Category: Law 2955

  • Analysis of the Personal Data Legislation

    Table of Contents Introduction Zimmer Concept Buchanan Concept Conclusion References Introduction These days, businesses have access to their customers data; consequently, this creates tremendous opportunities for analysis and forecasting and introduces personal data breach risks. The development of public opinion and legislation in privacy result in intentions to create regulations for personal datas ethical use.…

  • Criminal Law: A Case Study

    The issue(s) or principle(s) of law being argued This case is concerned with the issue of whether provocation can arise from the act of the accused having been found in bed with her lover  in other words, the issue was whether his conviction could be reduced from second degree murder to manslaughter (Supreme court…

  • The Bradley Case Recent Legislative Laws

    Table of Contents Introduction The Bradley Case Legislative measures adopted Effects of the legislative measures on the medical profession Effects on the doctor-patient relations Conclusion References Introduction The recent case of Dr. Bradley came as a horror to many. It is hard to believe that an individual in such a highly respectable profession would choose…

  • White-Collar Crimes: Consequences and Circumstances

    White-collar crime can be interpreted as an illegal act, committed by a person or group of people in the position of authority during their business activities (Savelsberg & Bruhl, 1994). The range of the offenses that may fall under this definition is very wide: for instance, we can point out bribery, fraud, forgery, violation of…

  • Legal Search and Seizure in the United States

    Table of Contents Legal Aspects Exclusionary Rule Fourth Amendment Violation Works Cited 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…

  • Law: Proof Requiring, Appeal and Sentencing

    Case Briefs 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 who engaged in…

  • Online Impersonation and Potential Legal Problems

    Table of Contents Facts Issue Decision Reason for Selecting This Case Own Opinion Name of case: PIPEDA Report of Findings #2013-010 Area of Law: Criminal Code  Cyber Security Laws  Social Media Account Impersonation Also known as identity theft or fraud, the Criminal Code covers cases where an individuals identity is used by someone…

  • Demystifying the 1962 Case of Griggs v. Allegheny County

    Table of Contents Introduction Griggs v. Allegheny County, 369 U.S. 84, 1962 Superjacent Space Privileges Potential Liability Arising From The Cause Of Action Conclusion References Introduction The right to own private property is not a disputable issue. The contentious issue is whether that particular right extends to owning the space above the private property (Ben-Yosef,…

  • Violations of the Fourth Amendment

    The 4th Amendment gives citizens the right to be in their houses, cars, or streets, secure, prohibiting seizures and searches which are not reasonable. It also adds that any search warrant needs to be judicially sanctioned unless there is probable cause. According to Gray (2017), a search warrant must be specific on the items to…

  • Regulation of the Pregnant Employees Treatment

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Legal Issues Actions Options Conclusion References Introduction To begin with, it is necessary to mention that the employment issues may be divided into several categories. This paper is aimed to discuss different employment issues and situations that were encountered by different people. Originally, the most troublesome issues are closely linked…