Abstract
The paper explains that in terms of the operation of a partnership, agency and partnership are related. This is primarily in that while in the case of agency the agent assumes no liability where the conditions of agency are properly fulfilled according to the law of agency, in the case of the operation of a partnership, the firm is liable for the actions of a partner committed in the course of the partnership business. Thus, the paper points out that in a partnership, every partner is considered the agent of the firm in the ordinary course of business and may bind the firm and the other partners in contractual relationships with third parties.

Tags:law, business, partnership

Abstract
The paper describes the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and its strengths, weaknesses and history.

From the Paper
"The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism or C-TPAT is a voluntary collaborative effort undertaken by business and government in which cooperative relationships are developed with the goal of strengthening and improving the international supply chain and U.S. border security. Led by the U S Customs and Border Protection (CBP), this initiative is focused on improving the security of private companies' supply chains with respect to the ongoing threat of global terrorism. However, more than terrorism is being targeted as over private..."

Tags:Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, supply chain

Abstract
This paper is a strategic marketing plan for Hope Partnership for Education in Philadelphia. It includes a situation analysis, marketing strategy, marketing tactics, an estimated budget, and a financial page.

From the Paper
"The Hope Partnership for Education (HPE) is a Philadelphia-based independent organization designed to offer an alternative model of middle school education, an after school program and adult education to parents and neighborhood residents. Located in an area of town where median family incomes are below the poverty level and crime is rampant HPE serves a student population of which ..."

Tags:Hope Partnership for Education, school, private, strategic business plan, budget, marketing strategy, marketing tactics, financial, Philadelphia, situation analysis

Abstract
This paper discusses the theory, practicality and effects of partnership programs to improve the community and school setting. It begins by analyzing the need for community partnership programs, their records and the theory behind them. The paper then describes disputes facing the concept of partnership programs and presents catalysts and advocates of the partnership programs. The paper aims to show the significance of community partnership programs for the future of the youth of America.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Need For Community Partnership Programs
Records Of Community Partnerships Programs
Theories Of Community Partnership
Disputes Facing The Concept Of Partnership Programs
Catalysts and Advocates of Partnership Programs
Conclusion

From the Paper
"It was only at the end of the 1980s era, that the concept of community partnership with reference to education and all involved parties was introduced. With the growing researches and studies being done on the phenomenon, we have a boom in its application within the past three and half decades. The consistently altering and differing social and economic situations in different states is the challenge that most institutions face when trying to bridge a way for mutual and equal distribution, acknowledgment and exercise of the responsibilities in the community partnership sphere. The concept of leadership is a lot older than that of partnership and helps form interdependent contracts between the two to achieve a more balanced outlook of higher education. However, these concepts are also dependent upon the social and economic changes and structures of the community and hence are highly varying in procedures, patterns and policies for achieving a balanced outlook of community partnership (Stevenson, 1998)."

Tags:school, parents, academic

Abstract
This paper discusses the importance of effective partnerships and alliances to a company's success. The paper points out that successful partnerships require that both parties in the partnership agree and commit to a set of common elements of the partnership. The paper then lists some of the key elements in a successful partnership and describes some of the reasons that alliances or partnerships fail.

Introduction
Partnerships and Alliances
Key Elements of a Successful Partnership Design
Reasons for Failure
Creating a Successful Design
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The pace of innovation today is too fast for any one company (especially technology company) to be all things to all customers . Last year alone, for example, the US patent office awarded more than 16,000 patents to the top ten global high-tech companies for their innovations. Even a brief look at the industry's history reveals a graveyard of once successful companies that failed to adapt fast enough to industry changes. Despite its long record of success, IBM suffered a near-death experience in the early 90s. New leadership and a new strategy were instrumental in engineering IBM's turnaround, and so was the power of its alliances with more than 90,000 business partners."

Tags:collaborative, activities, mutual, recognition, agreed, objectives, common, sharing, communication

Abstract
Effective financial planning for many professionals and other affluent taxpayers today requires a thorough understanding of what business forms are available and which are most appropriate for families. These alternatives might include trusts, private foundations, gift programs and family limited partnerships. To this end, this paper provides a review of the relevant literature to determine when a family limited partnership is appropriate. It analyzes the pertinent laws including an examination of the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, case law and other rulings and matters that are relevant to a family limited partnership in general and tax planning in particular. A summary of the research and salient findings are presented in the conclusion.

