Category: Law

An examination of how territorial claims have influenced the development of maritime law, including analysis of contentious cases and international court rulings.

Explain the relationship between law enforcement and the administration of justice and the impact of this on reducing the crime rate Not less than 3 pages

Writing Assignment (20% of total grade/ 100 points possible)
The purpose of this writing assignment is to research statutory law to answer questions based on a case scenario.  Students are to do their own work and may not receive assistance from anyone else.
Upload the completed assignment into Canvas by the due date and time.  Students are encouraged to submit the assignment before the due date to avoid submitting a late paper.
Point Deductions:
Answers must be double-spaced. (-5 points)
Quotes included in the paper that are longer than three sentences may be single spaced, such as quoting language from a statute.
Use 12-point type. (-5 points)
The assignment shall not exceed (4) four pages. (-5 points)
The answers to each question must be separately answered and identified as “Question 1”, “Question 2”, etc. (-10 points)
Papers that cover a case or topic other than set forth below will not be graded and receive zero points. 
When required by the question answers to each question must be written using complete sentences and paragraphs. (-5)
Do not use an outline format or bullet point format, doing so will result in a ten (10) point deduction.
Late Assignments: Assignments are due on the date and time indicated in the course schedule. There will be a 10-point deduction for papers submitted late. A paper submitted at 5:31 pm or after on the due date is late. An additional ten (10) points will be deducted for each calendar day that an assignment is late. Papers submitted after there has been a 100-point deduction for being late will not be graded.
Extensions of time: Students are given plenty of time to complete this writing assignment. However, if a student will be unavailable to turn in the paper on the due date because of participation in university-sponsored activities such as debating contests, musical or theatrical performances, or intercollegiate athletic competition, or any other reason deemed excusable by the instructor, the student must request an extension of time prior the date and time the paper is due. Extensions of time requested after the due date and time, no matter the reason, will be treated as a late paper.
Paper will not open in Canvas. It is recommended that students use Word or PDF formats when submitting their paper. If the writing assignment has been submitted timely, but the writing assignment will not open in Canvas, the student will be notified by email to re-submit their paper by email. Students will have 24 hours after being notified by email to re-submit their paper. If the paper is not re-submitted within 24 hours, the Late Assignment rules will apply after the 24-hour period for re-submission.
Common mistakes: 
Not following directions of the assignment.
Page length exceeded
Late assignments
Not identifying the questions/answers
Not enough facts or no facts
Summarizing the law or substituting key legal terms for other words (Include the exact language from the law)
Incomplete citations to the law
Questions During the Assignment:
If you have questions, please see me during office hours or after class. Please do not wait until the last moment before the paper is due if you have questions.
Fact Scenario –  Tenant screening. 
Pat is looking for an apartment to rent in Bellingham, Washington.  Pat is a student attending Western Washington University.  Pat is looking for a two-bedroom apartment near campus with a one-year lease.  
Larry is the owner of Larry’s Apartments, LLC.  Larry owns a four-unit complex and has one apartment remaining for lease.  Larry has a very basic website that only contains Larry’s contact information and four (4) pictures advertising the two-bedroom apartment.
Pat meets Larry to view the apartment. After seeing the apartment, Pat tells Larry to start the rental application process. Larry told Pat that there is a minimum non-refundable flat fee of $250 for a “screening check” for all applicants.   Pat asked Larry what information is included in the “screening check” and Larry replied “The standard background stuff.”  
Pat was concerned about the availability of apartments, so Pat paid the $250 screening fee.  After a week, Pat had not heard back from Larry. Pat phoned Larry to ask about the status of the rental application. Larry told Pat that the rental application was denied because of adverse information in the tenant screening report. When Pat asked what “adverse information” caused the denial, Larry told Pat that it was against the law for a landlord to disclose any information to an applicant about the information that caused the rental application denial. Pat was concerned, Pat only had five previous parking tickets and one traffic citation for speeding.
Pat had recently taken MGMT 271 and remembered something said in class about looking up the law for oneself rather than have someone else tell you what they believe the laws says.  
Answer the following questions by researching the Revised Code of Washington (RCW):
Pat wants to verify the information provided by Larry. Pat will need to research the RCW for laws that govern relations between residential landlords and tenants. (10 points possible)
What is the specific title and chapter number from the RCW where Pat will find the residential landlord and tenant laws, for five points?
What is the full name of the chapter for five points?
Pat needs to know the legal definitions of some of the terms used by Larry. (15 points possible)
What title, chapter, and section of the RCW provides definitions for terms used in the laws that govern residential landlord and tenant relations, for five points.
Provide the RCW definition of “Tenant screening.” Five points for the correct citation to the law (title, chapter, section, and subsection) and five points for the exact wording for the statutory definition.
Pat wants to know the specific law that governs tenant screening for prospective tenants and screening costs. (10 points possible.)
Provide the citation for the law (title, chapter, and section) that governs the prospective tenant screening process and costs, for five points.
Provide the exact and full name of the law that governs the prospective screening process and costs, for five points.
Answer the following question, based on the law used to answer Question 3. (25 points possible.) There are notification requirements that require Larry to notify Pat about the types of information that will be accessed to conduct the tenant screening prior to obtaining any information from Pat. There are two ways to notify prospective tenants of the information to be accessed for the tenant screening set forth in the law. Answer in complete sentences.
Did Larry comply with the two methods of notification required?  
Five points for the correct answer. Five points for including the applicable language from the law in the answer. Provide the citation to the law (title, chapter, section, subsection, and paragraph), for five points. Ten points for supporting the answer by applying the correct facts to the law to the answer whether each of the two notification requirements were met by Larry.  
There are requirements that must be met for a landlord to charge a prospective tenant for costs incurred for a screening report. (20 points possible.)
Has Larry met the legal requirements to charge for a screening report?  
Answer in complete sentences.  Five points for the correct answer.  Five points for applying the correct facts to the law in the answer. Five points for including the applicable language from the law in the answer.  Provide the citation to the law (title, chapter, section, subsection, and paragraph), for five points.
Larry told Pat that the rental application was denied. (20 points possible.)  
Does Washington law prohibit Larry from giving Pat information about why Pat’s application was denied?
Answer in complete sentences.  Five points for the correct answer.  Five points for applying the correct facts to the law in the answer.  Five points for including the applicable language from the law in the answer. Provide the citation to the law (title, chapter, section, subsection, and paragraph), for five points
Only source should be the Revised code of Washington

