Problem of the Gun Control Laws

Introduction Many people die yearly due to handgun linked incidents in the country. The number of casualties who die from gun-related accidents, in the country, is much higher compared to other bordering countries. The difference can be attributed to the other countries having much stricter gun control laws. In addition,...

Nortel Networks Company’s Corporate Crime

Organization background Founded in 1895, the Nortel Networks Corporation was a multinational company dealing in telecommunication services and manufacturing of different networking equipment. The company’s headquarters was in Ontario, Canada. Following a scandal which begun in the year 2009, the company was dissolved in the same year. This dissolution was...

Public Defenders and the American Justice System

According to the laywers.com (n.d.), a court is supposed to appoint a lawyer for a person who is unable to meet the expense of a lawyer. In this case, the appointed lawyer is called a public defender. Therefore, a public defender refers to a lawyer selected to represent individuals who...

Car Dealing Problem and Contract Validity

An offer made by a car dealer, Brad Benson, to give a Florida pastor, Terry Jones, a new car if he abstains from burning a Quran can be considered a valid contract. An advertisement issued by the offeror was a demonstration of willingness to enter into a contract that included...

US Medical Leave, Discrimination, Disability Acts

Abstract Employment laws are enacted for, they offer protection to employees and employers. Understanding and complying with the laws does offer societal benefits. When a company is seeking employees it is necessary to understand the laws to avoid conflict of interest and legal battle there after. The importance of understanding...

Antitrust Laws and Competition Regulation

The antitrust laws were set by the United States’ Federal and individual states’ governments to regulate businesses and corporations. These laws were laid down to regulate them from growing too much and eventually oppressing the consumers. Likewise, they were also laid to prevent monopolies from exploiting consumers and therefore, offer...

Intellectual Property and Its Abuse

Introduction Intellectual property has been a valuable commodity and a generator of wealth for people and companies throughout modern history. It is an umbrella term that encapsulates all results of intellectual and creative processes. A great number of things fall under its categories, from company names and slogans, to design...

Approval of Public Health Policy Meeting

Topic and Focus The topic of the public policy meeting was “Healthcare for All,” during which Michael Lighty, Director of Public Policy for National Nurses United, California Nurses Association explained to the public of Nevada City the Healthy California Act, SB 562. The Act guarantees that every Californian citizen will...

The Interpretation of the Second Amendment

Main Body The interpretation of the Second Amendment guaranteeing the right to keep and bear arms outside of one’s home is one of the most controversial provisions of the American Constitution. On one hand, the opponents claim that it is imperative to impose restrictions on the right to buy arms...

US Workplace and Race Discrimination Court Cases

Abstract This paper has analyzed the O’Bannon v. Friedman’s and Nyfield v. Virgin Islands Corp cases with the view to gaining a deeper understanding of important concepts associated with workplace discrimination. The O’Bannon v. Friedman’s case has not only demonstrated how employees can become the recipients of workplace discrimination due...

Regulation of Health Care Practitioners

Major Provisions of the Bill and Quality Care The 2017 Florida Legislative Session conducted by Florida Board of Nursing issued several bills related to nursing practice and aimed at improving it. One of the most important bills is 543 Regulation of Health Care Practitioners. It proposes the commitment to an...

The War on Drugs and the Corrections System

The War on Drugs, which was conducted from the 1980s to 1990s, is considered to be a massive failure in almost every way. It is also the reason why the USA is known for having the most prisoners in the world, even beating such countries as Russia and China (“Prison...

Canadian Abortion Laws and Women’s Rights

Summary and Analysis of the Case The case Morgentaler v. Queen [1988] 1 S.C.R. 30 was tried in the Supreme Court of Canada from October 7-10, 1986, and the decision was made on January 28, 1988. In this case, 3 Doctors, Henry Morgentaler, Leslie Frank, and Robert Scott were challenging...

Affordable Care Act in the USA

ACA has introduced a set of policies and requirements that should be acknowledged by the U.S. citizens. First of all, all the individuals must have coverage or they will have to deal with a penalty. Subsidies are provided to people that cannot afford it. Most employers must offer insurance plans...

American Environmental Policy for Hazardous Waste

Introduction and background information Numerous products that seem to make human life easier and more comfortable characterize the post-industrialization world. Mobile phones, personal computers, vehicles, pharmaceutical products, and polythene products are some of the products that are being manufactured in huge numbers. The mega-productions of these products result in the...

