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LEG 100 – Business Law I

Quarter: Winter 2012, January 2, 2012- March 19, 2012

Meeting Days/Time: N/A

Instructor: Professor Chester Galloway, Juris Doctorate, M.B.A

Instructor Phones: 706.225.5321 or 706.315.9404

Instructor E-mail: [email protected]

Instructor Office Hours: Monday 4:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

and by appointment

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Academic Office: 706.225.5311

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Examines the legal environment of business, the sources of American law, and the basis of authority for government to regulate business. Provides a survey of tort law, contracts and the UCC, and the federaland state courts.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Required Resources

Bagley, C. E., & Savage, D. W. (2010). Managers and the legal environment:2010 custom edition(6thed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Cengage Learning.

Supplemental Resources

Fischbach, J., & Fischbach, M. (2005). Rethinking optimality in tort litigation: The promise of reverse cost-shifting. BYU Journal of Public Law, 19(2), 317-351.

Kalen, S. (2008). The transformation of modern administrative law: Changing administrations andenvironmental guidance documents. Ecology Law Quarterly, 35 (4), 657-720.

Ward, E. (2007). Mandatory court-annexed alternative dispute resolution in the United States federalcourts: Panacea or pandemic? St. John’s Law Review, 81(1), 77-98.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe the legal environment of business, the sources of American law, and the basis of authority for government to regulate business.

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2. Explain basic court procedures, types of courts, and alternative dispute resolution methods.

3. Describe the elements of a contract and explain the basic provisions of contract law relative tooffer, acceptance, capacity, legality, fraud, third-party rights, performance, and breach of contract.

4. Explain the components of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) relative to sales and leasecontracts and the basic provisions of the UCC addressing sales/lease contracts, title, risk,

insurable interests, and the performance and breach of contracts.5. Explain the basis of tort law and describe the classification of torts.

6. Define negligence and explain the various defenses to negligence.

7. Differentiate between civil law and criminal law and describe the various classifications of crimes.

8. Use technology and information resources to research issues in business law.

9. Write clearly and concisely about business law using proper writing mechanics.






WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE

The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work.This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.

Week Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation Points

1

1/2/12to1/8/12

Preparation

• Reading(s)

o Chapter 1: Law, Value Creation, and Risk Management

o Chapter 2: Ethics and the Law

• e-Activity

o Research the Internet to find an example of a company that

promotes itself as being socially responsible and yet actssocially irresponsible. For example, promotion on theWebsite of being socially responsible and at the same time

fighting the government over pollution. Be prepared todiscuss.

Activities

• Discussions

Evaluation

• None

20

2

1/9/12to1/15//12

Preparation

• Reading(s)

o Chapter 3: Courts, Sources of Law, and Dispute Resolution

o Chapter 4: Constitutional Bases for Business Regulation

o Appendix A: The Constitution of the United States • e-Activity

o Go to the American Arbitration Associate Website, located at

http://www.adr.org/, to read more about dispute resolutionservices. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

• Discussions

Evaluation

• Quiz 1: Chapters 1 and 2

20

100

3

1/16/12 to1/22/12

Preparation

• Reading(s)o Chapter 5: Agency

Activities

• Discussions

Evaluation


20

100

4 Preparation



http://www.adr.org/

http://www.adr.org/




1/23/12to1/29/12

• Reading(s)

o Chapter 6: Administrative Law

• e-Activity

o Go to the Federal Registry’s Website, located at

http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/. Conduct a Quick Search on aterm of your choice (e.g., credit report, education standards,or sales tax). Read about one new regulation or pendingregulation. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

• Discussions

Evaluation

• Quiz 3: Chapter 5

• Assignment 1: Local Lawsuit

20

50

290

5

1/30/12 to

2/5/12

Preparation

• Reading(s)

o Chapter 7: Contracts

o Chapter 8: Sales, Licensing, and e-Commerce

• e-Activity

o Go to the Uniform Commercial Code Locator, located at

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uniform/ucc.html to read aboutthe UCC from your state and one other state. Be prepared todiscuss.

