Week Seven: Research Paper – List of potential research topics

To complete the Article Research Paper due in Week 7, please select a topic from the list

provided below or from the chapter readings.

? Is it more important for a law to be consistent or flexible?

? The importance of enforcing civil law vs. the United States being the most litigious country in the

world.

? Coexistence of federal law and state law.

? Pros and cons of strict customs enforcement vs. having an open border.

? Methods for management to balance ethical dilemmas in the workplace.

? Reasons behind the failing of ethical dilemmas and ways to cure these failures in the future.

? Universal ethical or moral standard vs. different international ethical standards.

? The importance of stare decisis vs. the need for a change in the law.

? What should a lawyer do when he or she knows that his or her client is guilty of a crime?

? Is it better to have judges who are elected as they are at the state level or appointed as they are at

the federal level?

? The pros and cons of alternative dispute resolution as compared to litigation.

? The cost of litigation. Assume a defendant is confident in his or her ability to win at trial, why

would it make sense to settle the case prior to trial.

? Advocating for your client in the discovery process vs running up the opposition’s litigation costs

with unnecessary discovery.

? Separation of powers and the necessary balance between the executive, legislative, and judicial

branches.

? Congress’ power to regulate interstate commerce through the Commerce Clause vs. the states’

power to regulate interstate commerce through their “police powers.”

? The importance of free speech as protected by the First Amendment and some important limits on

this freedom.

? Eminent domain vs. an individual’s right to control his or her own property.

? Freedom of Information Act vs. Federal Privacy Act

? The power of an administrative agency to carry out its purpose under its enabling act vs. ultra

vires.

? Pros and cons of tariffs. Tariffs’ effect on trade and economic impact tariffs have on the

country’s economy that enforces the tariff.

? What were the benefits to the United Kingdom when they were in the EU? What were the

drawbacks to the United Kingdom when they were in the EU? How has all of this changed since

Brexit?

? Climate agreements and treaties vs. a country’s desire to flourish economically.

? The constitutionality of the Patriot Act vs. the regulation of money laundering.

? The protections afforded by the Fourth Amendment against unreasonable searches and seizures v.

law enforcement’s desire to reduce crime.

? Exceptions to the warrant requirement and why do these exceptions exist.

? Defamation vs. different types of privileged speech

? Cause as an element of negligence vs. intervening act

? Assumption of risk and waivers. Why is signing a waiver a good thing? Are there any risks that

could or should not be waived?

? Nuisances vs. a landowner’s right to use his or property as he or she wishes.

? Compliance with the EPA. Duty to the environment vs. The increased cost of complying with

EPA regulations.

? Hydrofracking. C