Law papers

The legal and historical analysis of the purposes and constititional effects of zoning practices since the early 20th century. Includes examples, definitions, property rights, individual vs. state power, police aspects, housing and more.

A review of the work on how the Supreme Court justices deliberate and decide cases, with examples.

An examination of the pros and cons and statistical debate and argument that the laws are moderately effective and therefore a positive step against gun-related crime.

An analysis of the the political process, lobbying, compromise, conflicting goals and outcome of the banking regulation reform in the 1990s.

A review of the work on how public policy is formulated, focusing on social programs (public housing), in second half of the 20th century.

A presentation of three arguments against the legality and effectiveness of gun control laws.

A review of the work on the lawsuit against W.R. Grace chemical company for illegal toxic dumping.

A review of the work on legal privacy claims in courts and the fate of those claims, focusing on weakness of privacy laws.

An analysis of the Wiener case and other Supreme Court decisions related to the President's power to remove from office non-executive officers on federal commissions.

An examination of the changing public views and laws, focusing on state sodomy statutes.

An arguement for the legalization and regulation to do away with related crimes, disease, drugs and violence.

An analysis of the principles and applications of Title VII of the 1964 Act to determine the legality of English-only requirements in the workplace, focusing on court decisions.

A completed study on the relationship between the frustrated and disaffected in society and their opposition to gun registration, including an extensive overview of national gun control issues. Tables.

An analysis of the case on Constitutionality of Line Item Veto.

An examination of IPR violations and piracy of CDs and software in China, national and global efforts to stop it, politics, trade and quota issues.

An examination of the U.N. body's mission, origins, membership, functions, standards and accomplishments.

An analysis of the 1692 trials in Massachusetts Bay Colony and underlying moral, religious and political motivations.

A legal analysis of harrassment as sex discrimination with definition, examples, evolving Court decisions, hostile environment, employer positions and same-sex issues.

An examination of the history and evolution of punishment in U.S. prisons and its effectiveness in deterring crime.

The history and evolution of social advocacy for students, focusing on laws and the Supreme Court decisions shaping school social work.

A legal analysis of major cases shaping definition and treatment of harassment and hostile work environment for both women and men.

An evaluation of suits, in contexts of gun control and the 2nd Amendment including the role of the NRA, tort law, negligence, examples, public's views, personal vs, business responsibility and purpose of suits.

A discussion of definition, types, motivations, purposes, methods, examples, costs, infamous hackers, security measures, prevention and law enforcement and the future.

A cost-benefit analysis of new ozone and particulate matter air quality standards including goals, efficiency vs. equity, cost quantification and suggested modifications.

An examines of the CA Supreme Court decision (and related cases) upholding the state's statute of limitations for child molestation.

An analysis of the case and decision dealing with the protection of employees of federal banking-related agencies from being fired.

An examination of criminal law: inequities, goals and significance, focusing on the question, "Under what circumstances should capital punishment be allowed in New York State?"

A discussion of the effectiveness and failures, origins in the 20th Century, purposes, procedures, state laws, arrest and detention, determination of status, hearings, examples, commitment and confinement of the juvenile justice system.

An examination of the rights of juveniles defend themselves through analysis of history, limitations and the law.

A discussion of the reasons for, the legality of, ethics, human rights issues and the role of the Government in forced sterilization as well as its applicability and related technology.

An examination of the origins, purposes, scope, criticisms of, weaknesses and interpretations of the United Nations' Convention's law on global trade.

Analyzes the history of legal equitability.

Analyzes common law origins and legislative history of this rule allowing exception to hearsay in cases where the witness is unavailable. Examines how it compares to California law, pretrial notice, cross-examination, rationale for, reliability and examp

Examines a collection of essays by Hamilton, Madison and John Jay, their aims and impact on the creation of the U.S. Constitution. Compares the Papers to the ideas of historian Edward Gibbon.

Examines nature and types of business partnerships, disputes and dissolution, selection of partners, agreements, advantages and disadvantages, majority/minority owner rights, inheritance, valuation and court cases.

