Category: Law

Gaining that little bit of competitiveness can lead to greater increases in performance. Steroids increase muscle mass and strength which helps athletes recover quicker from injuries. The most common sports where you would find anabolic steroids are bodybuilding, football, track & field power events and weightlifting. Another (1) performance-enhancing drug . . . Read more

Within recent past years, the issue of Church and State has been a continuous concern of many Americans and the focus of numerous debates. The dispute is in the interpretation of the United States Bill of Rights First Amendment which states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of . . . Read more

This essay discusses labour and employment law, and the various areas covered by each. Introduction Labour and employment law are two different areas of the law. Employment law covers “all areas of the employer/employee relationship except the negotiation process covered by labour law and collective bargaining.” It also consists of . . . Read more

This paper explores the German legal system and discusses the ramifications of the dissolution of the East German organization THA, and the transfer of its assets to the West. (9 pages; 4 sources; MLA citation style) Introduction The German legal system is one of the oldest codified sets of laws . . . Read more

This essay discusses the book by Laurence Tribe, and his suggestions for reading and interpreting the Constitution of the United States. The Constitution of the United States is a document that has proven to be difficult to interpret; or rather, there are so many interpretations possible that it is not . . . Read more

This essay summarizes Barbara Sinclair’s book about Congress, and in particular, how changes within Congress have changed the ways laws are made. Barbara Sinclair wrote her book because, as she says, “… the gap between the legislative process that I observe on Capitol Hill and the legislative process described in . . . Read more

This essay examines the Rogers Smiths book about American citizenship laws, which the author finds have been systematically and deliberately written to favour those in power. Rogers M. Smith’s book is, in large part, the history of race relations in the United States. He begins in pre-revolutionary times, then moves . . . Read more

Thomas Bartomeli (hereinafter the plaintiff) joined his brother Raymond Bartomeli (hereinafter the defendant) in founding a construction company. In 1983 the two brothers incorporated the company; however, Plaintiff never owned shares in the company. Both parties contributed individual assets to the company and jointly signed notes to acquire certain equipment . . . Read more

Review of Appellate History and Court Dispositions The United States Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller was an appeal arising from the case Parker v. District of Columbia, whereby the Circuit Court of Appeals for District of Columbia held appellate jurisdiction. However, the United States District Court for . . . Read more

Since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976, there have been one thousand and ninety-nine felons sentenced to death as of October 2007. (“Capital Punishment in the United States”)The death penalty is immoral, biased, vengeful, barbaric, and homicidal. Capital punishment is a direct contradiction to the very law it . . . Read more

QUEENSLAND LAW It is compulsory in Queensland, for employers to supply their employees with workers compensation schemes. Although the employer may not be at fault, the employee is still entitled to compensation if they had received their injury while at work. Employees, who make a claim to get compensation, aren’t . . . Read more

The justice system is not effectively meeting the four principles of sentencing, which are punishment, deterrence, protection of the public and the reformation and rehabilitation of the offender. The offenders need to go through a stiffer system to be ensured that they meet all four principles. For this to occur . . . Read more

This paper will discuss disability discrimination and the legislative and non-legislative tools used to combat it. The major piece of federal legislation, the Disability Discrimination Act (1992) will be examined in considerable detail, and an attempt will be made to analyze its strengths and weakness, with reference to various opinions . . . Read more

In order to understand contemporary law enforcement, we should recognize the conditions that impact our profession. It is agreed upon by many scholars that major changes in law enforcement occur every five years. Policing is sometimes characterize”… like a sandbar in a river, subject to being changed continuously by the . . . Read more

Brown v. Board of Education (1954) stands as a turning point in Supreme Court decision making as it erased segregation in schools and set a new standard for civil rights cases. Using stricter notions of scrutiny the Court was able to revitalize the Fourteenth Amendment. However, while this case set . . . Read more

As observed in the courtroom I have found myself with many mixed emotions on what I have witnessed. These mixed emotions involve the operations of the justice system and how it affects the accused and the victim. It also makes a person wonder how the legal system operates on a . . . Read more

Rockefeller was obsessed with the refinement of oil. He saw the tremendous potential of the industry and he decided to dominate it. Rockefeller left the drilling of oil alone, instead, he focused on refineries and certain pipelines that were used to move oil around. Rockefeller and several companions founded the . . . Read more

In 1925 the court case of Tennessee v. Scopes received national attention and gained legendary status. This case was the direct result of the nationwide debate on whether Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, or the bible’s account of Genesis, should be taught in public schools, and also effected what was . . . Read more

By law, school districts must implement an exit examination for any and all 12th-grade students. It is the school’s responsibility to have resources on the school’s site for students to access in preparation for the exit examination. The superintendent of each district will take it upon himself/herself to maintain this . . . Read more

The 1920s has been characterized by a period of new thinking and a dispute between traditional beliefs and modernization (Boudia). The era became known as a time of contradiction in people’s thoughts and ideas. After World War 1, fundamentalism soared in popularity, particularly in the South and Midwest. Fundamentalists believed . . . Read more

