Category: Law 2955
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Why Flogging Should Be Brought Back?
Flogging is “an act punishment whereby someone is beaten with a stick or whip” (Jacoby 197). The modern society should learn a lot from the Puritans in order to deal with every felon. Several arguments have been presented in order to support flogging. Many people believe that flogging is an acceptable form of torture that…
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The District of Columbia v. Heller in 2008: Analysis
The American government has faced many cases by the Supreme Court in recent years. One of the most outspoken cases dealing with civil liberties was the District of Columbia v. Heller in 2008. This case represents the events connected with the civil rights of American citizens living in the District of Columbia to own handguns.…
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English Law: Principles, Impacts, Areas
Main Principles that Underpin the English Contract Law The English law of contract is a product of common law. It started as a tradition by the English people and was later codified into laws. The law of contract has basic traits that distinguish it from any other law in other jurisdictions. Any discussion on the…
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Burglary Under the New York State Penal Code
Table of Contents Introduction Issue Statement Short Answer Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Tom Jones was angry after losing the election to Richard Davis. He went to his house while Davis and his family were away celebrating his victory and committed a burglary. Tom Jones broke a window into the home and stole $500,000 worth of…
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Government Contract Termination Process
Introduction Government contract refers to the process through which the it acquires some items via an agreement with business entities (Feldman, 2013). When an agreement is not fulfilled, it might be canceled in a process called contract termination (Feldman, 2013). A person who is responsible for performing or providing certain goods is known as a…
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The Concept of Oral Contracts in the United States
It is a widespread belief that the oral contracts are as enforceable as the written ones. However, it is only partly true. Although there were many times when those actually worked, every good attorney would recommend their clients to have the most important contracts in a written form. What is an Oral Contract? An oral…
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Women Offenders’ Punishment and Treatment
Table of Contents Introduction Offenses Punishment Treatment Conclusion References Introduction The population of women offenders has been on the rise in the past decade and the criminal justice system has expressed fears regarding the trend. Women offenders require different approaches with regard to incarceration and correction because of variations in their offense patterns as well…
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The Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA)
Contents Introduction The Fair Dealing Defence Problems Associated With the CDPA The Internet as Borderless Network Abstract Restrictions The Simplicity Involved in Electronic Copying Inflexibility of the Fair Dealing Defences in the CDPA List of References Introduction A copyright refers to the legal security that is entitled to the owners of an original piece of…
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US Legislation in Practices of Medical Institutions: Anti-Trust Laws
The policies and practices of medical institutions are governed by the same laws as other private businesses or enterprises. The US legislation explicitly prohibits the activities which may result in monopolization of the market: there are several statutes aimed to ensure fair competition among the medical agencies. Among them we can single out the following…
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The “Boston Model” in a Business
A major component of the “Boston Model” pertains to operating “on the principles of partnership, problem-solving and prevention” (BPD, 1995). The prime objective was to enhance the quality of living by focusing on the future of citizens’ security and the criminal justice systems. The Boston Police Department is aware that crime amongst youth and specifically…