1) Consider some of our historical case studies. (a) Regarding “Hammurabi’s Code”, what was the economic problem? How did it address this problem? (b) Regarding the “Writ of Right”, explain how it overcame the Coase Theorem’s transaction costs? Why don’t we use this institution today? (c) Regarding feud law, in the Icelandic system it was […]
A number of policy objectives or justifications have been offered for the imposition of vicarious liability as stated by Lord Phillips in Various Claimants v Catholic Child Welfare Society & Others [2012] UKSC at 34, and by Lord Reed in Cox v Ministry of Justice [2016] UKCSC at paragraph 19, in contrast to the arguments […]
‘The responsibility to protect is a new and emerging doctrine in international law’ Discuss.
You are a claims handler for an insurer. A policyholder of the insurer is a farmer who has submitted a claim inrespect of the following losses caused by a lightning strike: • Total loss of a tractor that caught fire when it was struck by lightning.• Fire damage to crops grown to feed the farm […]
Discuss three exceptions to the informed consent doctrine.
If prison management denies prisoners in a federal penitentiary prescribed benefits and services, put them into administrative detention and/or transfer them to another less desirable prison, what administrative law, statutory and/or constitutional remedies do prisoners have? Discuss with reference to requirements of maintaining peace, order and safety, the institutional restrictions on obtaining adequate evidence, […]
One of the important legal doctrines you studied in this module/week is the doctrine of unconscionability. Unconscionability is a relatively modern development in contract law, and some see it as a controversial one. This assignment will provide you with an opportunity to describe your understanding of the doctrine of unconscionability, apply that understanding by explaining […]
Each of the essays you write should be between 250 and 500 words (1 to 2 typed, double-spaced pages). Question 1. Using examples, explain the difference between obscene and indecent materials. Question 2. Explain the difference between the Equal Opportunities Rule and the Fairness Doctrine.
You have been hired as a management consultant by a large company to examine the company’s business decisions regarding employee protections. The applicable laws are federal anti-discrimination laws, federal health and safety laws, and employer firing practices related to the employment-at-will (EAW) doctrine. Analyze, identify, and explain recent legislation, within the last 10 years (can […]
In this unit, you are studying the judicial branch of government and the rules that apply to all cases that are filed with a court, such as jurisdiction and the justiciability doctrine. With these rules in mind, analyze the following fact patterns. Billy, a resident of Dallas, Texas, was having trouble paying his bills. Billy, […]
