The Patriot Act’s Role in Shaping American Legislation and National Security

The USA Patriot Act is legislation passed focused on providing law enforcement with tools and abilities to intercept and prevent terrorist acts. It is a multifaceted law that first ensures that law enforcement can use tools of surveillance against figures of interest, including electronic surveillance, following potential terrorist investigations, and...

Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking, and Convicted Rights

Introduction This paper discusses organized crime and drug trafficking, as well as the legal rights of the convicted. It concerns the relationships between the offenses and explains why they are often correlated, as well as studies their definitions. It also concerns the right of access to the courts as one...

State vs. Federal Taxes: Which Must Be Abolished

Taxation is the primary source of revenue for federal, local, and state governments in the United States. There are different types of taxes that are common in this country, including those imposed on property, payroll, gifts, estates, transfers, import and export goods, and sales. The total revenues collected in the...

Heart Disease in Florida: New Smoking Legislation

Introduction According to the University of Miami Hospital and Clinic, the leading cause of death in Florida is heart disease (“Community health needs assessment 2019-2021,” n.d.). This issue is indeed a burden in the community, having taken the lives of 5,399 Miami-Dade County citizens in 2017. Florida Health Department identifies...

NYC Protest Case: Mandamus Writ on Field Reports Decision

Parties Hacer Dinler, et al., Michael Schiller, et al., Deirdre MacNamara, et al. (Plaintiffs) v. The City of New York, Raymond Kelly, Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, et al. (Defendants). Facts Protests at the Republican National Convention held in NYC in 2004 resulted in the arrests of...

The Critical Role of Miranda Rights in Protecting Legal Rights in Law Enforcement

Introduction As a result of the significant influence of the mass culture of film and television series, most people know the standard phrase that the police use when arresting a suspect. Many young people who are just learning about the law enforcement system in different countries, including the U.S., will...

Affordable Care Act and Health Disparities

Racial and ethnic disparities make one of the primary concerns in health care today. Representatives of minorities usually have worse insurance coverage and lack access to high-quality care, which leads to significant discrepancies in health outcomes. Consequently, there is a need for interventions with the potential to reduce disparities and...

Courtelaney Pass PD Issues: Racial Tensions & Diversity Gaps

Introduction The situational report on the Courtelaney Pass police department presents a number of important issues that should be addressed by the police administration, including the Chief of Police. Racial tensions, questionable investigative and enforcement practices, poor community crime reporting, and the lack of diversity in the department are among...

Labor and Income Inequality in the U.S.

Introduction Every day people meet and try to fight with various forms of injustice. Some persons are discriminated against by their religion, nationality, and culture. One may also notice discrimination and inequality in labor and income as, usually, women and ethnic minority groups get a smaller salary or cannot get...

Police Liability Issue and Consequences of Illegal Actions

The issue of the liability of police officers and their degree of responsibility for certain actions is the topic that is discussed in the media periodically and causes a great public response. Those illegal actions of the guards of the order that are considered publicly are often explained by the...

Nursing: How a Bill Becomes a Law

Situation Is This Something Than Can Be Legislated? Identify the problem/concern In hospitals, where nurses’ workload is not regulated by the organization and its administration, both nurses and patients may suffer from the results of such care. On the one hand, nurses can develop burnout symptoms, stay at work after...

Community-Based Corrections Definition

Community-based corrections compose the alternative to prison or jail, allowing placing offenders in the community under correctional supervision. The primary purpose of such correction seems to be associated with the idea that effective rehabilitation may happen only in the real world. Usually, only low-level and non-violent criminals are placed in...

The Crime of Challenging Moral Settings

Living in society, a person cannot but interact with its active components. The highest form of morality implies the principle according to which every individual should act with others in the way he or she would like to act with them. In other words, if a person expects a display...

Civil Rights Act of 1964: Impact on U.S. Politics & Society

Introduction The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is recognized to be amongst the most controversial, yet significant laws in America. After the debate, which is considered to be the most prolonged in the history of Senate, on July 2nd, 1964, it was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson (Aiken, Salmon,...

“Training Day” the Film by Fuqua

The film, Training Day, reflects a typical day of drug enforcement officers. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Bobby Newmyer and Jeffrey Silver, the film was released in 2001 as a neo-noir crime thriller featuring LAPD narcotics officers’ working environment in 24 hours. The two officers are working in...

Florida Medicaid Long-Term Care Program: Home-Based Services

Rationale The Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care Program (SMMC LTC) was approved and implemented in 2013 (Agency for Health Care Administration, 2017). The main rationale for adopting this initiative was centered on the intention to diverge senior adults from nursing homes. According to this innovation, senior adults can...

Bottle and Can Law: Yes Deposit, Yes Return!

Introduction The problem of environmental conservation has been gaining increasingly more weight in the global discourse recently, mostly due to the discovery of the detrimental effects that careless waste disposal has on wildlife. For this reason, the introduction of different tools for containing the adverse results of the human effect...

Florida Medicaid Reform: Impact, Adoption, and Funding

Rationale Florida Medicaid reform was introduced to improve the overall value of the Medicaid delivery system with the primary goal of adapting it to the needs of the local population. The existing system was costly, inefficient, and unable to meet the requirements of people living in the state (“Florida Medicaid...

Florida Telehealth Law: Adoption, Impact, and Challenges

Rationale Due to the strong commitment of the members of the Florida telehealth community, the aforementioned bill was passed. The new telehealth law “creates a registration process for out-of-state health care professionals to use telehealth to deliver health care services to Florida patients, and introduces less-than-ideal commercial reimbursement provisions” (Ferrante...

