«Plaintiff Karlene Kincaid alleges that defendant River Bluffs Community College retaliated against her for exercising her First Amendment right to free speech by terminating her employment contract with the college. Plaintiff claims that the letter...» Document abstract
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SummaryPlaintiff Karlene Kincaid alleges that defendant River Bluffs Community College retaliated against her for exercising her First Amendment right to free speech by terminating her employment contract with the college. Plaintiff claims that the letter to the editor she wrote and the film she showed to her class are protected activity under the First Amendment. Plaintiff also contends that these protected activities were a “substantial and motivating factor” in defendant’s decision to end the employment relationship.
«In all the various interrelated issues of the border, there is one central group that is essential to allowing immigrants to cross in the United States: the coyotes. Coyotes are smugglers who assist immigrants in getting across the border without...» Document abstract
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SummaryIn all the various interrelated issues of the border, there is one central group that is essential to allowing immigrants to cross in the United States: the coyotes. Coyotes are smugglers who assist immigrants in getting across the border without getting stopped by the border patrol, or anyone else. They are almost always Mexican, and often were at one point immigrants themselves, who over time have made enough trips across the border to know the best routes to take, where they will encounter the least amount of trouble. Coyotes do provide a service to the immigrants, and this service, of course, costs money. Today the cost is much higher than it has ever been, for a number of reasons. The border patrol has increased security greatly in the past, and despite their best efforts, this has only made coyotes have a more lucrative occupation, due to the fact that coyotes are no longer a luxury, they are now a necessity (Campbell). Immigrants have almost no chance of crossing the border without a guide. The immigrants do run the risk of being abandoned, robbed, raped, or even killed by people in line with their coyotes, or by the coyotes themselves. However, some coyotes safely get people across the border. The question is then: how should we view coyotes? Are they heroes, villains, criminals, or somewhere in between? Coyotes as a collective group are criminals who are necessary.
«Throughout history there has been an ongoing struggle over abortion. The process of terminating a baby did not sit well with some and thus a debate arose. Advocates of free choice clashed with those who stood by more traditional ideals. Throughout...» Document abstract
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Summary Throughout history there has been an ongoing struggle over abortion. The process of terminating a baby did not sit well with some and thus a debate arose. Advocates of free choice clashed with those who stood by more traditional ideals. Throughout the debates lifetime very little progress has been achieved due to the inability to compromise on either side. Throughout the debate on abortion, economics have served to fuel the controversy and create several alternative methods.
Table of Contents- Abortion has a deep rooted history stemming back to ancient times.
- As this argument swelled over the years, another element was introduced. Economics has fueled the fire of the debate.
- In the debate over abortion, the pro-choice platform supports women's rights to abort a pregnancy.
- There are many alternatives to abortion, some of which have great prospect.
- The contraceptive alternative stands to impact the economy in a significant way.
- The debate over abortion has been widely discussed since ancient times.
«The traditional left-right political spectrum we use to place politicians platforms is outdated. We carried this spectrum over from the French, and any citizen would be hard pressed to be able to even accurately define what the spectrum is...» Document abstract
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SummaryThe traditional left-right political spectrum we use to place politicians platforms is outdated. We carried this spectrum over from the French, and any citizen would be hard pressed to be able to even accurately define what the spectrum is measuring. We all know that on the right side sit the Republicans and those with conservative thoughts, and the farther right you go the more conservative you feel. We also all know that on the left sit the liberals, who tend to fight for liberty and equality for all. The farther left you go the more you feel strongly about these liberal values. But what exactly are these liberal and conservative values? What does it really say to me when someone describes, say John Kerry as a democrat who falls the left of the political spectrum? It is because of this and other arguments I will mention that I wrote my paper about alternatives to the conventional left-right political spectrum.
Table of Contents- Abstract
- Conventional Left-Right Spectrum
- Simple Alternatives to the Left-Right Spectrum
- More Complicated Alternatives to the Left-Right Spectrum
- Three Dimensional Plotting of Measurements along Spectrum
- Relating Modern Day Politics in a Multi-Dimensional Axis
- Conclusion
«Karen Vogel - Director of Nursing
Conflict – DON vs. Hospital Administrator
Mr. Anderson’s philosophy: “If you leave a problem alone long enough and it will go away”
Karen sought guidance and support
Mr. Anderson: “do your job or let someone...» Document abstract
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SummaryKaren Vogel - Director of Nursing
Conflict – DON vs. Hospital Administrator
Mr. Anderson’s philosophy: “If you leave a problem alone long enough and it will go away”
Karen sought guidance and support
Mr. Anderson: “do your job or let someone else do it”
Karen agreed in exchange for former position as Operating Room Supervisor
Table of Contents- Discussion Questions
- Case Facts
- Problems and Issues
- HR Involvement
- Responsibilities
- Effective
- Ineffective
- How HR Could Have Helped
- Did Paradise Valley Hospital have the right to discharge Karen Vogel?
