Abstract
This paper discusses the film "Michael Clayton" from the standpoint of corporate ethics, addressing the issues of corporate social responsibility, the Golden Rule, concealed facts, corporate/product liability, and quality vs. safety.

From the Paper
"The film "Michael Clayton" is preceded by the statement; "The truth can be adjusted, a concept that heralds the message of the movie, big business adjusts the truth for financial gain even at the expense of lives." (Samuels) "Michael Clayton" is a fixer-a corporate lawyer that helps large firms get out of legal messes. In this case, his firm Kenner Bach Ledeen is representing agriculture giant UNorth which is anxious to settle a class action suit concerning the toxicity associated with its methods. The team's..."

Tags:film, movie, Michael Clayton, big business, agribusiness, corporation, social responsibility, Golden Rule, concealed facts, corporate liability, product liability, quality, safety, truth, facts

Abstract
"The film The Great Gatsby (Jack Clayton, 1974) is based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and this is a story that is overtly critical of the American dream as it was viewed in the 1920s and after. The film version has in some ways muted this critical element, but it is inherent in the story of Jay Gatsby.

From the Paper
"The film The Great Gatsby (Jack Clayton, 1974) is based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and this is a story that is overtly critical of the American dream as it was viewed in the 1920s and after. The film version has in some ways muted this critical element, but it is inherent in the story of Jay Gatsby. The criticism is apparent in the way Gatsby views success and tries to achieve it by measuring himself against those he believes have achieved the American dream, because their lives show that this dream has a dark side.

The American Dream is based on the image Americans have of themselves as a people achieving much because they live in a country that is egalitarian so that self-improvement is the way to achieve success. While this might seem a very practical vision of the American Dream, there is also a mystic quality to ..."

Abstract
This paper explains that both the Clayton Act and the Wagner Act were watershed pieces of legislation in the slow march towards greater protections for American laborers. The author points out that the Clayton Act granted legitimacy for unions and paved the way for collective bargaining. The paper relates that the Wagner Act re-iterated more forcefully the Clayton Act.

From the Paper
"Both the Clayton Act and the Wagner Act were watershed pieces of legislation in the slow march towards greater protections for American laborers. This paper explores first the Clayton Act, not merely because it came first, but because, in a real sense, it succeeded where the Sherman Anti-trust Act failed. It may also be argued that the Clayton Act was a more radical document than the Wagner Act insofar as the latter merely re-iterated - albeit more forcefully - what the first had whispered. With that in mind, it is to two of American labor laws most important pieces of legislation that this paper now turns."

Tags:clayton, wagner, labor

Abstract
This paper shows that the Monroe Doctrine established and stabilized American foreign policy. It explains that, by using the treaty signed by President Clayton as an example, it was rejected by the rest of America due to the absolute disregard for the principles of the Monroe Doctrine.

From the Paper
""The Monroe Doctrine" had been the dominating principle held in U.S. Foreign Relations from the time of the enunciation by President Monroe. In 1850 a treaty agreeing that the U.S. or Great Britain neither one would neither one occupy or fortify any part of Central America. Inclusive in this treaty were that neither one should exercise any dominion over, use political influence in or attempt to obtain rights or advantages in the area of canal navigation."

Tags:treaty, president, clayton

Abstract
The paper examines the article, "DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education): Very Popular but not Very Effective," by Clayton et. al., which centered onto the components that make the DARE program a popular but ineffective drug use intervention program among America's youth. The paper thoroughly analyzes the two causes of the ineffectiveness of the DARE program, as argued and presented by Clayton et. al. The paper's analysis posits similarly as the authors have argued--that is, the analysis presented here asserts that: (1) drug use intervention, in order to be effective, must be intensified to age groups wherein drug use becomes more crucial and prevalent, and (2) more than education and information dissemination, America's youth must be informed of drug use's detrimental effects at an "experiential level," wherein they are able to fully "witness" its effects, as experienced by (former) drug users themselves.

From the Paper
"The first argument presented in the article in arguing the continued support for the DARE program despite its ineffectiveness is the "feel good" effect that the program has on different sectors of the society. Citing the police, educational system, and even the family institution (specifically parents) as the loyal supporters of this program, the authors pointed out that the continued support of these sectors is motivated only by the fact that the program "makes students, teachers, administrators, parents, police, and politicians "feel good" because something is being done about drug abuse" (107)."

Tags:preconceived, notion, education, marketing, publicity

Abstract
The writer compares and analyzes "Brief Encounter" and "The Pumpkin Eater" with reference to the cinema of the time, including an in-depth investigation into the film-noir style 'romance' films of the British cinema of the 1940s. The paper looks to answer the question of whether or not these romance films were actually romantic.

From the Paper
"The elements that characterize romance films are that they "center on passion, emotion and the romantic and affectionate involvement of the main characters and the journey that their love takes through courtship or marriage." They often explore the themes of "love at first sight, unrequited love, obsessive love, sentimental love, spiritual love, forbidden love, sexual and passionate love, sacrificed love, explosive and destructive love and tragic love" They usually follow the trials and tribulations of the couple as they make their way through an episode in their lives. Typically romances have a "happily ever after" ending that leaves the audience feeling fulfilled, however there are some films that it is very difficult to classify as "typical" romances even though they are undeniably romances. There are a huge stock of romantic films that are instantly forgettable but what makes a romantic film enduring is that romance is not its primary concern it has more substance a simple exploration of a straightforward relationship. Brief Encounter is one such film, generally regarded as one of the greatest love stories ever to be produced by the British cinema. It is however not a typical romance and has definite tones of film noir and so does not adhere to the conventions of romantic films. Film noir is usually takes as its subject crime or mystery but there are some that deal mainly with romance such as The Postman Always Rings Twice and Double Indemnity, both adaptations of James M. Cain novels that are "seething with lustful self destructive romantic relationships between a femme fatale and an entrapped male partner" . Another example from the British cinema of a romance disguised as something else is The Pumpkin Eater. This film purports to explore the psychological and emotional state of a woman, and is an examination of these elements of her character. Her psychological and emotional state is however intrinsically linked to her relationship with her husband Jake. Both films deal with the romantic lives of the main characters, but are both undeniably tragic and somewhat disconcerting tales of love and marriage from a female, middle class perspective."

