Category: Law 2955
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Hobbesian and Austinian Notions of the Sovereign
Introduction The key purpose of this paper is to analyze and assess the main similarities between the Hobbesian and Austinian concepts of the sovereign, precisely outline the constitutive elements of John Austin’s theory, and thoroughly examine how the definition is applicable to the laws in the United States. The Thesis The theories of Austin and…
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Nurse-to-Patient Ratios Legislation Proposal
Situation The problem/concern The problem at hand is insufficient nurse-to-patient ratios often occurring in healthcare facilities of different kinds and specializations. The major causes of this problem are the shortage of skilled nurses and high nurse turnover in healthcare organizations. The lack of clear legislation limiting the ratios based on the shortage of nurses leads…
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Eyewitness Testimony and Its Role in Criminal Cases
How important is eyewitness testimony in criminal cases? Nowadays, criminal justice is one of the most complicated procedures. This situation takes place, as the original sequence of events is not clear (Fulero & Wrightsman, 2008). Using the testimony of eyewitnesses is important. They help to add missing details to the crime scene and offer a…
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Legal Research: Skills and Resources
Table of Contents Legal Research Primary and Secondary Resources Conclusion Reference The law refers to the rules that govern society (Yell & Conroy, 1999, p.40). If there is a major activity that has to be accomplished, then it is important to understand the legal requirements fully. If the legal requirements are ignored, then it is…
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National Security of the New Europe, the U.S. and Mexico
It is necessary to note that the issue of national security is regarded as vital for all countries. However, different states handle the issue differently. It is possible to analyze the way the problem is treated in the EU and the USA. There are certain similarities and differences when it comes to the external borders…
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The Case of Native Women’s Association of Canada vs Canada
The case of Native Women’s Association of Canada v. Canada, [1994] 3 S.C.R. 627 came before the Canadian Supreme Court as a result of the Charlottetown Accord negotiations. The native people of Canada were widely represented by various interest groups and funded by the Canadian government. However, the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) was…
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Broken Contract: Instances That Can Cause Breach of Contract
When a contract has been broken a breach of contract is said to have occurred; breach of contract in legal terms is used to describe actions that has been undertaken by one of the parties in contravention to the binding agreement as originally agreed between the parties (Benzvi, 2009). There are three instances that the…
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Crimes Against Property and Their Characteristics
To what extent are property offenders’ rational actors? Many people are convinced that property offenders are rarely guided by any logic or rationality. However, many of them are. The truth is the logic of such a person is not the same as the logic of an engineer or a mathematician, for example. Offenders are usually…
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Third-Party Contract and Legal Rights
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The aim of this paper is to analyze a case study on a third-party contract. The paper’s analytical focus will be on an intended beneficiary and their legal rights. Discussion Under contract law, a third-party beneficiary is a person who benefits when two parties to a contract…
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United States’ Antitrust Law Analysis
The Sherman Act The per se illegality are violations that are against section 1 of the Sherman act. The violation covers conspiracies, trust or agreements of trade. In the per se illegality, further inquiries are not needed. However, for the MTL, further inquiries should be carried out to establish the validity of the violation. In…