Introduction
The Law
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads, “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense” (1).
The Speedy Trial Act of 1974 and state laws provide guidance as to the number of days to bring a defendant to trial before this right is violated. A prosecutor may work around the “speedy trial clock” if they can show good cause for a delay, or if a defendant agrees to waive the right. One reason for the right to a speedy trial is to prevent a defendant from being held in custody only to find out that the defendant was innocent. An innocent citizen who is incarcerated in violation of the Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial is a violation of due process rights (2).
The Facts
Ben was indicted on 24 state counts of possession of fentanyl, with intent to distribute near an elementary school, and federal racketeering charges in September 2019. While Ben sat in jail, his attorney was able to delay his jury trial a few times so he could gather witnesses for Ben’s defense. In March 2020, Ben’s attorney submitted a motion to dismiss the charges for a violation of Ben’s Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial. The hearing was set for March 28. On March 15, the Governor of the state ordered all courts to close and suspended jury trials due to public safety concerns over COVID-19. Ben did not get his hearing and remained in jail.
Research the Federal Speedy Trial Act and its requirements.
Research the law in your home state pertaining to the number of days a defendant may be held in jail, consistent with the requirements of the Sixth Amendment, for a felony and misdemeanor charge.
Read United States v. Olsen [PDF] Download United States v. Olsen [PDF].
Instructions
Write a one-page explanation of whether Ben’s Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial was violated, based on your understanding of the law and the 9th Circuit Appellate Court case, United States v. Olsen.
References
U.S. Const. amend. 6.
Speedy Trial Act of 1974, 18 U.S.C. § 3161 et seq (1974).
View Rubric
Week 5 Activity – Application of the Sixth Amendment and COVID-19CriteriaRatingsPts
Explain whether the defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial was violated, based on an understanding of the law and the 9th Circuit Appellate Court case, United States v. Olsen.
75 to >67.49 pts
Exemplary
Explained whether the defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial was violated, based on an understanding of the law and the 9th Circuit Appellate Court case, United States v. Olsen.
67.49 to >59.99 pts
Competent
Explained whether the defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial was violated, based on an understanding of the law and the 9th Circuit Appellate Court case, United States v. Olsen but overlooked key points of the case pertaining to the application of rights and the court’s decision.
59.99 to >52.49 pts
Satisfactory
Explained whether the defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial was violated, based on an understanding of the law and the 9th Circuit Appellate Court case, United States v. Olsen but with omissions and errors pertaining to the application of rights and decision of the court
52.49 to >44.99 pts
Needs Improvement
Stated whether the defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial was violated, without explanation.
44.99 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Did not state whether the defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial was violated.
https://canvas.strayer.edu/courses/10879/files/4301248/download?wrap=1
please let me know if the link does not work properly I will try to screenshot it the citation is    in strayer writing standards i will place an example below 
Kenneth
Jost, Byrd v. United
States, CQ Supreme Court
Collection (2018), http://library.cqpress.com.libdatab.strayer.edu/scc/scyb17-1944-106901-2892274.

