Business Law syllabus for Business Development

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School of Business and Technology

PROFESSOR: Matthew J. Hoffman JD/MBA PHONE NUMBER: (612)868-4025

OFFICE LOCATION: B-120 E-MAIL: [email protected]

OFFICE HOURS: M & W 10:30 - 14:30, T & F Online

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SEMESTER: Spring 2016 Full CRN: 21661 Classroom

U-118, M & W 8:00 - 9:20

I. C OUR S E N U M B ER A N D T IT LE, C A T A L O G D E S C R I P TI O N , C R E D I T S:

BUL 2241 BUSINESS LAW (3 CREDITS)

This course is designed to develop the student’s understanding of the law as a social force which directs and guides both business and the consumer. Major emphasis will be law as it pertains to torts, governmental regulation, consumer protection, contracts, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, bankruptcy, employment law, and other related topics.

II. PR E R EQU I S ITE S F O R T H I S C OUR S E :

None

C O-REQ U I SI T ES FOR T H I S C OUR S E:

None

III. G E N E R AL C OUR S E I N F O R M A T I O N : Topic Outline.

• Fundamental principles of the law of business organizations• Law in a democratic society• Government regulation and consumer protection• Contracts• Bankruptcy• Employment Law• Ethical issues in business law• Uniform Commercial Code

IV. LE A RN I N G O U TC O M ES A N D A SS E SSM E NT :

GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES:General education courses must meet at least four out of the five following outcomes. All other courses will meet one or more of these outcomes.

BUL 2241 BUSINESS LAW


Communication (COM): To communicate effectively using standard English (written or oral).

Critical Thinking (CT): To demonstrate skills necessary for analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

Technology/Information Management (TIM): To demonstrate the skills and use the technology necessary to collect, verify, document, and organize information from a variety of sources.

Global Socio-cultural Responsibility (GSR): To identify, describe, and apply responsibilities, core civic beliefs, and values present in a diverse society.

Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning (QR): To identify and apply mathematical and scientific principles and methods.

ADDITIONAL COURSE COMPETENCIES:At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following additional competencies:

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENTS GENERAL EDUCATIONCOMPETENCIES

07.0 Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of the law of business organizations.(Program Outcome)

07.01 Define a variety of terms associated with business organizations.

Essay Exam/Essay Exam Rubric COM, CT, GSR

07.02 State the major advantages and disadvantages of the various types of business organizations.

Essay Exam/Essay Exam Rubric COM, CT, GSR

07.03 Describe the proceduresand steps leading to formation, modification and dissolution of various types of business organizations.

Essay Exam/Essay ExamRubric

COM, CT, GSR

07.04 Discuss the rights, dutiesand liabilities of the owners, officers, directors and employees of various types of business organizations.


COM, CT, GSR

07.05 Explain the financial structure of various businessorganizations.


COM, CT, GSR

07.06 Discuss the nature of theagency relationship to include the duties and liabilities of the principal, the agent, and third


COM, CT, GSR



parties.08.0 Demonstrate knowledge offundamental principles of contract law including the uniform commercial code. (Program Outcome)

The student will be able to:08.01 Demonstrate knowledgeof the elements of a contract.

Contract DraftingProject/Portfolio Rubric

COM, CT, TIM, GSR, QR

08.02 Demonstrate knowledgeof contract terminology.



08.03 Recognize and identify thedifferences between void and voidable contracts.



08.04 Demonstrate knowledgeof the statute of frauds.



08.05 Demonstrate knowledgeof the Parol Evidence Rule.



08.06 Recognize and identifyvarious types of contracts suchas adhesion, bilateral, unilateral, implied, and express.



08.07 Prepare a basic contractgiven a set of facts.



08.08 Demonstrate knowledgeof specific performance, breachof contract, and remedies for breach of contract.



08.09 Demonstrate knowledgeof third party beneficiary contracts.



08.10 Demonstrate knowledgeof requirements for modification of contracts and assignments of contracts.



13.0 Demonstrate anunderstanding of entrepreneurship. (Program Outcome)

The student will be able to:13.01 Define entrepreneurship. Essay Exam/Essay Exam

RubricCOM, CT, GSR

13.02 Describe the importanceof entrepreneurship to theAmerican economy.


COM, CT, GSR

13.03 Identify the necessarypersonal characteristics of a


COM, CT, GSR



successful entrepreneur.V. D I S T R I C T - W I DE P O L I C I E S :

PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESFlorida SouthWestern State College, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the College’s guiding principles, offers students with documented disabilities programs to equalize access to the educational process. Students needing to request an accommodation in this class due to a disability, or who suspect that their academic performance is affected by a disability should contact the Office of Adaptive Services at the nearest campus. The office locations and telephone numbers for the Office of Adaptive Services at each campus can be found at h t t p :/ / w w w.fsw . ed u / a d a p t i v e ser v i c e s .

VI. REQU I RE M EN T S FOR T HE S T UD E NT S :

1. GROUND COURSES – Students are required to sign into the CANVAS course shell to submit all written assignments.

2. COMPLETION OF ALL ASSIGNMENTS-- All assignments must be completed to pass the course. Skipping an assignment is not permissible. In other

words, there may be enough average to receive an “A” for the course, however if an assignment submission is missing an “I” will be given for the course until all work has been completed. The completion of the work will not add to the final grade at the end of the class. All assignments are defined as any submission required in the course for which a grade could be awarded or subtracted.

3. Accumulation of a minimum of 70% final grade and completion of all assignments for this course.4. Assignment due date and after requirements:

a. All assignments, discussions, group projects, presentations, exams, and final papers must be submitted bythe due date and time for the potential of a full grade.

b. Assignments up to 12 hours late will receive half the credit normally awarded that assignment had it been submitted by the original time due.

5. Assignments cannot be submitted after the 12 hour extension and will receive a zero. PLEASE DO NOT ASK FORAN ADDITIONAL EXTENSION. IT IS IMPORTANT ALL WORK SUBMITTED BE CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THAT THE WORK HAS INDEED BEEN POSTED IN THE CANVAS CLASSROOM FOR THAT MODULE’S ASSIGNMENT.

6. Written assignments for the weekly submission box are to be created as word documents in a doc or docx formatonly. (Google Docs are not permitted) They are to be submitted as a single attachment ONLY to the particular week’s assigned submission box. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP A COPY OF THE WORK SUBMITTED. (PLEASE NOTE COURSE SHELL FOR ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS)

7. PLEASE NOTE: Regarding Discussion Assignments for the classroom. The exchange of ideas between students regarding the assigned material is a key learning experience.

VII. A T T E N D A N C E PO L I C Y:

GROUND COURSE - This is a ground course requiring participation by signing into the course a minimum of four different days per week. Lack of participation will be noticed by lack of submission of assignments, discussions during the week, and attendance of class sessions. Should the need arise to miss a class session, the student must receive permission from the professor IN ADVANCE or the absence will not be excused.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE DISCUSSION:

100% Rich and relevant examples, Discerning and thought-provoking ideas, Stimulating thoughts and probes, New perspectives, and is Original and critical.

85% Relevant examples, Thought-provoking ideas and interpretations, and demonstrates Critical thinking.60% Few and/or irrelevant examples; and/or Few if any thought-provoking ideas, and/or “Regurgitated”

knowledge rather than critical thinking.25% Discussion does not contribute to the quality of interaction/discussion and thinking and learning as it does not

provide examples or relevant examples; and/or do not Include interesting thoughts or ideas; and/or does not



demonstrate critical thinking.

