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BUS311 Business Law I

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Applying the Law to a Set of Facts

Read the Hypothetical Case Problem #1 at the end of Chapter 1 and respond to these questions:

If Javier sued Energy-Auto Inc., identify who would be the plaintiff and the defendant.

In which state or states can the suit be brought?

Assume that Javier incurred $100,000 in damages.

Analyze whether the suit can be brought in federal court

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of federal versus state court for this type of suit.

DQ2 Tort or Crime?

In Chapter 1 of the text you read about the Bailey v. Eminem defamation case where the court held Eminem’s lyrics were protected by the First Amendment. Read the article and view the video (the links are listed under Week 1 Additional Learning Resources Required and Week 1 Multimedia Required) to the Pahler v. Slayer case. Respond to the following questions:

Did the Pahler court use the same reasoning as used in Bailey v. Eminem?

Should the court’s decision in Pahler be different because a young girl was murdered?

Recall the difference between a crime and a tort. Based on these two cases, analyze and discuss whether artists should be held liable for the actions of their fans.

 

BUS311 Business Law I

Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 Elements of a Contract

 Read the Case Campbell Soup Co. v. Wentz in the text. Answer the following questions:

What were the terms of the contract between Campbell and the Wentzes?

Did the Wentzes perform under the contract?

Did the court find specific performance to be an adequate legal remedy in this case?

Why did the court refuse to help Campbell in enforcing its legal contract?

How could Campbell change its contract in the future so as to avoid the unconsionability problem?

DQ2 The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

Read the Ace Heating and Cooling scenario in your text and answer the following questions:

Under UCC 2-302, who has the best chance of getting out of the contract due to unconsionability?

The symbol for justice features a woman wearing a blindfold illustrating that the law should be applied the same way regardless of who the parties are. Does the UCC rule seem to contradict this? Which approach do you think is more ethical?

Note that both Glamour and Shady Rest are businesses, and courts rarely find that contracts between two businesses are unconscionable. The rationale is that a business is a sophisticated entity, familiar with transactions and able to protect itself. Do you think Glamour and Shady Rest are in a comparable position in regard to this contract? Why or why not?

 

BUS311 Business Law I

Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 Employment-at Will

Should the law allow an employer to fire an employee without a good reason? Conduct research to provide examples to support your position and use your own personal employment experiences when possible. Have you observed situations where an employee was fired? Did the employer give a reason? Do you believe the employer’s actions were legal?

DQ2 A Principal’s Responsibility for the Actions of Their Agent

Karen is shopping at Big Mart. She has with her an umbrella which is the same brand Big Mart carries. When a Big Mart employee, Steve, sees her leave with the umbrella without going through the checkout lane, he asks her to come back into the store. Steve says that he thinks Karen is shoplifting the umbrella. Karen tells him that she has had the umbrella for years and shows him marks of wear and tear. Steve apologizes and tells Karen she is free to go. Can Karen successfully sue for false imprisonment or defamation? From what you have learned about the relationship between a principal and an agent, analyze whether Steve or Big Mart could be liable because of Steve’s actions.

 

BUS311 Business Law I

Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 Real, Intellectual, and Personal Property

List two characteristics each of real, intellectual, and personal property.  Do owners of real, intellectual, and personal property each have the same rights under the law?  List how each type of property is treated under the law. Explain why it is in the best interest of society to treat these types of property the same or differently.

DQ2 Business Ethics

Read the article Governance in the Spotlight: What the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Means for You  Download Governance in the Spotlight: What the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Means for You. In this article the author outlines provisions companies are now required to implement. Consider the requirements imposed by Sarbanes-Oxley on corporate boards of directors. Do small businesses and privately held companies have ethical duties? If so, to whom would they owe this duty? Employees? Customers? Vendors? Should the law impose ethical requirements on small businesses or privately held companies or can the marketplace police unethical business behavior? Provide support to justify your position.

 

BUS311 Business Law I

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 Intellectual Property and Technology

Internet domain names are linked to trademark issues. Technology makes it easy to copy and distribute music and movies without paying royalties.  Business conducted on the internet raise security and privacy issues.  What legal concerns are raised by these issues? Predict which of these issues will be of major concern in the future in regard to the law and business practices.

DQ2  The Global Marketplace

How do governments attempt to control foreign businesses operating within their borders? When U.S. companies do business in other countries, what issues do they face? Describe the responsibilities and ethical concerns that you feel are important for U.S. companies to consider when doing business in other countries

 

BUS311 Business Law I

Week 2 Assignment

Critical Analysis Paper

Describe an example of a contract that you or someone you know entered into (e.g., rental agreement, cell phone agreement, property purchase or lease [e.g., car, home, furniture, etc.], home or car repair, or student loan agreement). In your description, be sure to provide specific contractual details including parties and subject matter involved. You must also address the following:

Define the five essential elements of an enforceable contract, and demonstrate how each element relates to your example.

Explain the circumstances of a breach of contract in your example, and discuss possible remedies.

The paper must be three to four pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center. You must use at least two scholarly sources other than the textbook to support your claims. Cite your sources in-text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your activity.

