Category: Law

  • Workplace Violence in Organizations and Institutions

    Table of Contents Introduction Article Summary and Comparison Personal Opinions Recommendations Conclusion References Introduction Workplace violence is a major social problem many organizations and institutions face today. This paper gives a detailed summary and analysis of the article, “State Government Response to Workplace Violence” by Christopher Jude Zigmond and James Bowman. The information contained in…

  • Saudi Arabia Commercial Law

    Table of Contents Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes The main contradiction between the UPICC and the Saudi Arabia commercial law is based on the fact that the Saudi Arabia law is largely Sharia law. The parties in commercial contracts have the freedom to contract, but the scope of the remedies and other modes of enforcing the contract…

  • Indigenous Land Rights vs Non-Indigenous Land Rights

    Table of Contents Introduction The Mabo case Enactment of the Native Title Act, 1993 The landmark case A “bundle of rights” Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction The common law canon of land law known as the principle of Aboriginal title is what is referred to as the doctrine of native title in Australia.1 Under this doctrine,…

  • In Support Of Proposition 2

    On November 4th, 2008 the Proposition 2, Standards for Confining Farm Animals, State of California, went to the polls and was passed with a majority of 63.4% votes. (Woodward) Animal farming is a key commercial activity in California. However, during recent times, anxiety over several animal-farming processes such as the accommodation of particular animals in…

  • Judicial Views about Polygamy

    Table of Contents Introduction Judicial Background of Polygamy in America Contradictions in the Application Polygamy Laws Conclusion References Footnotes Introduction The discussion of Polygamy in America has caused a great judicial debate regarding its legal status. Now, with the changing societal perceptions regarding same-sex marriages, many people question the illegality of polygamy (Irwi, 2004).1 This…

  • Case Brief on the Brown vs Board of Education

    This case dealt with the issue of racial segregation in public schools in Kansas. The ruling by the US Supreme Court determined that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. The case and its subsequent ruling set a precedent in the history of the country. It was one of the most extraordinary steps towards civil…

  • Phenomenon of Private Security Agencies

    Introduction The concept of private security agencies has become widely discussed in recent decades. They have been considered a dangerous side-effect of the military-industrial complex, practical sources of work for veterans who were not able to create a career after leaving the official armed forces, and in some countries, they serve the role of the…

  • Comparison of Medicaid Eligibility Criteria of States

    Table of Contents California Florida References California The Medicaid program in California State is known as Medi-Cal. While Medi-Cal is funded jointly by the state and federal government, the administration of the fund is looked after by the State. Being one of the states where there is a large number of uninsured, Medi-Cal provides healthcare…

  • Inmate Rights in America’s System

    Table of Contents Introduction Inmate Rights in the United States Inmate Rights in the United Kingdom Inmate Rights in Canada Conclusion References Introduction Like other criminal justice systems around the world, America’s system has undergone significant changes to become what it is today. During the 19th century, the “hands-off doctrine” described the relationship between American…

  • The Privilege Against Self-Incrimination

    The privilege against self-incrimination is considered to be the basic principle of criminal law in England being in effect since the beginning of the 17th century. It is usually used in the process of criminal offense investigation. It is important to stress that this principle cannot be regarded as an absolute one because there is…