Attendance Verification:

Your attendance in this course will be verified upon your completion of the following activities:

1. Personal Bio: Post a short bio on the space provided in the CANVAS classroom. This should include your professional background and any personal information of interest to the class. DUE DATE: January 12th, 2016

2. Syllabus Acknowledgement: Copy and paste to the space provided in the CANVAS classroom the following acknowledgement.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF READING SYLLABUSI have read the syllabus for this course in its entirety and understand its contents, my responsibilities as a student, including all assignments due, due dates, and times.Name: Date:DUE DATE: January 12th, 2016

3. Certification Page of Authenticity of One’s Own Work Acknowledgement: Copy and paste to the space provided in the CANVAS classroom the following acknowledgement: (by posting this acknowledgement the student agrees to abide by this policy) DUE DATE: January 12th, 2016

“I understand that all work, regardless of nature, submitted by me for this course will comply with thefollowing CERTIFICATION STATEMENT.

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

I hereby certify that the following assignment constitutes my own product. Where the thoughts, ideas, or expressions of another are used appropriate credit is given and, that where the language of another is set forth, quotation marks so indicate. I further understand that if appropriate credit citing the originating author is omitted by me it can result in the failure of this assignment and stricter academic disciplinary action by Florida SouthWestern State College.

Name Printed

Signature

Date ”

Failure to complete these listed activities by the due dates may prevent you from receiving your financial aid. Please be sure to complete these activities in a timely manner.

The Financial Aid Office must verify that students receiving Title IV funds attend/ participate in class. Students must repay their Title IV funds if not attending class through the end of the withdrawal period. Any student who stops attending/participating in class and does not officially withdraw will be assigned a grade of “F”.

VIII. G R A D I N G PO L I C Y:

90 - 100 = A80 - 89 = B



70 - 79 = C60 - 69 = DBelow 60 = F

25% of the final grade will be based on Essay Assignments10% of the final grade will be based on the Final Project25% of the final grade will be based on Online Discussions15% of the final grade will be based on the Midterm Examination15% of the final grade will be based on the Final Examination10% of the final grade will be based on Attendance and Participation

(Note: The “incomplete” grade [“I”] should be given only when unusual circumstances warrant. An “incomplete”is not a substitute for a “D,” “F,” or “W.” Refer to the policy on “incomplete grades.)

IX. REQU I RED C O U R S E M A T E R I A L S : Cheeseman, H., Kubasek, N., Brennan, B., & Browne, M. (2015). Legal Topics in Business. Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-269-87076-4(Please note: this is a Custom Edition for FSW from the Business Law 8th edition by Henry Cheeseman andThe Legal Environment of Business: A Critical Thinking Approach, 6th Edition by Kubasek, Brennan, andBrowne)

X. RE S ER V ED M A T E R I A L S F O R T H E C O UR S E: None

XI. C L A S S S C H E DULE: This section includes assignments for each class meeting or unit, along with scheduled Learning ResourceCenter (LRC) media and other scheduled support, including scheduled tests.LEARNINGMODULE

CLASSROOM

ONE Reading Assignment Chapter OneEssay AssignmentOnline Discussion

Class Date:1/11, 1/13/2016

TWO Reading Assignment Chapter One Cont.Essay AssignmentOnline Discussion

Class Date:1/20/2016

THREE Reading Assignment Chapter TwoEssay AssignmentOnline Discussion

Class Date:1/25, 1/27/2016

FOUR Reading Assignment Chapter Two cont’d & Chapter ThreeEssay AssignmentOnline Discussion

Class Date:2/1. 2/3/2016

FIVE Reading Assignment Chapter Three cont.Essay AssignmentOnline Discussion

Class Date:2/8, 2/10/2016



SIX Reading Assignment Chapter Three Cont.Essay AssignmentOnline Discussion

Class Date:2/15. 2/17/2016

SEVEN Reading Assignment Chapter FourEssay AssignmentOnline Discussion

Class Date:2/22. 2/24/2016

EIGHTMidterm Examination

Class Date: March 2nd, 2016

NINE Reading Assignment Chapter Four Con’tEssay AssignmentOnline Discussion

Class Date:3/14, 3/16/2016

TEN Reading Assignment Chapter FiveEssay Assignment Online Discussion

Final Project Assigned

Class Date:3/21, 3/23/2016

ELEVEN Reading Assignment Chapter SixEssay AssignmentOnline Discussion

Class Date:3/28, 3/30/2016

TWELVE Reading Assignment Chapters Seven and EightEssay AssignmentOnline Discussion

