including legal, social, political, historical and administrative issues.

An analysis of the development and expression of the Supreme Court justice's philosophy of judicial restraint, including civil rights, New Deal issues, the 14th Amendment and progressivism vs. conservatism.

An examination of the legal background and majority opinion in the 1986 Supreme Court case ruling on right of privacy.

An analysis of the political and legal ramifications of the case expanding the rights of the accused and including the impact on the Supreme Court, social and law enforcement aspects and later rulings.

A discussion of the legal, medical and ethical issues related to the public disclosure of an HIV-positive individual.

An argument for its legalization on health, economic, practical and medical grounds.

An analysis of the act opposing discrimination against the disabled including public services and employment.

A critical analysis of the Ocean Dumping Act including amendments, legislative aspects, implementation and court cases.

The role and problems of communication and specialized legal language in the legal setting including persuasion, non-verbal cues and storytelling.

A look at the use and reliability of DNA analysis and the legality in criminal law and court.

An examination of the 1937 Supreme Court case on the minimum-wage law in the context of Roosevelt's New Deal and his attempt to pack the court.

A examination of the 1988 Supreme Court case on the mishandling of toxic waste issues at the Environmental Protection Agency in political and regulatory contexts.

A look at the court rulings and regulations dealing with private property, rent control, economic vs. non-economic rights, mobile homes, case studies, evictions, life estates and more.

The views of the early chief justice as applied to pivotal historical cases.

A look at theForeign Economic Contract Law, commercial contract formation, contract enforceability, dispute resolution and foreign business litigation.

A look at the Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 and how the Banking reform bill was passed in response to the 1980s savings and loan failures. With provisions, requirements and limitation of risks.

A look at the Constitutional and ethical issues limiting access and protecting patients. Includes background, legal case studies, the role of computers, AIDS issues and ownership of records.

The background, punishment and the impact of Islam and the political evolution including Koran, law enforcement and the religious police.

This paper analyzes the role that interest groups play in Supreme Court cases: History and development of influence of lobbyists, accessibility of the Supreme Court, pros and cons and legal theory.

This paper compared the career development of minorities to that of European-Americans in the U.S.: Discrimination, career progression, types of jobs, earning power and statistics.

This paper aanalyzes debate over legal liability and discusses how tort law should be used, what tests should determine liability, cost efficiency and the role of Learned Hand test.

This paper argues that the second amendment, the right to bear arms is an essential safeguard of liberty and that gun control advocates are misguided.

This paper argues the dangers to the individual of plea bargaining.

This paper discusses the law mandating helmets: Background, freedom of choice, discriminatory legislation, economics, statistics and precedents.

This paper is a legal analysis of cases involving changing ownership of land under special circumstances: Title actions, taxes, loans and types of occupation. 19 cases.

This paper discusses the censoring of music: PMRC, Dead Kennedys, N.W.A., 2 Live Crew controversy, warning labels and infringements on artists and creativity.

This paper discusses police brutality: The Rodney King incident, excessive force, civilian complaints, statistics, shootings, legal issues and the social impact.

This paper discusses the failure to consider a history of abuse as a defense in spousal murder cases: "Battered Women Syndrome" and gubernatorial pardons.

This paper assesses, from a public policy perspective, Amendment 39.6831 to the Airworthiness Directive for Boeing Model 747.400 Series Airplanes, issued under Part 39, 14 CFR and analyzes public policy development and the implementation of the amendment

This paper is a chapter-by-chapter summary of "Business Law: Principles, Cases & Environment" by Anderson, Fox and Twomey, the legal and regulatory context upon which business operates and the social forces behind these rules and principles: Contracts,

This paper looks at the effects of the 1965 Voting Rights Acton on black voters and the means used by white Southerners to circumvent the bill.

This paper examines the airport noise abatement issue: 1990 laws restricting airplane, anti-noise groups, Federal Aviation Agency, airlines and environmental health issues.

This paper discusses the American mass media in the context of freedom of expression: TV, investigative reporting, compared to Soviet TV, political talk shows, films, audience manipulation and trends.

This paper explains the expansion of statutes of the Alien Tort Statute to cover international law violations related to torture and disappearances: Case studies, application of restraints, diplomatic immunity and jurisdiction.

This paper examines the creation and application of voluntary passive living wills (euthanasia) : Legal, ethical and practical issues related to the patient's right-to-die, theory of euthanasia and the role of the hospital.

The paper examines the global response to Saddam Hussein's 1990 invasion of Kuwait: War crimes history and theory, practical & legal issues of trying Hussein, role of Israel and the United Nations and the U.S..

This paper Examines issues & effects of Supreme Court abortion decisions "Roe v. Wade", "Webster v. Reproductive Health Services" and "Griswold v. Connecticut".

This paper discusses the evolution of services ffor the disabled from 1930s which led to passage of 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.

This paper examines whether, as some computer users have said, the best software-copy protection scheme is a good manual: Copyright laws, ethical computer use, piracy and emphasizes inadequacy of computer manuals.