Activities

• Discussions

Evaluation


20

50

6

2/6/12 to2/12/12

Preparation

• Reading(s)

o Chapter 9: Torts and Privacy Protection

o Chapter 10: Product Liability

Activities

• Discussions

Evaluation


20

100

7

2/13/12 to2/19/12

Preparation

•

Reading(s)o Chapter 11: Intellectual Property

• e-Activity

o Read the testimony of Gordon M. Snow regarding the FBI’s

efforts to investigate intellectual property crimes, located athttp://www.fbi.gov/news/testimony/intellectual-property-law-enforcement-efforts. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities



http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uniform/ucc.html


http://www.fbi.gov/news/testimony/intellectual-property-law-enforcement-efforts









• Discussions

Evaluation


20

100

8

2/20/12 to2/26/12

Preparation

• Reading(s)

o Chapter 12: Environmental Law

• e-Activity

o Investigate product and corporate ratings for being Eco-

Friendly from Greenopia’s Website, located athttp://www.greenopia.com/CH/. On the right hand under Browse Ratings, click on one product and one corporate linkto review ratings. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

• Discussions

Evaluation


• Assignment 2: Legal Advice

20

50

290

9

2/27/12 to3/4/12

Preparation

• Reading(s)

o Chapter 13: Consumer Protection

• e-Activity

o FreeCreditReport.com is a for-fee service to obtain and

monitor your credit score. While it is deceptive in its name, itis not participating in anything illegal. Research other deceptive but legal tactics companies may take or give anexample of a deceptive but legal product or service. Beprepared to discuss.

Activities

• Discussions

Evaluation


20

50

10

3/5/12 to3/11/12

Preparation

• Reading(s)

o Chapter 14: Directors, Officers, and Controlling Stakeholders

o Chapter 15: Securities Fraud and Insider Training

Activities

• Discussions

Evaluation


20

50

11

3/12/12 to3/18/12

Preparation

• Reading(s): None

Activities



http://www.greenopia.com/CH/





• Discussions

Evaluation


20

100

* NOTE: Please note that this course ends on Sunday, March 19th at Midnight EST and allassignments, including the Final Exam, must be completed by this date.

GRADING SCALE – UNDERGRADUATE

Assignment Total Points% of

Grade

Quizzes (open book with a 1-hour time limit per chapter)

(15 chapters, 10 questions each, worth 5 points apiece)

750 48%

Assignment 1: Local Lawsuit 290 19%

Assignment 2: Legal Advice 290 19%

Participation (22 discussions worth 10 points apiece) 220 14%

Totals 1,550 100%

Points Percentage Grade

1,395 – 1,550 90% – 100% A

1,240 – 1,394 80% – 89% B

1,085 – 1,239 70% – 79% C930 – 1,084 60% – 69% D

Below 930 Below 60% F






WEEK 11/2/12 to1/8/12

Course Learning Outcomes

• Describe the legal environment of business, the sources of American law, and the basis of

authority for government to regulate business.

Preparation

• Readings

o Chapter 1: Law, Value Creation, and Risk Management

o Chapter 2: Ethics and the Law

• e-Activity

o Research the Internet to find an example of a company that promotes itself as being

socially responsible and yet acts socially irresponsible. For example, promotion on theWebsite of being socially responsible and at the same time fighting the government over pollution standards. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

• Course Expectations and Introductions

• Lecture 1 Topics: law, value creation, and risk management, including a systems approach tobusiness and society, law and public policy, and the legally astute manager.

• Discussion 1: Law and Business Today

o Looking at the legal environment of business today, discuss where you see the law has

fallen short for businesses or consumers.

o Review the four components that make up legal astuteness and rank order the four

components in order of most valuable to manager’s in today’s business climate.

• Lecture 2 Topics: ethics and the law, including relationship between law and ethics, the ethical

tone, the ethical business leader’s decision tree, tension between long- and short-term returns,social responsibility, positive action, promoting ethical behavior, and honor or morals of themarketplace.

• Discussion 2: Bad Behavior

o Discuss whether or not the law should prohibit all “bad behavior” and provide a rationale

to justify your answer.

o From the e-Activity, describe the company and the disconnect of what it says and what it

does. Discuss the conclusions about ethics and the law that you draw from this example.

Evaluation

• None






WEEK 21/9/12 to1/15//12




• Explain basic court procedures, types of courts, and alternative dispute resolution methods.