Class Date:4/4, 4/6/2016

THIRTEEN Reading Assignment Chapter Nine AssignmentEssay AssignmentOnline Discussion

Class Date:4/11. 4/13/2016

FOURTEEN Reading Assignment Chapter TenEssay Assignment Online Discussion Final Project Due

Class Date:4/18. 4/20/2016

FIFTEEN In-Class Final Examination: TBD Class DateDate: TBD

MODULE ONE DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE ONE:ReadingAssignment(s):

TEXTBOOK: Cheeseman, H., Kubasek, N., Brennan, B., & Browne, M. (2015). LegalTopics in Business. Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-269-87076-4 (Custom Book) Chapter One

Submission BoxAssignment(s):

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING THE ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS:1. Enter all answer(s) for this assignment in a Word document (.doc or .docx).2. Identify each of your answer(s) with the chapter number, page number,

and question number. Do not include the question text.3. The expectation for this assignment is that the correct form will be used, it

will be thoroughly completed, and will include all of the information found in the text as well as using hypothetical information for the remainder of



the form.

Please submit your work pursuant to the module due dates.

Assignment:

Page 13 – Critical Thinking Case 1.3 – Marvin v. Marvin, 557 P.2d 106 (Cal. 1976) Case Questions1. What are the facts of this case?2. Who wins this case and why?3. Do you agree with this decision? Why or why not?4. In what scenario do you think this might apply in the business context?

Discussion BoardAssignment(s):

Is it fair that a party can be bound to the terms of an agreement to which they never explicitly agreed to, vis-à-vis an implied-in-fact contract? In what circumstances should parties be concerned about this concept?

OtherAssignment(s):

1. Personal Bio: Post a short bio on the space provided in the CANVAS classroom. This should include your professional background and any personal information of interest to the class. January 12th, 2016

2. Syllabus Acknowledgement: Copy and paste to the space provided in the CANVASclassroom the following acknowledgement.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF READING SYLLABUSI have read the syllabus for this course in its entirety and understand its contents,my responsibilities as a student, including all assignments due, due dates, and times.Name: Date:DUE DATE: January 12th, 2016

3. Certification Page of Authenticity of One’s Own Work Acknowledgement: Copy and paste to the space provided in the CANVAS classroom the following acknowledgement: (by posting this acknowledgement the student agrees to abide by this policy) DUE DATE: January 12th, 2016

“I understand that all work, regardless of nature, submitted by me for this course will comply with the following CERTIFICATION STATEMENT.

CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

I hereby certify that the following assignment constitutes my own product. Where the thoughts, ideas, or expressions of another are used appropriate credit is given and, that where the language of another is set forth, quotation marks so indicate. I further understand that if appropriate credit citing the originating author is omitted by me it can result in the failure of this assignment and stricter academic disciplinary action by Florida SouthWestern State College.

Name Printed

Signature

Date ”



MODULE TWO DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE TWO:ReadingAssignment(s):

TEXTBOOK - Cheeseman, H., Kubasek, N., Brennan, B., & Browne, M. (2015). LegalTopics in Business. Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-269-87076-4 (Custom Book) Chapter one cont.


INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING THE ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS:1. Enter all answer(s) for this assignment in a Word document (.doc or .docx).2. Identify each of your answer(s) with the chapter number, page number, and

question number. Do not include the question text.3. The expectation for this assignment is that the correct form will be used, it

will be thoroughly completed, and will include all of the information found in the text as well as using hypothetical information for the remainder of the form.


Assignment:

Page 9 – Case Problem 1.1 – Wrench LLC v. Taco Bell CorporationCase Questions1. What does the doctrine of implied-in-fact contract provide? Explain.2. Did Taco Bell act ethically in this case? Did Chiat/Day act ethically in this case?3. What is the purpose of recognizing implied-in-fact contracts? Do you think therewas an implied-in-fact contract in this case? If so, what damages should have been awarded to the plaintiffs?

APPLICABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

08.0 Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of contract law including the uniform commercial code.