HIV Criminalization: From a Bill to a Law

Situation The issue of HIV criminalization has been affecting the lives of numerous residents of the U.S. Because of the current standards reinforced in the U.S., particularly, the necessity to disclose one’s HIV status, a patient may suffer significant emotional distress and be ostracized even when undergoing appropriate treatment (Center...

CS/CS/HB 1337: Impact on Florida Nursing Practice and Regulation

Introduction It could be stated with certainty that legislative acts are one of the most important instruments that are used to improve the public health sector in general as well as the quality of care, patient safety, and the ability of nursing professionals to efficiently perform their tasks. The purpose...

Combating Juvenile Delinquency: Recidivism Strategies

The Problem of Juvenile Delinquency Adolescence is a turning point in the development of each individual. The desire to prove their independence and youthful maximalism push the teenager to deviant actions, including crimes. The problem of juvenile delinquency is one of the most urgent in modern society, as it takes...

Impact of SUD Workforce Loan Repayment Act on Nursing Practice

Introduction The US is living through an epidemic of drug abuse that has tremendous consequences on the nation’s well-being. The issue is currently being addressed through different bills that touch upon opioid regulations and improvements in healthcare. Substance use disorder (SUD) is a condition that nursing specialists meet in daily...

The History of Florida Nurse Practice Act

Introduction The legal history of nursing practice in the United States of America dates back to the last decade of the 19th century. During the Civil War, the scope of nursing practice expanded significantly, and policymakers in health care commenced to reconsider what the role of a nurse might involve....

Should Public Servants Have the Right to Strike?

Introduction The discussion around the question of public service employees’ right to strike has been evolving for a long time. On the one hand, being responsible for primary services for the society, any attempt to stop working and express their wish for change in the form of a strike might...

S.2680 Bill: Addressing the Opioid Crisis and Healthcare Reform

Executive Summary While being a recent problem, the opioid crisis has already become a massive concern, causing aggravation in the health status of numerous patients. The propensity among healthcare providers to prescribe strong medications at a comparatively early stage of disease development and the tendency among pharmaceutical companies to use...

Helping Medicaid Offer Maternity Services Act

S. 116: MOMs Act: Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health Involvement of stakeholders and organizations (Gillibrand, 2019). State assistance in improving maternal health (Gillibrand, 2019). Reduction in variation in maternal care standards (Gillibrand, 2019). Primarily data-driven and evidence-based practices (Gillibrand, 2019). Elimination of preventable maternal mortality and morbidity (Gillibrand, 2019)....

Juvenile Crime in Modern Society

Introduction The issue of juvenile crime has an overarching influence on today’s society. Concerns about it have been widely shared not only by government officials but also by the general public. While the juvenile crime rate showed a peak at the beginning of the 1990s and subsequently decreased over the...

The U.S. Constitution Place in the Debate on Gun Rights

The National Archives Museum holds a vast collection of documents and records that reflect the shaping of US society through history. Examining such documents is important not only from the study-of-the-past perspective but also for reflecting on the present by connecting the discovered records to modern-day events. For the purpose...

The Bill of Rights: Foundation and Modern Debates

Introduction This week’s assignment was to visit the website of the National Archives and to select a founding document of the United States. These papers are at the core of the nation and continue influencing numerous aspects of its functioning. The example I chose is the Bill of Rights, a...

Strategic Use of Patents

Executive Summary The purpose of the present memorandum was to provide practical recommendations for the management of a medium-size, tech company that considers to expand its research and development (R&D) ventures and patent some of its innovations. The main questions were whether patenting will generate more benefits than disadvantages in...

Deforestation and Land Policies

Environmental problems have become more acute during the last several centuries because of higher rates of industrialization and urbanization. The notion of global warming and climate crisis is popular in the media today, and more people are getting involved in the conversation. On September 23, 2019, a Swedish teenager and...

Robert A. Dahl’s Analysis of the American Constitution

Introduction The American Constitution is one of the documents many citizens do not take for granted. Although some people believe that its framers were inspired, wise, and philosophical, many scholars still question their original intentions. This paper gives a detailed summary and analysis of Robert A. Dahl’s arguments. The discussion...

Violence in the Caribbean Virgin Islands

Abstract Violence remains a major problem in different regions and islands across the Caribbean. This kind of malpractice affects the integrity of the entire society and discourages people from pursuing their economic and social goals. The paper focuses on the nature and effect of gang violence in the Caribbean and...

Health Policy: 340B Drug Pricing Program

Various health problems require different kinds of prescribed drugs and interventions. If some patients feel essential improvements following medical treatment, others need more complex surgical operations to eliminate severe health issues. Even though medical treatment and surgical operations are entirely different, these interventions are similar in the way that they...

Private Prisons in the US: Grizzly Conditions and Needed Reforms

Introduction The criminal justice system in the United States has been widely criticised for various reasons, including racial inequality and low effectiveness rates in preventing recidivism. However, one of the most pressing issues being discussed at the moment is the conditions in prisons. Privately owned prisons are common in America,...

Reducing Violent Crime in Limestone County: A Crime Unit Plan

Introduction Limestone County in Alabama faced a significant increase in the rates of violent crime over the past ten years. As shown in Table 1, the primary reason for that is the spike in aggravated assaults. This could be due to poor law enforcement in public areas or reduced efficiency...

