Law & Legal Systems Term Papers

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Patent and Intellectual Property Law

This 26 page paper considers the quote “since we have had a patent system for a long time, it would be irresponsible, on the basis of our present knowledge, to recommend abolishing it”. The paper begins by looking at the development of patent law with he first recorded origins in 1313, though to the current day, the reason for its’ existence and the way it has developed and how it fits, overlaps and compares with other intellectual property law. Special attention is paid to copyright laws. The paper is written with reference English law. The bibliography cites 16 sources.

The Trail of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg Was Fair

This 4 page paper disputes the notion that the pair did not get a fair trial or that politics or anti-Semitism played a role in the verdict. New evidence of their guilt is duly noted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Offer and Acceptance

This 7 page English law paper considers a case given by the student that examines offer and acceptance, who and when they offer and when a contract can be seen to be formed. The case considers an offer, a counter offer and then an acceptance made on a telephone answer machine. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist

A 6 page paper which examines Justice Rehnquist’s political, legal, economic and/or societal impact on the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Employment Law Case Study

This 4 page paper is based on Australian law and looks at a case submitted by the student where unfair dismissal is considered and the ownership rights of intellectual property that was created by the employee in the course of their work. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

A Case in Judicial Review

This 8 page paper considers a case supplied by the student where there are apparent procedural errors in a decision made by a local authority, as well as a potential abuse of power. The bibliography cites 8 sources

Family Law

This 10 page paper is written in two parts. The first part considers the influence of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the Children Act 1989, looking specifically at article 8. The second part of the paper considers issues regarding divorce, the process of divorce and how financial settlement are calculated, The paper is written with reference to English law. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

Pinochet III

This 13 page paper considers the way in which the Law Lords made their decision on the extradition proceeding brought by Spain against General Augusto Pinochet. The paper looks at the pertinent issues and the decisions that were made in this case which lead to the decision that Pinochet should be extradited. The bibliography sites 7 sources.

Theories of the function of the judiciary

A 17 page paper which considers the different interpretations of the structure and functions of the judiciary which have been developed over the years in Western culture, including the doctrine of natural law, legal positivism and the relationship between legislation and moral values. Bibliography lists 11 sources

Is International Law Really Law?

This 25 page paper considers whether or not international law may be seen as real law. The paper compares international law to domestic law and looks at why it may be seen as legitimate and why it may be seen as illegitimate. The paper includes the traditional arguments for and against, including theorists such as Blackstone, Austin and Hart. The paper is written in four parts, the first considers if international law is really law, the second looks at why international law is binding, the next considers why states comply with international law and the final section considers different modern theoretical approaches. The bibliography cites 23 sources.

“Life and Liberty” in Two Supreme Court Cases

A 7 page paper comparing the concept of “life and liberty” in the context of two Supreme Court cases. The Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States declares that neither states nor the federal government shall “deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.” The primary issues in both Goldberg v. Kelly, 397 U.S. 254 (1970) and Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 (1976) is that of due process. The complaint of each is that individuals have been denied liberty as a result of having been denied due process, but the Court decidedly differently in each case based on the different entitlement programs contained in each. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Eviction Proceedings in Tennessee

An 8 page paper presenting a hypothetical court case, description of court room proceedings and an analysis of why the court proceedings progressed in the manner they did. The case is one of eviction, conducted under the laws of Tennessee. Tennessee is a subscriber to the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ULTRA), and further specifies in specific state law the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

NC Statute/Intestate Succession

A 3 page research paper that discusses the details of North Carolina State intestate law, delineating the descent and distribution proceedings. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Team Production Theory and English Corporate Law

This 14 page paper examines to what extent Team Production Theory can be seen to offer an accurate account of English company law. Comparison is made with US law where this model has been developed and seen as applicable in the ongoing development of corporate governance. The paper explains what is meant by Team Production Theory and then applies this model to English law. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

North Carolina Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases

A 3 page paper discussing implications of this topic. The statutes of limitations for many types of civic cases in North Carolina are listed in Chapter 1, Article 5 of the North Carolina General Statutes, sections 1-46 through 1-55. Limits range from six months to ten years, depending on the type of case being considered. For personal injury cases, the statute of limitations is three years (Section 1-52). Bibliography lists 1 source.

Use of Interrogatories in North Carolina

A 3 page paper examining the use of interrogatories as specifically stated in a North Carolina law. The laws of North Carolina are highly specific in the rules governing the entire discovery process and the use of interrogatories, however. An example statute that specifically mentions the use of interrogatories is Session Law 2001-121, House Bill 434, which gives plaintiff attorneys the right to use ten interrogatories in addition to the 50 allowed by North Carolina general statute law. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

The Americans With Disabilities Act: Successes and Failures

An 11 page overview of the history and provisions of this 1990 Act. The ADA has resulted in a tremendous improvement in regard to the lives of the disabled. There are, however, certain facts which we must acknowledge. These include reports on continued discrimination as well as concerns that the Act results in an unfair cost for employers and the requirement that they hire and retain employees who are inappropriate for meeting the demands of a particular job. This paper addresses each of these concerns to conclude that the advantages of the ADA outweigh any potential disadvantages. Includes a one-page letter to a Senator complimenting him on his role in implementing the ADA and encouraging him to turn legislative attention to educational partitioning in the educational arena which too often sets the stage for discrimination in the workplace. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

Lifting the Corporate Veil

This 7 page paper considers the way in which the cooperate veil may be lifted by way of a judicial decisions. The way in which agency may be implied or the companies may be seen as a single economic unit are discussed before a conclusion is reached in the way the law is developing in this area. The paper is written with reference to English law. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

International Law in U.S. Foreign Policy

A 5 page paper assessing the question, “should the US place more or less faith in international law?” The paper concludes that the US needs to acknowledge, support and work for greater influence of international law, yet retain the ability and willingness to work outside of it if conditions warrant. Terrorists, religious fundamentalists and nuclear bomb-waving groups give no credence to international law or anything else that holds no direct value for furthering narrow ideologies. The US needs to develop international leadership influence and place less faith in international law. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Legal Issues

This 7 page paper looks at five legal questions in Q& A format. Various questions on different areas of the law have been submitted by a student and answered. Questions include issues in criminal and civil law, business ethics and contracts. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The Suit Against the Fast Food Industry

This 3 page paper examines the case initiated by Caesar Barber against four fast food restaurants for contributing to his obesity. The legal issue is discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

Should Previous Conviction Evidence be Permitted Trials;

This 8 page paper considers whether or not previous convictions should be allowed as evidence in trials. The paper examines the current position under English law, the way that the government have indicated they would like to see it change and the impact that any change may have on the outcome of court cases. The paper also looks at the way in which the current restitutions have impacted, or failed to impact, on trials. The bibliography cites 18 sources.

European Union Competition Law; Pricing and Discounts

This 7 page paper considers the issue of competition under EU law. Looking at a case where a dominant company want to give discounts to purchasers who purchase all or most goods from them, and wants to adopt a predatory pricing strategy in one country in order t undermine the competition. The paper considers this situation under Articles 81 and 82. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

When is a Tort Actionable?

This 4 page paper looks at a case where an woman slips on oil and break her ankle, The oil is silt by another woman when she dropped her shopping who madden attempt to clear it up or minimise the danger. This paper considers whether there is a case that can be brought under tort. Numerous cases are cited throughout the paper. The paper is written with reference to English law. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

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