08.06 Recognize and identify various types of contracts such as adhesion, bilateral, unilateral, implied, and express.08.08 Demonstrate knowledge of specific performance, breach of contract, and remedies for breach of contract.GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: COM, CT, TIM, GSR, QR


Think of an example in your life when you believe that you were a party to animplied-in-fact contract? Were all of the elements present? Do you think this was advantageous or problematic for you?

OtherAssignment(s):

NONE

MODULE THREE DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE THREE:ReadingAssignment(s):

TEXTBOOK - Cheeseman, H., Kubasek, N., Brennan, B., & Browne, M. (2015). Legal Topics in Business. Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-269-87076-4 (Custom Book) Chapter Two




will be thoroughly completed, and will include all of the information found in the text as well as using hypothetical information for the remainder of



the form.Please submit your work pursuant to the module due dates.

Assignment:

Page 29, Ethics Cases 2.8Case Questions:1. What does the adage “A contract is a contract is a contract” mean?2. Does the doctrine of equity save Dees from his contract?3. Does Saban owe an ethical duty to pay Dees more money now the PowerRangers is a successful brand? Is Dees bound by the contract?

APPLICABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES:08.0 Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of contract law including the uniform commercial code.08.07 Prepare a basic contract given a set of facts08.08 Demonstrate knowledge of specific performance, breach of contract, andremedies for breach of contractGENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: COM, CT, TIM, GSR, QR.


Critical Legal Thinking Cases - Page 28, 2.5–Discuss the case by applying concepts from the reading assignment.Who wins? Who should win? Did the court’s actual ruling make sense?

OtherAssignment(s):

None

MODULE FOUR DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE FOUR:ReadingAssignment(s):

TEXTBOOK- Cheeseman, H., Kubasek, N., Brennan, B., & Browne, M. (2015). LegalTopics in Business. Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-269-87076-4 (Custom Book)

Chapter 2 cont. and Chapter 3






Assignment:

Critical Legal Thinking Cases - Page 45, 3.5 –Discuss case by applying concepts from the reading assignmentCase Questions:Is the check a negotiable instrument?

APPLICABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES:08.0 Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of contract law including theuniform commercial code08.01 Demonstrate knowledge of the elements of a contractGENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: COM, CT, TIM, GSR, QR




Why is the distinction between a contract and a negotiable instrument so important?

OtherAssignment(s):

NONE

MODULE FIVE DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE FIVE:ReadingAssignment(s):

TEXTBOOK - Cheeseman, H., Kubasek, N., Brennan, B., & Browne, M. (2015). LegalTopics in Business. Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-269-87076-4 (Custom Book) Chapter Three cont.






Assignment:

Critical Legal Thinking Cases - Pages 45-46, 3.5 - 3.7Discuss case by applying concepts from the reading assignment. Please do not simply answer yes or no: explain your answers sufficiently.Questions:3.5: Is the check a negotiable instrument?3.6: Is the note a negotiable instrument? Who wins?3.7: Does the reference to the mortgage in the note cause it to be nonnegotiable?

APPLICABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES:08.0 Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of contract law including the uniform commercial code08.01 Demonstrate knowledge of the elements of a contractGENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: COM, CT, TIM, GSR, QR.


Read Case 3.1 on page 41. Should casinos advance credit to gamblers? Should theterms have more clear disclosures?

OtherAssignment(s):

MODULE SIX DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE SIX:ReadingAssignment(s):

TEXTBOOK - Cheeseman, H., Kubasek, N., Brennan, B., & Browne, M. (2015). LegalTopics in Business. Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-269-87076-4 (Custom Book)Chapter Three cont.








Assignment:

Page 46: Ethics Cases - Discuss case by applying concepts from the reading assignment. Please do not simply answer yes or no: explain your answers sufficiently.

3.8: Have Corbin or Mullins acted unethically in this case? Who wins?

3.9: Does the restriction written on Horne's promissory note cause it to be nonnegotiable, despite the letter of authorization? Who wins?