Youth Violence in the United States

Introduction Youth violence is one of the major topics that have dominated political and social debates in the United States for a long time. Over the years, issues relating to gun control have been a major deciding factor in presidential elections, as American citizens continue to deal with the challenges...

Portland Bans Discrimination Against Atheists and Nonbelievers

The article Portland bans discrimination against atheists, other nonbelievers is related to the important topic of religion. The author states that the City Council amended the existing Civil Rights code to ensure that there is an appropriate level of protection for all members of the community including those who determine...

Supreme Court’s Landmark Boumediene v. Bush Decision

Facts Lakhdar Boumediene, a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina and an Algerian native, is a plaintiff in the case along with five other individuals who were detained after US intelligence suspected them of taking part in the planning of a terrorist attack at the US embassy in Bosnia. The US...

Public-Private Partnerships in Florida: Impact on Hospitality Events

Introduction The partnership between public and private sectors is vital for maintaining sustainable budgets of government organizations. According to Bulnina, Askhatova, Kabasheva, and Rudaleva (2015), the relationship between the two sectors can help to create conditions for increasing competitiveness through more effective use of state property. However, there is a...

Human Rights & Free Speech: ACLU’s Efforts and Challenges

Human rights are the core component of the functioning of modern society as they ensure that people will benefit from the growing number of opportunities and enjoy the high quality of life. Unfortunately, there are still many cases of discrimination or infringement of basic freedoms guaranteed to individuals by the...

Wrongly Accused: Flaws in Justice System

Introduction The problem of wrongly accused and imprisoned citizens has gained significant importance during recent decades. The growing number of criminal cases in which the convicts are exonerated implies concerns about the validity of the current justice and investigation systems. The opinions on the necessity of the ultimate reconstruction of...

Is Riding a Motorcycle Without a Helmet Legal?

Introduction The questions of safety while performing particular activities remain crucial even nowadays, where individuals use high technology and smart devices. However, despite the popularity of smart transport like automobiles with their technical advancements, many people prefer traditional vehicles such as a motorcycle. Being a popular vehicle, the bike became...

Law & Civil Rights: Montgomery Bus Boycott’s Legal Impact

“The Role of Law in the Civil Rights Movement: The Montgomery Bus Boycott” by Robert Glennon Since social justice is a prevalent subject in modern-day American politics, understanding the history and the underlying processes behind the success or failure of various political movements of the past decades is paramount to...

Origins of American Democracy: Supreme Court Cases

Introduction The origins of American democracy date back to1776, when the Declaration of Independence was first issued. 1778, the year when the Constitution was ratified by the states, was another important historical turning point. However, the real birth of American democracy did not happen up until 1794 – the year...

4th Amendment & Privacy in the Digital Age

Introduction The 4th Amendment is one of the cornerstones of the American constitution. Its primary purpose is to protect the privacy of the citizens, stating “the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and...

Civil Rights Act and Gender Equality in the Workplace

Introduction The signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 represents a landmark event in the history of labor law and civil rights in the United States. The goal of the Act refers to outlawing any kind of discrimination based on such variables as race, gender, religion, national or cultural...

The Bill of Rights: Key Historical Document at National Archives

The Bill of Rights is among the documents displayed at the National Archives in Washington as a critical piece of the United States history. It was created to address specific perceived inadequacies that surfaced after the ratification of the Constitution. The Bill contains guarantees of certain rights for individual people...

Exploring the First Amendment as Applying to Private Companies

Censorship is a word with an extremely negative connotation in the Western world. Associated with hostile tactics of suppression and prohibition of information as a method of control in authoritarian regimes, censorship has become unacceptable in societies with democratic values such as the United States. The term is often associated...

Charlie Crist: Florida’s Advocate for Education and Environment

The Florida state legislator chosen for the interview is Charlie Crist. He is a politician and lawyer who entered the American political arena in the 1980s as a supporter of the Republican Party. In 1992, Crist was elected to the Florida State Senate where he spent two terms protecting the...

Crime Prevention and Decriminalization: A Critical Analysis

Abstract This paper describes a chapter from a book on crime and the study of methods for combating it. Critical evaluation is based on the analysis of the acceptability of the proposed findings and statements and their relevance. As a conclusion, an assumption was proposed about the need for the...

Jim Crow Laws: Impact on African Americans’ Fight for Equality

Introduction The enforcement of Jim Crow laws played a significant role in the lives of African Americans in the United States, severely damaging the outcomes of their fight for racial equality. For almost a century, the segregation of people by their race was upheld by the government, and early attempts...

Intermodal Transportation

Introduction Intermodal shipping is an approach of transferring cargo from the shipper to the consignee using multiple modes of transport. The commonly used modes of transport in intermodal shipping include rails and trucks. Particularly, the intermodal shipment of goods and services relies on special containers that can fit in well-designed...

Life Terms of Supreme Court Justices: Purpose and Benefits

Introduction The life terms of the Supreme Court Justices have caused many debates. This paper presents an analysis of this issue and discusses the purpose and benefits of the lifelong terms. It also considers a contrary opinion on the topic and reflects on its flaws. The paper concludes that the...

Racial Biases in the Central Park Jogger Case

The Central Park jogger case is one of the most well-known media-covered assault events at the end of the twentieth century. It is mainly associated with five false confessions and convictions of black and Latino juvenile males. This case is a matter of prejudices and biases related to people of...

