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18679. IDENTITY THEFT.

This paper discusses the problem of identity theft, including its prevalence rates and costs. The problem has grown as a result of computer hackers; however, various low-tech methods can also be used... (more)		   $42
 

18539. DOES THE GOVERNMENT HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT FREE SPEECH?

The First Amendment guarantees the right to free speech, but some people believe the government should limit this right in cases where it might result in harm to individuals. This paper reviews the... (more)		   $77
 

18526. TELEVISION IN THE COURTROOM.

This paper argues in favor of allowing TV coverage in court cases. Rebuttals are made of the claims that television has a negative impact by reducing impartiality in trials or influencing the... (more)		   $42
 

18503. THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT.

This paper is concerned with the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its intended purpose of improving corporate ethics. Although some improvements have been made in this area, the Act is flawed because of... (more)		   $63
 

18333. GOVERNMENT USE OF TORTURE IN THE WAR ON TERRORISM.

This paper describes three perspectives on how governments should respond to the threat of terrorism and violence. Jonathan Alter believes “psychological interrogation” may sometimes be needed to... (more)		   $28
 

18302. THE DUTY TO PROTECT SUICIDAL CLIENTS.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the mental health professional’s duty to protect clients from suicide or attempted suicide. The analysis describes the current scope of the mental... (more)		   $70
 

18301. DUTY TO WARN AND PROTECT IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the mental health care professional’s duty to warn and protect someone else from any imminent dangerous actions of the client. The legal and ethical... (more)		   $84
 

18175. EXTRAORDINARY RENDITIONS: LEGALITY.

This paper presents an overview and legal analysis of the Bush Administration’s post-911 counterterrorism practice of having the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) detain and deliver suspected... (more)		   $133
 

18136. TRIUMPH OF JUSTICE (DANIEL PETROCELLI) AND THE GOOD BLACK (BY PAUL M. BARRETT).

This paper is concerned with two books on the issue of race in American society and justice. Petrocelli's book is about the wrongful death suit against O.J. Simpson and Barrett's book is about a... (more)		   $56
 

18057. “ONE L” BY SCOTT TUROW & “BARMAN” BY ALEX WELLEN.

This paper discusses the perspectives in these two books on law school and preparation for a career as a lawyer. Turow attended Harvard Law School (a "Tier-1" school) and he writes about his... (more)		   $77
 

18056. EXECUTIONER'S CURRENT BY RICHARD MORAN & MAY GOD HAVE MERCY BY JOHN C. TUCKER.

This paper discusses these two books on the death penalty in the U.S. and how they can be used to teach concepts of justice to young students. Moran's book is about the development of the electric... (more)		   $70
 

18028. MIRANDA RIGHTS.

This essay addresses the question of whether or not the Miranda Rights really protect the rights of the accused, as they are meant to. The paper covers the history of the rights, the Fifth Amendment... (more)		   $84
 

18021. NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT.

This paper discusses the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, including its philosophical assumptions, and its proclaimed intention of improving quality and equality in U.S. education by tying... (more)		   $77
 

18010. PRO DEATH PENALTY ARGUMENT.

This paper looks at the controversial issue of capital punishment and argues in favor of the practice. Based on expert opinions and study evidence, it is argued that the death penalty is an... (more)		   $42
 

17712. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN CARE-GIVING FOR THE OLDER ADULT & ELDERLY.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of ethical considerations in care-giving for the older adult and elderly person. The analysis addresses the older adult’s right to autonomy and... (more)		   $70
 

17709. ETHICAL CONCERNS IN A CASE OF DEMENTIA.

This paper presents a fictionalized account involving an older adult who appears to be suffering from early Alzheimer’s Disease and is caring for a spouse recently incapacitated by a series of... (more)		   $63
 

17705. INTERNATIONAL WATERCOURSE AGREEMENTS: THE CASE OF THE 1995 MEKONG AGREEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF THE 1997 U.N. CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE NON-NAVIGATIONAL USES OF INTERNATIONAL WATERCOURSES.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of two recent significant multilateral international water agreements. Specifically, the 1995 Agreement on Cooperation for the Sustainable Development of... (more)		   $133
 