The American Psychological Association Style

Criminal Justice is a government institution. It consists of many establishments and trainings merged into one big entity. All these institutions work together. In fact, Criminal Justice was founded to help with the provision of law. The sole duty of this system is to uphold law and order, solve crimes...

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Nurse Example

Description One of the female nurses who joined the Emergency Centre in a local hospital fourteen months ago was selected to attend a training seminar on Emergency Care, in a neighboring state for one week. The nurse traveled together with her male supervisor who had the authority to make appointments,...

Intelligence Community of the United States of America

Introduction Today, U.S. National Security Agency is one of the most important governmental entities in the United States of America since it focuses on providing information security of national systems, analyzing online activities and telecommunication, decoding of data, and offering intelligence service while often being referred to as a key...

Legal Evidence Types and Their Importance During a Trial

Case Briefs Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) Facts: The court adjudicated the case on 18-19 March 1963 and decided on 13 May 1963 (Brady v. Maryland, 1963). Although Brady and Boblit were suspects in the murder case, they had separate trials. Although Brady admitted participating in the crime,...

Martha Stewart’ Contract Dispute

On the 5th of March 2013, the New York Times reported that Martha Stewart had appeared before the New York State Supreme Court because of a dispute that sought to determine the issue of retailers enjoying the liberty to sell Martha’s merchandise, which included sheets, clothes, and other domestic stock....

The Justice System: Confessions and Interrogations Protection

Confession and interrogation procedures are protected by the Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments. The confession is recognized as a significant evidence having impact upon the prosecution. Taking into account the importance of preventing the cases of illegally obtained confessions and ensuring the proper interrogation procedures, the three amendments which are...

Gun Control in the United States

Gun control has become a popular, controversial term, especially in America that covers a broad range of obligations regarding firearms. In particular, gun control in the U.S is about who can sell or possess guns, what duties gun sellers have in vetting buyers, how and where guns can be stored,...

Incarceration Costs in Australia

Crime is one of the greatest problems of any society. In particular, offenders in Australia are costing the nation a great number of resources, as well as social hardships and strains. The specific nature of crime is what determines the outcome, so things like recidivism, the victim’s well being and...

Mental Health Illness: Affordable Care Act 2010

Introduction The Affordable Care Act 2010 is one of the most comprehensive healthcare insurance covers that the United States has ever had in its history. This Act was meant to ensure that all Americans, including those who are financially challenged, have access to affordable healthcare services. According to Angel and...

High Plagiarism Rate in Chinese Universities

Introduction Plagiarism is an academic problem that is widespread around the world. Despite the problem being a global one, it is viewed and received differently in various parts of the world. While Westerners are more serious about the issue, their Asian counterparts do not accord it the importance that it...

Drug War’s Impact on the US Correction System

Introduction The USA is famous for having the largest prison population in the world. The American prison system holds around 25% of the world’s convicted criminals, beating even such totalitarian countries as Russia and China combined. Yet, at the same time, this does not indicate that the USA is a...

Proof Requiring and Sentencing in Entrapment Cases

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...

The Affordable Care Act Progress

Summary As part of our public administration class, we were required to analyze a research article published in the media. In my analysis, I focused on Is the Affordable Care Act, Working? The article was published in the New York Times on October 26, 2014 (Sanger 1). As such, the...

How Mexico Drug Cartels Are Supporting Conflicts?

Introduction Over the years, Mexico has been associated with production, distribution and consumption of drugs, an exercise that is mainly conducted by organized groups commonly referred to as cartels. Currently, there are six major cartels in drug syndicates namely Sinaloa Federation, Gulf Cartel, Los Zetas, Juarez cartel, Tijuana, and Beltran...

Jury’s Professionalism in Criminal Trials

Abstract The following paper is focused on the issues concerning the fair trial, the establishment of a professional jury, and the personal qualities of the jurors. The paper provides concise solutions to the problems in question and supports the author’s viewpoint with relevant examples from existing literature. A list of...

Contract, Violations, and the UAE Federal Law

Contract Agreement The agreement is made between the Abu Dhabi Government (hereinafter ADG) and the Borat Construction Company (hereinafter BCC). The BCC agrees to build the project within two years from the day of signing the agreement. The ADG agrees to pay ten billion (10,000,000,000) AED upon the completion of...

