A lawyer owes their client an ethical duty to keep client information confidential. This principle comes from the respect for the client`s rights to privacy and the position of trust a lawyer is assigned. In law, there is a special obligation lawyers hold to not disclose information that their clients have given them. The most notable exception to confidentiality is...
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Philosophy is composed of the 3 branches: Metaphysics, Epistemology, and Value Theory. Metaphysics is the branch that studies the nature of reality. Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that studies the scope of human knowledge. Value theory is comprised of two distinct subsets: ethics and aesthetics. Ethics is the branch that evaluates human interaction. Aesthetics is the study of beauty...
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Introduction The question of whether torture can ever be justified is a contentious issue that has sparked intense debate across ethical, legal, and political spheres. The use of torture raises profound moral questions about human rights, the rule of law, and the ethical responsibilities of states and individuals. This essay seeks to explore the complex arguments for and against the...
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Capital punishment or the death penalty is the institutionalized practice that seeks to deliberately cause the death of someone known to or accused of the most heinous crimes. The idea of a heinous crime is subjective to what certain people believe, crimes that are often described this way and result in capital punishment are: murder with special circumstances, treason, perjury...
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Defining Obesity Obesity is defined in terms of a personâs weight and height. It is calculated based on a personâs Body Mass Index (BMI). A personâs weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters provides the BMI on a pre-determined scale provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).1 The BMI provides useful information in...
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When a person is facing a legal issue, he or she goes to a counselor-at-law. This results in a lawyer-client relationship that should not be based on hierarchy. If in this relationship the practitioner becomes dominant, the seeker would probably become deprived of certain fundamental and legal rights. However, professional lawyers have to follow the best code of conduct in...
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The role of the judiciary in the political process is a complex one, and, as with much else in politics is essentially a question of who wields power. In recent times, it is also an issue that has achieved significant public salience, with high-profile Supreme Court rulings on both sides of the Atlantic occurring at the same time as growing...
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As the movieâs title suggests, âRunaway Juryâ is a story of the independent body of juror who are on a case. The movie opens with a scene of shooting in an industrial building. The case involves a lawsuit of a widow and gun making company since her husband was killed in gunfire incident because the deadly weapon was easily accessible....
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Democracy is a system of government in which citizens have the power to elect their government's representatives. Decisions on who is considered a member of the people and how power is shared or delegated by the people have evolved over time and at various rates in different countries, but they have gradually expanded to include more and more people in...
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In this essay, I am going to review one of the most reviled Supreme Court cases in the United States, the 2005 Kelo v. New London case. In the Kelo v. New London case, New London, a city in Connecticut, used its eminent domain jurisdiction to confiscate remote property to vend to private developers. The city claimed acquiring the land...
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The Assembly and the law courts were democratic institutions. These institutions were political and contributed to the empowerment and betterment of the Athenian state. This essay will discuss how the law courts were the most important democratic institution in Athens through its executive role. By exploring how the Assembly and the law courts operated as independent institutions and how the...
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Introduction Equality and justice are foundational principles that underpin the moral and legal frameworks of societies worldwide. While often used interchangeably, these concepts are distinct yet interrelated, each playing a crucial role in shaping social dynamics. Equality refers to the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities, whereas justice is the principle of fairness in the protection...
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Introduction The adage "Don't judge a book by its cover" echoes the importance of looking beyond superficial appearances to understand the true essence of an entity. This maxim is not merely about books; it serves as a metaphor for the broader human tendency to form judgments based on initial impressions. In an era dominated by digital media and visual culture,...
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Today I will be telling the story of moments in my life where I have been judged on something other than my character. When I was in the sixth grade I was judged on how I was fat as the kids said. In the seventh grade as well as in eighth grade I was judged because I came out as...
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Introduction: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (15th January 1929-4th April 1968) was one of the activists and prominent leaders in America. He was known for his African-American civil rights movement. Unlike many philosophers, Martin Luther King not only posed ideas just for the sake of displaying intellectual ability, but he believed only in the philosophies which have a substantial impact...