Outline:
Introduction
Review and Analysis
Analysis and Discussion
Conclusion

From the Paper
"While laws vary from state to state, many states treat a limited partner's creditor the same as an assignee that therefore has no vote in the partnership and no interest in its management or assets. Consequently, these creditors are only entitled to receive the distributions to which the debtor-partner would be entitled (up to the amount of the debt); however, even in these cases, the partnership agreement can provide that the general partner must reinvest partnership distributions in the partnership for "reasonable business needs" (Dedon, 1991, p. 61). Therefore, these types of creditors may be forced to wait for their distributions while continuing to report and pay income tax on money that has not been received; likewise, creditors of limited partnership general partners do not have any rights to partnership property to satisfy their claims against the general partners (Dedon, 1991). "

Tags:tax, debt, credit

Abstract
This paper describes a UN program called Global Partnership for Development, which is focused on establishing a system upon which to base predictable and nondiscriminatory trading and financial schemes, which would be open and rule-based. Specifically, the project addresses the needs of developing nations. The paper notes the targets of the program and cites documents published by the UN on how to meet these goals. It also discusses some of the challenges faced by this initiative, which included the collapse of some negotiations. Despite this, the paper also cites considerable success in terms of countries using their debt relief for the benefit of their citizens. The paper concludes by stating that in the current political and economic climate, it should be recognized that the UN goals and targets may need to be revised in order to create a more realistic schedule for poverty reduction and global partnership.

From the Paper
"According to the UN Department of Public Information (2008), meeting these targets have been challenging, specifically in meeting the needs of least developed countries (LDCs), and providing more generous official development assistance (ODA) for countries who have proved their commitment to poverty reduction. In 2007, few countries reached or exceeded the target of 0.7 percent of gross national income in terms of committing to poverty reduction, while the OECD Development Assistance Committee net aid fell by 0.28 percent of combined national income for developed countries. In other words, the goals for poverty reduction assistance for the year 2007 have not been met by most developed countries.
The document also quantifies the pledge of donor countries during 2004 to increase their aid commitments from $80 billion to $130 billion in 2010. If inflation values are taken into account, the rate of debt relief increase will have to more than double if these goals are to be met. It is unlikely that the 2010 goal will be realized in the light of the current worldwide recession."

Tags:Millennium Development Goals and Targets, world hunger, developing nations, debt relief

Abstract
This paper proposes an ICT (Information and Communications Technology) strategy for Sustain Partnership and covers several topics including, project life cycle and project management. The goal is to provide a standard communications platform for all Sustain Partnership offices in Edinburgh, Bristol, London and Cardiff, comprised of features such as a standard Web browser, operating system and network. Further goals of the ICT plan are to reduce corporate ICT costs, provide formal records of all projects and maintain security.

Outline:
Summary
Project Life Cycle
Project Management
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Users/Stakeholders
Usability
Accessibility
Other Considerations
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Sustain Partnership's current ICT infrastructure may experience some compatibility issues and is comprised of different web browsers webcams, laptops, PC's and Macs. Although remote collaboration is already an important factor of employee communications, compatibility and security issues must be addressed to achieve maximum efficiency. Remote ICT communications are becoming increasingly vital to Sustain Partnership's Architect, draftsmen and other employee projects and establishing a standard ICT platform will further enhance the success of communications and projects. "

Tags:project, management, life, cycle, web, users

Abstract
This paper analyzes the article "The Mommy Track and Partnership: Temporary Delay or Dead End?" from the perspective of a working mother. It looks at how the article, published in the "Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science", suggests sex differences may influence partnership affinity among lawyers and how the authors examine whether men are more or less likely than women to become partners in a legal firm under influence of various factors.

From the Paper
"The authors point out the need for greater attention in the legal profession and in other areas for attention to woman's issues including the need to take family leave to help balance the demands of family with those of their career. Like many other authors Noonan & Corcoran (2001) find that child care responsibilities are a primary reason women must make impairing career decisions. There is ample evidence supporting the fact that women leave their positions in part due to little flexibility and the log commitments required especially within the legal profession to make a career possible. These requirements often conflict with motherhood or the demands of raising a child. "

Tags:discrimination, workplace

Abstract
This paper looks at the issues which influenced the introduction of the Civil Partnership Act including the legal issues, such as the lack of availability of rights for homosexual couples and the need to remedy this. It then looks at the ECHR, legal certainty, and the rights available to opposite sex couples. It then continues with an examination of the policy issues, such as the need for social justice and equality. Finally, the paper looks at the impact on cohabitees and married couples.

Outline
Legal Issues
Policy Issues
Impact on Marriage
Impact on Cohabitees

From the Paper
"Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) prohibits any difference in treatment based on sexual orientation. If sexual orientation is used as a ground for difference in treatment, there must be a convincing and weighty argument to justify it. In Karner v Austria , it was held that although protection of the traditional family was capable of being a convincing reason, it must be necessary to exclude same-sex partners to achieve that aim. The House of Lords considered this issue in the case of Ghaidan v Mendoza . Here, the Lords found that the difference in treatment of homosexual and heterosexual couples was based solely on sexual orientation, and no cogent reasons to justify this were found."

Tags:cohabitees, families, gay, homosexual, homosexuality, homosexuals, marriage