Preparation

• Reading(s)

o Chapter 3: Courts, Sources of Law, and Dispute Resolution

o Chapter 4: Constitutional Bases for Business Regulation

o Appendix A: The Constitution of the United States

• e-Activity

o Go to the American Arbitration Associate Website, located at http://www.adr.org/ to read

more about dispute resolution services. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

• Lecture 1 Topics: courts, sources of law, and dispute resolution, including case citation, U.S. andstate court systems, federal jurisdiction, federal courts, state courts, standing, personal

jurisdiction, sources of law, choices of forum and law, right to trial by jury and waiver of that right,laws favorable to means other than litigation to resolve disputes (settlements, ADR), tortiousdispute resolution; litigation strategy, class actions, civil procedure and litigation steps, alternativedispute resolution (ADR), discovery, attorney-client privilege, work product doctrine and other privileges, and document retention and deletion.

• Discussion 1: Dispute Resolution

o Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using the U.S. court system to alternative

dispute resolution methods.o Discuss how applicable dispute resolution methods are to a small-business owner and a

mid-level manager of a Fortune 500 company.

• Lecture 2 Topics: constitutional bases for business regulation, including structure of government,separation of powers, supremacy clause and preemption, federalism, the commerce clause,federal fiscal powers, protection of individual liberties, freedom of speech and press, right of association, freedom of religion, due process, compensation for takings, equal protection, andright to jury trial.

• Discussion 2: The Bill of Rights

o In reviewing the Bill of Rights, discuss which amendment has the biggest influence on

businesses. Give an example to support your answer.

o From a manager’s point of view, tell what might happen if a manager does not know or

understand the contents of Chapter 4. Explain the possible ramifications.

Evaluation




http://www.adr.org/

http://www.adr.org/




WEEK 31/16/12 to 1/22/12




Preparation

• Readings

o Chapter 5: Agency

Activities

• Lecture Topics: agency, including formation of an agency relationship, types of agencyrelationships, distinguishing between employees and independent contracts, fiduciary duty,agent’s ability to bind the principal to contracts entered into by agent, liability for torts of agents,and liability of the principle for violations of law by the agent.

• Discussion 1: Agency Formation

o Chapter 5 states “…without the law of agency, corporations could not function at all.”

Share an example not given in the textbook that proves this statement correct.

o Outline the advantages and disadvantages of the various types of agency relationships.

• Discussion 2. Management Perspective

o From a legal perspective, determine if it is easier for a manager to deal with an employee

or an independent contractor. Provide an example or rationale for your answer.

o With the rise of virtual work arrangements (working from another location other than the

designated office), discuss the legal issues that managers must be aware of.

Evaluation







WEEK 41/23/12 to1/29/1




Preparation

• Readings

o Chapter 6: Administrative Law

• e-Activity

o Go to the Federal Registry’s Website, located at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/. Conduct

a Quick Search on a term of your choice (e.g., credit report, education standards, or sales tax). Read about one new regulation or pending regulation. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

• Lecture Topics: administrative law, including how administrative agencies act, administrativeagencies and the Constitution, principles of administrative law, judicial review of agency actions,decision-making power of agencies, finding an agency’s rules and procedures, and obtainingdocuments from an agency.

• Discussion 1: Government Agencies

o Discuss whether government agencies are given too much, too little, or just the right

amount of power to serve American citizens. Give an example or a rationale with your answer.

o Summarize how this chapter is of value to two of the following people.

A new business owner of a residential and commercial carpet cleaning service

The executive director of a nonprofit organization serving homeless individuals

A sales manager of a company making automotive pumps

A school superintendent of the largest district in the state

• Discussion 2: Federal Registry

o The average business manager is not likely to know about or use the Federal Registry.

Discuss whether or not it important for the average manager in today’s business climateto use the Federal Registry on a regular basis.

o Based on what you discovered in the e-Activity, discuss how managers could best

leverage the Federal Registry’s Website. Provide specific examples to support your response.

Evaluation• Quiz 3: Chapter 5

• Assignment 1: Local Lawsuit








WEEK 51/30/12 to 2/5/12


• Describe the elements of a contract and explain the basic provisions of contract law relative to

offer, acceptance, capacity, legality, fraud, third-party rights, performance, and breach of contract.

• Explain the components of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) relative to sales and leasecontracts and the basic provisions of the UCC addressing sales/lease contracts, tile, risk,insurable interests, and the performance and breach of contracts.