Copyright Law of the United States: Protecting Intellectual Property

Having the ability to protect intellectual property is crucial for both companies and individuals. In the U.S., the Copyright Act of 1976 is the primary legislation guiding people through various aspects of using other individuals’ work (“Copyright Law of the United States”). Although at first, the topic may appear straightforward,...

Cognitive Bias in Robin Adams’ Murder Case

Cognitive bias could be highly detrimental to the criminal investigation process. One of the first steps to avoid different kinds of bias is to have knowledge of them (Ditrich, 2015). It is equally vital to be able to identify them. In this essay, Robin Adams’ murder case will be examined...

Alcohol Consumption and Sale Laws in the US

Summary Alcohol consumption and sale in the U.S. are regulated by several laws, each of which may vary depending on the state. The main law governing this issue is the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It authorizes the states to determine their own regulations regarding the sale, distribution, importing,...

Defendants’ Rights Enhanced by Supreme Court Plea Deal Ruling

It was in 2012 that the Supreme Court rule expanded the rights of defendants by re-offering them a plea deal. Such a decision was meant to regulate plea bargaining as well as take control of lawyers whose bad legal advice could have serious consequences for a criminal defendant. The given...

New Orleans Police Department’s Ethics and Leadership

There is no doubt that specialists working in law enforcement agencies are the representatives of the authorities. With that in mind, their behavior and the extent to which their actions are aligned both with the official laws and ethical norms remain extremely important for the maintenance of order. Police officers...

American Transport Policy and Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991

The transport policy of the United States is very crucial in the transport sector and its operations within and outside the country. The policy governs the operations undertaken by various stakeholders in the transport sector such as passengers, drivers, pilots, sailors, and owners of various vehicles as well as air...

Disaster Operations and Decision Making

Normal Decision Making Versus Crisis Decision Making One of the main differences between normal and crisis decision-making is that the emergency response process involves a wide variety of personnel and agencies (Huder, 2012). The video by Aksecmiami (2013) indicates that, in an emergency, “the federal government interfaces with state, local,...

The Safer, Stronger, Protected Homes & Communities Page: Disaster Preparedness

Emergency Operations Centers The Emergency Operation Center becomes the primary site of decision-making during a disaster: “Everyone from elected and appointed officials to field operations managers coalesces into a new environment to have all of the needed leadership and subject-matter expertise in one place at one time” (Huder, 2012, p....

The US Labor Market

US Wage Growth Shows Trump Will Inherit Solid Labour Market (Jan. 6) The end of 2016 saw the most significant wage increase since 2009. The year added more than two million jobs to the economy of the country (even though December’s job creation failed to meet the prognosis). Such considerable...

Insider Trading Case: Christopher Collins and SEC Regulations

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented several guidelines and rules to protect investors from the dishonest malpractices of directors and managers of different companies whenever selling or buying shares. Securities frauds are offenses that have the potential to affect the economic gains of businesspeople while at...

Measures to Curb Gun Violence in the United States

Sandy Hook, Las Vegas, Columbine, and Virginia Tech are some of the cities that have witnessed mass shootings attributed to poor gun control measures. Every time an incidence of mass shooting arises, Americans take different positions regarding gun ownership (Fox & DeLateur, 2014). Some citizens demand the enactment of stringent...

Legal Search and Seizure in the United States

Legal Aspects The principles of search and seizure are rather basic according to U.S. legal standards. The process starts with receiving a warrant that specifies the place and reason for the legal seizure of property. The latter, in turn, includes both tangible objects and information possessed by a physical or...

Law: Proof Requiring, Appeal and Sentencing

United States v. Diaz-Maldonado, 727 F.3d 130 (2013) Facts The case was argued for 5 days with the jury reaching a decision on 30 March 2012. Christian Diaz-Maldonado was a Commonwealth correctional officer and the target of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during investigations of corrupt law enforcement officers...

Retirement Planning Options: 403B, 401K, Pension, Annuities, IRA

Introduction The selection of a retirement plan is an important task and a responsibility of any employee. When it comes to retirement planning, there are many options from which contemporary workers can choose. However, it is important to have detailed knowledge and understanding of the available retirement plans for one...

Total Compensation and Regulations in the US

Introduction Working on the creation of total compensation plans, the leaders of companies and firms need to take into account a variety of factors that may affect compensation for their particular organizations. Such regulations differ in accordance with such aspects as the sizes of organizations, their specializations, and the markets...

Homeland Security Strategies: Economic, Social, and Legal Implications

Abstract Homeland security strategies involve a multitude of different agencies and approach some of which are less beneficial to the country than others. The United States government became increasingly involved in homeland security after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. The paranoid and xenophobic atmosphere of...

FBI’s Role in Political Surveillance for Terrorism Investigations

Identify the primary law enforcement agency responsible for political surveillance in the investigation of terrorism in the United States Terrorism is a critical issue for the whole world. In the USA, it is addressed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This agency deals with the development of counterterrorism investigations...

Elderly Nutritional and Medical Rights

Introduction Pestinika and his wife were generous people who offered help to an elderly person in need of better nutrition and health care. They were free to do so and agreed verbally to offer their help. They received payment from the government to take care of the patient who had...

Nursing Shortage: Can Legislation Solve the Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Crisis?

Situation: Is This Something Than Can Be Legislated? The problem/concern The nursing shortage usually causes an insufficient nurse-to-patient ratio. In turn, this tendency leads to an imbalance in healthcare workplaces. The shortage of nursing staff results in excessive workloads for the remaining nurses. Additionally, it exposes patients to various dangers...