17627. SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002.

. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (passed in the wake of the Enron accounting scandal) on publicly traded companies and on the accounting and... (more)		   $84
 

17620. DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT (DMCA) OF 1998.

This paper analyzes the aspect of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that deals with the problem of Internet users illegally downloading and sharing copyrighted music and movie files. The paper... (more)		   $77
 

17590. HUMAN ORGAN SALES.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the problem of human organ shortages (for the purpose of transplants) and the extensive black market that has developed as a result of this shortage and... (more)		   $56
 

17507. RIGHT TO WORK LAWS.

This paper traces the history and provides an overview of state “right to work” laws, which prevented businesses from demanding that workers join unions and pay union dues in order to be hired. ... (more)		   $63
 

17450. PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL PREDATORS, P.L. 105-314

Following a summary of the main provisions of the 1998 Protection of Children from Sexual Predators Act and a short discussion of some of the forces that led to the Act’s passage, this paper looks... (more)		   $77
 

17436. THE WAR ON DRUGS.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of America’s “war on drugs”. Looking at both the domestic and foreign aspects, the paper profiles the history, goals, strategies, results and consequences... (more)		   $98
 

17390. SOCIAL DISORGANIZATION THEORY OF CRIME AND DELINQUENCY.

ThIs paper describes and analyzes the social disorganization theory of criminology as developed from theorists in the Chicago School. Considers how the more recent work of Robert Sampson and William... (more)		   $63
 

17389. CLASSICAL AND POSITIVE SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT IN CRIMINALITY.

This essay describes the classical and positive schools of criminality, as illustrated by Cesare Beccaria (classical) and Cesare Lombroso (positive) and considers what policy recommendations an... (more)		   $49
 

17387. CAREER COUNSELING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of career counseling with a population with special needs, focusing in particular on persons with disabilities. The analysis begins with an overview of... (more)		   $84
 

17311. SUPREME COURT JUSTICE JOHN MARSHALL.

This paper provides a profile of the life and career of John Marshall, who served for 34 years (1801-1835) as the fourth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The paper begins with Marshall’s... (more)		   $133
 

17277. BUSINESS LAW.

This paper provides a definition, overview and analysis of business law and the ways that it relates to both criminal law and civil law. Following a general definition of law and a discussion of the... (more)		   $77
 

17229. TORTURE AND INTERNATIONAL LAW.

This paper examines the treaties, agreements and other efforts made by the international community to ban the use of torture. Special focus is placed on the landmark 1984 United Nations agreement... (more)		   $42
 

17228. THE SUPREME COURT, THE NEW DEAL, AND THE CONSTITUTION.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of changes in Constitutional law interpretations as a result of events surrounding Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal legislation and policies. When the... (more)		   $77
 

17211. EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLING IN NIGERIA.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of extrajudicial killings as a major human rights abuse in Nigeria. The paper focuses on the more recent continued problem of extrajudicial killing as it... (more)		   $105
 

17208. THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC): A CRITICAL STEP IN THE PATH TOWARDS GLOBAL GOVERNANCE.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a positive step towards the development of a system of global governance. The analysis begins with... (more)		   $133
 

17205. WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS IN DEATH PENALTY CASES.

Focusing on wrongful convictions of innocent persons in death penalty cases, this paper provides a critical overview and analysis of the location and characteristics of micro and macro-level factors... (more)		   $133
 

17202. LAW VERSUS JUSTICE.

The relationship between the idea of law as a legal concept and justice as an equitable ideal is often a contentious one when put into everyday practice. Following a brief overview of the differing... (more)		   $112
 

17199. PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING.

This paper provides a review, analysis and interpretation of recent academic literature on pre-employment drug testing. The review of scholarly literature on pre-employment drug testing is grouped... (more)		   $133
 

