Category: Law
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Employee- and Reputation-Related Legal Case
I am the HR Manager and I am writing regarding a legal case involving three employees in the firm; two gentlemen and a lady. In my current position, I can confirm that I have a concise understanding of the legal and ethical matters aligned to the employees. In this regard, I have been able to…
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Digital Rights Management and Copyright Infringement
What does digital rights management (DRM) mean and how is it related to social media? DRM or digital rights management refers to the types of technologies embedded in present-day software (i.e. programs, eBooks, etc.) which is meant to limit their distribution via either hardcopy or through social media. This has been implemented due to billions…
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Civil Rights Issues in Employment
According to Title IX, discrimination of employees because of sex, or exclusion of employees from participation in any activity, or gaining benefits in the United States of America, is prohibited (“Title IX and Sex Discrimination” par. 2). If any employer does this, it is considered a discriminatory act. In Peach State College, there were two…
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Vicarious Liability: Term Definition
Table of Contents Parties Involved Facts of the Case Reason for Liability Reference Parties Involved A case for medical malpractice was filed by Regina Sampson as the patient subjected to wrong treatment. Dr. Michael Contillo was the physician attended on the patient. Mount Vermon Hospital was the healthcare service provider. The hospital prayed for dismissal…
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International Environmental Policy-Making Process
Climate change is a significant and lasting change in the distribution of weather patterns over a long period. Some individuals deny climate change, which might cause a repeat of the failed Copenhagen summit. The interplay of forces between the EU, the basic countries, and the umbrella group of countries decide the outcome of climate conferences.…
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Financial Fraud Phenomenon and Its Major Types
Table of Contents Literature Review Investigation of known cases of Financial Fraud Lessons on Fraud Recommendations to Reduce Cases List of References Literature Review Financial fraud is a common phenomenon as noted earlier in this paper. Fraud is common in four major types of financial accounts that are the balance sheet that indicates the financial…
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Canadian Administrative Law and Judicial Review
Table of Contents Administrative Standards of Practice Appeals Committee Authority Conclusion References Administrative Standards of Practice High legal standards are crucial in judicial reviews regarding administrative decisions. A legislative body has the authority to look into a standard of review to determine if it is reasonable and fair as it administers justice. The principle of…
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Oral Contracts in the US
Many companies in the US have always exercised caution when entering into oral contracts due to the widely held perception that such contracts may not be binding. But if the case involving ‘International Watersport Management Ltd and Pearl Creations Company Ltd’ is anything to go by, oral contracts are indeed as valid and binding as…
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Law as the Study of Prediction
In his essay The Paths of Law Oliver Holmes tries to explain his understanding of jurisprudence and its main principles. In particular, he argues that the main purpose of this discipline is to predict legal outcomes or results of a person’s action. In his opinion, the study of law is not always related to the…
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Fehr v. Algard: Law Case
Table of Contents Citation Fact The Issue Decision Reasons for Making the Decision Works Cited Citation Fehr v. Algard, N.J. Super, A.3d (2011) Fact The plaintiff acted dishonestly by submitting fish that was not caught on the day of the contest. As such, they violated the covenant of good faith, which is one of the…