Category: Law

Instructions: 
You are encouraged to read the material well in advance of the due date in order to think through the topic to further develop a coherent worldview and provide a thoughtful explanation in your thread.
Chapter 1 in the Understanding Property Law text briefly reviews the current predominant view of law known as legal positivism and the predominant view of natural law at the nation’s founding. Chapter 2 briefly discusses 6 theories about property and property rights. Read Chapters 1–2 and the biblical passages found at Genesis 1:26–30, Genesis 2:15, and Exodus 20:15–17.
Select 1 theory discussed in Chapter 2 and in your thread logically explain in an organized, well-written post whether the theory is or is not consistent with the principles these Bible passages express or imply by comparing and contrasting the theory and the biblical passages.
The footnote citations of the course textbook, Bible passages, the colleague’s Thread, and other sources must be cited according to the current edition of the Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation.  (Bluebook citations are to be inserted as footnotes and are not included in the word count.)
Note: This course focuses on real and personal property of “things”, not persons. Please, do not engage the topic of slaves as property, undoubtedly an important topic.
The student will complete Discussion: Theories of Property & Property Rights. The student
will post one thread of 500–600 words
Your thread must support your conclusions in the analysis of one theory of property and the
required sources stated in the prompt for discussions Theories of Property & Property Rights.
The thread must provide footnote citations of the below reading material and all other
sources; the reply must also provide footnote citations to the colleague’s thread. All footnote citations
must be in the current Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation format
Book: Understanding Property Law 
Fifth Edition 
2023
John G. Sprankling
BookDiscussion: Theories of Property & Property Rights

Future Directions in the Study of Class, Race and Gender After going through the book Class, Race, Gender, Crime by Barak Leighton and Cotton (2018), (5th edition), and reading the conclusion on Crime, Justice and Policy, answer the following questions: Which of the three inequalities in class, race or gender posits the greatest threat to America’s future as a melting pot of diversity? You are allowed to discuss the intersectionality of all these inequalities with each other before coming up with your position. Which of the three groups, class, race or gender experiences the greatest disadvantage by America’s criminal justice system? Let the criminal justice policies and practices discussed throughout the book and in the conclusion guide your position and response. You may use intersectionality here as well. If you were in a position to make a decision, which of the three concepts will benefit most from future policy reform and why?

.Considering the functions of law as defined in the assigned reading for this unit:
Peacekeeping
Checking government power and promoting personal freedom
Facilitating planning and the realization of reasonable expectations
Promoting economic growth through free competition
Promoting social justice and protecting the environment.
Explain which function of the law, in your opinion, is the most important. Can the government legislate morality? Explain.

Purpose
The purpose of Project 1 is to use different research strategies in Westlaw to find relevant case law, cite case law in Bluebook format, and assess cases’ relevance to a given research question.
Course Outcomes Met by Project 1:
Use common research methods to locate case law, a type of primary legal authority.
Cite to and explain the relevance of primary authority to a given legal topic or issue.
Background & Facts:
LCA has a new consulting client, Robert Safero, Esq., who has consulted Martinez about a family law case he is handling on behalf of a client. Martinez has asked you to assist in the consultation with Safero by completing research and making recommendations in a summary report to Martinez.  Martinez will use the report for his next meeting with Safero.
Before beginning the research for Martinez, review the facts in Safero’s client’s case.
Facts: Felix Woodward (hereinafter, Felix), Safero’s client, is a single father who has sole legal and physical custody of his only child, Charlie. Felix was recently served with a Complaint for Grandparent Visitation. The complaint was filed by his mother, Gretchen Smith (hereinafter, the Grandmother), who is seeking court-ordered grandparent visitation with Felix’s five-year-old child, Charlie.
For nearly four years, the Grandmother cared for Charlie for three hours every weekday afternoon. Over the past year, however, Felix has noticed the Grandmother becoming increasingly reactive and quick to anger. After a heated argument over politics, the Grandmother screamed expletives at Felix, frightening Charlie and making him cry. After the argument, Felix emailed the Grandmother and told her that her politics had become alarming and offensive; consequently, she would no longer be allowed to have contact with her grandchild.
In her complaint, the Grandmother did not express any concerns for her grandchild’s physical safety. She described Felix as a loving and capable parent, but a spiteful person. The Grandmother describes herself as heartbroken, and she is anxious for the court to order visitation so can see her grandchild as soon as possible.
Research Question:
Whether, under Maryland law, a grandparent can successfully sue for visitation with a grandchild after the child’s competent and fit custodial parent refuses to allow contact?
Part A
Using a natural language search in Westlaw, identify one reported Maryland state court opinion that is relevant because it directly addresses the Research Question. 
Cite the selected opinion in Bluebook format, using the regional reporter only, i.e.  A., A.2d, A.3d (not Md. or Md. App.).
Using A > B > C > D format, provide a detailed description of your natural language search, sharing all the steps taken from the Westlaw launch page to the final selection of your court opinion. 
Explain why the opinion is relevant to the research question. Write answers in correct, complete sentences using your own words. Answers should not exceed 150 words. 
Provide a short quotation (maximum 50 words) from the opinion that supports your response to Question 3. Use quotation marks to show that the text is not your own original work. 
Using Star Paging in Westlaw, identify the page(s) in the regional reporter where the quotation given in Question 4 is located. A full pinpoint citation is not required, just an accurate page number.   
Part B
Using a terms and connectors search in Westlaw, identify one reported opinion issued by any court that is relevant because it directly addresses the Research Question. 
Cite your chosen court opinion using Bluebook format. If you choose an opinion that’s from a state court other than Maryland, carefully check how to cite it by consulting the UMGC Quick Legal Citation Guide and Table T1.3 (BB) or Table T3 (IB).
Using A > B > C > D format, provide a detailed description of your terms and connectors search, sharing all the steps taken from the Westlaw launch page to the final selection of your court opinion. 
Explain why the opinion is relevant to the research question. Write answers in correct, complete sentences using your own words. Answers should not exceed 150 words. 
Provide a short quotation (maximum 50 words) from the opinion that supports your response to Question 8, above. Use quotation marks to show that the text is not your own original work. 
Using Star Paging in Westlaw, identify the page(s) in the reporter you cited where the quotation is located. A full pinpoint citation is not required, just an accurate page number. 
Part C 
Assume that Felix, Charlie (the grandchild), and the Grandmother all live in the city of Frederick, Maryland. The Grandmother’s complaint was filed in the Circuit Court for Frederick County, Maryland. 
Is the opinion identified in Part A mandatory authority in this case? Using your own words and writing in complete sentences, explain why or why not.
Is the opinion identified in Part B mandatory authority in this case? Using your own words and writing in complete sentences, explain why or why not.
Present your research in a summary report.  Scroll down for report format instructions.
Research Summary Report Format
Label and number all parts and responses.  Use complete sentences and paragraph format where instructed to do so.
Research Summary Report
To:               Joe Martinez, Esq.
From:          (Your Name), Paralegal
Date:
Re:               Woodward Grandparent Visitation Case
Part A.
Part B.
Part C.
_______
Review the Project 
Thoroughly read the presentation to ensure all required elements are present. 
Remember to use in-text citations in the narrative for all reverence work, and full citation on a separate Resources page. 
Review the grading rubric to ensure that you gain the most points possible for this assignment.
Proofread for spelling and grammatical issues. 
Use the spell and grammar check in Word.
Submit the project in the Assignment Folder The assignment submitted to the Assignment Folder will be considered a student’s final product, and therefore, ready for grading by the professor.  It is incumbent upon the student to verify the assignment is the correct submission. 
NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work, and only your work. You may not use any work from another student, the Internet or an online clearinghouse.  You are expected to understand and follow the Academic Integrity and plagiarism policy.