US Gun Ownership: 88.8 Guns per 100 Persons

The United States has the highest per capita number of guns with 88.8 guns per every 100 persons (Anderson, 2017). Currently, over 270 million guns are in the hands of civilians. Additionally, in 2016, there were 16,459 murders in the United States, and 73 percent of them were committed with...

Implementation of Electronic Communications Privacy Act

Title I of the ECPA’s restricts people and organizations from intercepting any kind of communication, be it oral, wire or electronic. Service providers and operators are rather exempted on condition that they are using the information in performing their legal normal employment duties. This includes them that the law has...

Australian Corporate Law: Director Liability & Company Debts

The given case should be analyzed in terms of the Australian corporate law and basic regulations suggested by it. The fact is that the given sphere could be considered rather complex and there are several important factors that should be taken into account when cogitating about the actions which could...

Policies and Protocols in Healthcare

In today’s healthcare environment, policies and protocols are essential, as they guide medical professionals in providing high-quality, evidence-based care to all patients. These documents can also reflect ethical considerations involved in care provision, thus ensuring compliance with relevant professional codes of ethics. Therefore, policies and protocols help to promote patient...

National Health Insurance: Debate Summary

Statement of the Position The discussion was about the National Health Insurance (NHI) system while showing its potential influence on the development of the policies. The position of our group states that the NHI could be considered as a major source of the drawbacks associated with low reimbursement, lack of...

Impact of ACA: Benefits, Challenges, and Professional Involvement

In this paper, I consider the topic of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as an example of healthcare policy and the key effects that it can have on individuals. I argue that the effects are most significant, which implies that it is every person’s right and business to work towards...

The Law of Criminal Procedure

Article 12 The operations of the judicial police are directed by the district prosecutor and conducted by civil servants and officers. Article 13 The work of the judicial police is supervised by the public prosecutor and monitored by the investigating chamber. Article 14 If no judicial investigation is launched, the...

Restorative Justice for Juvenile Delinquents in Canada: Glowatski’s Case

Introduction Juvenile delinquency is a term used to describe a broad set of illegal actions by underage individuals. This phenomenon varies in severity from minor offenses like school absenteeism to crimes such as burglary and even murder. Just like in the case of any other crime or misconduct, a legal...

The Charter and the Children’s Welfare

Introduction In Canada, the end of the 19th century was marked by the emergence of foster care: putting children in family environments was considered more beneficial than holding them in orphanages and group houses. Both the 19th and 20th centuries were characterized by adopting a more humanistic approach towards handling...

International Adoptions in Canada: Legal Perspective

Introduction Over the past few decades, views on adoption, local and international legislation, and the nature of procedure have all changed. At the beginning of the 21st century, many developed countries such as the United States of America and Canada saw a growing tendency of intercountry adoption as opposed to...

Children in Need of Protection: Canadian Perspective

Introduction The concept of children’s rights and liberties is relatively new: the humanistic pedagogy emerged no earlier than the 19th century. It took even the most developed countries quite a while to accept the integrity and self-autonomy of children. Nowadays, in the Northern hemisphere, it is indisputable that children have...

Marijuana Legalization: Economic and Medical Benefits

Introduction The battle against illegal drugs is one of the most costly wars a country can venture on. This is because, apart from costs associated with the venture, when it comes to arrests, the prosecution process, and prison costs, the war denies a country’s medical sector a chance of exploiting...

Analysis of the First Amendment: Key Cases and Constitutional Impacts

Introduction The ancestors ratified the first amendment of the US constitution in 1791, which formed the basis of the Bill of Rights. It is imperative to assert that this amendment contains five provisions, which include a choice of vocalization, press, and religion. Other provisions include the rights to petition, as...

Right Arbitration Case from Management Perspective

Summary of the Case The case revolves around Bobby Boss, John Demanding, and Wally Worker. The latter was asked to quit after he failed to perform his workplace duties for several months in a row. Wally was promoted because of the union and their claim that he would become a...

Trans World Airlines, Inc. v. Hardison Case Analysis

Do you feel the alternatives suggested by the court of appeals were viable for TWA? Why or why not? If not, what would you recommend? Theoretically, the suggested alternatives could be considered viable; however, in actual practice, they would represent undue hardship on the part of TWA to accommodate a...

“Ordering of Medication” the Bill by Senator Denise Grimsley

Introduction SC/SB 152: Ordering of Medication filed on August 19th, 2015 with the effective date of July 1st, 2016 relates to the revision of a licensed physician’s authority in the area of ordering medication to a certain patient, providing authorization for a nurse practitioner to order medication, and other matters...

Criminal Behavior Investigation and Search Warrants

What are the Fourth Amendment requirements for the issuance of warrants? The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires that “no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized” (“Fourth...

Second Amendment Controversy: Safety, Crime Rates, and Democracy

Abstract The interpretation of the Second Amendment is surrounded by controversies because supporters of the right to keep and bear arms believe that it is the source of personal and collective safety while the opponents claim that securing it threatens the welfare of American society. Nevertheless, regardless of severe debates...

Practical Implications and Interpretations of the Second Amendment

Conducting a research is a challenging experience. As I am involved in the research project, I have discovered several peculiarities about the process and myself as a researcher. There are some lessons I have learned during the last few weeks and I would like to share my new knowledge with...

The Demographic Changes of American Trade Unions of Electrical Workers

Abstract The labor movements in the United States of America have a long history, spanning from the mid-nineteenth century. The movements originated in Europe, from where they spread to other parts of the world. They became popular especially during the industrial revolution when the working class expanded and the conditions...

