Category: Law 2955
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Mrs. Pitcher vs. Bankruptcy Trustee
Introduction Corporate governance is the primary system that aims to ensure that a company is managed adequately and under the established collection of rules. When corporate governance is poor, it may lead to unfavorable outcomes for shareholders, including financial losses or even bankruptcy. Mr. Pitcher’s bank, after being inherited by his family members, suffered bankruptcy…
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Sexual Behavior with Minors: Responsibility for Crimes
Two Ethical Theories The case should be taken on trial on the Rape 3rd charges and DWI (Driving While Intoxicated). This is based on two ethical issues. The theory of utilitarianism claims that the moral value of a certain act is dependent on the results it causes. It rules out that there should be greatest…
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Wolff v. McDonnell Case Brief: Issue and Ruling
Facts Together with fellow inmates in a Nebraska prison, Mr. Wolf initiated a lawsuit, accusing the prison staff of violating due process in the 14th Amendment clause. Wolff protested the way prison authorities handled the inspection of confidential mail between prisoners and their lawyers. During the proceedings, the district court dismissed the allegations but found…
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Proof Requiring and Sentencing in Entrapment Cases
United States v. Diaz-Maldonado, 727 F.3d 130 (2013) Facts The case was argued for 5 days with the jury reaching a decision on 30 March 2012. Christian Diaz-Maldonado was a Commonwealth correctional officer and the target of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during investigations of corrupt law enforcement officers who engaged in illegal activities.…
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The United Kingdom Employment Rights Act
Introduction The UK Employment Rights Act attempts to set various criteria or tests to differentiate a contract of service from a contract for service. Further, the Act grants certain rights to the first category of services that are not available to the latter. Typically, a contract of employment gives rise to an employer-employee relationship. It…
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Trial Exhibits and Motion in Limine
Table of Contents Three Types of Trial Exhibits Methods Used to Mark Trial Exhibits Basic Components of Motion in Limine Works Cited Three Types of Trial Exhibits In legal understanding, exhibits represent the tangible items that the sides in the trial have to present in order to support their claims and testimonies of the witnesses…
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Incarceration Costs in Australia
Crime is one of the greatest problems of any society. In particular, offenders in Australia are costing the nation a great number of resources, as well as social hardships and strains. The specific nature of crime is what determines the outcome, so things like recidivism, the victim’s well being and offender rehabilitation must be considered…
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Concepts of Insanity Defense & Plea Bargaining
Table of Contents Introduction Plea Bargaining Conclusion References Introduction Providing a quick and reasonable trial is an individual right that all judicial systems must ensure they achieve in whatever circumstances. Although many judicial systems struggle to achieve this, many cases handled by their courts have been great impediments in achieving this; hence, the application of…
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Detailed Outline and Interview Preparation
Introduction In the recent past, treatment programs aimed at reducing recidivism have been adopted in a bid to avert crimes within the community. However, the implementation strategy has become a debatable subject since offenders commit crimes due to diverse reasons. Thus, treatment programs are faced with a challenge when it comes to effective implementation, as…
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The History of Florida Nurse Practice Act
Table of Contents Introduction Background and Contents of the Florida Nurse Practice Act Stakeholders, Supporters, and Opponents Implementation and Implications for Nurses Conclusion References Introduction The legal history of nursing practice in the United States of America dates back to the last decade of the 19th century. During the Civil War, the scope of nursing…