Current Views of Juvenile Justice System

Interviewees For this assignment, two people were interviewed to gain an insight into the way the people who have never had any direct experience with the juvenile justice system (JJ) view it. Interviewee 1 is a 38-year-old Afro-American who is married and has two children, one aged 15 and the...

Florida Advance Health Care Directive

I obtained the advance directive (AD) for the state of Florida by printing it from the official website of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (2017) and its program for end of life care, CaringInfo. ADs give people an opportunity to have some level of autonomy over their health...

Dismissal Reasons and Employee Rights

Introduction It is important to know one’s rights to address adverse situations that may take place in a person’s life and are regulated by the law. For instance, if an individual was fired due to some poorly grounded reasons, the knowledge of the legislation may be of help. Access to...

Eyewitness Testimony and Its Role in Criminal Cases

How important is eyewitness testimony in criminal cases? Nowadays, criminal justice is one of the most complicated procedures. This situation takes place, as the original sequence of events is not clear (Fulero & Wrightsman, 2008). Using the testimony of eyewitnesses is important. They help to add missing details to the...

Improving Healthcare through Advocacy

Introduction The information presented in this brochure targets every citizen. The reader is informed about his or right rights as a patient. Every citizen should receive timely and adequate health support. Patients who are aware of their rights can make accurate decisions and influence the quality of care availed to...

National Security of the New Europe, the U.S. and Mexico

It is necessary to note that the issue of national security is regarded as vital for all countries. However, different states handle the issue differently. It is possible to analyze the way the problem is treated in the EU and the USA. There are certain similarities and differences when it...

Affordable Care Act and Mental Health Illness

Introduction According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 20% of adults in the United States have a mental health problem (Croft & Parish, 2013). Examples of commonly diagnosed disorders include depression, anxiety, and cognitive impairment. For many years, the United States’ health policies have neglected the needs...

National Security Branch, Its History and Structure

Introduction The National Security Branch (NSB) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a national security service that aims to prevent, identify, and eliminate threats to the national security of the US with the help of the strategic use of intelligence and counterterrorism efforts (U.S. Department of Justice [DJ],...

New Regulations in the US Healthcare System

The US healthcare system is undergoing certain changes, and new transformations are on their way. One of the most recent changes to the existing regulations cannot be regarded as a dramatic reform, but it will have a considerable impact on a particular group of people. The amendments to the Veterans...

Crimes Theories and Causing Factors

The term ‘crime’ has been given various definitions. There is no single definition in use worldwide but crimes could generally be described as acts that are not allowed by the law and are punishable. Low or high magnitude crimes are all dealt with constitutionally. The issue that has bothered the...

Wet Seal: Employment Discrimination Law

The case under analysis reveals a violation of employment discrimination law against black employees taking managerial positions at the Wet Seal store. The lawsuits filed against the company, on the one hand, differ from other numerous cases uncovering discriminatory behaviors. One the other hand, the single cases of brining complaints...

Trade Mark Protection in the United States Law

Introduction The great attention given to business could be considered one of the key features of the modern world. The fact is that the economy of all states rests on the incomes that are provided by numerous companies. These could belong to individuals, organizations, or government. However, the main aim...

Homeland Security Website: Communication Process

Introduction Communication is an extremely important element in our day to day life. It entails the transmission or dissemination of a message from a sender to a receiver in a convenient and understandable manner. It helps in decision making and taking of appropriate actions in regard to a given aspect....

Debating the Right to Health Care

The proposed scenario discusses the issue of universal health care. The current paper argues that universal health care should be introduced so that people would have access to medical care regardless of their financial status. Apart from providing several reasons for this, several counter-arguments are also addressed. It should be...

Judicial Reasoning in Bowers v. Hardwick Case

Introduction The US judicial system constitutes a powerful component that is engaged in preventing crime and resolving civil matters. Thus, the system must prevent crime while guaranteeing justice to the suspects and victims of criminal offenses. Judges are also required to avail well-reasoned decisions in civil matters to enhance peaceful...

Sentencing Policies on Drug Offences

Purpose The goal of this paper is to discuss the sentencing policies on drug offences. In this case, one should speak about the crimes related to the use, possession, and transportation of prohibited substances. In turn, it is important to explain how the courts should approach such cases. Much attention...