Georgia and Florida States’ Constitutions

Discuss possible reasons the state of Georgia has for enacting ten new constitutions since admission to the Union? There is no use denying the fact that the life of every state is organized by the laws which are peculiar to this state. Moreover, the Constitution of a state also regulates...

The Analyze of Child Labor Research

What was the purpose of the research? The purpose of the research was to determine the effect of starting to work as a child laborer on an individual’s adult earnings. The proponent of the study wanted to find out if there was a scientific basis to the assertion that child...

Juvenile Justice System: A Madman’s Vacation

A reminder, what does this episode say is the purpose of the juvenile justice system? According to the information presented in the episode, the purpose of the juvenile justice system is to help teenagers rehabilitate instead of punishing them for their crimes. The author also states that the purpose is...

Disparities in Pretrial Criminal Processing: Racial and Ethnic Issues

African Americans and Latino Americans are incarcerated more than five times the rate of whites in State prisons across the United States (Crutchfield, Fernandes & Martinez, 2010; Walker, Spohn & DeLone, 2012). First, the introduction will provide a brief definition of what racial/ethnic disparity in the criminal justice system entails....

Comparative Analysis of John Frost Ltd vs. Honest Traders Ltd in Business

Statement of Facts CLAIMANT, John Frost Ltd., a company specializing in the business of supplying and transporting livestock. It is located in Melbourne, Australia. RESPONDENT, Honest Traders Ltd., a company that specializes in the selling of livestock to various markets in China. The company headquarters are located in Hong Kong,...

Overcoming Denial and Deception in Military Intelligence

Introduction The process of collecting intelligence information is sensitive since it requires excellence. It does not create room for unnecessary mistakes. Therefore, it is vital to define an intelligence question precisely (Dunleigh 1994, 81). This helps to ensure that the collector of intelligence information does not engage in asking foolish...

Plagiarism in the Research Work

The pre-test scores were slightly better than the post-test ones. In the pre-test, 6 answers were answered correctly and 4 incorrectly. In the post-test, the opposite trend has emerged, as 6 questions were answered incorrectly and only 4 were correct. The question about a summary of an idea was answered...

Legal Analysis of the Criminal Case Involving Susie and Perry

In this case, Susie can be charged with being an accomplice to attempted murder because she verbally instigated Perry to commit the felony and physically acted towards the accomplishment of the crime by opening the back door and giving Perry the idea to use a particular weapon. Perry can also...

The 14th Amendment of the United States

The 14th Amendment The fourteenth amendment is a constitutional amendment that was passed in the United States of America after the end of the civil war during the reconstruction Era (Teacher’s Domain 1). The amendment clearly defined the citizenship of Americans, their state jurisdiction, conditions that had to be met,...

Navigating Legal Risks and Opportunities in Employment Law

Contract Law Pat has an opportunity to apply to the court and win the case in this situation. According to the Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance/Corrective Action Plan which has been created and signed up before the employment, Pat has to be informed about the problems he has and pointed to...

Comprehensive Understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Provisions

Sarbanes-Oxley Act is a law passed on July 2002. President George W Bush enacted it in order to harmonize us security towards US giant corporate firms. The act establishes pertinent legislation that affects the auditing profession. In addition, auditors ought to attest to the management report and financial statement. Similarly,...

Women in Prison in the United States: Article and Book Summary

Magazine Summary The article “Coming to the Aid of Women in U.S. Prison” addresses interventions that could be used on women prisoners, whose population has been increasing at a faster rate than that of men (McClellan, 2002). Specifically, it is contended that education, litigation, and human rights could be used...

EEOC Website Review: Resources for Small Businesses & Discrimination Laws

Introduction The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a state organization which enforces federal anti-discrimination laws (Twomey & Jennings, 2010, p. 836). Even though there is a difference in application of these laws to firms of different sizes, the Commission’s website does not include much specific details for small...

Understanding the U.S. Bill of Rights and Key Amendments

Introduction The first amendment to the US constitution protects the rights to religion, freedom of speech, press, peaceful assembly, and petition for the governmental address to citizen’s grievances. The amendment was accepted in 1791. It prohibits Congress or any other lawmaking body from making laws that would disrespect the establishment...

Dissecting Constitutional Cases: Bakke, Virginia, and Privacy

Introduction In the University of California vs. Bakke case, the court validated the admission of Bakke. The ruling disregarded the university’s policy that allotted 16 positions to students who belonged to minority groups. I disagree with the majority’s decision because it allowed political interference to set principles for learning institutions....

Legal Critique of Cell Phone Searches Post-Arrest Cases

Identification of the article The article selected for critique is titled “searching cell phones seized incident to arrest”. The author of this eight-page article is Wesley Clerk, who is a senior attorney in the Domestic Law Section, Office of Chief Counsel, DEA. It was first published online by FBI Law...

Frank Hagan’s Textbook: Core Concepts in Criminology

After having read Chapters 5 and 6 in the textbook Introduction to Criminology by Frank Hagan, I was able to identify the following three points of interest: The fact that, throughout the entirety of both of these Chapters, Hagan made a deliberate point in referring to the Positivist criminological theory,...

Global Labour Standards and Their Impact on Workers

Currently in the world, a substantial number of people depend on self employment or own labour to generate income. Globally employment is crucial for people to survive in the economy today. Due to the differences in the levels and quality of employment, being employed does not mean that one will...

