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'Lectric Law Library: New York Times v. United States

For Students 9th - 10th

The 1971 leaking of the Pentagon Papers to the New York Times led to a Supreme Court case in which the government took the newspaper to court over publishing classified information about Vietnam War policy.

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Copyright

For Students 9th - 10th

Good description of copyright. Includes legislation, entitlement, for what granted, nature of right and duration, how to obtain, requisites, remedies and former grants.

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'Lectric Law Library: Bribe, Bribery

For Students 9th - 10th

Site defines the terms bribe and bribery.

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Proving Business Necessity: Disparate Impact

For Students 9th - 10th

A 1971 Supreme Court Case, "Griggs Decision" presents the higher court's decision and findings on the impact and assessing of legality of employment practices that create disparity.

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Invoking Miranda: The Defendant's Burden

For Students 9th - 10th

This article reviews the recent court decisions on the right to counsel issue and suggests how they might be incorporated by law enforcement.

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The 'Lectric Law Library's Lexicon: Eighth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th

This definition page at 'Lectric Library discusses the definition in the context of significant Supreme Court cases.

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Lectric Law Library: Due Process Mini Outline

For Students 9th - 10th

This page provides an extensive, annotated outline of the concept of "due process". This would be an excellent starting point for research.

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Lectric Law Library: Understanding the Federal Courts

For Students 9th - 10th

This document provides an overview of the organization, operation, and administration of the entire federal court system. The article gives information on the federal judicial branch, the state and federal courts, the structure of the...

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'Lectric Law: Trial

For Students 9th - 10th

This resource has a general definition of a trial, both historic and modern, and it also describes various types of trials.

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'Lectric Law Library: Contempt of Court

For Students 9th - 10th

This site gives a complete description of the legal term contempt of court. It also describes various types of contempt of court.

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'Lectric Law Library: Small Business and the Sec

For Students 9th - 10th

This site covers information pertaining to small businesses and the SEC. Learn about various topics including how to make a small business go public.

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'Lectric Law Library: Tangible Personal Property

For Students 9th - 10th

Explanation of tangible property.

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'Lectric Law Library: Quorum

For Students 9th - 10th Standards

This site gives a legal definition of the term, Quorum.

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Lectric Law: Due Process

For Students 9th - 10th

This resource presents a detailed description of the legal term "due process" with court cases cited.

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Real Property

For Students 9th - 10th

Definition of real property and description of differences between real and personal property.

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When It's Time to File an Ada Complaint

For Students 9th - 10th

This site will address one very common area of unjustified workplace discrimination, an employee who has a "disability". Site contains personal testimonial.

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