For the research assignment you will be asked to write a law/policy reform submission whichcritically evaluates the benefits and limitations of existing law/policy in preventing and responding to family violence.
Please make sure the text/context coalign with the sources yu cite in the footnotwa.
Referencing requirements
Footnotes should contain citation information only and no narrative text. You are required to reference consistently with the Australian Guide to Legal Citation, fourth edition (AGLC4) and are expected to use pinpoint references (i.e., ones which refer to a specific page or paragraph number) when quoting from or referring to specific material in case, journal, book etc. Do not include materials in your bibliography that you have not used in-text.

Answer the Law related question concerning equal protection Affirmative Action and Male College Admissions.
There are on average 6-7 females compared to 2-3 males enrolled in college today. That is about 60% of all college students are woman compared to 50 years ago. Men account for 80% of suicide deaths 4X higher when compared to woman.
The Question:
Is an Affirmative Action program needed for the declining male college admissions?

Dear Sir/Madam
A lawsuit against  me filed by ISPC on 05/23/23.( case #    ……..)
I would like to notify you that I would like ISPC to remove their water softener equipment from my property. I am going through a hard time, I can’t even pay my bills.I did consolidate all my debts to be settled by national debts relief and ISPC refused to worked with National debt relief.This product was imposed on me, i can not afford it because of my financial difficulties.. I was at home when this product was introduced to me, so I did not go out shopping for this product..
I will be glad if ISPC can please set an appointment with me to come remove their product.
Thank you, I look forward to hearing from you
Sincerely, 

Format: MS Word or pdf
APA References
Thesis Statement: The current immigration policies of the U.S. have impacted the country 
legally, economically, and socially.
References: Provide at least one reference for each of the main ideas in the thesis 
statement. Providing two references will simplify the assignment.
Structure: Introductory paragraph ending in your thesis statement – two paragraphs per main idea each with a topic sentence synced with the order or ideas in your thesis statement- conclusion

Please draft the new discussion post based of my initial post and argue the defense with my classmates post

You will identify an article that examines one or several consequential policies that affect two or all of the issues (class, race and gender), in other words intersectionality; and the connections of these with the American criminal justice system. The article should address a policy or policies that affect(s) either: a) Class and race, and the criminal justice system, or, b) Class and gender, and the criminal justice system or, c) Race and gender, and the criminal justice system or d) Class, Race and Gender and the criminal justice system. After briefly summarizing the details of the journal article, discuss your thoughts on the article’s content. Analyze historical perspective of the policy on the issues and the criminal justice system (Past Perspective). Appraise the significance of the contents of the article in terms of its effect (or possible affect) on current criminal justice policy? For example, what are the implications of the effect of the article on current criminal justice policy and practice and as it pertains to income status, racial or gender inequality, discrimination or bias or other privileges discussed in the course? Evaluate the effect of the contents of the article with regards to future practice or research in criminal justice policy and practice as it pertains to income, racial or gender inequality, discrimination or bias, or other privileges discussed in the course? Conclude your paper by suggesting objective policy changes based on your research. You must use at least 5 other peer reviewed articles in your analysis apart from the text and the article you have chosen. Identify the article you have chosen in your introduction. I expect you to cite the text (Barak et al, 2018) as well, as you need to make connections and reference to course contents. You don’t have to limit yourself to 5 articles, the more articles the better you can analyze and expand your critical evaluation.