All instructions are in the document “Discussion Assignment Instructions”. The instructions also include a video that may be helpful. I have also attached the rubric for making sure the discussion meets the requirements as well as a powerpoint that may be useful.

Write a 1,200-word (+/- 10%) popular press article which informs the reader of, at least, one of the three reason why we, as students of leadership, study theory: 1) to make the academic practical; 2) to transform people, organizations, or industries; and/or, 3) to solve problems. You should integrate at least one leadership theory in your discussion. The purpose for the article is to educate the reader (being defined as a student of leadership) on the power and value associated with the knowledge of your selected purpose(s) while engaging followers. NOTE: the purpose of this assignment is to determine if you are able to understand exactly what is being asked of you. The parameters for this assignment will be discussed during the first live-meeting presentation.
THESE LINKS MAY HELP
(LEADERSHIP THEORY)
https://youtu.be/Z0AUjpyFlO
(Doctoral Writing)

iew Rubric
Minor Project Rubric (not QEP) (4)
Minor Project Rubric (not QEP) (4)
CriteriaRatingsPts
Content Knowledge25 to >23 pts
Proficient
Demonstrates proficiency in content knowledge of the subject matter. Shows mastery of the literature on topic.23 to >20 pts
Sufficient
Demonstrates sufficiency in content knowledge of the subject matter. Shows understanding of the key literature elements.20 to >0 pts
Insufficient
Demonstrates insufficiency in content knowledge of the topic. Shows week understanding of the literature./ 25 pts
Critical Thinking
25 to >23 pts
Proficient
Demonstrates a high level of insight into the application of content knowledge to the topic of the project. Goes beyond the existing body of literature to show added insights.23 to >20 pts
Sufficient
Demonstrates sufficient application of the content to the topic of the project. Shows some insights but does not add to the body of knowledge.20 to >0 pts
Insufficient
Demonstrates insufficiency in applying content knowledge to the topic of the project. Shows little to no insight into the application of the literature./ 25 pts
Writing/Flow/Grammar/Style
25 to >23 pts
Proficient
Writing is flawless with excellent ‘flow’, no grammar/spelling/punctuation errors and no style guide errors.23 to >20 pts
Sufficient
Sufficient in writing with less than five total writing errors. Flow is sufficient, but not demonstrating mastery. Five or fewer total grammar/spelling errors. Five or fewer total style guide errors.20 to >0 pts
Insufficient
Writing skill is insufficient with more than five errors in flow, five or more in grammar/spelling, and five or more style errors./ 25 pts
Research Design/Method Knowledge
25 to >23 pts
Proficient
Demonstrates proficiency in selecting the appropriate research design/method, sample plan, data collection, analysis, and draws appropriate conclusions from the analysis.23 to >20 pts
Sufficient
Demonstrates sufficiency in selection of method/design but with some support flaws. Some flaws in sampling, as well as some flaws in analysis and conclusions.20 to >0 pts
Insufficient
Insufficient selection of method/design or support for the selection. Sampling errors, analysis errors, and lack of logic in conclusions drawn/ 25 pts
Total Points: 0