17198. THE CRASH OF TWA FLIGHT 800.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the midair explosion and crash of TWA Flight 800 on July 17, 1996. Drawing on information from the National Transportation Safety Board investigation... (more)		   $105
 

17197. FIRST CENTRAL BANK OF RIVER CITY HARVARD CASE STUDY 9488015.

This paper provides a Berkeley Research legal and ethical analysis of a Harvard Business School case study (9488015) on First Central Bank of River City involving an attempt by the International... (more)		   $112
 

17193. ASHLAND OIL INC (A): TROUBLE AT FLOREFFE HARVARD CASE 390017.

This paper presents an analysis and a case solution to a Harvard Business School case study (390017) of a 1988 oil spill at an Ashland Oil terminal near Pittsburgh. Following a brief summary of the... (more)		   $105
 

17192. SHOULD THE FCC BE GIVEN BROAD REGULATIVE POWERS? REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE.

Following a brief history of freedom of speech, this paper presents a review of the literature on FCC (Federal Communications Commission) regulation of speech and expression on all types of media. ... (more)		   $56
 

17191. PAT PARKER & ASSOCIATES HARVARD CASE STUDY 9393059.

This paper provides a Berkeley Research legal and ethical analysis of a Harvard Business School case (9393059) involving a small research firm specializing in opposition research for political... (more)		   $126
 

17189. MANAGING PRODUCT SAFETY: THE FORD PINTO HARVARD CASE STUDY 383129.

Drawing primarily on information presented in Harvard Business (1984) case 383129, “Managing Product Safety: The Ford Pinto,” by Kenneth E. Goodpaster and Dekkers L. Davidson, along with... (more)		   $126
 

17188. MICROSOFT ANTITRUST LAWSUIT.

This paper provides a summary overview and analysis of the Microsoft antitrust case (United States v. Microsoft), Civil Action No. 98-1232, U.S. District Court, D.C.). The claims and positions of... (more)		   $84
 

17151. WHISTLE-BLOWING IN JAPAN.

Using a 2002 Los Angeles Times article about a Japanese company’s revenge on an employee whistle-blower as a starting point, this paper examines whistle-blowing in Japan. Differences between the... (more)		   $84
 

17139. LAW AND SOCIAL CONTROL.

This paper critically analyzes five basic insights generated from viewing the law through the lens of the social scientist: 1) law is not free; 2) law is delivered by actors with limited resources and... (more)		   $133
 

17120. INSIDER TRADING REGULATION: THE US & EU.

This paper provides a comparative analysis of insider trading regulations in the United States and the European Union (EU). The United States was selected for analysis because it was the first... (more)		   $84
 

17116. SENATOR KERRY AND THE WORKPLACE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ACT.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the history, development, and status (as of 2002) of the Workplace Religious Freedom Act (WRFA) of 2002 (S. 2572) and its sponsorship by Senator Kerry... (more)		   $133
 

17102. EMPLOYEE EMAIL, INTERNET USE & SEXUAL HARASSMENT.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the nexus between the increase in workplace based sexual harassment claims and the proliferation of work-based email and Internet use. The analysis... (more)		   $105
 

17017. MEDIATION AND THE RESOLUTION OF INTERNATIONAL CONFLICTS.

This paper discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the mediation process in resolving international disputes and conflicts. Considers ways to strengthen mediation effectiveness. Also discusses the... (more)		   $63
 

15969. NON-JUDICIAL ORGANIZATIONS IN JUVENILE DIVERSION AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE.

This paper describes the advantages of juvenile diversion and restorative justice programs being handled by community-based organizations and agencies, rather than by the courts and traditional... (more)		   $119
 

15961. SUPREME COURT DECISIONS AND THE SPIRIT OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.

This paper discusses how the Supreme Court, in the years following World War I, has reflected the shifting conservative and liberal opinions of the nation as a whole. References are made to various... (more)		   $77
 

15935. SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE AS A CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE.

