Law & Legal Systems Term Papers

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Supreme Court Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Judicial Activism

This 4 page report discusses the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, William H. Rehnquist and the issue of judicial activism. Rehnquist is convinced that any move to weaken the doctrine of judicial independence only results in damaging the overall efficacy of the federal courts system. That attitude then influences his opinions regarding judicial activism. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

The Separation of the Powers; UK Law

This 8 page paper considers the way in which the 'British constitution' embodies the separation of the powers. The paper traces the tradition and practice and assess how effective or ineffective this separation is. This also includes consideration of the juxtaposition of the Lord Chancellor. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

Prosecution in Louisiana;

This 5 page paper considers the system of prosecution that is found in the US state of Louisiana. The writer compares and contrasts the system with the United States as a whole. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

“Overriding interests and land registration”

A six page paper which looks at the topic of land registration and overriding interests, considers the way in which such interests can interfere with the use and enjoyment of land and assesses the possible ways in which the law could be changed in order to allow prospective purchasers to make an informed decision prior to the purchase of land. Bibliography lists 2 sources

Alien Tort Statute

20 pages. This research paper describes the history of the Alien Tort Statute and why it was enacted. Using cases from the past as well as contemporary cases, the paper details how the statute has been used and for what reasons. A comparison is made between the Alien Tort Statute and the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

The Doctrine of Consideration

This 8 page paper considers this well established doctrine of consideration in UK law and how it has developed. In recent years there has been a call to modernise the doctrine of privity which has been almost indistinguishable in the past and the paper considers how this evolved, resulting in the Contracts (Rights Of Third Parties) Act 1999. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

The Right To Bear Arms

5 pages in length. Tamper with an American's constitutional rights, and you tamper with the very foundation upon which this country was built. That is the cry heard from Charleton Heston, recently elected president of the National Rifle Association (NRA), and the entire fellowship of gun-toting members. Guns are not the cause of crimes involving firearms, say opponents of tougher gun control laws; rather, what should be addressed is the motivation that ultimately drives people to commit the crime in the first place. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

“Due process and the concept of justice”

A twelve page paper which looks at the way in which due process operates, the social and cultural constructs which may affect it, the relationship of the concepts of fairness and justice to that of due process and some of the historical and cultural elements which have influenced the modern judicial system. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Uniform Commercial Code - Article 9

A 9 page paper that discusses parts of Article 9 of the U.C.C. The emphasis is on explaining secured and perfected security interests. Article 9, sections 203 and 403 are explained along with brief explanations of other sections and definitions. Several cases are reported that illustrate how courts are likely to rule in cases that involve two creditors. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Megan's Law: Fair Or Not?

A 6 page paper. Megan's Law is the federal and state laws that require sex offenders to register with local law enforcement agencies upon release from prison. This essay provides information about the law, how it came to be, and argues that this is a fair and just law. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

The Meaning of the United States Vs. Lopez

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the 1995 case that held gun possession near schools was not something for which the interstate commerce clause would apply. The dissenting opinion is discussed and the paper takes the position that the majority position provided by Rehnquist is right. Bibliography lists 1 source.

The New York Times v. Tasini

A 5 page paper which reviews the case of The New York Times v. Tasini. The case is then examined in terms of what it means for writers and publishers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Undue influence in Barclays Bank v O’Brien

A five page paper which looks at the concept of vulnerable partners and undue influence in Barclays Bank v O’Brien, a case which deals with a situation whereby a lending institution has to protect itself against the consequences of a guarantor being subjected to undue influence by the borrower as a result of their emotional relationship. Bibliography lists 5 sources

The Importance Of Advocacy On Behalf Of The Powerless

5 pages in length. Does the law exist to encourage man's independence or is it merely there to thwart it? Indeed, the student can rightly argue that social responsibility has escaped the original intent of the legal system with regard to the powerless. Once upon a time, the law served the very people it so defiantly protected; today, it has become so distorted that it now defends the guilty and forces the victim to prove his innocence. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Justice John Paul Stevens

A 5 page paper that provides a brief biographical sketch of Justice Stevens and his appointment to the Supreme Court of the United States. The paper includes examples that demonstrate Stevens is willing to be the lone dissenting vote on the Court or among the minority that promote an unpopular vote. Stevens was one of three who dissented from the Court's ruling to stop the manual recount of presidential election ballots in Florida. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

International Trade; A Case Study

This 5 page paper considers a case provided by the student where a contract is required for a French company to use their intellectual property. The paper examines the case including the use of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, Section 7 of the Clayton Act, and international anti-trust laws. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

An Australian Overview of Tort

This 5 page paper is an overview on Tort, the writer explains what tort is, and the three types of tort. The writer then looks at how Australian tort law is starting to differ from the form Anglo-Australian tort law. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

Sources of English Law

This 5 page paper outlines the sources of English law. The paper considers common law, legislative law and case law, explaining each of them and placing them in order of importance. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

Legal and Ethical Issues of Informed Consent

This 5 page report discusses informed consent as the mechanism through which people fully understand what is happening to them or their family members. It is used in reference to medical procedures, legal actions, and a variety of other areas in which one can claim that a patient or client was both informed of what was about to take place and either supported the action or had no objection to it. Ethical and legal issues come into play when one considers whether or not the person understood what he or she was being informed of or whether they simply gave their “consent” without knowing what else they could do. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Immigration Laws: Time For Enforcement

A 5 page paper which discusses aspects of immigration laws and then argues that greater enforcement be implemented. The laws themselves do not necessarily need to be changed, as the country prides itself on being a land of immigrants. But, the laws which are in place are not enforced adequately to prevent such events as the terrorist activities of September, 2001. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

Judicial Restraint and Judicial Activism

This 10 page paper examines judicial review and looks at these two juxtaposed concepts. Specific cases are discussed in depth in order to demonstrate examples of judicial restraint and judicial activism. Bibliography lists 7 sources

The Wrongful Death Act in New Jersey

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the act as well as New Jersey statutes that apply to wrongful death cases. Several examples of actual cases filed in New Jersey are provided. The attempt to extend the meaning of the law to include fetuses is also discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A Comparison Between The United States and United Kingdom Approach to Anti-Discrimination law

This 14 page paper consider the approach that has been taken in both of these countries to discrimination. The paper considers the legislative culture, the influence of the past and the way in which measures such as the Bill of Rights and The Human Rights Acts can be seen as material of the approaches adopted. The bibliography cites 16 sources

California Criminal Law: Three Strikes Statute

9 pages in length. California's three strikes statute incorporates many elements beyond the obvious attempt to get drug users off the streets. Also pertinent to the program is the inherent high costs associated with maintaining such a program that demands even more time, money and structures in which to house all the additional offenders. These aspects, it can readily be argued, are part and parcel of current social policy. When the student addresses these concerns, included in this assessment will be which branches of government bodies actually played an integral role in establishing the three strikes statute, as well as how the policy has been formalized. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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