Preparation

• Readings

o Chapter 7: Contracts

o Chapter 8: Sales, Licensing, and E-Commerce

• e-Activity

o Go to the Uniform Commercial Code Locator, located at

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uniform/ucc.html to read about the UCC from your state andone other state. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

• Lecture 1 Topics: contracts, including basic requirements of a contract, agreement, consideration,capacity, legality, promissory estoppel, precontractual liability for failure to negotiate in good faith,unconscionability, genuineness of assent, statute of frauds, the parole evidence rule, changedcircumstances, contract modification, discharge of contract, duty of good faith and fair dealing,third-party beneficiaries, remedies, and contracts relating to mergers and acquisitions.

• Discussion 1: Contracts

o Many times we have a contract in front of us and we merely scan it and then sign it.

Discuss what makes contracts difficult to read or comprehend.o Identify and then explain the two most important elements of a contract that every

manager should know about. Support your answer with an example or rationale.

• Lecture 2 Topics: sales, licensing and e-Commerce, including Article 2 of the UCC, softwarelicenses, electronic contracts and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act and the E-Sign Act,contract formation, battle of the forms, statute of frauds, duty of good faith under the UCC,warranties, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, right to reject nonconforming goods, allocation of riskof loss, unconscionability, commercial impracticability under the UCC, damages, and specificperformance.

• Discussion 2: The UCC

o Explain whether the UCC clarifies how goods are sold or makes it more confusing. Use

examples or other support for your answer.

o From the comparison you conducted in the e-Activity, discuss whether or not a manager would likely need to have a complete picture of the UCC in each state. How much does amanager really need to know about the state’s UCC in which she/he sells goods?

Evaluation










WEEK 62/6/12 to 2/12/12




• Explain the basis of tort law and describe the classification of torts.

• Define negligence and explain the various defenses to negligence.

• Differentiate between civil law and criminal law and describe the various classifications of crimes.

Preparation

• Readings

o Chapter 9: Torts and Privacy Protection

o Chapter 10: Product Liability

Activities• Lecture 1 Topics: torts and privacy protection, including elements of intentional tort and defenses,

intentional torts to protect persons, intentional torts that protect property, intentional torts thatprotect certain economic interests and business relationships, negligence, defenses tonegligence and limits on recoverable damages, liability of accountants and other professionals tothird parties, strict liability, successor liability, damages, equitable relief, liability of multipledefendants, and privacy protection.

• Discussion 1: Torts and Privacy

o Describe at least two actions a manager can take to protect her- or himself and the

organization she or he represents from a tort lawsuit.

o Create a list of five best practices that managers in most industries could take to protect

the privacy of their employees and customers. Provide specific examples to support your

response.• Lecture 2 Topics: product liability, including theories of recovery; litigation strategy and the

availability of punitive damages; definition of product; what makes a product defective; who maybe strictly liable for product defects; successor, market-share, and premises liability; productliability class actions; common law defenses; other legislative limits on liability; tobacco, guns,and big food; and problems with the product liability system and the restatement (third) approachto design defects and failures to warn.

• Discussion 2: Responsibility

o Describe where you see personal responsibility and accountability fitting into this

chapter’s materials on product liability.

o An owner of a manufacturing firm is being sued for potential product liability of a

particular product. Identify at least two things the owner should consider in the decision to

fight in court or settle.

Evaluation







WEEK 72/13/12 to 2/19/12




Preparation

• Readings

o Chapter 11: Intellectual Property

• e-Activity

o Read the testimony of Gordon M. Snow regarding the FBI’s efforts to investigate

intellectual property crimes, located at http://www.fbi.gov/news/testimony/intellectual-property-law-enforcement-efforts. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

• Lecture Topics: Intellectual property, including patents, copyrights, copyright infringement,registered mask work, trademarks, trade dress, and trade secrets.

• Discussion 1: Intellectual Property (IP)

o Identify the IP rights that are owned by an organization you currently or formerly have

worked at.

o Explain which intellectual property appears the most difficult for a business owner to

protect. Provide support for your answer.

• Discussion 2: Preventing IP Theft

o Discuss some possible clues that might tip off a manager that an employee may be

initiating IP theft.

o Involving the e-Activity’s testimony regarding the FBI’s efforts to investigate IP theft,

identify two best practices owners / executives can implement to protect against possibleIP theft.