- Is there an Employment-at-Will Policy?
- Implied Contract
- HR: Protection in the Future
- Overview of Human Resource
«Once there was a man who hated his neighbor. Everyday there would be music blasting from the neighbor’s house that disturbed the man trying to work. He had asked his neighbor to stop the noise politely many times, but the noise persisted. One day...» Document abstract
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SummaryOnce there was a man who hated his neighbor. Everyday there would be music blasting from the neighbor’s house that disturbed the man trying to work. He had asked his neighbor to stop the noise politely many times, but the noise persisted. One day the man snapped and took one of the speakers and smashed it on the head of the neighbor. There is no more noise to worry about now. The man lies on his bed on death row. Should this man die for what he did? There are two ways for this man to go. He can either be put in prison for life with or without parole or sentenced to death.
Table of Contents- Who has the right to say whether a person will live or die' In the eyes of many, no one can make that decision except God
- There are two options that a jury can make.
- Is capital punishment fair?
- Here is a fictional, yet interesting scenario
- Reasons on why we should have the death penalty in this country have been discussed for years
- There isn't enough evidence to prove that the death penalty is absolutely necessary.
«Although there is a debate over the purpose of punitive damages, it is generally admitted that their main goals are to deter and to punish wrongdoers : “punitive damages are designed to punish a defendant for grossly inappropriate actions and, in...» Document abstract
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SummaryAlthough there is a debate over the purpose of punitive damages, it is generally admitted that their main goals are to deter and to punish wrongdoers : “punitive damages are designed to punish a defendant for grossly inappropriate actions and, in doing so, to deter future such actions by signaling that their consequences can be severe”...
Table of Contents- What are punitive damages for
- Are punitive damages 'out of control??
- On what principles do courts rely in awarding punitive damages?
- What other principles could help the courts determine the amount of punitive damages?
- What factors are relevant when computing punitive damages?
- What about de-coupling?
«Bush v. Gore is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court in many regards. First because of its time constraint (the Electoral College had to meet on December 18th, which gave the Justices very little time to make a major decision), secondly because...» Document abstract
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SummaryBush v. Gore is a landmark decision of the Supreme Court in many regards. First because of its time constraint (the Electoral College had to meet on December 18th, which gave the Justices very little time to make a major decision), secondly because of its tremendous impact (the Court was given the opportunity to influence - if not to determine - the outcome of a Presidential election), and finally because of its content (many felt that the legal reasoning behind the decision had been dictated by a preset choice of outcome).
By looking at those three elements, we will try to understand why Bush v. Gore is such an important and controversial decision. We will then compare the treatment of Bush v. Gore case with the role of the French “Conseil Constitutionnel” as an electoral jurisdiction.
By looking at those three elements, we will try to understand why Bush v. Gore is such an important and controversial decision. We will then compare the treatment of Bush v. Gore case with the role of the French “Conseil Constitutionnel” as an electoral jurisdiction.
Table of Contents- Facts of the Case
- Question Presented
- Conclusion
- Commentary
Discuss the analysis and significance of the abduction and trial of Eichmann from an international law perspective, with reference to legal writing
«“The very concept of individual accountability – indeed – the very idea that an act could be ‘criminal’ was antithetical to International law during much of its history […] With narrow exceptions, individuals held no rights and bore no...» Document abstract
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Summary“The very concept of individual accountability – indeed – the very idea that an act could be ‘criminal’ was antithetical to International law during much of its history […] With narrow exceptions, individuals held no rights and bore no responsibilities under International law, provided some protection for individuals through the laws of war, but these were derivative of the rights that states had against other states” declared the Harvard Law Review . Further on, it deduced from the statements above that “the costs of such lacunae were demonstrated by the atrocities of World War II. […] the failure to prosecute after earlier wars create[d] a sense of impunity on the part of war criminals” . The Nuremberg Trials put an end to the ‘golden age’ of/for war criminals by initiating the development of international criminal accountability . Between 1946 and 1960, “similar proceedings” confirmed the principles established by the Nuremberg precedents, the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide of 1948 and the Four Geneva Conventions of 1949. However, they didn’t raise new legal aspects; either because “they involve[d] trials of former Axis nationals by courts of countries that had been occupied during the war” like in the major Nuremberg trials, or the “acts tried were committed on the territory of the adjudicating state and proceedings were conducted according to the lex loci” , that is, mainly, German law applied by German courts.