As a student studying the law, I have always had a strong passion to bring in more equality and democracy into our society. I would like to share my views on the current education system of Canada specifically in Ontario. I was very surprised by the outcome of the education . . . Read more

A bilateral contract is one where both parties are to perform their promises or obligations at some future time but not necessarily at the same time. A unilateral contract is one where one of the parties performs his promises at the time of making the contract and the other party . . . Read more

First, we must state clearly the questions to be examined, these could be loosely put in It is important to state Devlin’s case as much debate has sprung from and refers to it. In 1959 Patrick Devlin gave a lecture, later published as, “The Enforcement of Morals” concerning whether morality . . . Read more

When comparing Locke and Hobbes, their ideas seem to contradict each other. Their ideas about Freedom are very different but show the same meaning. “I authorize and give up my right of governing myself to this man, or to this assembly of men, all his actions in like manner,” states . . . Read more

Marbury vs. Madison At the time, two political parties, the Federalists and the Republicans were competing for power in the federal government. Thus, when the Republican’s Thomas Jefferson won the election of 1800, they took control of Congress; however found that the Judiciary, that is the Supreme Court, was still . . . Read more

Being interviewed by a lawyer presented me with several new aspects of my major. Erin Berger, attorney at law, was able to help me fully realize how much I didn’t want to obtain a legal major. Although my interests are sparked by law and its different entities, it is not . . . Read more

This comes from the Associated Press. Around midnight back in 1997 two boys, one 17, and the other an 18-year-old football player were pulled over by a local liquor store in Minersville, PA, a small town about 100 miles North West of Philadelphia. They had been spotted drinking party. They . . . Read more

Patricia Rosier died on January 15, 1986, with the help of her husband Peter Rosier. She was 43 years old and a mother of two. Her husband Peter was a prominent physician in Fort Myers Florida. He was indicted for first-degree murder by Lee County grand jury 10 months later. . . . Read more

The insanity defence refers to that branch of the concept of insanity which defines the extent to which men accused of crimes may be relieved of criminal responsibility by virtue of mental disease. The terms of such a defence are to be found in the instructions presented by the trial . . . Read more

Section 1: Citation. Bowers v. Hardwick, 478 U.S. 186 (1986) Section 2: Facts. Michael Hardwick was observed by a Georgia police officer while engaging in homosexual sodomy with another adult in the bedroom of his home. After being charged with violating a Georgia statute that made homosexual sodomy illegal, Hardwick challenged . . . Read more

Basic Legal Notions. Definitions: Anarchy- a state of society WITHOUT government or law (LAWLESSNESS) Custom- a type of behaviour that has emerged OVERTIME & that is followed by a group by MUTUAL CONSENT. Traditions. Fairness- PROPER BEHAVIOUR (conduct) in the performance of an act or duty. Rules- controlling COMMANDS which . . . Read more

A) Indictable offences require a trial before judge and jury, and so are usually reserved for more serious offences. Trial by a jury of one’s peers is at the symbolic core of liberal democratic and common law concepts of justice. The jury ultimately connects the community with the administration of . . . Read more

People depend on police officers to protect their lives and property. Police and detectives enforce laws. They catch criminals and they collect evidence. Also at times, they testify in court. Other patrols set areas to prevent crime. Some patrols give out traffic tickets. Some police direct traffic. Most police wear . . . Read more

The criminal justice system is best described as a search for the truth, however, the more precise definition of it states that it is the system of law enforcement, the bar, the judiciary, corrections, and probation that is directly involved in the apprehension, prosecution, defence, sentencing, incarceration, and supervision of . . . Read more

Civil courts in England and Wales Most cases dealing with claims for less than about £25000 start in the local County Court of which there are 250. Cases are heard by a legally qualified judge. An appeal can be taken from the District Judge to the Circuit Judge. County Court . . . Read more

The right to freedom of expression is a fundamental right, which has not traditionally been prescribed by law but can be considered more of a moral right. However the enactment of the Human Rights Act 1998 incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into domestic law, Article 10 of which . . . Read more

The proposed legalization of same-sex marriage is one of the most significant issues in contemporary American family law. Presently, it is one of the most vigorously advocated reforms discussed in law reviews, one of the most explosive political questions facing lawmakers, and one of the most provocative issues emerging before . . . Read more

Imagine for a minute a newlywed woman. Who wants more than anything to have a child maybe two maybe three, but in her country, there are strict rules; she can have only one. So she and her husband apply to have that one precious baby since they need the government’s . . . Read more

Our criminal justice system is best described as a search for the truth. Increasingly, the forensic use of DNA technology is an important ally in that search. The development of DNA technology furthers the search for truth by helping police and prosecutors in the fight against violent crime. Through the . . . Read more

There are some 30,374 lay magistrates in England and Wales, 15,858 men and 14,516 women, appointed by the Lord Chancellor or the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, in the name of the Crown. Magistrates are ordinary members of the community who sit in the Magistrates’ Courts and who dispense . . . Read more

Federal Court The jurisdiction of the federal courts is defined in Article III, Section 2, of the Constitution, as extending in law and equity to all cases arising under the Constitution and federal legislation; to controversies to which the U.S. shall be a party, including those arising from treaties with . . . Read more