Amending the Constitution of the U.S.

The Constitution of the U.S. is its supreme law, as it controls the whole country through its government. Thus, the power of the country is “divided into three branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial” so that it is balanced (Kozak, p. 206). It was adopted in 1787 and has been...

Government Contract Termination Process

Introduction Government contract refers to the process through which the it acquires some items via an agreement with business entities (Feldman, 2013). When an agreement is not fulfilled, it might be canceled in a process called contract termination (Feldman, 2013). A person who is responsible for performing or providing certain...

Russian and European International Competition Law

Introduction Competition law is a regulation that is enacted to promote market rivalry. It achieves this by regulating anti-competitive practices in the business arena. The legislation is enforced through a partnership between the private and the public sectors. In the United States and the European Union, the edict is referred...

Discrimination, Affirmative Action, Sexual Harassment

Discrimination Discrimination implies any distinction, exclusion or preference, which denies or belittles the equal fulfilment of individual’s rights in the society. The country and its citizens are obliged to respect and ensure that all individuals in the territory and within the country’s jurisdiction have the same rights without distinction of...

Analysis of the Constitution of Texas

This paper is aimed at examining the systems of checks and balances included in the Constitution of Texas. It should be mentioned that these provisions are supposed to limit the authority of the government and protect the rights of citizens. Much attention should be paid to the examples of these...

Racism in the United States Judicial System

Abstract This literature review uses the retributive theory of punishment which explains the reasons behind the large number of imprisoned black American men. This incarceration has consequently led to the high prevalence of poverty among the black American community with women as the primary causalities. The retributive theory of punishment...

Juvenile Delinquency and Punishment

Abstract The given paper is devoted to the investigation of the topical theme of juvenile delinquency and punishments provided to young offenders. The modern justice system considers this group to be more vulnerable and important for society and provides an altered approach to sentencing. However, this perspective might be considered...

Juvenile Delinquency in Minority Groups

Introduction The study reviews the case of juvenile delinquency, which is revealed in the behavior of the 13-year old Hispanic boy, Billy, who originally comes from a poor and abuse-oriented family. The issue of criminality in teenagers is especially relevant for the individuals from the minority groups, who tend to...

Criminal Justice Process: Felony Criminal Charge

Abstract Criminal justice process is an important judicial process that involves arrest, trial and sentencing of criminal offenders in the society. In the event a criminal offence is of high magnitude and seriously affecting the lives of the community, it amounts to felony. Normally, the judicial process begins with arrest...

The Racilisation of Crime and Cultural Panics

Abstract Ethnic refers to a group of people that share a common ancestry heritage, language, nationality and culture. We can therefore say that ethnicity refers to a group of people with common characteristics that distinguish them from the rest. Race on the other hand refers to a group of people...

The Case “David and Goliath at the WTO”

Introduction The case “David and Goliath at the WTO” presents an interesting look at the interaction between domestic policies and international obligations. In the case we are presented with the issue of gambling on sports events online which is considered illegal by the domestic law of the United States. However,...

The American Labor Law: Employment at Will

Summary The term is commonly used in the American labor law to refer to the contractual relationships between employers and employees in various sectors. Employment at will means the employer is always allowed to dismiss the worker without providing sufficient reason whenever it is deemed necessary, but some exceptions exist....

The US Constitutional Law and Constitutional Amendments

Judicial Review Overview The doctrine of judicial review was first incorporated in the matter of Marbury v. Madison (Prakash and Yoo 934) in 1803. The Chief Justice ruled that federal courts should be allowed to evaluate legislations made in the U.S. Congress and give an opinion on their constitutionality. If...

Gun Control: New Restriction Laws

The measures and laws to restrict gun violence are traditionally discussed in the American society in association with the shocking events when adults or teenagers use guns against the public. The problem is in the fact that gun assaults are typical for the American society. Thus, the necessity to restrict...

Washington and a Services Firm: Contract Analysis

Introduction A contract is an obligatory accord between two or more people or parties. Once the parties sign a contract, a binding arbitration or a court of law can enforce it. For it is hard to sign legal contracts under pressure, the contract acts as the representation of a binding...

