Law & Legal Systems Term Papers

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The Bush v. Gore Case

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the Bush versus Gore Supreme Court case that decided the 2000 presidential election. The decision is outlined and specific individual dissents are discussed in detail. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Case 10.1, Power Abuse: Yes or No?

This is a 5 page paper discussing Case 10.1 in regards to officers Andrews and Conn claim against the Philadelphia Police Department. In the case of Andrews and Conn against the Philadelphia Police Department, they have a legitimate claim for sexual discrimination based on their co-workers, and supervisor, being responsible for the creation of an offensive and hostile working environment. Title VII and definitions by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) include the use of lewd language and posting of lewd materials in public working areas as part of a hostile working environment which occurred on many instances in this case as well as many other offensive acts. In addition to the creation of the hostile work environment, the supervisor in the case was aware and did nothing to correct the situation which holds him and his employer accountable for the creation of a hostile work environment. Supervisors, superiors and those in legitimate power positions should implement an Affirmative Action Plan within the workplace and follow this with anti-harassment training for their employees in order to correct discrimination and to prevent future occurrences. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Judicial Review

This 10 page paper consider the circumstances in which there may be the right to apply for judicial review under UK Law. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

AN ISSUE OF PRIVACY

This 5 page paper discusses the issue of privacy in light of the september 11 attacks. Arguments are presented which support the use of increased surviellance in day to day life, with constitutional provisions in place to safeguard certain rights. Quotes given from FBI and members of congress. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Trial Brief: Title VII Retaliation Claim

An 8 page trial brief arguing against summary judgment requested by an employer. The brief discusses the case of Paula Cornish, a high school history teacher terminated following her protests of the termination of a Pakistani-born teacher at the same school following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The plaintiff alleges that her termination was in retaliation for her exercise of her right of free speech, and the brief lists three relevant cases in support of its argument against summary judgment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

The Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995

This 14 page paper looks at how well this Act appears to meet the needs of the commercial community and how it improved on former legislation. The writer also considers how it may be improved. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

The Bahamas; Background to the Legal System

This 24 page paper consider the legal background in the Bahamas. The paper consider the way in which there is a separation of the powers, the rule of law and the way in which the systems are reflective of the former colonial power. The writer also argues that there has been a lack of reform in the Bahamas due to this inherited framework. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

A LITERARY REVIEW:THE SECURITY INDUSTRY

This paper is a literary review regarding the private security industry. This examines some statements based on articles and books about the industry. Also under discussion is trends impacting the private security industry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

A paper which considers the way in which Alternative Dispute Resolution is becoming increasingly utilised in Britain between parties who prefer to avoid resolving their disagreements through the courts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Adverse possession

A paper which looks at one of the most significant reforms proposed by the Law Commission’s consultative document 254 (1998), ‘Land Registration for the Twenty-first Century’ which states that the current law relating to adverse possession should be amended in order to better reflect the principles of registration of title, and should be restricted in its application to certain cases. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

International Public Law; The Recognition of States

This 5 page paper considers the way in which recognition of states may be seen a responsibility for both the potential new state as well as the existing states. The writer considers the argument that there is little convincing evidence regarding the duty that is owed in recognising states. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

THE LEGALITIES OF KENNETH NALLY

This paper discusses the case of Nally vs. Grace Church, in which Walter Nally sued Grace Community Church for the suicide death of his son. The paper discusses how this case fits into the California legal system structurally, substantively and culturally. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

UK Property and Trust Law

This 9 page paper considers three questions posed by the student regarding property left in trust in a will and the way in which the trustees will deal with complications and how the Land Registration Act 2002 has made the adverse possession of land with registered title almost impossible. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

Minority Shareholders and the Law

This 10 page paper considers the rights and the limitation of those rights of minority shareholders in the UK. The paper consider the protection from fraud, the duty of care owed by directors and the protection granted from mergers and takeovers. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

The Effects of the Miranda Case

This 5 page paper looks at the infamous case which prompted the procedure of the reading of rights whenever a suspect is arrested. Challenges to the precedent are also discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

Sovereignty in the United States

This 5 page paper looks at the Constitution, Constitutional law and sovereignty. Several related questions posed by a student are answered. Bibliography lists 1 source.

PRIVATE POLICING AND GREAT BRITAIN

This paper examines the "re-birth" or rather, growth of private policing in Britain, focusing on reasons including the changes in Britain's economy and society's perception that an increase in crime has not meant an increase in services from the public police. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

EU Competition Controls; The Suitability of EU Control

Competition law in the EU is one of the areas of legislation and regulation that is more likely to be dealt with at EU level. This 12 page paper considers the suitability of the approach by looking at its advantages and disadvantages though as examination of measures passed as well relevant case law. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

Sexual Discrimination: Laws, Compensation and Equity

This is a 6 page paper (tutorial language) on sexual discrimination. Federal, state, country and company laws require that employees are not discriminated against or harassed in the work place because of gender. Despite these laws and guidelines to employers, companies have continued to pay to the courts and to employees millions of dollars in sexual discrimination and harassment cases. Employers are required to not only set policies but also enforce and monitor that these polices are being followed and ensure that the women employees are receiving equal pay, benefits and opportunities in the work place as men in the same positions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

SENTENCING

This 5 page paper discusses several facets of the paralegal's duties as they pertain to the sentencing phases. Issues covered are pre-sentencing reports, alternatives to incarceration, conditional pleas and sentence calculations. Examples and quotes given. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Inequality and the Rule of Law in Australia

A 10 page contention that the rule of law is inadequate to provide true equality in Australia. While other groups have been discriminated against, the aborigines have faced a tremendous amount of prejudice and this prejudice has manifested itself in a diversity of areas. The author of this paper contends that to overcome that prejudice special provisions have to be made for aborigines. These provisions are especially critical in the law enforcement arena. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

The Impact on Property Law of The Human Rights Act 1998 - Special Consideration of Article 1 of Protocol 1 of the Human Rights Convention

This 9 page paper considers the way that the Human Rights Convention has impacted on English property law. The writer looks at Article 1 of Protocol 1 and related English cases and argues that the impact here has been minimal, however, further scope does exist for the undermining of the law. There is also consideration of other articles where it is where the undermining may be seen as having a greater impact. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

The Abolition of the Right to Silence

This 8 page paper considers how the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 brought about an effective abolition of the right of silence to those accused of crimes. The writer argues this may be seen as changing the way evidence is presented and interpreted, leading to a greater number of miscarriages. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

UK Tort Law; Can The Need To Prove Negligence Be Seen As Immoral?

This 5 page paper consider the law of tort. Only under one type of tort is there a need to prove negligence, the writer argues, using case law, that this both unfair an immoral. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

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