Role and Function of Law Essay

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Role and Function of Law Essay LAW421 Role and Function of Law Essay William O. "Wild Bill" Douglas (1898 - 1980) was the longest-serving justice in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court. Wild Bill is quoted consistently for his ability to say what others wouldn’t. Wild Bill said "Words uttered under coercion are proof of loyalty to nothing but self-interest." "Common sense often makes good law"(Santos, 2008). Essentially Wild Bill was correct, the rules and regulation in place are to make sure that common sense is practiced and carried out equally. In the essay below I will briefly touch basis on what law is, the roles of law, and discuss a previously held job in the military and the additional laws that affected me during my enlistment. Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., et al., 505 U.S. 504 (1992) In the case study of Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc. Cipollone sued Liggett for the false advertising and fraudulently misrepresenting the hazards of smoking. Cipollone also stated the tobacco companies were conspiring to deprive the public of medical and scientific information about smoking that subsequently led to his mother’s death (Melvin, 2011). The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of Liggett citing that the federal laws Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act of 1965 and Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act of 1969 forestalled the New Jersey consumer protection statuses state law that Cipollone cited (Melvin, 2011). The United States Constitution Article VI determines that the laws of the United States of America reign supreme and though noble Cipollone’s attempt to use a state law was found preempted to the extent that the federal law protects a company’s right to advertise and promote (Melvin, 2011). What is Law? Just about every aspect of our daily lives are governed by a set of rules; Games you play at home with your kid,

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