Category: Law 2955

  • Identifying and Gathering Relevant Data

    Stotzer, R. L. (2008). Gender identity and hate crimes: Violence against transgender people in Los Angeles County. Sexuality Research & Social Policy, 5(1), 43-52. In this study, the hate crime is an act of vehemence against transgender subjects who have changed from being male to female. The study identifies the racial composition of the culprits…

  • Case Brief on McCreary County v. ACLU

    Facts: The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit against McCreary County at a federal district court because of displaying copies of framed Ten Commandments in public schools and courthouses. The ACLU argued that the county display of the Ten Commandments was unconstitutional because it sullied the First Amendment establishment clause that bars the…

  • Due Process Law in Australia

    Introduction Conservative and liberal views have always competed for dominance for as long as democracy has been in existence. While conservatives assumed a strict approach to certain social issues, liberals were more flexible and allowed for fairness and consideration of each individuals perception of an issue. It was from this perspective that the criminal justice…

  • 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 Marthas merchandise, which included sheets, clothes, and other domestic stock. These proceedings took place pursuant…

  • Noncompete Clauses in Employment Contracts

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The proliferation of non-compete agreements has markedly changed the landscape of the labor market in the US, thereby providing employers with control over their workers skills and experiences. This paper aims to explore the advantages and disadvantages of noncompete clauses. The paper will also discuss whether…

  • Child Labour in Canada

    Table of Contents Introduction Cases of child labour The relevant decision-making process References Introduction From a general point of view child labour is described as a sustained and regular employment of childrens effort in both formal and informal work. This is an exploitative and harmful practice which is strongly abhorred by governments across the world.…

  • Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits

    Shareholder derivatives are stakeholders measures to file a lawsuit on behalf of a business against a third party. Although it is the responsibility of a company to take an issue in court, a stockholder can raise complaints if they feel the leadership of the organization is not serving their interest by protecting someone or a…

  • Criminal Law: the US Law System Structure

    Introduction The American legal system is guided by various clauses of the US Constitution. The US legal structure includes federal courts and state courts (Siegel & Schmalleger, 2010). Federal courts execute legal issues stated in the US Constitution. They have limited jurisdiction because they can only hear cases approved by the United States Constitution or…

  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Analysis

    Introduction The early 2000s was characterized by an increase in the number of financial scandals in the US. Some of the notable scandals include WorldCom, Tyco International, and the Enron Scandal (Anand, 2013). The financial scandals culminated in massive financial losses. The US government enacted the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002. The objective of the Act…

  • Medical Practice of Seven Local Doctors

    The case under review is concerned with the partnership liability of seven doctors, one of whom has been sued for causing his patients death due to poor judgment. The seven doctors were partners within the CPA firm of Harston and Mendez, which became the defendant in the case. However, since they turned their business into…