Examination of Free Speech Issues and First Amendment Protections

The constitution of the united states, under the First Amendments provides that “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.” (Cohen 36). The constitution continues to add that “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right...

INA Corporation Acquires 20% of Bimek Shargh in 1977

Facts A company that is an affiliate of the INA Corporation acquired a significant ownership of an Iranian insurance company. It acquired 20 percent ownership in shares of Bimek Shargh and the process got approval from the Iranian insurance authority. This transaction was made in 1977 when the company paid...

Fair Trade: Japan – Taxes on Alcoholic Beverages

Facts The World Trade Organization indicted Japan for what it described as a violation of the internal taxation and regulations as stipulated in the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade 1994. Japan had pledged to synchronize the Liquor Tax Law to comply with the World Trade Organization’s requirements. The World...

Judicial Activism in Supreme Court of Canada: Choudhry & Hunter’s Study

The article “Measuring Judicial Activism on the Supreme Court of Canada” is written in relation to claims made by a Supreme Court judge. In a ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada, one of the sitting judges accused the court of “undue incursions” caused by judicial activism. The article therefore...

Legal Analysis: Vandevender vs. Sheetz & Haimes vs. Temple

Abstract This paper is basically a critical legal analysis of two cases, in particular, Cheryl L. Vandevender Vs Sheetz and Haimes Vs Temple University Hospital. These cases are concerned with compensation. In both cases, the plaintiffs (Vandevender, the patient, and her husband) are seeking compensation for their rights violation by...

UWM Post v. Board of Regents: A Speech Code Case

Introduction One of the most interesting speech code cases I would like to highlight is the UWM Post v. Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin (1989) case, which is related to discrimination and discriminatory harassment code. First of all, it should be pointed out that the code is...

New York’s Green Building Law: Lighting, Audits, & Energy Use

Currently, some plans will see New York become greener with great buildings. This development is in respect to a bill that was signed into law by Mayor Bloomberg barely two years ago. The first step is the implementation of the Lighting upgrade law, which requires tenants to upgrade their lighting...

Punishment Debate: Sensible, Human, and Corrective Approaches

There is a heated debate going on in many countries and states regarding the issue of punishment. Many scholars think that punishment should be sensible, human, and should aim to correct the offender. The punishment of criminal offenders as identified by classical penology may achieve the following ends; incapacitation, retribution,...

Missouri Promissory Estoppel Case: Plaintiff vs. Defendants

Facts: On March 3, when the plaintiff was asked by the defenders to enlarge the operations, the plaintiff disagreed alleging that it could incur expenses if at all it wanted to accommodate the defendant’s plan of which it was not ready. The defendants promised the plaintiff to help it negotiate...

Holmes vs. South Carolina: Evidence and Supreme Court Ruling

Facts Holmes was faced with a charge sheet containing some of the most heinous crimes in society. The defendant faced first-degree burglary and robbery, first-degree murder, and rape of an 86 year old woman, Mary Stewart. Convicted by a trail Court in South Carolina Court, Holmes was denied certiorari. This...

Improve West vs. Improve Comedy Club: Arbitration and Court Ruling

Facts: The agreement between Improve West associates’ and the Improve Comedy Club prohibits the Improve Club from opening any non-improve clubs till 2019. When Improve Comedy Clubs failed to open eight clubs by the end of 2002 Improve West commenced arbitration. The arbitration award of 2005 stated that CCI had...

Problem Associated with Undercover Police Investigations: Legal and Ethical Issues

Introduction Undercover activities have traditionally been used to target crimes involving corruption, drugs, pornography, and prostitution. This involves deception and involvement in illegal activity to gain evidence involving criminal activities. According to Marx (1988), “UCEs have worked to combat organized prostitution rings, the manufacture and distribution of drugs, street gangs,...

Evolution of Due Process in U.S. Constitutional History

History of Due Process The history of due process from the adoption of the U.S. Constitution to the present illustrates historical strides in efforts to present the nation with a constitution that can serve the interests of its diverse population. The birth of the United States’ constitution draws us back...

Improving Information Privacy in Africa: Key Insights

There are huge differences between the regulations of information privacy in some regions that are caused by differences in culture and other significant factors. This article discusses current problems that are related to privacy in Africa that are complicated by the economic state of the countries on the continent. The...

Comparing Online Privacy Policies in the U.S. and China

Online privacy is always an interesting topic for discussion. It is especially true nowadays with the development of new technologies and the popularity of Social Media. This article focuses on the comparison of the governance of online privacy in two countries. Authors claim that the U.S.A. and China are making...

South Korea’s Data Protection: Innovations and Comparisons

There have been many discussions about data privacy and methods that should be used to make sure that the information stays confidential. This article focuses on the current principles of information protection in South Korea and compares them to those of other Asian countries. Innovations that were introduced by the...

Distributive and Interrogative Bargaining: Key Differences Explained

Distributive and interrogative bargain The Interrogative Approach is a system where agreements satisfy the interests of both parties. It aims at creating options that are good enough to serve both parties to their satisfaction. It involves brainstorming that leads to the discovery of common grounds and mutual benefits. On the...

Chapter 8 of “Criminology Today” by F. Schmalleger

How does the process of social interaction contribute to criminal behavior? The first part of Chapter 8 “Theories of Social Process and Social Development” is dedicated to social process theories, which assume that social interactions can contribute to criminal behavior. From this perspective, criminal behavior is not something that people...