Evaluation












WEEK 82/20/12 to 2/26/12





Preparation

• Reading

o Chapter 12: Environmental Law

• e-Activity

o Investigate product and corporate ratings for being Eco-Friendly from Greenopia’s

Website, located at http://www.greenopia.com/CH/. On the right hand under BrowseRatings, click on one product and one corporate link to review ratings. Be prepared todiscuss.

Activities

• Lecture Topics: Environmental laws, administration of environmental laws, the Clean Air Act,federal and state regulation of greenhouse gases, the Clean Water Act, the ResourceConservation and Recovery Act, the Federal Superfund Law (CERCLA), environmental justice,enforcement activities and sanctions for noncompliance, and management of environmentalcompliance.

• Discussion 1: Environmental Law

o Describe business owner’s / executive’s obligation to do more for the environment than

the law requires.

o Summarize the value of knowing about environmental law (at least some aspects of it),

even if you are not working for a company directly, impacted by any of the four environmental laws identified in the chapter.

• Discussion 2: Leveraging Greenness

o Discuss possible ways that a company could benefit from making customers more aware

of environmental laws. Provide specific examples to support your rationale.

o Based on what you discovered in the e-Activity, develop a strategy that any manager

could use to boost sales from customers using this Website. Give an example for onehighly rated company and one low-rated company.

Evaluation


• Assignment 2: Legal Advice









WEEK 92/27/12 to 3/4/12





Preparation

• Readings

o Chapter 13: Consumer Protection

• e-Activity

o FreeCreditReport.com is a for-fee service to obtain and monitor your credit score. While it

is deceptive in its name, it is not participating in anything illegal. Research other deceptive but legal tactics companies may take or give an example of a deceptive butlegal product or service. Be prepared to discuss.

Activities

• Lecture Topics: consumer protection, including commissions and agencies, consumer health andsafety, food safety and labeling, drugs and medical devices, health claims and labeling of dietarysupplements, labeling of other products, broadcasting and the Internet, the Consumer ProductSafety Commission, and automobiles; privacy protections; unfairness, deception, and fraud; stateoccupational licensing; and consumer credit and the Consumer Credit Protection Act.

• Discussion 1: Consumer Protection

o In reviewing all of the consumer protections identified in Chapter 13, classify the two most

harmful to citizens if the protection did not exist. State your rationale with your answer.

o Share the deceptive tactic you investigated from the e-Activity. On a scale of 1 to 5 with 5

being highly deceptive, rate the tactic you found and state why you gave it that rating.• Discussion 2: Protecting Consumers

o Explain whether the U.S. government should do more to protect consumers or if

consumers should become more aware and informed in today’s business environment.

o Discuss a manager’s role in consumer protection.

Evaluation







WEEK 103/5/12 to 3/11/12





Preparation

• Reading(s)

o Chapter 14: Directors, Officers, and Controlling Shareholders

o Chapter 15: Securities Fraud and Insider Trading

Activities

• Lecture 1 Topics: directors, officers and controlling stakeholders, including the business judgment

rule and the duty of care; statutory limitations on directors’ liability for breach of duty of care; duty of good faith; duty of loyalty; duty of candor; duties in the context of takeovers, mergers, andacquisitions; allocation of power between the directors and the shareholders; duty of directors todisclose preliminary merger negotiations; duties of controlling shareholders; and greenmail.

• Discussion 1: Directors, Officers, and Controlling Shareholders

o Of all the duties described in Chapter 14, determine the one duty that is the most important

for management to uphold. State a rationale with your answer.

o Give an example or scenario (different from the textbook) of how a manager could effectively

use the Business Judgment Rule.

• Lecture 2 Topics: securities fraud and insider trading, including: Sections 10(b) and 20 of the 1934Act and Rule 10b-5, elements of a Rule 10b-5 cause for action, Litigation Reform Act safe harbor for forward-looking statements, Section 17(a), responsibilities of auditors to detect and report illegalities,

definition of insider trading, RICO, enforcement of antifraud prohibitions, selective disclosure andregulation FD, and other restrictions on trading by officers, directors, and greater-than-10-percentshareholders.