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The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal. This quote by Aristotle sums up David Millerâs conjecture in the article, Against Global Egalitarianism. Millerâs work confronts and dismantles the view that there needs to be substantial equality between humans as a matter of justice irrespective of the society they belong to. As a nationalist and...
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In the article written by Patrick Keefe, âCan a Brain Scan Tell if Youâre Lying?â, Keefe writes about experts that side with fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) and their ability to be used as a lie detector test. The lie detector test would be used in court cases to determine if the offender is guilty or innocent in the crime...
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Over the years, the U.S. Supreme Court has evaded dealing with the issue of the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms in the U.S. Constitution. The last time that they did was back in 2008 and 2010 which saw victories for those in favor of carrying fire arms. The facts are, there are different sides to this argument,...
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Justin Bieber has committed crimes but gotten away easy. He was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and while underage, but released from jail the following day--even though he was arrested on a $2,500 bond. Authorities found marijuana and Xanax in Bieberâs system, yet he still pleaded not guilty to all charges. Also, Bieber was charged for egging...
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The Bill of Rights was included in the Constitution to keep the government in line, to ensure we always have our right to life, liberty, and property. The Eighth Amendment in the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution in December of 1791. This amendment ensures that when found punishable for a crime, the punishment shall not be excessive,...
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If you have ever watched the movie âHocus Pocusâ, you are familiar with the âSanderson Sistersâ, and a little Village called Salem. In the movie, directors make the impression that three sisters enjoy summoning young children to their little hut in the middle of nowhere just to take their lives for the benefit of theirs. If it wasnât for this...
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In Scotland, there is a vast difference between the criminal and civil courtsâ structure. The different courts settle different cases solving individual disputes. The civil courtâs structure handles legal disputes involving individual matters in different categories by the type of dispute, such as company law, family law, and partnership law. Its main focus is to recompense the innocent party affected...
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Clarence S. Darrow [April 18, 1857 - March 13, 1938] was an American defence attorney who came to national recognition during the early 20th century for his involvement in a number of high-profile cases including the Scopes Monkey Trial, the Leopold and Loeb Murder sentencing hearing, the Sweets Trials, and the Massie Trial, as well as for a number of...
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What does it mean to be an honest lawyer? To unravel this, is to come a step closer to understanding the role lawyersâ play. Most people possess some degree of personal ethics by which they live, some others refer to a moral compass but laws and rules guide both groups. They can be easy to conflate so the ability to...
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A jury is defined as a body of persons convened by the process of law to represent the public at a trial and to âdischarge upon oath or affirmation defined public dutiesâ. The main act that governs the jury system is the Jury Act 1974, which were largely amended by the Criminal Justice Act 2003. The notion of including a...
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In 1692 religion was the center of most peopleâs lives in Salem, Massachusetts. When the idea that the devil could give other humans the power to harm others is when the turmoil began. Those who were given these âpowersâ were coined with the name of witches. The Witchcraft Act of 1542 passed by Parliament, defined witchcraft as a 'crime punishable...
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PlayNation served Velex with a complaint that stated Velex was infringing on PlayNationâs trademark. The district court ruled in PlayNationâs favor. The court employed seven factors when making the determination: the strength of the plaintiffâs mark; the similarity of the marks; the similarity of the products the marks represent; the similarity of the partiesâ retail outlets and customers; the similarity...
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In the English Legal System jury is a vital part it is used in the âCrown Court and Magistrates court to prove the guilt or innocence of those accused of violating criminal lawâ. The judge directs the jury to the relevant points and evidence and the juryâs role is to look over facts and give a verdict on the basis....
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Are you guilty of making judgments of off initial appearance? Maybe itâs an unconscious bias, but this discrimination in a court case can cause the defendants an undeserved sentence or in some cases death! 4% of death row inmates are likely innocent and over 1,500 people have died being wrongfully executed. Systemic Racism and Implicit Bias is one of the...
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During our Courts systems and practices class, professor Blake-Larson had assigned our class a reaction paper. I personally thought to myself that it would make me look crazy walking into the courthouse asking if they had any public cases some classmates and I could sit in on and gather interesting information on to help include into the paper. Entering the...
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