Essays and Research Papers on All Law & Legal Issues

(5 pp) In Federalist 78, Alexander Hamilton said that "the judiciary... has no influence over either the sword or the purse...it may truly be said to have neither force nor will, but merely judgment...the judiciary is beyond comparison, the weakest of the three departments of power...".In this discussion we will assess the validity of ...

4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses 1) affording rights to the accused to suspects in the war on terror and 2) whether the Supreme Court holds too much power. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 9 page paper considers the way in which the Trustee Act 2000 has changed the role of trustees, including the induction of a duty of care and the extended powers of investment. The bibliography cite 10 sources.

B2C (business to consumer) internet trading is argued as being held back by concerns of purchasers and their rights or powers if a transaction goes sour. This 5 page paper gives a broad overview of the law that protect consumers and e-commerce purchases under English law. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

Hostile takeovers are increasing. In this 9 page paper the writer argues that there is little protection provided by the law for a company that seeks to protect itself. The writer considers both UK and EU law that will be applicable to UK companies and argues that the only real power that can be used ...

This 9 page paper considers the way in which industrial relations have changed due to increased emphasis on individualism. The writer considers the way in which the law and social attitudes have been interrelated and the way in which new forms of collectivism which embody co-operation and consent are also accompanied by an increased legal ...

This 6 page paper considers the judgment made by Kirby J in the case of Building Construction Employees and Builders Labourers Federation of New South Wales V Minister for Industrial Relations (1986) 7 NSWLR 372, which appears to give the Australian legislature unlimited power. The writer argues that this decision was wrong. The bibliography cites ...

A 19 page research paper that explores the statement that while judges do not have the power to create law, they can effectively "declare" law. To support this thesis, the writer turns to the case of the Speluncean Explorers, the Pinochet case, and Hurley, v. Irish-American Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Group of Boston. Bibliography lists ...

A 6 page paper which discusses the judicial branch of the government, presenting how different courts function. Some basic information is provided in relationship to legal terms, and the power maintained by judges, which further illustrates the conditions and realities directly linked with the judicial system we know today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page paper considers the changing role of the constitution and political system in the United Kingdom now that the unification of Europe is proceeding. The issues of the use and controls of power by way of practice and legislation is considered along with the principle of subsidiarity. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 7 page paper that discusses what a district attorney or prosecutor does. The district attorney’s role is pivotal in the criminal justice system. The paper reports activities in which the prosecutor is involved and comments on how easy it is for the district attorney to abuse the vast power they have. Bibliography lists 7 ...

A 4 page research paper plus a 1 page annotated bibliography that discusses the principles of jury nullification, which is the power of a jury to deliver any verdict that they see fit, regardless of the judge's instructions. The writer also discusses the grassroots movement to inform jurors of this right, and the ramifications of ...

This 4-page paper examines legislation as it pertains to religion in schools. In addition to examining current trends on this topic, the paper also examines some historical trends as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper argues that the Supreme Court’s ruling that school prayer is unconstitutional is correct, and that the separation between church and state must remain intact. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses three important court cases which deal with religion in public schools. The cases discussed are Everson v. Board of Education (1947), Engel v. Vitale (1962), and Pickering v. Board of Education (1968). Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page outline of this 1995 case weighing freedom of artistic expression against freedom of religion. Considering the suppression of a film considered blasphemous by the Orthodox Catholic Church, the court decided artistic freedom allowed the organization by law was necessarily limited by the right of the Church to freedom of religion, that ...

This 7 page research paper addresses issues of privacy and tort liability in reference to a case scenario that involves church leaders breaching a parishioner's confidentiality as to personal discretions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page essay/research paper that discusses the right to Freedom of Religion, which is guaranteed under the First Amendment. This examination focuses on the issues that continue to define the division between church and state that this amendment imposes on the American government. Many people today would tear down the wall dividing church and ...

This 15 page paper uses a case submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. The case involves a petitioner who wants to receive state funding for several religion courses excluded from her scholarship. The court rejects the petition and a judicial opinion is provided as a draft memo . A dissenting ...

In three pages this paper examines the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution in terms of its reference to religion, considers the marginalization of religion from public and civic spheres, assesses whether or not the notion of a separation of church and state is at odds with the vision of America’s founding fathers, and discusses ...

Similar to Estabcla.wps (above)- this 5 page report discusses Leonard Levy's book, "The Establishment Clause: Religion and the First Amendment" which traces the sources of disestablishment since the colonial experience. Levy concludes that, Congress in writing the religious freedom clause, took the broad view, flatly prohibiting government support to religion in general - i.e. to ...

A 4 page review of the problems confronting the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Outlines the intent of the Act as being deregulation, increased competition, and lowered cost to consumer. Notes the problems confronting its implementation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6-page paper examines the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, what prompted the legislation and how it is likely to impact the accounting profession. Also included are discussions about advantages and disadvantages of the act. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of the body as property. Legal precedents of the body as property are explored in respect to genetic patents. Bibliography lists 30 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the Constitutional provisions for freedom of religion. Presents a fictional scenario in which a religious sect is distributing material which is found by a lower court to be libelous in nature. They are ordered to stop but contest the order in the Supreme Court as an infringement of ...