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This paper reports that the project used a shorted version of the case scenario than the Bornstein experiment and manipulated the variable of remorse in three different ways. The author points out that the research scenarios varied in that the defendant either (1) makes no mention of remorse, (2) expresses remorse at the time of death and at the trial or (3) denies feeling any remorse for the death of the patient. The paper relates that the subjects decided how much money to award the plaintiff and rated their perception of the defendant and the level of suffering of the plaintiff. The author confirms that denial of any remorse condition resulted in the largest amount of money awarded to the plaintiff and had the most negative effect on the jury's opinion of the defendant. The paper states that the participants did not differ significantly by gender. The paper includes several color graphs.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
Bornstein Experiment
Research Experiment
Methods
Participants
Materials and Design
Procedure
Results
Condition of Remorse
Gender
Gender vs. Condition of Remorse
Discussion

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"Remorse can be an effective way to deal with mistakes made in everyday situations. The simple expression of an apology can alleviate tensions between the victim of a crime and the party responsible for the grievance. Apologies are a social function of Canadian and American culture. Apologies help individuals and society accept and deal with the consequences of mistakes. They are reinforced with approval and acceptance as people mature throughout their lives. Many of the mistakes made in everyday social interactions can be resolved with a simple apology from the responsible party."

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"Conviction Or Acquittal? Relationship Between the Socio-Economic Status of Juror and Defendant: A Research Proposal
Introduction
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia warned a few years ago that jurors tend to sympathize with defendants of their own kind (Marcotte, 1989, p. 41). The clear implication of the justice's warning was that such sympathies may well extend to biased trial judgments. While Scalia's statement is more anecdotal than scientific in character, the justice does speak from a position of unquestioned knowledge on the issue.


The Rodney King police beating case in Southern California caused a storm of controversy when a predominantly white, middle-class jury acquitted white, middle-class police officers in the face of an overwhelming public perception of defendant guilt..."

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This paper explores the issue of whether or not the rules of evidence in Canada discriminate against defendants or, conversely, work in their favor. According to the paper, the Canadian legal system makes every effort to protect defendants from evidence being admitted that might prejudice them in the eyes of a judge or a jury. Additionally, the paper looks at how judges have dealt with the challenges posed by new information-collecting technologies as they pertain to the issue of what is, and what is not, an appropriate document. The paper also considers the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and how it protects defendant prerogatives.

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"The following paper will explore the issue of whether or not the rules of evidence in Canada discriminate against defendants or, conversely, work in their favor. After examining a representative sampling of the available legal record, this writer concludes that - in both civil as well as criminal law - every effort is undertaken to protect defendants from evidence being admitted that might unjustly prejudice them in the eyes of a judge or, more likely, the eyes of a jury. Along the way, the paper looks at how judges have grappled with the challenges posed by new information-collecting technologies as they pertain to the issue of what..."

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This paper shows by using the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments to the Constitution that the Bill of Rights was necessary to the foundation of law in the United States. Without these, a person accused of a crime, whether federal or state, could face unfair or even dangerous prosecution and could be denied his/her basic human rights as described in the U.S. Constitution.

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"When the Constitution of the United States was ratified by a majority of the states in 1789, it lacked what has come to be called the Bill of Rights, a very important document made up of amendments to the Constitution itself. For example, in the original Constitution, there existed no protection against the establishment of a national religion and did not guarantee that American citizens could speak freely, belong to any group they wished or publish magazines and books without the fear of being censored or banned by the federal government. But most importantly, the Constitution did not promise nor provide any protections for a citizen accused of a crime, nor did it specify that such a person would receive a fair and swift trial and if convicted receive just and humane punishment."

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This paper reviews and analyzes "Defending Slavery" by Paul Finkelman, which is a collection of pro-slavery writing from antebellum America. According to the paper, the book offers a broad overview, rooted in original documents, of the various justifications for slavery marshaled by white American slaveowners, politicians, and theorists of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

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" 'Defending Slavery', Paul Finkelman's edited collection of pro-slavery writing from antebellum America, offers a broad overview, rooted in original documents, of the various justifications for slavery marshaled by white American slaveowners, politicians, and theorists of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. One of Finkelman's guiding themes in his introductory essay, comprising Part I of the book, is the legitimacy of slavery in earlier times. Finkelman's contention is that slavery had multiple strands of supports in..."