Tags:cinema, emotion, character, perspective, affection

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This paper describes the subject of this book, its targeted audience, and the overall approach the authors use to discuss the topic of depression. The paper also highlights the book's positive and negative aspects.

From the Paper
"Depression could be, well, a depressing subject matter to deal with, over the course of an entire 158 page text. However, by emphasizing positive coping strategies that can be adopted by sufferers of depression and the friends and loved ones of those going through a depressed period in their lives, Coping with Depression by Sharon Carter and Lawrence Clayton. (Hazeldon, 1995), manages to avoid this potential stylistic pitfall. In fact, if anything, it errs on the side of excessive cheerfulness."

Tags:younger, causes, potential, treatment, manage, cope, family, member, clinically, depressed

Abstract
The paper relates that the Irish and UK courts' application of the doctrine of fundamental breach has been by no means consistent. The paper defines fundamental breach, briefly analyzes the history of its application and distinguishes between the types of contract that exist, specifically the difference between consumer and commercial contracts. The paper summarizes the development of the law to-date by considering the role of the courts in contract law and analyzing whether Clayton Love needs to be reconsidered. Finally, the paper explores avenues of reform of the doctrine.

From the Paper
"It is clear that a distinction has been drawn between contracts made with consumers and contracts between commercial entities. Already it has been seen that this has been alluded to by Ms. Justice Finlay Geoghegan in ESL Consulting Services Ltd. v. Verizon (Ireland) Ltd. and Verizon (UK) Ltd. and indeed Irish legislative authorities would seem to suggest that these contracts should be treated separately by the courts. The two principle pieces of legislation in question are the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act 1980 and the European Communities (Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts) Regulations 1995 (SI No. 27 of 1995). Like the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 in the UK, they are far less concerned with commercial contracts than they are with the consumer. The Sale of Goods Act 1980 in particular emphasises the importance of the strength of bargaining power, and gives particular protection to the consumer because they tend not to enjoy an equal bargaining power to that of the person or business with which they are entering a contract. This is but one of a number of factors taken into account by the legislation in its 'fair and reasonable' test for contractual terms, others including the availability of alternate sources for the goods or service required and whether or not there was an inducement to enter the contract."

Tags:contract, law, Clayton, Love, consumers, commercial, entities

Abstract
This paper explores the evolution of antitrust laws and discusses the relevance of these changes today. The background is given for several different legislative acts, including an in-depth discussion of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The paper also examines case law which invoked the Sherman Act. Another law that is analyzed is the Clayton Antitrust Act. Several paragraphs are also dedicated to a discussion of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (HSR) of 1976. The paper then traces how modern antitrust law differs from earlier legislation, stating that it shifted in focus from reactive enforcement to preventative enforcement. Despite this, the paper concludes that the underlying principles of antitrust law have not changed that much.

From the Paper
"One of the key tenets of the Sherman Act was the effective prohibition of monopolies (Section 2). While they not explicitly banned, monopolistic activities that are deemed have a detrimental impact on competition are. This flows from the belief that antitrust laws need to be in place to protect consumers from unfair trade practices, and that such practices are detrimental to the health of the nation overall. Thus innocent monopolies, defined as those earned by merit, were allowed but monopolies acquired by other means were not. The other key tenet of the Sherman Act was to ban collusion between competitors that would represent a restraint of trade (Section 3)."

Tags:Sherman Antitrust Act, American Tobacco Company, Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, Clayton Antitrust Act

Abstract
The paper explains Google's core business and its two key income sources. The paper then discusses the two basic antitrust laws in the United States, the Sherman Act and the Clayton Act, and outlines the history of antitrust suits. The paper describes how an antitrust suit was filed against Google by TradeComet.com claiming the search giant is violating the antitrust laws, and relates that this issue will be one for the courts to decide.

Outline:
What is Google's Core Business?
US Antitrust Laws
History of Antitrust Suits
The Potential US Case Against Google

From the Paper
"An antitrust suit was filed against Google this year claiming the search giant is violating the antitrust laws. The Justice department has been looking at Google for some time now. In the fall of 2007, while Google was prepared to commit to a search ad deal with Yahoo, the justice department was planning to file suit if the deal hadn't fallen through with Yahoo.
"Google is now becoming everyone's favorite antitrust target, rapidly replacing Microsoft. In February of this year a company called TradeComet.com, which operates a business-focused search service called SourceTool.com, filed an antitrust suit against Google, alleging that the much larger company engaged in illegal, predatory behavior intended to drive the smaller company out of business. They claim Google refused to stop engaging in predatory conduct to block search traffic by imposing massive, unjustified price increases (Hof).
"From Google's standpoint SourceTool.com is not really a competitor of Google; it's more of a partnership. SourceTool's business concept is to run Google ads. In fact Google profits from its arrangement with SourceTool so it wouldn't be in Google's best interest to see the company go under.
"SourceTool.com has decided to get serious about the suit and has hired the former head of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, lawyer Rick Rule."

Tags:Sherman, Act, Clayton, Act, monopoly