Tort Law Case: Clements v. Clements

Introduction to Tort Law In Canada, there are ten provinces and three territories that follow the regulations of common law and the regime based on tort law (Baudouin and Linden 21). The inhabitants know how to discern right from wrong and behave in regards to the social expectations. Still, people...

The Lehman Bank: Irregularities and Cybercrimes

Henry Lehman had until recently been the head of one of the world’s largest and most successful investment bank. Now he was on the verge of bankruptcy and facing a damning criminal trial. He blamed his misfortune on two people in particular. A former employee of his bank named Paul...

Racial Profiling and Violation of Civil Rights

In a multicultural and multi-racial society like that of the United States (US), stereotypes are bound to arise. Such generalizations are primarily directed towards minority groups, such as gays and blacks. In this paper, the author provides an analysis of such stereotypes about the issue of racial profiling by police...

Health Care Reform: Miracle Medicine and Its Financial Chasm

Qualitative Article Analysis Overview Changing the realm of healthcare is an essential step towards improving the quality of life of the U.S. population (Romney, Brown & Fry, 2012). In their article, Scuka (1994) addresses the issue regarding the changes, which the healthcare area was supposed to undergo in the 1990s,...

Homeland Security: Fast Response to Disasters and Terrorism

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Striking MOU helps in establishing a fast-tracking response to disasters. The interagency bodies are convened based on an agreeable MOU. In the National Response Framework, there are two MOU referred to as Domestic Readiness Group and Counterterrorism Security Group. The two play vital roles in mitigating...

Incarceration Costs and Effects in Australia

Executive Summary Australia is one of the highest spending countries when it comes to the incarceration of prisoners, coming second after the United States. Among some of the causes for the high prison retention rates are that more women have turned into criminal offenders. Also, the high standard of living...

Morals Metaphysics: Criminal Punishment and Gay Basics

The Metaphysics of Morals It is not wrong to punish a criminal primarily as a means to reform the criminal. By punishing criminals, they pay for their deeds and justice is paid to the victim, society or the state. It is justifiable to punish any criminal so that the criminals...

Child Labor Role in the Global Economy

Introduction The International Labor Office defines child labor as any task that goes beyond studies and play (Beegle, Dehejia & Gatti, 2006). Any form of employment offered to a child amounts to child labor regardless of whether remuneration is given or not. Child labor is a global problem in the...

Marriage Contract’ Legal Provisions

Each side voluntarily consents to sign this agreement which includes the following provisions: The sides agree to respect the dignity and opinions of one another; moreover; the spouses will agree to involve each other in decision-making. The spouses should be able to express their concerns about each other’s behavior. The...

Healthcare Programs in the Developing Countries

Responsibility of governments of rich countries to help poor countries achieve better health The authorities of the well-off countries are obliged to take care of those territories that are less strong economically. The reason for that is that the health situation of the planet is not restricted by the national...

Obamacare and Healthcare Reform Ethical Challenges

Ethical Challenges The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act involves several ethical issues connected with failing to protect some of the most fundamental rights, including the individual’s rights to abortion. This defect in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is not only unable to correct the past mistakes linked...

Affordable Care Act: Good or Bad?

The adoption of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010 has given rise to various debates among different policy-makers, medical workers, patients, as well as journalists.1It is important to discuss the positive and negative consequences of this healthcare reform. Much attention should be paid to the financial implications...

What is Human Trafficking?

Introduction One of the most significant problems faced by the global community in modern times is human trafficking. This activity, which involves recruitment and transportation of people with the aim of exploiting them, has been condemned as “modern-day slavery”. Organizations such as the USAID denounce it as a crime against...

Prisoners’ Rights and Prison System Reform

An Agreement with Piper Kerman and her view of incarceration laws Today, few Americans have challenged the claim that the criminal justice system is broken and requires reform. Individuals who have first-hand accounts or relevant information on experiences of prisoners have called for massive reforms in the prison system. This...

Concealed Handguns in Texas Colleges

Introduction Over the last few months, the debate on gun control has increased especially after recent high profile shootings such as the shootings in the University of Texas, the Connecticut school massacre, and Northern Illinois University. Such horrific deeds have raised political, social, moral, and legal debates concerning gun laws....

The DREAM Act: Development and Education for Alien Minors

The DREAM (Dream, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) Act is an American law that was first accented to in 2001 by the Senate. This act provided residency options for immigrant minors whose character was considered exemplary. This law applies only to young immigrant adults of good conduct and who...