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This paper explores the legal, ethical and moral issues faced when defending a killer in court.

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The paper examines the rules and requirements imposed on police officers and shows how they guarantee civil liberties, yet, can still be managed through proper police action. The paper looks at landmark court cases that illustrate how defendants' rights honor the intent of the Constitution, and emphasizes how these rights can be managed through a plethora of legal tactics on the part of the courts and police officers. The paper admits that some guilty defendants may be able to slip through the system because of their rights, but argues that the opposite scenario would see many more innocent people arrested, charged and punished.

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"When the United States' Patriot Act was passed following the attacks of September 11, 2001, focus was once again brought to the perilous balance of order and civil liberties. While order is necessary for society to flourish, democracies are also characterized by a value of civil liberties and justice. While some states have order because of an authoritarian police force that possess the power to arrest, judge, and sentence all in a matter of minutes, the United States has order based on a tenant of equality, in addition to justice. Thus, while the police certainly have the right and responsibility to enforce order, they cannot act brazenly of their own volition. Instead, they must follow rules and regulations to insure that their tasks are carried out fairly, and that innocent people are not subjected to nuisances, discrimination, or arrest. The American Civil Liberties Union, and other organizations, suggest that the United States Patriot Act thwarts this careful balance by giving more powers to the police force while ignoring civil liberties. Among other actions, it holds that the United States Patriot Act makes it easier for the government to wiretap United States' Citizens, allowing the government to access individuals' credit reports without permission, allowing secret arrests without warrants, and searching citizens on the behalf of other governments (Edger 2003)."

Tags:civil, liberties, Constitution, officers, courts

Abstract
The following paper will discuss the issue of slavery within nineteenth century American society. Specifically, the paper will summarize the theme of slavery as discussed in Paul Finkelman's, Defending Slavery. After concluding this summary, the paper will then summarize two primary documents in the section entitled, "Racial Theory and Slavery" (found in the second part of the text), and analyze them in relationship to the theme detailed in part one of the text. Ultimately, it will be concluded that science, anthropology, theology and ethnography were all pressed into service to condemn African-Americans as inferior - most likely because the brutality of the institution had to be justified in some coherent fashion when America was a nation with a constitutional devotion to equality under God.

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African-American Studies: Book Critique of Defending Slavery The following paper will discuss the issue of slavery within nineteenth century American society. Specifically, the paper will summarize the theme of slavery as discussed in Paul Finkelman's, Defending Slavery. After concluding this summary, the paper will then summarize two primary documents in the section entitled, "Racial Theory and Slavery" (found in the second part of the text), and analyze them in relationship to the theme detailed in part one of the text. Ultimately, it will be concluded that science, anthropology, theology and ethnography were all pressed into service to condemn African-Americans as inferior - most likely because the

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Abstract
This paper provides an overview of Raytheon, an analysis of the strategic management views of Gary Hamel and C. K. Prahalad compared to Michael Porter's views as discussed in Graham Beaver's 1998 case study, "Raytheon: Defender of the Rainforest," a discussion of how Raytheon can achieve a competitive advantage in the environmental protection industry in light of its defense-related focus in the past, followed by an evaluation of the future role of strategic innovation at Raytheon. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.

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"Strategic management has received much attention over the past few decades, due in large part to books by Michael Porter and Stephen Robbins that provide a number of frameworks for leaders to use to help guide their organizations through these changing times. In the case of Raytheon, this strategic management has been focused on responding to opportunities and in some cases, creating opportunities, by concentrating on their core competencies. In the case of Raytheon, however, it would seem that these core competencies are not so much the strategic planning involved, but rather the ability to jump on a chance when it comes along and through positioning itself according to the demands of the markets it serves."

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This paper contends that it is easier to defend a case regarding real property rather than intellectual property. In real property there are limited issues to be addressed, whereas intellectual property rights are more complex and often vague.

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"According to the Lectric Law Library's Lexicon online, a working definition of Real property is 'Land and all the things that are attached to it.' Real property rights include ownership and use of the land and of all rights and profits arising from and annexed to land of a permanent immovable nature. The same website defines Intellectual property as 'Property that can be protected under federal law including copyrightable works, ideas, discoveries and inventions.' For the purpose of clarification intangible assets result from..."

Tags:real property, intellectual property, property rights, litigation, patent, trademark and copyright, legal process