A paper on racism and colorism in Latin American countries, exploring its current expressions and possible remedies

AGLC4 Referencing. 
Please do not use the following case laws: (provide other case laws to support arguments)
Frazer v Walker (1967) 123 CLR 528
Bahr v Nicolay (No 2) (1988) 164 CLR 604
Case study will present you with a case study where you are required to establish a legal position for your client.
In this assignment, you are expected to analyse a case study and provide advice to your client regarding their legal position in a particular situation. You should aim to provide answers that show your understanding of relevant legal principles supported by the appropriate legal authority (legislation and case law). 
This assignment supports unit learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4. 
Case study
The following is an outline of the case study you are to analyse for this assignment:
Annie operates a farmland property in Bon Beach, Victoria. In 2020, she and her partner Susana purchased farmland in Laverton as joint tenants. It was mortgaged with ANS Bank and both interests in the estate are registered. Recently, Annie developed a gambling habit and is often absent from operating the farmland. She is running out of money and is concerned that Susana may learn about her situation. They have had arguments about Annie’s absence and Susana has moved off of the farmland. To pay some of the debt, Annie decided to lease the farmland to Paul for three years. A rental agreement was signed but the lease agreement was not registered. 
Annie then went to ANS Bank to borrow another $100,000. She met the manager, Tom, at ANS who happens to be a long-time friend of the couple. Annie mentioned that Susana was sick and as Susana is ‘financially illiterate’ and had rarely accompanied Annie in the past to bank, Tom trusted Annie and gave Annie a variation of mortgage form telling her to ‘get Susana to sign it’.  Annie returned to the bank the next day to submit the documents with the forged signature of Susana, and Tom witnessed the document. When the loan document was about to be processed, a junior clerk raised doubts over the authenticity of Susana’s signature to Tom but he dismissed the concern as he had acted as a witness to the document.
Five months later, Annie defaulted on some payments. Susana had returned and only then discovered what had been happening. Now, Annie wants to evict Paul. ANS Bank wants to exercise its power of sale over the mortgaged property and also evict Paul.
Advise Susana of her legal position (16 marks).
Advise Paul of his legal position (4 marks).
For this assignment, you will write an essay of 1500 words, including footnotes but excluding the reference list.
Structure and format
The assignment must be typewritten and comply with the following:
Double-spaced in Times New Roman, font size 12.
You may use default left and right margins on Microsoft Word.
To avoid plagiarism, you are required to provide a reference in accordance with AGLC4 guidelines whenever you include information from other sources in your work.
Total word count is 1500 words.
The cost disclosure statement and agreement and s 32 of the contact of sale is not counted in the word limit.
No bibliography is required.
Assignment 1- Criteria
1.Legal accuracy and the identification of substantive law
relevant to the identified issues (30%).
2.Depth of legal analysis, application and conclusion (60%).
3.Presentation and organisation of work in a logical manner and referencing (10%).

Please see attached instructions.  
I prefer to go with the second topic.
. Does the U.S. Constitution provide the same benefits and protections to illegal aliens that it provides to U.S. citizens and legal aliens? Identify and summarize sources that address this issue, including the pros and cons associated therewith.