Justice System: Due Process of Law

It is paramount to note that the availability and application of due process of law are equally important for both criminal justice system and the civil justice system. The reasoning behind this statement is that one of the main principles of this legal requirement is that every individual needs to...

Immigration Law in Arizona: Main Concepts

American policy-makers attempt to develop regulations that can minimize the negative effects of illegal immigration. Much attention is currently paid to the legislation which was adopted in Arizona in 2010. It enables police officers to detain people, who might be staying in the United States illegally, without a warrant. Additionally,...

The Personal Identity of Unemployed American IT Labor Force

Most people endure adversity through the adjustment of their acceptable standards. The new set standards allow individuals to accomplish satisfaction with the available assets. When a person has an occupation that is satisfying, and whose conditions get progressively better, they tend to raise their standards of life to a level...

Family Medical Leave Act: Compliance and Maternity Leave

Introduction In today’s business settings, organizations are often under pressure to improve their performance, productivity and profitability if they are to survive and remain relevant in the often aggressive business arena. As such, organization leaders and managers often push their employees to the limit to ensure that these aims are...

Debate Surrounding Same-Sex Marriage

Amending the Constitution The Constitution is the legal document that contains the rules and regulations that govern the conducts of individuals within a given society (Harrison et al, 2010). However, due to the dynamism of the society and culture, it is essential for the law to be flexible in order...

Homeland Security of the US Transportation System

Introduction The transportation system plays a critical role in the growth and development of the country. It is through this system that people and goods are able to move from one destination to the other for various reasons. The transportation system is the means through which international trade, business, and...

Defining Domestic Violence Reasons – Family Law

Introduction The social phenomenon of domestic violence has given rise to scholarly debates concerning its main causes and consequently, the methods for handling the issue. The measures offered for solving the problem depend upon the definition of the primary reasonsthe for abusing a spouse or a child which range from...

Supreme Court Justice: Homosexual Marriages

Introduction The question of homosexual relations and untraditional marriages remains to be open for a long period of time. It is hard to make all people choose the same position and stick to it all the time. Some people feel ok with a number of homosexuals around. Many people cannot...

US Energy Policy: Vulnerabilities and Challenges

Identify at Least Three Major Concerns Regarding US Energy Policy. What Are Our Vulnerabilities and Challenges? As the world’s need for energy continues to grow, the US government has to formulate a comprehensive strategy to secure energy resources. There are several concerns of the energy policy in the United States...

The Debate Over Gun Control

Introduction Different countries have different opinions about gun control whereby some countries have strict gun control laws while others are liberal. The debate surrounding gun control has two differing sides: the pro-gun control and anti-gun control. Each of these sides bases its arguments on different reasons. Gun control debate touches...

Tinker versus Des Moines Independent Community School District Case

Introduction The Tinker versus Des Moines Independent Community School District case is one of the most well known historical cases that dealt with the infringement of the constitutional liberties of public learning institutions’ learners. Although many decades have passed since the Supreme Court handled the case, even presently the case...

Bankruptcy Law and Entrepreneurship

If the company does not have an opportunity to pay-off an extensive amount of debts, filing for bankruptcy can be a good decision that helps to discharge the debts or find efficacious solutions for repaying them without putting a threat to the business. The aim of this paper is to...

Criminal Procedure: the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution is included in the Bill of Rights. It protects people against “unreasonable searches and seizures and generally requires the government to obtain a warrant, issued by a judge, upon showing of reasonable, before one’s person, home, or property can be searched” (Lippman,...

Federal Acquisition Regulation and Contract Provisions

Introduction The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provides guidelines for government procurements. It stipulates various consequences and penalties that are imposed to defaulters of federal contracts. The FAR also outlines performance requirements, procedures for notification, and delay provisions. Furthermore, it contains guidelines that are followed while changing terms and conditions of...

Improving Trauma Care Act of 2014

Abstract Mortality die to trauma has increased substantially to force the policymakers look towards it with a modern outlook. Modern facilities’ and training is required to look at trauma and trauma care centers. As more and more hospitals are closing down their trauma care facilities, it is important for the...

Universal Healthcare System Reform

Introduction Despite being the richest and most powerful country in the world, the U.S. has a health care system that is on par with a developing country with a rank of 37 out 191 nations that were examined by the WHO (World Health Organization). Despite the extensive amount spent on...