Health Care Reform: Benefits, Challenges, and Future Directions

Introduction It should be noted that health care reform has caused heated discussions among both expert community members and regular citizens. There are many people who support it while, at the same time, some people believe that the current system is flawed and it has numerous limitations. The purpose of...

Cyber-Bullying and Cyber-Stalking as Crimes

Cyber-bullying and cyber-stalking are rather close in meaning, but there is a slight difference in definition of these terms. Cyber-bullying is explained as the use of cell phones or the Internet with the aim of posting pictures or text messages that may cause mental discomfort to another person (Taylor, Fritsch,...

Crimes Against Property and Their Characteristics

To what extent are property offenders’ rational actors? Many people are convinced that property offenders are rarely guided by any logic or rationality. However, many of them are. The truth is the logic of such a person is not the same as the logic of an engineer or a mathematician,...

Prison Life in Nineteenth-Century Massachusetts

In the article “History from the inside out: Prison Life in Nineteenth-Century Massachusetts”, Larry Goldsmith has attempted to provide a detailed history of prison life and prison system during the 19th century. In particular, he takes the case at Charleston, New York, as an example of how American prison system...

Legislation’s Role in Shaping U.S. Crime Trends

Main Points Understanding the factors that lead to changes in crime dynamics is rather challenging. In their study, Lacey, Soskice, and Hope (2018) show that there has been no consistency in crime trends in the United States over the past few decades. However, the choices of legislation and policy seem...

Juvenile Justice System: Impact of Adolescent Brain Development on Legal Policies

Introduction The juvenile justice system in the United States was established to help in transforming children who engage in criminal acts or unlawful behavior. The system is structured in a way that is meant to help these youngsters understand how to lead a normal life as per the laws of...

Law Enforcement Challenges: Online Crimes & Social Media

Issue Facing Law Enforcement: Online Crimes and Social Media Today, the role of law enforcement and police is integral in society. In addition to the fact that many police officers and administrators aimed at protecting civilians and keeping order in the country, these people become solid examples of how to...

Key Provisions and Impact of the Health Protection Act on Pre-Existing Conditions

Introduction The bill H.R. 1121 was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2017. The issue that needs to be resolved by the given bill contributes to improving the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) to provide medical services to American citizens because sometimes their expenses are not covered by...

Key Issues and Trends in Global Environmental Politics Today

Environmental issues have been in the spotlight for decades but it is clear that people are still reluctant to pay the necessary attention to the matter. Nonetheless, it is time to start solving issues which have been accumulating for centuries. The debate on environmental concerns can be considered through analysis...

Medical Marijuana as a Treatment: Social and Legal Controversy

Introduction Medical marijuana can be listed among controversial drugs that are viewed through the prism of negative stereotypes. Even though this treatment option can be regarded promising for certain conditions, some states still refuse to legalize it due to a variety of reasons. Considering the problem’s importance, the paper focuses...

Organized Business Crime Prosecution and Investigation

Anytown is a hypothetical American city with fully functional systems, including public transportation and garbage collection. For an ordinary citizen, it appears as an incredibly good place to do business. However, deeper scrutiny reveals how the municipal council that helps in facilitating the daily activities of the city has become...

Evaluating Criminal Gun Laws Through Literature Review

The current issues of the world are centered on peace and proper conditions for the life of people. One of the controversial and problematic arguments of the present day is gun control laws. There are those who are convinced that allowing more guns to be in production and usage will...

Elements of Traditional US Business Law: Foundations and Applications

Importance of preventing the business from criminal activities Robbery is the act of taking over the personal property of an individual against their will. The act is executed by force or by causing fear to the individual in question. In most cases, the act is executed via violent means and...

National Environmental Policy Act: Implementation and US Policy Impact

Executive Summary The 20th century has seen a significant number of industrial disasters, which significantly contributed to the deterioration of the natural environment. The globalization of trade and commercial operations increased the level of pollution at both international and domestic levels. According to the statistical data, the presence of carbon...

Environment and Legislation Issues

Private action against polluters as a deterrent to the degradation of the environment Private action against polluters is often regarded as one of the possible deterrents to the degradation of the environment. This belief is based on the assumption that these lawsuits will prompt companies to improve their environmental performance....

Biomedical Legislation and Euthanasia

National Legislation Legitimizing Mercy Killing Mercy killing can be regarded as an option in various settings as people often have no strength or patience to endure pain. Supporters of the legitimization of euthanasia emphasized this matter (Leming & Dickinson, 2015). Furthermore, many people believe that euthanasia is closely related to...

Child Sexual Assault Jurisdiction: Court Reforms and Innovations

As part of court reform on child sexual assault, the Child Sexual Assault Jurisdiction was established in 2003. It was created as part of the recommendation by a comprehensive report on persecutions for this crime. The Specialist Jurisdiction had several aims, including reducing delays, improving the court environment, and overall...

Understanding Law Contracts: Essentials and Practical Applications

Introduction The contract can be perceived as a bond between two parties that is based on reciprocal agreements and is expected to be followed by the parties involved in it. Nonetheless, there may occur situations when the underlying concepts of a contract can be disregarded either legally or dishonestly (Smits,...

Three-Strikes Law: Reducing Violent Crimes Effectively

Introduction: The Three-Strikes Law and the Controversy around It Despite numerous attempts to address the issue of violent crimes, the current statistics indicate that the subject matter remains a significant problem that needs to be addressed accordingly. According to recent statistics, 1,163,146 attempted violent crimes were committed in 2013 (Federal...