This paper examines Constitutional issues in church-state separation. Discusses the First Amendment, Thomas Jefferson’s views, Supreme Court decisions over the years, and the recent trend of using a... (more)		   $49
 

15914. THE SUPREME COURT AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION.

This paper examines to Supreme Court cases involve reverse discrimination charges at the University of Michigan (Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger). In one decision, the Court held that... (more)		   $70
 

15895. THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL PREDATORS ACT (PL 105-314).

This paper discusses this 1998 federal law designed to protect children from sexual predators, providing an overview of the components of the law and the problems which prompted its passage (e.g.,... (more)		   $133
 

15872. THE USA PATRIOT ACT.

This paper discusses the Patriot Act, hastily passed in response to the events of September 11, 2001. Although the Patriot Act provides certain benefits regarding the ability of the government to... (more)		   $77
 

15870. "A CIVIL ACTION".

This paper discusses how the 1998 film (director Steven Zaillian) "A Civil Action" demonstrates the legal adversary process, including the problems faced by the main character, plaintiff attorney Jan... (more)		   $42
 

15814. CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES IN THE JACKSONIAN ERA.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of three important constitutional issues which arose during the era of President Andrew Jackson: 1) equal rights for individuals; 2) states’ rights versus... (more)		   $42
 

15813. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION PERIOD.

A paper on the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, and how each raised issues of constituionality in the period immediately following American Civil War. Differing theories of Reconstruction are... (more)		   $35
 

15812. SUPREME COURT DECISIONS AND THE SHIFT IN POLITICAL POWER IN THE LATE 19TH CENTURY.

This paper looks at how Supreme Court decisions of the 19th century contributed to giving the federal government more regulatory control while at the same time increasing the economic power of... (more)		   $42
 

15804. NURSING ETHICS AND CAUSING DEATH IN A NON-DYING PATIENT.

This paper provides an analysis of an amici curiae brief filed by a group of nurses in the case of Christian Busalacchi, a non-dying patient in a vegetative state. The paper summarizes the nurses'... (more)		   $77
 

15771. GEORGIA'S ANTI-SODOMY LAW.

Discusses the paternalistic and moralistic arguments that were used to support the law before it was overturned in 1998. The views of Patrick Devlin, H.L.A. Hart, J. S. Mill and Gerald Dworkin are... (more)		   $49
 

15756. WOMEN WHO KILL THEIR HUSBANDS AND THE BATTERED WOMAN DEFENSE IN THE U.S. AND U.K.

This paper provides a comparative analysis of how the criminal justice systems in the United States versus England and Wales treats women accused of killing their husbands. The analysis begins with a... (more)		   $105
 

15749. CRITICISMS OF THE COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT IN MEGAN'S LAW.

Three major criticisms are discussed: 1) Community notification is a form of "punishment" and thus a violation of the Constitutions' Ex Post Facto clause; 2) there are problems with using "balancing... (more)		   $49
 

15723. THE ROLE AND ADEQUACY OF PUNISHMENT.

This paper argues that punishment is a complex issue and the views on its adequacy are relative. This is shown by comparing the views of such writers as Michel Foucault, Hannah Arendt (on the Adolf... (more)		   $77
 

15685. ALFRED ROSENBERG: CRIMES OR MISDEMEANORS?

Did Rosenberg deserve his Nuremberg death penalty and his conviction on the four criminal counts, or was he merely a hapless pawn of the more cunning and politically adroit leaders in the Third Reich?... (more)		   $133
 

15664. RESEARCH DESIGN PROPOSAL: EXAMINING MANDATORY MINIMUMS IN DRUG SENTENCING.

This paper presents a proposal for a criminal justice research design. The proposed study would examine how federal judges, federal prosecutors, legislators, and the general voting public view... (more)		   $133
 

15658. THE TRIAL AND CONVICTION OF SIRHAN SIRHAN: WARPED JUSTICE AND THE ASSASSINATION OF RFK.

Without reference to Sirhan's ultimate guilt or innocence, this term paper provides an overview and analysis of the performance of Sirhan's defense team during his 1969 trial for the murder of Robert... (more)		   $119
 