The Affordable Care Act Enactment Purpose

Introduction President Obama accented to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010. It signifies a major shift in the healthcare system in many aspects since the 1960s. It was legislated to improve the value and accessibility of health insurance. The ACA is aimed at expanding coverage, ensure accountability from insurers,...

The Issue of Police Brutality in Community

Our group comprised three females and one male. We learnt a lot regarding police brutality. Each one of us had strong opinions and reflections on the information that we gathered. It was a great experience to work in a group as we learned from each other and everyone made a...

Legalizing Marijuana in Washington and Colorado

Although the pro-pot movement may be celebrating the new ruling on the legalization of marijuana, it is equally important for them to inquire about the side effects of legalizing the drug. We cannot deny the fact that the consumption of marijuana has several negative health outcomes. Worst of all, it...

Criminal Law: Stolen Valor

The people who have served in the military can attest to the sacrifices that are involved in battlefronts and other military activities. Earning a medal of honor through military service is a treasured experience for the military men and women who strife through tough and dangerous conditions. Serving in the...

Media Censorship in US

The freedom of information, the press, and free speech are arguably an important human right deeply rooted in the structures of democracy. Democracy, which largely derives its origin from the US, is one of the legal rights that should be provided and protected in the modern context (Goldberg, Verhulst, and...

Marijuana Rules and Regulations in Colorado

Introduction: What Must Be Learned about Legal Cannabis Selling Marijuana legalization has been a major issue in the U.S. for quite a while. The arguments of both proponents and those opposed are very legitimate. As a result, running a shop in the states where cannabis retail is allowed, such as...

Children Labor in Sweatshops

Introduction Contemporary discussions on global labor practices often feature sweatshops and child workforce. Opponents advocate for stricter regulations against the use of child labor in sweatshops (factories) run by multinational firms or outsourced to subcontractors in developing economies. On the other hand, economists contend that sweatshops help developing nations expand...

Legalization of Marihuana for the Public Use

Marihuana is considered an unlawful substance in many parts of the world despite its increased usage among young people. The debate on whether it should be legalized ought to be approached firstly by considering the reasons why it is such an attraction despite being illegal. It has been scientifically proven...

Health Law: Legalization of Marijuana in the US

Introduction Marijuana is a useful drug that can have a lot of benefits to society contrary to the common belief that it is a harmful drug. Cultivation and consumption of marijuana in many countries in the world, including the United States of America, has been prohibited out of unsubstantiated beliefs...

International Business Law: The Case of Metorex and Chin Wah and Possible Legal Actions

Possible legal actions of Chin Wah Metorex The contract signed between Metorex (the shipper) and Chin Wah (the receiver of consignee) contains a clause that practically enables Metorex to disclaim responsibility for failure to provide the specified amount of aluminum scrap to their business partner. In particular, according to one...

Information Warfare and Cyberterrorism

Introduction The last several decades could be characterized by the rapid rise of technologies. They became an integral part of modern society as the bigger part of activities are performed using different devices. They double the efficiency of different processes and result in the digitalization of the environment. Today, there...

Making Decisions That Are Legal and Ethical

The situation with Enoch Thomson at the White Arch Casino requires consideration of contractual law and its legal applicability in this case. It is critical consider the validity of the oral agreement as a contract and Thomson’s ability to enforce it as well as the extent of remedies which he...

Whether Capital Punishment Be Abolished Or Not?

Since ancient times it is a practice to execute people judged to have committed certain extremely heinous crimes, with a view to sending warning signals among perpetrators of crime, which is aimed to reduce recurrence. All of us are opposed to crime and violence in our society; at the same...

The Impact of Child Labor

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...

The Endangered Species Act: to Strengthen or Not to Strengthen

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is a subject of ongoing debate among both ecologists and economists. The supporters of this law claim that it is extremely beneficial for preserving animals which are on the verge of extinction. Furthermore, in their opinion, this act should be strengthened otherwise America may run...

Contracting Out Private Prisons

The US immigration and customs enforcement is mandated with the duty of handling the detention of inmates who are awaiting deportation, illegal immigrants, asylum seekers, and other detainees who have committed immigration-related offenses. Since the year 2005, the number of detainees has rapidly increased by about 36%. The daily number...