Category: Law
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Deliberate indifference- the case of Farmer v. Brennan
Table of Contents A brief overview of the Farmer v. Brennan case (1994) The Supreme Court and deliberate indifference Opinion on the ruling Works Cited Globally, the demand for human and civil rights by all people has intensified with time. Most social groups in society have moved to emphasize on the need to ensure that…
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Running Head: Fraud investigation report
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Types of billing schemes Findings of the investigations How the scheme was hatched and operated Conclusions and recommendations References Abstract The subject of this investigative report is an alleged asset fraudulent disbursement scheme in the procurement department of the Plant of Lakes, Inc. The investigations were commenced as a result…
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No Child Left Behind: The Need to Modify the Law
Table of Contents The Four Pillars of NCLB Consequences of the Law Modification Needed Conclusion Works Cited Throughout the history of the United States, the American educational system underwent numerous reforms in order to enhance the quality of education in this country. This assertion is made evident when it comes to the public school system.…
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The Concept of “Qui Tam” Term in Common Law
‘Qui tam’ is a common law term that refers to a lawsuit filed by a private citizen or a whistleblower against the government for alleged involvement in violation of performance contracts. Qui tam is also applicable in case when the government is involved in a general misconduct against what is stipulated in the statutes. A…
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Historical Changes in the Employment Laws in US
Table of Contents Chronology of employment laws Scenario References Chronology of employment laws The Clayton Act was enacted in 1914, with the intention of establishing legal protection for organized labor. There was a need to assert the position of labor in the face of antitrust legislations, and this is what the law was intended to…
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The originality and the Living Document theories
Table of Contents Introduction The Living Document Theory The Originality Theory Personal opinion Strengths of the Originality Theory Weaknesses Conclusion References Introduction The Supreme Court judicial review is largely based on two major theories. The Living Document theory states that the constitution is a living thing; therefore it should be flexible and not rigid as…
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Case Brief on Maryland versus Pringle
Table of Contents Introduction Background of the Case Procedural History of the Case Interpretation Significance of the Case Reference List Introduction In Maryland v. Pringle, U.S Supreme Court convicted pringle on the basis that a probable cause existed when the police officer found cocaine in the car he was travelling in. The court also held…
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The Examination of Warfield’s Case
Table of Contents Introduction The Examination of Warfield’s Case The Possible Verdict References Introduction Criminal law can sometimes be very complex and determining what to charge can present great challenges to judges. However, the case of Warfield presents an interesting scenario of having prior knowledge of the intention to commit crime and failure to act…
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Synopsis of Tort Case
A tort action is an act of commission or omission that results in a legal injury for which a remedy can be instituted. The case has a number of tort actions that include slander and negligence. Slander Actions Slander is defined as a written publication of an unjustified false statement against an individual. The statement…
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The O.J. Verdict Video
The O.J. Verdict Video shows clearly how Simpson’s murder case was one of the most publicized legal trials in the history of the United States. From a personal perspective, I would state clearly that the trial was a “watershed” in the country’s interpretation of the law. The video shows the nature of United States’ cultural…