08.0 Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of contract law including the uniform commercial code

GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES: COM, CT


Read the following article: h t tp : //b l o g s . wsj . com/c i o/ 201 5/ 04/05 /bn y - m e l l o n - ex p l or e s - b i t co i ns - po t en tia l / : Do you think “Bitcoins” are negotiable instruments? Why or why not?

OtherAssignment(s):

NONE

MODULE SEVEN DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE SEVEN:ReadingAssignment(s):

TEXTBOOK - Cheeseman, H., Kubasek, N., Brennan, B., & Browne, M. (2015). LegalTopics in Business. Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-269-87076-4 (Custom Book)

Chapter Four






Assignment:

1) Case 4.1 - p a g e 53 - Bi l ski v . K a ppo s (2010) a) Is it often difficult for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to determine the patentability of claims in patent applications? What challenges would the patent office face?b) Do you think that it was obvious that hedging is an abstract concept that cannot be patented?c) Does the patent system promote or detract from business innovation?2) Case 4.3 - p a g e 68 - H a rp er & Ro w, P ub l i s h e r s, I nc ., v . N ation E n t erpr i ses, 471 U .S . 5 39 (19 8 5) a) What was the dispute about in this case? Specific facts please?b) Do you think that it was a copyright infringement?c) Explain "fair use" and how it applies in copyright cases?



APPLICABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES:07.0 Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of the law of businessorganizationsGENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: COM, CT, GSR.


Robin Thicke and Pharrell recently lost a multi-million dollar lawsuit for infringingupon Marvin Gaye in the creation of “Blurred Lines”. h t tp : // w w w. rol li n g st on e.c om/mu s i c/n ews /rob i n - t h i c k e - a nd - ph a rr e l l -l o s e - b l urr e d - li n es - l aws u i t - 2 0 150 3 10 ? p a g e = 2 : Do you agree or disagree with the jury’s findings? Why or why not?

OtherAssignment(s):

NONE

MODULE EIGHT DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE EIGHT:ReadingAssignment(s):

None

Submission BoxAssignment(s): Midterm Exa minationDiscussion BoardAssignment(s):

NONE

OtherAssignment(s):

MIDTERM EXAMINATION.

APPLICABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES:07.0 Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of the law of business organizations07.01 Define a variety of terms associated with business organizations07.02 State the major advantages and disadvantages of the various types of businessorganizations07.03 Describe the procedures and steps leading to formation, modification and dissolution of various types of business organizations07.04 Discuss the rights, duties, and liabilities of the owners, officers, directors, and employees of various types of business organizations07.05 Explain the financial structure of various business organizations07.06 Discuss the nature of the agency relationship to include the duties andliabilities of the principal, the agent, and third parties

GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: COM, CT, GSR

MODULE NINE DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE NINE:ReadingAssignment(s):

TEXTBOOK: Cheeseman, H., Kubasek, N., Brennan, B., & Browne, M. (2015). LegalTopics in Business. Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-269-87076-4 (Custom Book) Chapter Five








Assignment:

P. 89 Critical Legal Thinking Cases 5.7Discuss case by applying concepts from the reading assignment

Discussion BoardAssignment(s): The “Sony Hack” in retaliation for the creation of “The Interview” revealed a

substantial amount of information about gender pay inequality in Hollywood. h t tp : // w w w.was h i n g t onpo s t .c om/b l o g s/st yl e - b l o g / w p/ 2 015/ 0 1/11 /cou l d - t he - so n y- h a c k s - h e l p - c l o s e - t he - ho ll y w oo d - p ay - g a p/ : Does the release of this information create problems for all industries?

OtherAssignment(s):

Employment law assignment distributed.

MODULE TEN DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE TEN:ReadingAssignment(s):

TEXTBOOK - Cheeseman, H., Kubasek, N., Brennan, B., & Browne, M. (2015). LegalTopics in Business. Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-269-87076-4 (Custom Book) Chapters Six and Seven






Assignment:

P. 86 Case 5.1 U.S. Supreme Court Employer Retaliation Questions:

1. Why does Title VII permit retaliation claims?

2. What would be the consequences if Title VII did not permit retaliation claims against an employer?

3. Did North American Stainless act ethically by firing Thompson?

4. Does this case increase the possibility that employers could face other retaliation claims, such as for firing an employee’s boyfriend, girlfriend, relative, friend, or coworker?

APPLICABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES:07.0 Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of the law of business organizationsGENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: COM, CT, GSR. APPLICABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES:07.0 Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of the law of businessorganizations07.01 Define a variety of terms associated with business organizations



07.03 Describe the procedures and steps leading to formation, modification and dissolution of various types of business organizations13.0 Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship13.01 Define entrepreneurship13.02 Describe the importance of entrepreneurship to the American economy13.03 Identify the necessary personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneurGENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: COM, CT, GSR.


Mandatory arbitration clauses…fair or unfair? Are these legitimate business tool orare they “bullying”? h t tp : // w w w. u s n ews.c om/op i n i on/ e c onom i c - i n t e ll i g e nc e / 201 5 / 0 4/21 /c f p b - d at a - s ho w s- fo rc e d - a rb i t r atio n -l e a v es - con s um e r s - h ig h - a n d - dr y

OtherAssignment(s):

Final Project Assigned

MODULE ELEVEN DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE ELEVEN:ReadingAssignment(s):

TEXTBOOK - Cheeseman, H., Kubasek, N., Brennan, B., & Browne, M. (2015). LegalTopics in Business. Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-269-87076-4 (Custom Book) Chapter Eight






Assignment:

P. 153 Case 8.6 – Read the case and answer Critical Thinking About the Law questions:1. How did Dr. Gaddy’s behavior during the period in which he so clearly held adurable power of attorney clearly strengthen his credibility before the court?2. What facts, had they been true, would have permitted the revocation of Dr.Gaddy’s power of attorney?

P. 156 Review Questions8.1 Explain the doctrine of respondeat superior8.3 Describe the agent’s duties to the principal8.5 Is a principal responsible for all contracts entered into by an agent?8.6 Why must a principal notify a third party of their termination of an agency relationship? Explain

APPLICABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES:07.0 Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of the law of business organizations07.06 Discuss the nature of the agency relationship to include the duties andliabilities of the principal, the agent, and third partiesGENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: COM, CT, GSR.


Read the following article about franchises and vicarious liability:h t tp : // w w w.jds upr a.c o m / l e g a l n ews /p at t e r so n -v- dom i nos - p i zz a - l l c - f r a nc h - 2 0 383/



Do you agree with the Court’s ruling? What impact do you think this will have on franchisor’s policies with regards to control over franchise operations?

OtherAssignment(s):

NONE

MODULE TWELVE DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE TWELVE:ReadingAssignment(s):

TEXTBOOK - Cheeseman, H., Kubasek, N., Brennan, B., & Browne, M. (2015). Legal Topics in Business. Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-269-87076-4 (Custom Book) Chapter Nine






Assignment:P. 171 Critical Legal Thinking Cases 9.1 Statute of FraudsDiscuss the case by applying concepts from the reading assignment

APPLICABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES:08.0 Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of contract law including the uniform commercial code08.04 Demonstrate knowledge of the statute of fraudsGENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: COM, CT, TIM, GSR, QR


The “Parol Evidence Rule” states that if a document is “fully integrated” evidenceof any prior agreements cannot be introduced. For example, if you buy a new car and the salesperson makes promises about things that will occur after the sale such as free carwashes or oil changes, if those do not appear in the final contract, you would not be able to enforce those prior promises. Does this rule sound fair? Why does this rule exist?

