Family Law in the United Kingdom
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This 14 page report discusses developments in family law in the UK and in what ways they have worked to bring about a greater equality of the sexes. Property relations, child custody, alimony, and child support are discussed in relationship to divorce. Traditionally, family law in the UK has not been particularly sympathetic to the problems of women and children in situations of divorce nor do the courts typically provide adequate legal safeguards for either their safety of their financial support. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: BWuklaw.rtf

Assisted Suicide
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This 5 page report discusses various ethical issues associated with assisted suicide. The debate has generally centered around both the moral and legal issues of the process. The central argument for assisted suicide is based on respect for the patients' autonomy. The main argument against assisted suicide is the belief in the inherent sacredness of life and that God only has the right to end one's life. The ethical questions surrounding the care of terminally ill patients often focus on when treatment should be withheld or withdrawn. A case study regarding a paralyzed but mentally competent adult, African-American man and a severely disabled newborn is also considered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWasssui.wps

Assisted Suicide / An International Issue
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A 5 page paper that discusses the legal aspects of assisted suicide. Different aspects of the issue are discussed as they are viewed in the U.S. the Netherlands and Canada. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Suicint.wps

Euthanasia & Physician Assisted Suicide / The Role Of Dr. Jack Kevorkian
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A 12 page paper defining euthanasia and physician assisted suicide. Provides a history of the issues and includes an examination of the legal, ethical, religious, and medical facets. Relates the specifics of court cases revolving around Karen Ann Quinlin and Dr. Jack Kevorkian and provides a brief biographical outline of Dr. Kevorkian. Bibliography lists twelve sources.
Filename: Kevork.wps

Euthanasia / The Right to Die
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A 7 page comprehensive look at Euthanasia (right to assisted suicides for the ill) and its various arguments. Writer concludes that it should be outlawed and provides numerous reasons based upon facts and research cited. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Euthasia.wps

Hard Choices - The Controversy Surrounding Euthanasia
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A 5 page paper that examines court cases that have challenged the practice of euthanasia, or an individual's right to end one's own life when faced with terminal illness or a vegetative state. Focus is on two 1997 cases in particular, Cruzan v. Missouri Department of Health and Washington v. Glucksberg. Included are views held by those opposing the practice of euthanasia as well as views of proponents. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCChoice.doc

Legal Perspective On Euthanasia / Analsis
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This 10 page research paper explores the legal implications of euthanasia. Specifically discussed are the historical aspects of the term, constitutional considerations, general consensus and future outlook regarding the practice of euthanasia. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Legaldie.wps

Physician Assisted Suicide
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A 5 page paper that supports the actions of doctors like Jack Kevorkian who have provided compassionate chemical euthanasia to terminally ill patients. This paper considers the actions of Kevorkian as they relate to medical ethics and personal moral issues. Though the issue is controversial, it is clear that there is a need for compassion in medicine that few like Kevorkian are willing to provide. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Physsuic.wps

Microsoft Antitrust Woes Lead to Competitive Future
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Microsoft Corp. and its officers have been the subject of numerous antitrust lawsuits since the early 1990s. The company has been sued by competitors such as Netscape and Sun Microsystems, and by federal and international governments. The premise of these suits is antitrust, or interfering with open competition. Two of these suits involve Media Player and Internet Explorer. These suits are explained, along with comments on the future of competition resulting from MS backlash. Bibliography lists 3 sources. jvMS2004.rtf
Filename: jvMS2004.rtf

The British Constitution and Political System within the European Union
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This 11 page paper considers the changing role of the constitution and political system in the United Kingdom now that the unification of Europe is proceeding. The issues of the use and controls of power by way of practice and legislation is considered along with the principle of subsidiarity. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEukcone.wps

RM Law Implications post-Arthur Anderson and Enron
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In the wake of corporate malfeasance at Arthur Anderson, new laws have been passed to protect the public. The most important of these was spelled out in the Sarbanes-Oxley act, an act governing how paper (memorandums, correspondence, and any other paper) will be treated in the future. Taking a quick walk through why the act came into existence (Arthur Anderson), this paper addresses [sec] 1520, the new obstruction of justice act that governs criminal activity of public and other corporations, and its implications. Bibliography lists 3 sources. JVenron.rtf
Filename: JVenron.rtf