This paper discusses the meaning of “burden of proof” and “standard of proof” and will also explain the direction of the Judge given to the jurors in the given set of facts. 1. BURDEN OF PROOF It is derived from the Latin expression onus probandi. The burden of proof or onus of proof refers to the obligation on a party to satisfy the court to a specified standard of proof that certain facts are true. The facts for this particular purpose are facts in issue.1 Burden of proof is closely associated
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www.ifgict.org Version 2. 2014 History IFGICT Standards IFGICT sustainability standards dedicated to all ICT products‚ services‚ and companies involved in ICT. The IFGICT standards provide criteria and guidelines for manufacturers‚ service providers‚ and companies to work toward sustainability and reach IFGICT certifications. www.ifgict.org Process - Steps to become certified Registration Audit Program Onsite Visit/ Conference Call Certification Benefits The world
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Ethical Issue in Business – Pfizer‚ Examined Staci Holt PHL/323 Cassandra Giles Sunday‚ August 1‚ 2010 Ethical Issue in Business - Pfizer‚ Examined Pfizer‚ Inc (Pfizer hereafter) is an international pharmaceutical firm with $45.2 billion in profits in previous years and has an estimated allotment for research and development around $7.9 billion (Pagnattaro‚ 2005). Currently involved in a legal battle originating from allegations that the company unethically pursued clinical trials in an
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English 101 02-17-2014 Double Standards Do you have a pet peeve? If so‚ what is it? Is it that of people talking on their cell phone while in the checkout line in a grocery store? Or‚ drivers not using their blinkers while changing lanes? Well‚ one of my biggest pet peeves is double standards or hypocrites. It really bothers me when people say one thing and with their actions do the exact opposite. In the book King Leopold’s Ghost‚ there are three characters that display the most hypocrisy
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It is more important for a child to engage in creative play during their development.The main reasons to support this claim is for children to express themselves freely‚become independent thinkers‚and better interact with peers.These three reasons all support the fact that creative play is more important and needed for a child’s development. The first reason why it is more essential for a child to be a part of creative play is to express themselves more freely."Children need the freedom to
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Question 1: Identify three ethical principles that you personally believe reflect “natural laws” that are self-evident and that all people ought to ascribe to. If you don’t personally believe that there are any such principles‚ then identify three such ethical principles that are incorporated into one or more religions (such as the Golden Rule). 1. We all should treat others how we would want to be treated (Golden Rule). 2. Accept that all people are not the same and don’t judge people because they
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Ethical Dilemma International OB: Managing across Cultures. 3M tries to make a difference Russia Should 3M export its American ethical standards to Russia? 1. If 3M doesn’t like the way things are done in Russia‚ it shouldn’t do business there. Explain your rationale. I do not agree with this statement. From my marketing perspective‚ it is a challenge of 3M in order to go worldwide‚ and this is a challenge they should take. Russia is booming in oil and gas‚ mining‚ construction‚ IT‚ retail
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Discuss the usefulness of GDP as a measure of living standards‚ and as a way of comparing living standards i) across countries ii) across time. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total market value of all goods and services produced in a country in a given year. It is equal to the total consumer‚ investment and government spending‚ plus the value of exports‚ minus the value of imports. The GDP report is released on the last day of each quarter and reflects the previous quarter. However‚ GDP
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Renewable energy resources can possibly provide effective sustainable energy solutions. However‚ the application of solar energy for power generation purposes is not currently competitive with conventional fossil fuel systems. A recent academic study compared the solar aided power generation (SAPG) solution with that of a similar-sized stand-alone concentrating solar power (CSP) plant in the South African context. The objective was to determine the real advantages of these technologies‚ if any
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Ethical Behavior‚ a Myth of the Past or a Necessity for Future Development With the ever increasing pressures of life‚ philosophers‚ psychologists and intellectuals are striving to answer the question‚ Are ethics basically becoming a myth of the past? The question calls for stepping beyond the yes or no answers‚ to analyze and investigate the factors influencing ethical behaviors today. Whether personal‚ organizational‚ contextual or environmental‚ they all play a significant role in shaping
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