 

BUS311 Business Law I

Week 3 Assignment

Final Paper Proposal

For detailed information regarding outlines, introductions, thesis statements, and an APA references list, visit the Writing Center.

Review the assignment instructions for the Final Paper in Week 5. Submit an outline for your Final Paper that includes the following:

Develop an introduction with a thesis statement for the Final Paper.

Create an outline of the major headings with a two- to three-sentence description of what you will discuss under each heading.

Provide a references page for the sources used in the Final Paper (the Final Paper has a minimum requirement of five scholarly sources).

State the complete bibliographic citation for the scholarly source following APA guidelines

The outline must be two to three pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your activity.

 

BUS311 Business Law I

Week 4 Assignment

Multimedia activity: Business Organization

Visit the Choose Your Business Structure (Links to an external site.) section of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s website.

If you were to start your own business, which business entity structure would you choose? Justify why your chosen structure is the best organizational form.

Explain the following business structures: sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, and a corporation. In your analysis address the following for each business structure:

Steps to form

Personal liability for owners

Taxation

Advantages and disadvantages

Your paper must be three to five pages (excluding title and reference pages), and it must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center. You must cite at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course textbook. Cite your sources in-text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

 

BUS311 Business Law I

Week 5 Assignment

Final Paper

You are the manager of Acme Fireworks, a fireworks retailer who sells fireworks, puts on ground display fireworks, and large aerial display fireworks. The company started in the owner’s garage two years ago and now has 15 employees that you manage. The company started as a sole proprietorship, and the owner has never changed the entity. The owner has informed you that the company has received inquiries from several large businesses wondering if the company could create several fireworks displays on a regular basis. The owner told the inquirers that the company could fill such display orders, and a price per display was agreed upon. It was discussed that most of the cost for a fireworks display is for skilled labor, insurance, and the actual service of setting off the fireworks. No other details were discussed. The owner is anticipating that new employees will need to be hired, but he is worried that if the large orders for fireworks displays do not continue, the company will not have the funds to pay the new employees. The owner is now considering changing the business entity, but he does not know what entity to form or how to form it.

The owner has asked you to do the following:

Determine if the contracts with the businesses will be governed by common law or the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and explain why.

Analyze whether the owner formed a contract with the businesses, and apply the five essential elements of an enforceable contract.

Explain the potential personal liability to Acme Fireworks if a spectator is injured by a stray firework from a fireworks display.

Discuss the different employment types and relationships relevant to agency law, and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each type specific to Acme Fireworks.

Explain why Acme Fireworks should not operate as a sole proprietorship. Recommend a new business entity, and provide rationale to support your recommendation.

For each task, be sure to analyze the relevant law, apply the facts to the law, and make a conclusion.

The paper

Must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

Must include a separate title page with the following:

Title of paper

Student’s name

Course name and number

Instructor’s name

Date submitted

Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. That is, describe what your response is to the content, either positive or negative, and defend your position. If multiple options, alternatives, and/or positions are present and are being rejected, you must also defend the reasons for rejecting an option.

Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

Must include at least five scholarly sources, two of which must be from the University of Arizona Global Campus Library, in addition to the course text.

Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Writing Center.

Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center (Links to an external site.).

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your activity.

 

BUS311 Business Law I

Week 1 Quiz  

Question 1Justin is a famous professional athlete. The Daily News publishes a story which discloses that Justin gave syphilis to his ex-girlfriend, which he did. If Justin sues the Daily News for defamation, he will probably

  win, because this would injure his reputation.

  win, because this has nothing to do with his status as an athlete.

  lose, because he has no damages.

  lose, because the statement was true.

Question 2Martha Stewart’s problems with criminal law began when she was investigated for:

  Insider trading

  Consumer fraud

  False advertising

  Perjury

Question 3Most U.S. law is derived from:

  The Civil law tradition

  International law

  Tribal customs

  The Common

Question 4If ABC Inc. sues a competitor for violating its federally registered trademark, what kind of jurisdiction would be involved?

  Diversity

  Federal question

  Exclusive state jurisdiction

  Administrative jurisdiction

Question 5Which of the following is NOT a court of limited jurisdiction?

  Circuit court

  Traffic court

  Surrogate court

  Small claims court

Question 6 A landmark case involving prosecution of a corporation for homicide was brought against which company?

  Ford Motor Company

  Massey Energy Inc.

  Enron

  British Petroleum Inc.

Question 7The purpose of tort law is to

  discourage bad conduct.

  protect society.

  compensate victims of wrong doing.

  provide a safe way of getting even.

Question 8If Jennifer discovers her father has written a new will which does not include her as a beneficiary, and Jennifer adds her name to the will, she will be committing the crime of:

  Extortion

  Larceny

  False pretenses

  Forgery

Question 9Which of the following courts hear witnesses and see evidence?

  An intermediate appellate court

  U.S. Supreme Court

  A state supreme court

  A trial court

Question 10The U.S. Constitution has been amended _____ times.

  five

  thirteen

  twenty-seven

  fifty-two