It is necessary to bear in mind this context in order to fully appreciate the significance of the Eichmann case. Unlike the cases that followed the Nuremberg Major War Criminals Trial, the Eichmann didn’t involve the ex-Allies or the countries occupied by the Nazi military forces, it was not explicitly supported by the international community, not through the United Nations Organisation, neither Eichmann nor the victims were of Israeli nationality… In short/in brief, there are many brand new/original features that make the case likely not only to set a precedent, but also to mark a turning point in International criminal law. The Eichmann trial started/launched the debate on what the priorities of International Criminal law should be and what procedural concessions the international community can tolerate in order to achieve the main objectives without endangering the accomplishment of Justice.
First, we will discuss whether the principle known as “the fruit of the poisonous tree” in the United States must be applied to the abduction of Adolf Eichmann or not. The violation of International law was “clear” to Louis Henkin in 1968 but one can argue that the end justifies the means somehow . Then, the trial in itself has to be analysed in both procedural and substantive terms. The jurisdiction of the Israeli court, the nature of the law it applied and the fairness of the proceedings will be brought into focus. Eventually, the topicality of the case will be highlighted.
It is necessary to bear in mind this context in order to fully appreciate the significance of the Eichmann case. Unlike the cases that followed the Nuremberg Major War Criminals Trial, the Eichmann didn’t involve the ex-Allies or the countries occupied by the Nazi military forces, it was not explicitly supported by the international community, not through the United Nations Organisation, neither Eichmann nor the victims were of Israeli nationality… In short/in brief, there are many brand new/original features that make the case likely not only to set a precedent, but also to mark a turning point in International criminal law. The Eichmann trial started/launched the debate on what the priorities of International Criminal law should be and what procedural concessions the international community can tolerate in order to achieve the main objectives without endangering the accomplishment of Justice.
First, we will discuss whether the principle known as “the fruit of the poisonous tree” in the United States must be applied to the abduction of Adolf Eichmann or not. The violation of International law was “clear” to Louis Henkin in 1968 but one can argue that the end justifies the means somehow . Then, the trial in itself has to be analysed in both procedural and substantive terms. The jurisdiction of the Israeli court, the nature of the law it applied and the fairness of the proceedings will be brought into focus. Eventually, the topicality of the case will be highlighted.
Table of Contents- The abduction of Adolf Eichmann from Argentina to Israel: ‘the fruit of the poisonous tree?
- The Facts
- Their Justification
- Procedural and substantive aspects of the trial: how the Eichmann trial launched a rich debate on many International criminal law issues
- The Jurisdiction of the Israeli ad hoc court
- Nature of the Law applied, line of defence and procedural issues
«The majority of legal authors divide the legal systems in the world into two mains groups : the common law on the one hand and the civil law on the other hand . The most interesting is that when you try to find definitions for those words, you often...» Document abstract
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SummaryThe majority of legal authors divide the legal systems in the world into two mains groups : the common law on the one hand and the civil law on the other hand . The most interesting is that when you try to find definitions for those words, you often find the basic definition and then as a conclusion you are told to distinguish the two systems. For instance, we can look at the definitions given by Britannica Encyclopedia for those two notions. Civil law is defined as « a body of law developed from Roman law and used in continental Europe and most former colonies of European nations, including the province of Quebec and the U.S. state of Louisiana… The basis of law in civil-law jurisdictions is statute, not custom; civil law is thus to be distinguished from common law » . Then, common law is defined as « a body of law based on custom and general principles and that, embodied in case law, serves as precedent or is applied to situations not covered by statute. Common law has been administered in the courts of England since the Middle Ages; it is also found in the U.S. and in most of the British Commonwealth. It is distinguished from civil law » .
Since those two systems are both used in the European Union, it might be interesting to look at their differences concretely. So, here we will focus on the main differences between civil and common law as define above. We will concentrate our discussion on the civil and common law as used on the European continent. Rather than focusing on each differences which will lead us to a descriptive listing, we will adopt an evolutive approach. Thus, we will look at the historical background of each systems and how it has influence their actuals characteristics (I). Then, we will focus on the main difference between civil and common law, that is to say the legal thinking, notwithstanding the fact that they always have the same purpose : regulate and harmonize the human activity . (II)
Since those two systems are both used in the European Union, it might be interesting to look at their differences concretely. So, here we will focus on the main differences between civil and common law as define above. We will concentrate our discussion on the civil and common law as used on the European continent. Rather than focusing on each differences which will lead us to a descriptive listing, we will adopt an evolutive approach. Thus, we will look at the historical background of each systems and how it has influence their actuals characteristics (I). Then, we will focus on the main difference between civil and common law, that is to say the legal thinking, notwithstanding the fact that they always have the same purpose : regulate and harmonize the human activity . (II)
Table of Contents- From a différent historical Background to
- Different légal Thinking
- From a différent légal thinking to the same goal
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