• Discussion 2: Securities Fraud and Insider Trading

o Imagine you are the Director of Finance for a large publicly traded company. Of all the

material covered in Chapter 15, analyze the single most important element that a Director of Finance must practice diligently. Provide a rationale for your answer.

o Discuss how easy or difficult it may be for officers and managers of organizations to stay

in strict compliance with SEC rules. If you believe that it is easy, then discuss whynoncompliance seems to be common place in the business environment. If you respondit is difficulty, suggest how it could be made easier.

Evaluation• Quiz 9: Chapter 13






WEEK 113/12/12 to 3/18/12


• No new material

Preparation

• Reading(s): None

Activities

• Discussion 1: If You Could Improve the Law

o After reviewing all materials for this course, describe three changes you propose to

existing law which you believe will benefit the conduct of business in the United States.For each proposed change, explain why you believe your idea to be of beneficial nature.

• Discussion 2: Course Wrap-Up

o Discuss how this course fits into your current or future career plans.

Evaluation






LEG 100 –Additional Class Information

Assignment 1: Local LawsuitDue Week 4 and worth 290 points

Use the Internet to research a situation where a business located in your state was involved in a lawsuit(or draw from your own experience if you have been so unfortunate).

Write a 4-6 page paper in which you1. Summarize the actions that lead to the lawsuit.

2. Discuss what management could have done in terms of risk management to have prevented the

events that lead to the lawsuit.

3. Discuss the ethical considerations reflected in the laws applicable to this case.

4. Determine which sources of law would be most relevant in this case and how management could

leverage knowledge of those sources to prevent similar instances in the future.

5. Recommend what management might be able to do to pursue alternate resolutions (outside of

court).

6. Research and cite at least 4 peer-reviewed academic sources in addition to the textbook.

Your assignment must:

•

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on allsides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for anyadditional instructions.

• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’sname, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included inthe required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Describe the legal environment of business, the sources of American law, and the basis of authority for government to regulate business.

• Explain basic court procedures, types of courts, and alternative dispute resolution methods.

• Use technology and information resources to research issues in business law.

• Write clearly and concisely about business law using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, andlanguage and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 290 Assignment 1: Local Lawsuit

CriteriaUnacceptable

Below 60% F

MeetsMinimum

Expectations

60-69% D

Fair

70-79% C

Proficient

80-89% B

Exemplary

90-100% A

1. Summarize the

actions that lead to thelawsuit.Weight: 15%

Did not submit or

incompletelysummarized theactions that lead tothe lawsuit.

Insufficiently

summarized theactions that leadto the lawsuit.

Partially


Satisfactorily


Thoroughly


2. Discuss whatmanagement couldhave done in terms of risk management tohave prevented theevents that lead to thelawsuit.

Did not submit or incompletelydiscussed whatmanagement couldhave done in termsof risk managementto have prevented

Insufficientlydiscussed whatmanagementcould have donein terms of riskmanagement tohave prevented

Partially discussedwhat managementcould have donein terms of riskmanagement tohave preventedthe events that

Satisfactorilydiscussed whatmanagementcould have donein terms of riskmanagement tohave prevented

Thoroughlydiscussed whatmanagementcould have donein terms of riskmanagement tohave prevented






Weight: 20% the events that leadto the lawsuit.

the events thatlead to thelawsuit.

lead to the lawsuit.the events thatlead to thelawsuit.

the events thatlead to thelawsuit.

3. Discuss the ethicalconsiderationsreflected in the laws

applicable to this case.Weight: 15%

Did not submit or incompletelydiscussed the

ethicalconsiderationsreflected in the lawsapplicable to thiscase.

Insufficientlydiscussed theethical

considerationsreflected in thelaws applicable tothis case.

Partially discussedthe ethicalconsiderations

reflected in thelaws applicable tothis case.

Satisfactorilydiscussed theethical


Thoroughlydiscussed theethical


4. Determine whichsources of law wouldbe most relevant in thiscase and howmanagement couldleverage knowledge of those sources toprevent similar instances in the future.Weight: 15%

Did not submit or incompletelydetermined whichsources of lawwould be mostrelevant in this caseand howmanagement couldleverage knowledgeof those sources to

prevent similar instances in thefuture.