Drafting Assignment – Research Memorandum
Drafting Assignment – Research Memorandum
PLA 1103 Legal Research & Writing I
Drafting Assignment (AI Integrated Assignment)
Assignment purpose: To give students an opportunity to research and draft a Research Memorandum and to also create an AI generated Memorandum based on the same set of facts. You would then be required to compare and contrast both Memorandums and answer questions concerning the use of AI technology for this type of assignment. The goal is for students to understand the advantages and disadvantages of using AI technology in the legal field and to be able to explain any ethical issues involved with using this kind of technology.
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Instructions: Please read the instructions carefully as this is a multipart assignment which consists of the following parts:
Part I (50%): Research and draft a Memorandum based on the given fact pattern.
Part II (10%): Create an AI generated Memorandum based on the same fact pattern.
Part III (20%): Compare and contrast your Memorandum to the AI generated Memorandum.
Part IV (20%): Answer follow-up questions.
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Part I: You will conduct legal research and draft a Research Memorandum as though you were presenting information to an attorney for whom you work.
You are to research the law(s) that applies to the issue(s) in this case.
Make sure you analyze this issue(s) from both perspectives (plaintiff and defendant), including any possible defenses available for each side.
The Research Memorandum must be at least 3-4 pages (no title or cover page should be included).
You must use at least 5 relevant sources of law (at least 3 must be cases). Select any state of your choice and use that state’s law only. Remember to follow appropriate Bluebook citation rules for all authority you use. You must cite all law properly. 
Facts:
Our client, John Doe, was shopping in the local Budget Foods store on March 15th of last year. As he was pushing a shopping cart down one of the aisles, he slipped on a small area of previously spilled soda on the floor. Doe was taken to the emergency room at the local hospital and treated for a fractured wrist and a broken arm. It was determined that Doe was texting on his cell phone when he encountered the spilled soda.
NOTE: Your research and the drafting of your Memorandum must be done prior to moving on to Part II.
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Part II: This part involves the use of AI tools to research and generate a Memorandum based on the same Fact pattern from Part I. You will need to input the information from the Fact pattern from Part I into the AI tool to create the AI generated memorandum.
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Part III: You will need to compare and contrast your research and writing (Memorandum) with the AI generated Memorandum. Answer the following:
Compare the sources cited in your Memorandum to the AI generated Memorandum and discuss any similarities or differences.
Identify any differences in the discussion and analysis between the Memorandums.
Explain any variations in the application of the law in each Memorandum.
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Part IV:
After you have completed Parts I, II, and III, answer the following questions in detail:
What did you find most useful or helpful about using AI for this assignment?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using AI for this type of assignment?
Do you believe that AI should be used in the legal field? Explain why or why not.
How can we ensure that AI is used in an ethical manner?
AI Websites:
The following links are ChatGPT / AI websites specifically designed for law-related queries.
Suggested AI Law Websites
Ask Legal Bot
Ask Legal
My Pocket Lawyer
Ask AI Lawyer
Use the Memorandum of Law Formatting Guide uploaded under Getting Started/Course Resources to format your Research Memorandum. Use the FIRAC method to analyze the cases you discuss in the memo.
Part I Grading Rubric
Issue Section = 5 points
Brief Answer =  5 points
Facts = 5 points
Discussion (Analysis) = 40 points
Conclusion = 5 points
Use 5 Original Sources = 25 points (5 points each)
Proper Citation = 10 points
Grammar/Punctuation/Layout, etc. = 5 points 
**This rubric is a maximum number of points available per component. You will earn the maximum points per component if the component is presented thoroughly and professionally. Mere inclusion of a component in your memo does not mean you are automatically entitled to all the component points.
YOUR ASSIGNMENT SHOULD BE AS FOLLOWS:
Double-spaced
Times New Roman (12) font
One-inch margins all around
Please include a citation page of your sources (this is not included in the 3-4 page requirement).
You must include citations to legal authority in your paper. All cites should be in Blue Book form (Please see the Legal Help Center tab on the left of the screen of the homepage for the course. The site provides links to information on how to cite various court opinions, primary sources and secondary courses).
NOTE: Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source due to the fact that it can be changed by almost anyone with a computer. You must use Westlaw, as well as any other source provided on the Online Law Library. If after using both, you still have trouble locating authority, please let me know well before the due date of the project.
Your paper must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Sunday of Week 3.  Late work may not be accepted or may be subject to a late penalty.