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    Natural Law

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    Describe the approach of the Natural Law theory to moral decision making Natural law is an absolute and deontological ethic which alligns itself to teleological aspects of morality. Cicero stated that ‘True law is right reason in accordance with nature.’ which is his definition of what is good‚ essentially linking it to the views of natural law. According to natural law‚ all humans know what is right and wrong as it is in their nature. Therefore‚ right and wrong do not need to be taught as

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    packaging common types of physical evidence. 6. Define the chain of custody. 7. Discuss the implications of the Mincey and Tyler cases. Chapter 3 1. List the common types of physical evidence encountered at crime scenes. 2. Explain the differences between the identification and comparison of physical evidence. 3. Define individual and class characteristics. Give examples of physical evidence possessing these characteristics. 4. Discuss the value of class evidence to a criminal investigation

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    Brady Law The Brady Law‚ also known as the Gun Violence Prevention Act of 1994‚ was set up to try and establish a set of national standards to promote the safe use of firearms and to reduce gun violence (GVPA‚ 1994). Included in this are handgun licensing and registration‚ a stronger regulation of licensed manufacturers‚ importers‚ and dealers‚ and laws against the sale of semi-automatic assault weapons and other dangerous weapons (GVPA‚ 1994). Licensing and Registration of handguns is one of the

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    Contract Law

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    Different approach taken by the Court of Appeal in Williams v Roffey was it fair or not? It is commonly accepted within the English Contract Law that the models of contractual fairness must exist in contractual disputes. Essential to these models is the doctrine of consideration and the principles that comes under the doctrine of consideration such as laws derived from both Williams v Roffey (1990) and Stilk v Myrick (1809). Starting with the development of the doctrine of consideration and the

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    Business Law

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    "Bogus Beech Nut Apple Juice" is the case in question‚ and I plan to recognize the underlying ethical dilemma for each person involved with this case‚ as well as‚ identify each unethical action that occurred for each of those parties by analyzing each unethical situation related to this case while recommending action. I will also identify the harm that may have transpired to those individuals by determining the most appropriate type of analysis for each of the unethical situations. The first step in

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    Contract Law

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    Business Law Assignment; Mistake in contract law‚ is a factual misunderstanding that may lead to a failure of a meeting of the minds. Unilateral mistake is mean that is only one party is mistaken‚ but the other party knows‚ or ought reasonably to be aware of the mistake. Contract may be void or voidable. Void is a contract that is no legal effect. While‚ voidable is an agreement that may be affirmed or rejected at the option of one of the party. The reason why Lord Denning took the view that these

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    Company Law

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    National Law Institute University‚ Bhopal A Project Of Law of Business Association-II On Buy Back of Shares Submitted to:- Submitted by:- Asso. Prof. (Dr.) Kondaiah J. Roll No. - 2009 B.A. LL.B. Enrollment No. A-0 VIII Trimester III Year TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 3 2 Understanding the Concept 3 2.1 Conceptual Conundrum 3 2.2 Methods of ‘buy-back’ 3 3 Law Governing Repurchase Of Shares

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    lawsuit or other court action. actual malice The deliberate intent to cause harm that exists when a person makes a statement with either knowledge of its falsity or reckless disregard of the truth. actual malice is required to establish defamation against public figures. appropriation In tort law‚ the use by one person of another person’s name‚ likeness‚ or other identifying characteristic without permission and for the benefit of the user. assault any word or action intended to make another

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    Construction Law

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    Branches and Sources of Law under the English Law Law009-Law & contract HND in Quantity surveying and Construction Economics/Construction Management Different Branches and Sources of Law under the English Law Law009-Law & contract HND in Quantity surveying and Construction Economics/Construction Management Devan Isuru Wanniarachchi CSCT2012361 Devan Isuru Wanniarachchi CSCT2012361 Explain nature of law and other fundamental concepts relating to English Law (P1) I n order

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    Law and Morality

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    Law and Morality Sir John Salmond described the law as ‘the body of principles recognised and applied by the state in the administration of justice’. They are a set of rules and boundaries that are established by authorities which must be obeyed‚ otherwise‚ a sanction may be given. Morals are beliefs‚ values and principles that are set by society or part of a society‚ determining what is right and wrong. Phil Harris stated that they are “standards of behaviour”. Unlike legal rules‚ compliance with

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