Insufficientlydetermined whichsources of lawwould be mostrelevant in thiscase and howmanagementcould leverageknowledge of those sources to


Partiallydetermined whichsources of lawwould be mostrelevant in thiscase and howmanagementcould leverageknowledge of those sources to


Satisfactorilydetermined whichsources of lawwould be mostrelevant in thiscase and howmanagementcould leverageknowledge of those sources to


Thoroughlydetermined whichsources of lawwould be mostrelevant in thiscase and howmanagementcould leverageknowledge of those sources to


5. Recommend whatmanagement might beable to do to pursuealternate resolutions(outside of court).Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletelyrecommended whatmanagement mightbe able to do topursue alternateresolutions (outsideof court).

Insufficientlyrecommendedwhatmanagementmight be able todo to pursuealternateresolutions(outside of court).

Partiallyrecommendedwhat managementmight be able todo to pursuealternateresolutions(outside of court).

Satisfactorilyrecommendedwhatmanagementmight be able todo to pursuealternateresolutions(outside of court).

Thoroughlyrecommendedwhatmanagementmight be able todo to pursuealternateresolutions(outside of court).

6. 4 ReferencesWeight: 5%

No referencesprovided

Does not meetthe requirednumber of references; allreferences poor quality choices.

Does not meet therequired number of references;some referencespoor qualitychoices.

Meets number of requiredreferences; allreferences highquality choices.

Exceeds number of requiredreferences; allreferences highquality choices.

7. Clarity and writingmechanicsWeight: 10%

More than 8 errorspresent

7-8 errors present 5-6 errors present 3-4 errorspresent

0-2 errors present






Assignment 2: Legal Advice

Due Week 8 and worth 290 points

Select a company with whose headquarters are located in the state in which you live. Use the Internet to

research the company and any major initiatives they have planned during the next 5 years (do NOT selecta company that is not planning at least 1 major initiative).

Write a 4-6 page paper in which you:

1. Describe the company and the major initiative(s) they have planned for the next 5 years.

2. Determine which elements of administrative law will be most relevant to the upcoming initiative(s)

and what the impact of those laws will be.

3. Discuss applicable sales, licensing, and e-Commence laws the company will need to take into

consideration during their initiative(s).

4. Makes recommendations for the company to minimize the threat of lawsuits relating to privacy

protection, product liability, or intellectual property rights.

5. Research and cite at least 4 peer-reviewed academic sources in addition to the textbook.

Your assignment must:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on allsides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for anyadditional instructions.

• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’sname, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included inthe required page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:


authority for government to regulate business.• Define negligence and explain the various defenses to negligence.


• Use technology and information resources to research issues in business law.

• Write clearly and concisely about business law using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, andlanguage and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Points: 290 Assignment 2: Legal Advice

CriteriaUnacceptable

Below 60% F

Meets

MinimumExpectations

60-69% D

Fair

70-79% C

Proficient

80-89% B

Exemplary

90-100% A

1. Describe thecompany and themajor initiative(s)they haveplanned for thenext 5 years.

Did not submit or incompletelydescribed thecompany and themajor initiative(s)they have planned

Insufficientlydescribed thecompany and themajor initiative(s)they haveplanned for the

Partially describedthe company andthe major initiative(s) theyhave planned for thenext five 5 years.

Satisfactorilydescribed thecompany and themajor initiative(s)they have plannedfor the next 5 years.

Thoroughlydescribed thecompany and themajor initiative(s)they have plannedfor the next five 5






Weight: 20% for the next 5years.

next 5 years. years.

2. Determinewhich elementsof administrativelaw will be most

relevant to theupcominginitiative(s) andwhat the impactof those laws willbe.Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletelydetermined whichelements of

administrative lawwill be mostrelevant to theupcominginitiative(s) andwhat the impact of those laws will be.

Insufficientlydetermined whichelements of administrative law

will be mostrelevant to theupcominginitiative(s) andwhat the impact of those laws will be.

Partially determinedwhich elements of administrative lawwill be most relevant

to the upcominginitiative(s) and whatthe impact of thoselaws will be.

Satisfactorilydetermined whichelements of administrative law

will be most relevantto the upcominginitiative(s) and whatthe impact of thoselaws will be.

Thoroughlydetermined whichelements of administrative law

will be most relevantto the upcominginitiative(s) and whatthe impact of thoselaws will be.

3. Discussapplicable sales,licensing, and e-Commerce lawsthe company willneed to take intoconsiderationduring their

initiative(s).Weight: 20%

Did not submit or incompletelydiscussedapplicable sales,licensing, and e-Commerce lawsthe company willneed to take into

considerationduring their initiative(s).