15650. WOMEN IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM OF THE UNITED KINGDOM.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of how women are treated within the criminal justice system in England and Wales. The investigation begins with a general overview of women's status in... (more)		   $133
 

15649. DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY AND THE PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT: INVOLUNTARY CIVIL COMMITMENT AND TREATMENT.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the deprivation of individual liberty encompassed in the process and act of involuntary civil commitment and related involuntary treatment. The focus of... (more)		   $105
 

15648. ONLINE GAMBLING: A SOCIO-LEGAL ANALYSIS.

This paper provides a legal perspective on Internet gambling, examining the various social, political, and legal issues raised by the proliferation of this new form of gambling. Following an overview... (more)		   $105
 

15619. RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN THE YOUTH JUSTICE SYSTEM OF GREAT BRITAIN.

This paper assesses the impact of restorative justice principles on contemporary juvenile justice policy and practice in Great Britain. The analysis explains the concept of restorative justice and... (more)		   $70
 

15597. "MEGAN'S LAW" AS A VIOLATION OF THE EX POST FACTO CLAUSE.

It is argued that the notification provisions of sex-offender registration laws are a violation of the Constitution's prohibition against retroactive punishments. In making this argument, various... (more)		   $84
 

15582. CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES AND "MEGAN'S LAW."

This paper concerns the laws that have arisen since the 1990's regarding registration and community notification in cases involving released sex offenders. It is argued that despite the apparent... (more)		   $77
 

15535. VIDEOTAPING POLICE INTERROGATIONS.

Presents the arguments for and against the use of videotapes, and concludes that the arguments in favor of their use are more compelling. For example, they help reduce police abuse, provide strong... (more)		   $42
 

15509. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICIES.

Using a managerial perspective, this paper describes both and pros and cons of affirmative action, and argues that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. The various flaws of the policies are... (more)		   $70
 

15501. WARRANTLESS SEARCHES.

This paper concerns the Supreme Court cases in which exceptions have been made to the Constitutional requirement for a warrant when police officers make searches or seizures. The Court has narrowly... (more)		   $42
 

15495. POLICE ROLE IN THE CONTEMPORARY ERA: AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW ANALYSIS.

This paper provides an analysis of the role of the police officer as viewed from the perspective of administrative law. The first section provides a brief definition and overview of the concept of... (more)		   $126
 

15494. THE HISTORICAL ROLE OF THE POLICE OFFICER.

This paper provides a historical analysis of the role of the police officer as viewed from the perspective of administrative law. The first section below provides a brief definition and overview of... (more)		   $126
 

15488. SAUDI ARABIA AND ISLAMIC LAW.

Discusses the development of Islamic law in the country, and the dominance of the relatively strict views of Wahhabism and the Hanbali school. Also addresses the criticisms of Western observers,... (more)		   $112
 

15484. SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND EMPLOYMENT LAW.

Examines various cases in the Supreme Court and other courts, and includes a discussion of quid pro quo cases, hostile work environment claims, same sex harassment, and other types of claims. In... (more)		   $133
 

15481. INSANITY: LEGAL VERSUS PSYCHIATRIC VIEWPOINTS.

This research paper provides an overview and analysis of legal versus psychiatric/medical views of insanity with a particular focus on the insanity defense and the legal approach to mental illness in... (more)		   $91
 

15460. TREATING KIDS LIKE ADULTS: TRANSFORMATION IN JUVENILE JUSTICE.

This research paper provides an overview and analysis of the "criminalization" of juvenile justice, examining the reasons behind and the initial consequences of juvenile defendants being treated as... (more)		   $98
 

15447. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND THE HAZARDOUS WASTE TRADE.