This paper traces the legislative history of the 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act: Presidental-Congressionan battles, interest groups, committee system, economics and environment.

This paper discusses the differences between pure "free enterprise" and the "mixed economy" of the U.S. and examines government's economic role in three distinct areas: Pollution control, medical care and antitrust law.

This paper dicusses sexual harassment of women in the workplace: Difficulties of legal definition, managerial ignorance of women's rights on the job, incidence, motivation and women's attitudes.

Discusses causes, such as long hours, increased danger, alienation from general public and the legal system.

Examines constitutional issues (First and Fourth Amendments) related to the individual right to privacy and the right of freedom of expression by TV and print media.

From early history of Rome when the king was in complete control to Justinian.

This paper discusses gun control: Pros and cons, legalities, Second Amendment issues, statistics and public and police views.

This paper discusses the conflicts and legal decisions involving state-federal power, Congressional bi-cameralism, legislative veto, Constitutional restrictions, using the Immigration and Naturalization Service case as an example.

This paper discusses gun control laws: Firearms, accessibility by the general public, the rising rate of armed robberies, aggravated assault and homicides, gun control solutions and pro and con.

This paper discusses the attorney-client relationship: Definitions, theories and techniques of interviewing clients, counseling, legal analysis, objectives, communications and objectivity.

This paper discusses the legal and ethical issues of making and maintaining notes about clients.

This paper examines the workers' compensation laws and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA): Development, functions, aims, effects of laws and OSHA. Table.

This paper examines the role of the European Court of Justice in the political integration of the member states of the European Communities: European cooperation in economics, national interests, law and integration of actions and policies.

This paper is an historical analysis of Prohibition, which criminalization the drinking of achohol: Enforcement, societal responses and the 1990s controversy over prohibition vs. legalization of drugs.

This paper ia a historical and legal analysis of abortion as it pertains to the rights of minors as given by both state and federal constitutions: Court decisions, parental consent, privacy vs. responsibility and fetal viability.

This paper discusses the history and development of the power of the courts and judges in the U.S.: Pros and cons.

This paper analyzes the reasoning behind the Prohibition law.

This paper discusses "Death of a Salesman", with particular emphasis on Arthur Miller's technical and scenic craftsmanship, his concept of social realism and tragic elements of the play.

This paper discusses minimum wage legislation: . Impact on labor markets, job training, employability, regional conditions, minorities and unemployment.

This paper discusses anti-trust legislation and its effect from a micro-economic perspective: Laws' effects on markets, sellers, consumers, history, purposes, and court decisions.

This paper discusses affirmative action programs in the workplace, the problems associated with antidiscrimination laws, drawbacks and clash of the law and reverse discrimination suits, with particular emphasis on the Bakke case.

This paper argues for the legal guarantee of the Right-To-Die.

This paper discusses psychological views about the use of eyewitness testimonies in court trials: Accuracy, line-ups, juries' attitudes, hyperamnesia and recall ability.

This paper examines product liability: Trends in 1980s, case studies, types of defects, warnings and role of consumer.

This paper discusses forms of sex discrimination in top management: Professional status, management level and earning capacities for male and female executives. Legislation and enforcement.

This paper discusses the history of law in India emphasizing the ways this legal history has affected India's current political and legal structure: Influence of British law, political structure, constitution and Hindu Codes.

This paper discusses business law principles: Contracts, agency relationships, partnerships, corps., property, sales, negotiable instruments and secured transactions.

This paper analyzes advertising by professionals, pharmacists, lawyers and doctors: Historical, legal, regulatory & ethical issues, constitutional aspects, abuses and professional codes. 5 court cases.

This paper examine the unfavorable portrayal of judges and lawyers in American literature: Including Hawthorne's "House of Seven Gables', Arthur Miller's "The Crucible" and Willa Cather's "A Lost Lady".

This paper argues that based on medical, social, economic and psychological evidence, marijuana is a critical U.S. problem

This paper compares American and Jewish law focusing on cases involving children and infants: Medical, ethical and legal aspects of euthanasia, murder, death penalty, suicide and consent issues.

This paper presents anti-abortion arguments: Rights of fetus, responsibilities of mother, birth control, religious theories, social impact, legal considerations and historical comparisons.

This paper describes some of the causes and effects of the Volstead Act and the 18th Amendment, also known as Prohibition.

Argues against the legality of surrogate motherhood. Examines the definition, history, legal status and opposing arguments.

An argument against the legal restrictions on the rights of women to have abortions. A review of court decisions, legislation and moral and religious aspects.

Analyzes RICO bill & its effect on criminal groups in U.S. Function, successes & failures, Mafia, public policy and anti-drug efforts.

Describes landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision on abortion, effects of case on religion in U.S. & on rights of privacy & freedom of choice.

Discusses rational & emotional flaws in both pro & con arguments; argues against abortion except in certain cases.

Discusses role of social science findings, history of science & scientists is outlined, fundamental issues posed and characteristic social science research surveyed.

Critical analysis of Akron & Roe cases. Discusses summaries, moral & political implications, primary issues, medical issues and assesses arguments.