Insufficientlydiscussedapplicable sales,licensing, and e-Commerce lawsthe company willneed to take intoconsideration

during their initiative(s).

Partially discussedapplicable sales,licensing, and e-Commerce laws thecompany will needto take intoconsideration duringtheir initiative(s).

Satisfactorilydiscussedapplicable sales,licensing, and e-Commerce laws thecompany will needto take intoconsideration during

their initiative(s).

Thoroughlydiscussed applicablesales, licensing, ande-Commerce lawsthe company willneed to take intoconsideration duringtheir initiative(s).

4. Makesrecommendations for thecompany tominimize thethreat of lawsuitsrelating to privacyprotection,product liability,or intellectualproperty rights.Weight: 25%

Did not submit or incompletely maderecommend-ationsfor the company tominimize thethreat of lawsuitsrelating to privacyprotection, productliability, or intellectualproperty rights.

Insufficientlymaderecommend-ations for thecompany tominimize thethreat of lawsuitsrelating to privacyprotection,product liability, or intellectualproperty rights.

Partially maderecommendationsfor the company tominimize the threatof lawsuits relatingto privacyprotection, productliability, or intellectual propertyrights.

Satisfactorily maderecommendationsfor the company tominimize the threatof lawsuits relatingto privacyprotection, productliability, or intellectual propertyrights.

Thoroughly maderecommendationsfor the company tominimize the threatof lawsuits relatingto privacy protection,product liability, or intellectual propertyrights.

5. 4 ReferencesWeight: 5%

No referencesprovided.

Does not meetthe requirednumber of references; allreferences poor quality choices.

Does not meet therequired number of references; somereferences poor quality choices.

Meets number of required references;all references highquality choices.

Exceeds number of required references;all references highquality choices.

6. Clarity andwritingmechanicsWeight: 10%

More than 8 errorspresent

7-8 errors present 5-6 errors present 3-4 errors present 0-2 errors present






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some email addresses do have the student's name, the majority are not easily identifiable; for example. the email address of [email protected] would not be easily identifiable with Barack

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addition to completing the assignments, you should read, analyze, and respond to the questions

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In order to receive full credit for participating, you must post at least one new message to the

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Excessive absences make it almost impossible for a student to meet the academic objectives of a

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GRADING RUBRIC FOR DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

The following grading rubric will be used to evaluate your participation in the discussion forums.

Points

10

Student provides a substantive post demonstrating an understanding of the discussion

question. Student also provides substantive responds to the posts of two other colleaguAll Posts are written using grammatically correct English.



https://blackboard.strayer.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_2_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_40306_1%26url%3D







7 to 8


question. Student also provides substantive a responds to the post of one other colleagu

Posts are written using grammatically correct English.

5


question. Student fails to provide a substantive response to the post of another colleaguPost is written using grammatically correct English.

Less than 5

Student fails to provide a substantive post demonstrating an understanding of the discu

question. Student fails to provide a substantive response to the post of another colleagu

Post is not written using grammatically correct English

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In order to be marked “present,” each week online students need to:

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(3) participate in a posted online academic discussion.

Logging into an online class without active participation (as described above) does not constitute

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actively learn and demonstrate competencies needed in today’s high performance workplace.

Opportunities will be made available for you to reach your maximum learning potential. Just asin the workplace, it is expected that you will complete all assignments by the due date.

Assignments will NOT be accepted late unless prior arrangements have been made or unless you

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the late submission and has received my permission to submit the assignment late. The zero will

be cleared when the assignment is submitted. No penalty will be assessed if the student received

prior permission to submit the assignment late. Otherwise the zero will be the permanent grade.

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assignments, which require additional grading time).

ASSIGNMENTS






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The online week begins on Monday at 12:01a.m. EST and ends on Sunday at 11:59p.m.

EST (Day 1--Monday, Day 2--Tuesday, Day 3--Wednesday, Day 4--Thursday, Day 5--Friday,Day 6--Saturday, Day 7--Sunday).

* NOTE: Please note that this course ends on Sunday, March 19th at Midnight EST and allassignments, including the Final Exam, must be completed by this date.

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Syllabus LEG100 Winter 2012 Online