OtherAssignment(s):

NONE

MODULETHIRTEEN

DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE THIRTEEN:

ReadingAssignment(s):

TEXTBOOK - Cheeseman, H., Kubasek, N., Brennan, B., & Browne, M. (2015). Legal Topics in Business. Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-269-87076-4 (Custom Book) Chapter Nine cont. and Chapter Ten






Assignment:



P. 172 Ethics Cases 9.8Discuss the case by applying concepts from the reading assignment

APPLICABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES:08.0 Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of contract law including theuniform commercial code08.06 Recognize and identify various types of contracts such as adhesion, bilateral, unilateral, implied, and express08.08 Demonstrate knowledge of specific performance, breach of contract, and remedies for breach of contractGENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: COM, CT, TIM, GSR, QR


Page 163, Ethics Case, Sawyer v. Mills. Do you agree with the Court’s ruling here?Would there have been another way the Court could have ruled in favor of the plaintiff? Should similarly situated employee be expected to understand these rules?

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MODULEFOURTEEN

DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE FOURTEEN:

ReadingAssignment(s):

TEXTBOOK: Cheeseman, H., Kubasek, N., Brennan, B., & Browne, M. (2015). LegalTopics in Business. Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 978-1-269-87076-4 (Custom Book) Chapter Ten cont.




will be thoroughly completed, and will include all of the information found in the text as well as using hypothetical information for the remainder ofthe form.

Please submit your work pursuant to the module due dates.Assignment:

P. 183 Case 10.4 Critical Thinking about the Law questions:

1. Decide what damage award each of the four primary ethical norms outlined compels in Case 10.4 and present a rationale for why that norm compels that particular damage award.

2. If you were the judge in Case 10.4, what argument would you make in defending the size of the damages awarded by the trial court?


08.0 Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of contract law including the uniform commercial code08.08 Demonstrate knowledge of specific performance, breach of contract, and remedies for breach of contractGENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: COM, CT, TIM, GSR, QR


“Liquidated Damages” are damages in a specific dollar amount which allows aparty to obtain the specific amount stated without having to prove that they were actually financially harmed by the breach. For example, in your mobile phone agreement with your provider, there is certainly a provision which states that if



you break the contract you owe the provider a certain dollar amount, probably$200-$400. Are liquidated damages fair? In what way might they actually facilitatetransactions?

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Final Paper DUE!!!

APPLICABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES:08.01 Demonstrate knowledge of the elements of a contract08.02 Demonstrate knowledge of contract terminology08.03 Recognize and identify the differences between void and voidable contracts08.04 Demonstrate knowledge of the statute of frauds08.05 Demonstrate knowledge of the Parol Evidence Rule08.06 Recognize and identify various types of contracts such as adhesion, bilateral, unilateral, implied, and express08.07 Prepare a basic contract given a set of facts08.08 Demonstrate knowledge of specific performance, breach of contract, and remedies for breach of contract08.09 Demonstrate knowledge of third party beneficiary contracts08.10 Demonstrate knowledge of requirements for modification of contracts and assignments of contractsGENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: COM, CT, TIM, GSR, QR

MODULE FIFTEEN DETAILED EXPLANATION OF MODULE FIFTEEN:ReadingAssignment(s):

Final exam


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OtherAssignment(s): Final Ex a m i nat i o n .

APPLICABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES:07.0 Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles of the law of business organizations07.01 Define a variety of terms associated with business organizations07.02 State the major advantages and disadvantages of the various types of businessorganizations07.03 Describe the procedures and steps leading to formation, modification and dissolution of various types of business organizations07.04 Discuss the rights, duties, and liabilities of the owners, officers, directors, andemployees of various types of business organizations07.05 Explain the financial structure of various business organizations07.06 Discuss the nature of the agency relationship to include the duties andliabilities of the principal, the agent, and third parties13.0 Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship13.01 Define entrepreneurship13.02 Describe the importance of entrepreneurship to the American economy13.03 Identify the necessary personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneurGENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES: COM, CT, TIM, GSR.



XII. A N Y O T H ER I N F O RM A TI O N OR C L ASS P R O C EDU R ES OR PO L I C I E S : Because law is a dynamic and ever-changing field, class may be modified depending on watershed appellate decisions, legal trends, and student interest. The syllabus may be amended at any time with or without advance notice. Should a conflict arise between the assignments discussed herein and Canvas, the description in Canvas will govern.

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