This paper provides an overview and analysis of the problem of trade in hazardous waste between industrialized nations and less developed countries. The analysis examines the Basel Convention through... (more)		   $112
 

15238. UNIVERSITY SEXUAL HARASSMENT CODES.

This paper considers whether university sexual harassment policies violate the First Amendment (free speech) rights of professors' and students. Reviews existing case law on academic freedom, First... (more)		   $105
 

15237. PUBLIC SECTOR LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS LAW.

This research paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the Federal Labor-Management Relations Statute as subsumed within the Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) of 1978. Following a history and detailed... (more)		   $133
 

15214. GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE 1993 WACO INCIDENT.

This paper discusses the actions of the BATF and the FBI in the siege on the Branch Davidians that ended in the deaths of more than 80 people. The government's use of paramilitary tactics and... (more)		   $84
 

15149. THE FIRESTONE TIRE RECALL AND CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY.

This paper discusses the year 2000 recall, and the incriminating evidence regarding Firestone's knowledge of fatal accidents, efforts to blame others for the problem, and defects in the manufacturing... (more)		   $42
 

15138. THE FIRESTONE TIRE RECALL.

This paper analyzes the handling of the August 9, 2000 Firestone tire recall. The research paper looks at the history of the recall, examining Firestone's own knowledge of the tire problems,... (more)		   $84
 

15135. LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS LAW IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR.

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the Federal Labor-management Relations Statute as subsumed within the Civil Service Reform Act (CSRA) of 1978. Following a history and detailed... (more)		   $133
 

15134. TWA: BANKRUPTCY AND REORGANIZATION

This paper provides a case study analysis of bankruptcy and reorganization at Trans World Airways (TWA). Following a brief history of the airline, the analysis considers both the 1992... (more)		   $91
 

15057. THE LIBERTY RIGHT TO USE PORNOGRAPHIC MATERIALS.

Argues in favor of this right, as long as the materials are kept away from children and not imposed on those who find them offensive. The argument is supported by references to the right to privacy... (more)		   $56
 

15042. THE MORALITY OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA.

Examines the issue from two moral perspectives: respect for persons and justice. Argues in favor of respect for persons in this case, because the justice view is too rigid, lacks compassion for those... (more)		   $49
 

14802. . “A CIVIL ACTION”: TOXIC WASTE TORTS AND THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM.

This paper considers various aspects of the American legal system – and in particular, the tort system – in the context of director Steven Zaillan’s film adaptation of Jonathan Harr’s (1996) book, A... (more)		   $56
 

14091. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION.

The paper provides an overview and analysis of alternative dispute resolution for settling employee disputes within nonunion organizations. Defines and describes the types of ADR (from informal... (more)		   $105
 

14083. DEATH PENALTY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.

Argues that the death penalty, abolished in the 1960s, was eliminated because of the will of politicians rather than the will of the British public. The discussion includes reference to opinion polls,... (more)		   $112
 

14057. BREAKING UP MICROSOFT: ECONOMIC IMPACT.

Focusing most closely on the likely economic impact of the Microsoft antitrust case, this term paper provides an prospective overview and analysis of the impact of the expected break-up of Microsoft... (more)		   $133
 

14028. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: HISTORY AND OVERVIEW.

This paper explores the evolution—and more recent devolution—of affirmative action in the United States. Following a brief definition of the term, the analysis presents a history and general overview... (more)		   $133
 

14016. PLEA BARGAINING.

This research paper provides an overview and analysis of plea bargaining in the U. S. criminal justice system. Discusses the forms and processes of plea bargaining, traces its origin and history,... (more)		   $133
 

14013. THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CONTROVERSY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.

A paper on the reverse discrimination lawsuits facing the university and its defense of a policy that seeks greater diversity in education, on the basis that diversity benefits not just minority... (more)		   $77
 

13969. DEPICTION OF LAWYERS IN TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (HARPER LEE) AND A TIME TO KILLL (JOHN GRISHAM).

Compares and contrasts the characters Atticus Finch and Jake Brigance, and finds that, although they differ in many significant ways, they are both “legal heroes” because they courageously stand up... (more)		   $133
 

13924. CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN WALES.

Following a brief profile of the history, geography, culture, economy and political structure of Wales, this paper examines the criminal justice system in Wales, paying close attention to the... (more)		   $42
 
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