Papers On Current/Popular Legal Issues
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Racial Profiling In The United States
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This 6 page paper presents an argument against racial profiling, declaring it illegal and a violation of civil rights. The writer begins with a definition of racial profiling and civil rights. A literature review illustrates that as racial profiling has been used, it is ineffective, discriminatory and unconstitutional. The writer also points out that we face a dilemma regarding national security and racial profiling. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGracprf.rtf
RAPE SHIELD DOESN’T SHIELD COMPLAINANTS IN COURT
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This paper examines whether the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act that was passed in 1999 in England actually protects victims in cases of rape or not. The contention of the paper is, that the act has been challenged so many times, that it is ineffective. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTyouevi.rtf
Recent Legislation Enacted or Pending in West Virginia
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This 3 page paper presents an overview of legislation introduced by West Virginia legislators. A variety of issues are presented inclusive of funding for higher education through gambling and easy access to abortion facilities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA115WV.wps
Red Light Cameras: Policy Argument
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10 pages in length. A combination of unconstitutionality, profiteering and Orwellian implication has both civil rights leaders and the general public incensed over the newest technological appliance to help catch traffic signal speeders: red light cameras. The concept is reasonable in theory, however, when theory became reality, people began to realize just how much of a Big Brother issue this particular type of surveillance actually is. As well, the strong motive to generate tickets for profit, along with the obvious potential for camera malfunction, has presented the entire aspect of red light cameras a questionable – if not suspect – approach to maintaining an orderly commute. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCRedCm.rtf
Reduction In Force (RIF) Age Discrimination
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A 2.5 page paper that presents a letter in support of an employee who was terminated during a company RIF and later learns that only employees over the age of 55 were terminated. Mary is 57. The paper explains the appropriate sections of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, which prohibits age discrimination. The paper also briefly cites three court cases. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGrifage.rtf
Refusal Of Life-Sustaining Treatment
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19 pages in length. Deciding to live or die is not a decision one makes without sufficient understanding of the hard-boiled implications. When someone suffers from a terminal illness and tires of chasing the disease to the detriment of their quality of life, he or she may decide to refuse any further life-sustaining treatment and allow life to take its course. At issue is what level any legal, medical, political and ethical elements come into play over the course of this decision-making process, as well as the extent to which the patient is competent enough to make such a potentially fatal choice. The writer touches upon several precedence setting cases. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
Filename: TLCRfsLf.rtf
Regulation of Biotechnology-Developed or Altered Foods
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This 7 page report discusses regulating the use of biotechnology in food production. The pros and cons of biotechnology related to agriculture and food production are presented, as well as reasons behind its regulation.
Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWbioreg.rtf
Regulation of Utilities
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This 10 page paper focuses on the Public Utilities Holding Company Act of 1935 in a discussion on related regulation. A history of the law's implementation is provided along with a discussion on its ramifications. The significance of monopolies, particularly as it pertains to utilities, is addressed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Regutil.wps
Retail Racial Profiling and False Accusation and Arrest for Shoplifting
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This 8 page report discusses incidents in which African Americans have been accused of shoplifting and falsely arrested. Retailers are losing enormous amounts of money because of shoplifters but they still must recognize when their security procedures cross the line from prudent action to undeniable racism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWshplft.rtf
Revised Article Nine and the Uniform Commercial Code
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This 7
page report discusses the “new” or “revised” Article 9 provisions
in the Uniform Commercial Code. Both the old and the new Article
9 primarily focus on secured transactions. The revised U.C.C..
Article 9 received final approval from the National Conference of
Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) and the American Law
Institute (ALI) in July 1998. By July of 2001, it had received
“universal” acceptance and application. In general, the “new”
Article 9, expanded the scope of Article 9 in a number of ways
that affect such matters as deposit accounts as collateral,
duties of secured parties, choice of law, perfection of security
interests, priority rules, and the definition of proceeds.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWucc9.wps
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