A Petition of a Change in the Rules of Evidence
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This 14 page paper is written as a petition to the Scottish Parliament to change the laws of evidence related to oral evidence. The petition argues that written evidence should be acceptable form witnesses and that written statement should be allowed as memory aids, under certain circumstances, to aid accuracy of information given to the court. The bibliography cites 21 sources.
Filename: TElawpet.rtf

A Plea for the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to be Amended
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This 5 page paper argues that the fair usage policy within the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is harmful to the development of technology by providing access in a legal, but unfair manner that is likely to lead to declines in the industry and harm society in the long run. The bibliography cites 1n source.
Filename: TEdigmca.rtf

A Proposal Regarding the American With Disabilities Act
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This 10 page paper makes a recommendation for a study in respect to ADA. The subjects broached include both work related aspects and education. Many issues are addressed but focus on benefits and detriments of the law. Recommendations for changes are made. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA315ADA.rtf

A Response to the “Agenda for Civil Justice Reform in America”
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A 6 page overview of the issues surrounding civil litigation. Emphasizes that while it is true that excess litigation can prove a detriment to the country, there are definite needs which are not being addressed by the Civil Justice System. Uses examples from three books: Walter K. Olson’s “The Litigation Explosion”, Jonathan Harr's "A Civil Action", and Peter H. Schuck's "Agent Orange on Trial: Mass Toxic Disasters in the Courts" to illustrate the inadequacies of our civil justice system. Concludes that the civil justice system is more often an opponent of the “little guy” or the “weaker guy” than it is an advocate. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPcivJus.wps

A Review of the International Criminal Court
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A 12 page examination of the history of international law and the implementation and function of the International Criminal Court. The author examines the reasons behind U.S. resistance to this international entity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPwrldCt.rtf

A Short History of Affirmative Action in Higher Education
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This 11 page paper provides an overview of affirmative action in higher education with a focus on landmark cases. Hopwood, Bakke and more recent Michigan cases are discussed. The paper takes the position that affirmative action is necessary. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA149AA.rtf

A Summary of Five Acts
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This 3 page paper examines several acts including the Patriot Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The context in which the acts emerged is evaluated. Research is provided to support the assumptions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA805Act.rtf

A Supreme Court Opinion: Thomas Joe Miller-El v. Janie Cockrell
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of the supreme court opinion in the case of Thomas Joe Miller-El v. Janie Cockrell. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHLawR66.rtf

A Theory Of Negligence
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3 pages in length. The writer offers a brief overview of Richard Posner's article entitled 'A Theory of Negligence.' No additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCnegli.rtf