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    In this article, the author, Pamela Palmater, makes several arguments and some conclusions. Even her conclusions appear to contain smaller arguments. Either way, all the arguments center on one issue: crisis-level in Canada for violence against Indigenous women and girls. Palmater’s central argument is for an in-depth inquiry into the violence. She argues the inquiry must be both focused and general. It should be led by a group of Indigenous women. Palmater begins her article by discussing the…

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    states to constrict arbitration, and they will enforce arbitration agreements in all but the rarest circumstances, no matter how much advantage they give to the stronger parties. I agree with the legal trend that is visible in state and federal case law, to the extent that it has grown tremendously since the FAA was enacted, but I strongly believe that the states are on the right path by making sure that arbitration agreements. From my analysis of the cases discussed above, the legal trend of…

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    False Claims Act Case Study

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    The False Claims Act is a piece of legislation from the U.S. Congress that allows any individual with knowledge of a fraud being perfected against any agency of the U.S. Government to file a claim on behalf of the Government against the individual or business that has or is committing such fraud. The individual filing such claim on behalf of the United States Government is identified as the qui tam plaintiff and, if the action is successful, such person is entitled to share in a percentage of…

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    You need to know to choose car insurance Compare protections Like all insurers do not offer the same protections, it is essential to learn about the exclusions before committing. Learn about the actual protection offered. For example : - What will your coverage if you have an accident while driving a rented or borrowed vehicle? - Your insurance does cover the cost of renting another vehicle while repairs? - Do you pay a premium if you go outside of Quebec or the United States? - What is the…

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    The Importance in the Unrecognized The written word is a particularly powerful weapon against mankind 's baser impulses, being especially effective whenever translated into visual format. Playwrights, filmmakers, creators all have the ability to tap into the creative power that lets them hold in their hands the capability to begin wars, mold society and incite outcries for justice. Reginald Rose was a man who effectively approached social and economic issues using art and theater to enlighten…

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    an aspiring professional in the medical field, your understanding of these influential factors will help you become a valued asset to an organization.In this assignment you will practice what you have learned in chapters 4, 6, and 8 in the Medical Law and Ethics textbook: * Legal and ethical boundaries * Federal and state legislation * Federal and…

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    categorised as a success. The jury in the UK is famous for its perverse decisions. A perverse verdict is the verdict that is entirely against the weight of the evidence or contrary to the judge 's path on a question of law. These kinds of decisions are so contrary to the precedents of law that new trials are usually being carried out. The reason which provided a route for the occurrence of perverse verdicts is the entitlement of the jury to return a verdict without justification. An example of a…

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    Twelve Angry Men

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    For example, in the knife scene, Juror 8 takes out a knife that he bought to prove his point, which is illegal and he knows it is, “That’s right. I broke the law.”(23) When Juror 8 exclaims that he broke the law the other jurors should have gone to the guard and called a hung jury. Since they didn’t, it is obvious that they broke that law and that this trial was not fair. Through just witnessing the way this jury worked it almost makes one feel as though the justice system is not just but…

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    Title: The escalator as an economy. Thesis statement outlining your argument / position on the ad; The ad is simple and brilliant. Using the escalator to represent an economy, Justin Trudeau informs Canadians that this economy is not going anywhere after 10years under Stephen Harper. Trudeau said he’ll stop the benefit Stephen Harper is currently giving the wealthy and use it to help the struggling middle class. The economy and the middle class are the main targets of Trudeau’s campaign.…

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    George Packer Inequality

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    Numerous governments create long, descriptive contracts to prevent many Americans from suffering the loss of their income. However, adequate people ignore the credibility and veracity of the contract that will risk their life and their income. Because of that, some people are forced to pay more taxes while others receive properties fairly. In two essays, Forty Acres & a Gap in Wealth by Henry Gates and The Broken Contract: Inequality & American Decline by George Packer, they both share the…

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