Analyzes a California law admitting statements against gang members made by witnesses no longer alive. Examines the background, rationale for, implementation, amendments and witness protection.

Critiques the TV police/court drama. Discusses production, reasons for its success, characters/actors, problems, writers and social issues.

Discusses the life and career of the third Chief Justice of Supreme Court.

Examines the reasons for the first ten Amendments, the political process involved and how they altered/strengthened the Constitution.

An historical overview. Discusses Pilgrims, the 1877 Great Strike riots, functions and public perceptions.

Examines the nature and incidence of hate crimes and adopted or proposed legislative solutions, focusing on the Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 1997.

Examines her life and her trial for murdering her parents, at which she was aquitted.

Examines nepotism, corruption, cronyism, affirmative action, court decisions, impact on economics andquality, conflict of interest and examples.

Discusses its legal definition, incidence, effects, social causes, in school, prevention, public policy and peer-to-peer offenses.

Examines product liability reform at the state and federal level, bills and lawsuits, warning labels, regulation, tort reform, examples and insurance.

Examines the history and evolution of international and rights ramifications of HIV/AIDS. Discusses the discovery of the virus, research, testing, leadership, funding, intervention, rights movement, legal and ethical issues, as well as treatment and prev

An overview of economic, government, historical, religious and cultural factors related to foreign investment and business, focusing on legal issues. Discusses commercial law, contracts, business organizations, labor, taxation, arbitration law andmore.

Examines background, purpose, politics, provisions, effects, problems, penalties and examples.

Examines the history and evolution of the black codes (from the Civil War to the 1990s) designed to keep African-Americans second-class citizens after the emancipation.

Examines morality, Constitutional issues, pros and cons, social costs/benefits and racial and socioeconomic bias in its application.

This research paper discusses the zone of constitutional protection afforded verbal assaults under the First Amendment.

Examines the right of the jury to ignore law and give a verdict based on conscience or compassion. Discusses the pros and cons, evolution of the concept and the issue of race.

Discusses reasons why lawsuits proliferate. Examines de facto inequality before the law, economics, reform and values.

An overview of laws affecting gays, the personal as political, the origins of discrimination, the role of the church, gay and lesbian political movement, increased gay visibility and sexual harassment.

Examines provisions and applications of this state's mechanics and materialmen's lien statute related to construction projects, competing interests, priority and court decisions.

Reviews this work on the central role of thelawyer in divorce/custody cases, compared to criminal trials.

Examines labor abuses of children, provisions and effectiveness of laws, protective organizations, treaties, rationale for, examples, economics and public scrutiny.

Research proposal to determine the impact of race (black vs. white) on the treatment of delinquents and the recidivism in the justice system.

Reviews book on the complex reality of how a bill becomes a law, as opposed to the simple ideal taught in school, focusing on the 1990 School Dropout Assistance Act.

A research proposal to determine if the justice system fails to rehabilitate offenders.

Discusses the reasons, effectiveness in reducing youth and gang crime, examples, drawbacks, the role of parents and police and the legalities.

Analyzes cases and decisions related to surrogate law, focusing on the "Keller v. Rose", Illinois case in which the birth mother sued for custody of the child.

Examines post-Civil War history of the law related to the division of races in education and society, the effects of "Brown v. Board of Education" and socioeconomic inequities.

Examines the freedom of the press vs. ethical reporting, code of ethics, the role of court, examples of questionable ethics, invasion of privacy and coverage of celebrities. Includes an outline.

A history abd analysis of the appointment process, politics, ideology, the role of the Senate and special interest groups, including two theoretical models.

An overview of the relevant law and an analysis of the legalities of tbe use of Hemingway's name, legacy and image by Key West businesses, including "Sloppy Joe's International" and the Hemingway Festival.

Examines activities, goals, biases and techniques of this Christian institute opposing evolution, focusing on the I.C.R.'s involvement in court cases and legislative efforts.

Examines origins, purposes, philosophy, compared to the adult system, focusing on procedural safeguards of the 1960-70s.

