Articles tagged as US Law
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Latest Law Papers tagged as US Law
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Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia for the Terminally Ill
Medical Law
Jillian Mankoff The Right to Die Organization Assisted suicide and euthanasia are morally charged topics surrounding the issue of what constitutes ......
Last modified: 17th Jul 2019
Lefkowitz v Great Minneapolis Surplus Store
Case Summaries
The defendant placed an advertisement in the paper for the sale of fur, stating that it would be sold on a ‘first come first served’ basis. The claimant......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
Kolmar Group AG v Traxpo Enterprises Pvt Limited - 2010
Case Summaries
In late August 2007, Kolmar entered into a contract with Traxpo to buy methanol +/- 5% at buyer’s option. Then Kolmar wished to sell......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
United States Law and History on Euthanasia
Medical Law
In recent years, Euthanasia has become a very heated debate. It is a Greek word that means 'easy death' but the controversy surrounding ......
Last modified: 5th Jul 2019
Entifying Key Facts of a Client’s Case
Family Law
In identifying the key facts of a clients case, the following steps are recommended (Putnam, 2009): entify every cause of action based on facts...
Last modified: 3rd Jul 2019
Medical Malpractice and Reform
Medical Law
Medical malpractice continues to be a dilemma over the years. There continues to be a rise in cost and it does not deter injuries. Victims ......
Last modified: 3rd Jul 2019
Limited Liability and Other Forms of Business Organisations
Business Law
Characteristics of Limited Liability Partnerships A Limited liability partnership (also known as a limited liability corporation) is a form ......
Last modified: 3rd Jul 2019
Contemporary Decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court
Civil Law
The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution states “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial......
Last modified: 3rd Jul 2019
Constitution of the US Death Penalty
Administrative Law
In the twenty-first century, the United States have a remarkable policy on the law and practice of the death penalty concept. There is a continuing......
Last modified: 3rd Jul 2019
What is a Trademark Law?
Business Law
1. What is a trademark? 2. What sources of law govern trademarks? 3. What prerequisites must a mark satisfy in order to serve as a trademark ......
Last modified: 3rd Jul 2019
Cybersquatting and Applicable Laws
Business Law
Definition Cybersquatting Background Applicable laws Interesting Case studies Conclusions References Cybersquatting is defined as “ The ......
Last modified: 3rd Jul 2019
Three Branches of the Government
Administrative Law
The founding fathers of the United States, our framers of the US constitution, wanted to form a government that did not allow one person to have ......
Last modified: 2nd Jul 2019
The Business of Banking
Business Law
The business of banking is fraught with dangers due to the instability in the world economy and like any other enterprise the bank too can face untold events and we should remember that bank failures are not a new issue....
Last modified: 28th Jun 2019
Delegation of Authority Constitutional Authorities
Administrative Law
This paper is based on a hypothetical scenario. It is divided into three parts. In the First part, the paper seeks to answer whether ......
Last modified: 28th Jun 2019
Supreme Court Case Bethel School v Fraser
Public Law
U.S. Supreme Court Case: Bethel School District v. Fraser (1986) The Supreme Court has a distinct process of deciding whether to hear a case that ......
Last modified: 27th Jun 2019
The Death With Dignity Act
Medical Law
This paper explored the medical ethics behind physician-assisted suicide stemming from the Death with Dignity act enacted ......
Last modified: 27th Jun 2019
Thompson v Bridges - 1925
Case Summaries
The appellant was a high school teacher and principal of his school. In 1922, a bitter campaign was fought for trusteeships......
Last modified: 26th Jun 2019
English and US Law on Takeover Defences
Business Law
Takeover defenses: review, explain and compare English and U.S. law (federal and state levels in the U.S., as appropriate); Takeover defenses ......
Last modified: 25th Jun 2019
Shareholder Primacy Theory Summary
Business Law
Background of shareholder primacy theory The main arguments for and against of shareholder primacy theory Conclusion Shareholder primacy theory is......
Last modified: 25th Jun 2019
Effects of The Patriot Act
Administrative Law
The USA PATRIOT Act (Patriot Act) was established after September 11, 2001 (9/11) when terrorists attacked the United States. The Patriot Act has ......
Last modified: 25th Jun 2019
The Purpose of Product Liability laws
Commercial Law
The purpose of Product Liability laws is to assist consumers in protecting and defending themselves from products that prove to be dangerous; and ......
Last modified: 25th Jun 2019
Prospectus on an International Bond Issue
Commercial Law
No portion of the work referred to in the research paper has been submitted in support of an application for another degree or qualification ......
Last modified: 25th Jun 2019
Binding Non Signatories to Arbitration in India
Commercial Law
The doctrine of privity of contract posits that only parties to a contract may claim under or be claimed against the contract. Applying this ......
Last modified: 24th Jun 2019
Criminal Justice Law Dissertation Proposal
Law Dissertation Proposals
The legal effects and political effects of re-introducing capital punishment into the British Criminal Justice System....
Last modified: 21st Jun 2019