Analyzes the industry domination by this computer firm, antitrust issues, consumer issues, Java rivalry and compatibility of components.

Analyzes the government's case against this computer firm. Provides an overview of antitrust law and an assessment of arguments and rhetoric on both sides of the case.

Examines policy vs. precedent conflict, politics and ideology in the nomination process, legal formalism, "stare decisis", including a case study of Justice Antonin Scalia as a eloquent dissenter.

Examines statistical trends, causes, reasons for the decline, socioeconomics, drugs, the role of police and courts and effective municipal responses. Includes a chart.

"This paper is a discussion of the works of five of the greatest directors in international cinema.

Argues against the effectiveness of the death penalty as a punishment or deterrent.

Examines liberalism of the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Earl Warren and its real and mythical legacy, focusing on "Brown v. School Board", the Monica Lewinsky case and the effects on criminal-justice system.

Origins, goals and effectiveness of alternatives to full-time incarceration. Discusses public support, costs, types (weekend or night jail-time, halfway houses), eligibility and the impact on recidivism.

Analyzes the California Assembly Bill 2187. Examines the provisions, sociocultural aspects, politics, proposed provisions and penalties for the mother, as well as likely effects.

Discusses the ethical assessment of the use of alar pesticide, e-coli outbreaks, the Oprah Winfrey defamation case, state laws, social responsibility and theories.

Examines the economic and political background, effects and provisions of the Welfare Reform Law of 1996, focusing on the effectiveness and problems of the participation of businesses.

Its history since the 1950s, legal rulings, goals, critical views, presidential policy, education and employment, examples and the future.

Argues that print and TV journalists were sensationalistic and irresponsible in the coverage of murder, trial and aftermath.

Examines the racially motivated June, 1998, murder of a black man in Jasper, Texas, by three white men and its social implications.

Examines the pros and cons, objectives, effectiveness, legality and future.

Discusses the use of force guidelines, example (Rodney King beating), police attitudes, quality-of-life policing and the impact on society.

Examines the government's against Microsoft. Overview of monopolies, legal history, rationale for government intervention and the computer industry.

Examines a program overseeing paroled offenders. Discusses objectives, history, sanctions and services, intervention, political aspects and effectiveness.

Constitutional issues, rationale of Founders, Court policy, focusing on school issues.

Examines the role and responsibilities of the external auditor in detecting fraud. Discusses standards, definitions, costs and risks, causes and types of fraud, corporate disclosure and uses tables.

Examines the causes and effects of legal and extralegal relationships between bureaucracy, elected officials and pressure groups.

Examines definition, types, objectives, techniques, history, examples and court decisions, focusing on civil litigation in investor/broker disputes.

Examines the background of the temperance movement leading to the passage of a 1919 Amendment outlawing alcohol, examining the law's effects, organized crime, social views, failure and repeal.

Compares three nations' approaches to pre-trial detention and custody of criminal suspects. Discusses history of legal systems, power of arrest, rights of the accused, arraignment, bail, speedy trial and major cases.

Definition, types, legal, medical, religious, ethical and social issues, patient rights, pros and cons, problems of the aged, suicide rates and the future.

Discusses the pros and cons of legalization, with a pro conclusion. Shows its therapeutic properties and uses, positions of the government and physicians, side effects and risks.

Argues against giving inmates special privileges such as weightlifting, on the basis of a need for punishment.

Examines the history, legal and political rationale, aims, provisions and the violations of emergency legislation from 1922 to 1995.

Evaluates the usefulness of quantitative-based profiling topolgies in identifying killers, examines methodologies and reviews literature and case studies.

Legal and regulatory aspects (local, state and federal), impact on electronic commerce and internet service providers, industry views and global issues. Table of Contents.

Analyzes the sentencing process for violent criminals and white-collar or economic criminals which relate to the 1994 'Three Strikes' law.

Analyzes trial and pre-trial events, media, jury, evidence, police, the role of race, prosecution and the reason for the verdict.