LAW AND BUSINESS SITUATIONS

1) Describes basic elements that should be included in the contract for informing involved parties about legal issues and expectations. NOT MASTERED!!!!!

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5.10.21: You're off to a solid start here but need to review/revise some of your information on the elements of a valid contract. Take another look at the resource you used for this information to ensure that you have a solid and correct understanding. Be sure that you include an explanation for each of the elements.

Refer to the following Unit Resources: Elements of Legal Contracts

2) Explains the purpose of the contract for informing involved parties about legal issues and expectations. NOT MASTERED!!!!!

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5.10.21: Please review your information for this section to ensure that you have a good understanding of the purpose of a contract as well as the current contracts. For this criterion, please ensure that you fully explain the purpose of the contract for informing involved parties about legal issues and expectations as well as how the current contract allow public use of photographs. What is the definition of a contract? What is the purpose of a contract? How does the current contract allow for public use of the photos?

Refer to the following Unit Resources: Elements of Legal Contracts as well the “COPYRIGHT AGREEMENT” and “REPRODUCTION” in the Scenario.

3) Discusses the impacts and applications of intellectual property and copyright in business situations, differentiating between commercial and personal use. NOT MASTERED!!!!!

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5.10.21: To master this criterion, please be sure to discuss and explain the impacts and applications of intellectual property and copyright in business situations, differentiating between commercial and personal use. What are the three main types of intellectual property? How do they differ? Which are applicable to Amy's business?

Refer to the following Unit Resources: Intellectual Property and Copyright.

4) Describes how Amy may legally use the photographs taken for Firm X, including for commercial use and personal use, such as social media. NOT MASTERED!!!!!

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5.10.21: Please review your information on how Amy may use the photos she (as AW Photography) has taken for Firm X based on their current contract.

To master this criterion, be sure that you describe and explain how Amy may legally use the photographs taken for Firm X. For example, may she use them for commercial and personal use, such as on social media? What are the issues about posting photos on social media? How would Amy's business benefit from doing so? Does Amy own the photographs she takes?

Refer to the following Unit Resources: Intellectual Property and Copyright Also look back at the “COPYRIGHT AGREEMENT” and “REPRODUCTION” in the Project Scenario.

5) Describes how Firm X may legally use the photographs that Amy took, including for commercial use and personal use, such as social media. NOT MASTERED!!!!!

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5.10.21: Please review your information on how Firm X may use the photos Amy (as AW Photography) has taken for it based on the current contract.

For mastery of this criterion, please ensure that you describe and explain how Firm X may legally use the photographs that Amy took. For example, may it use them for commercial use? May employees use them for personal use, such as on social media. What does Firm X need to do to use the photos taken for the company by Amy (as AW Photography)?

Refer to the following Unit Resources: Intellectual Property and Copyright Also look back at the “COPYRIGHT AGREEMENT” and “REPRODUCTION” in the Project Scenario. Keep in mind that Firm X is the “client”.

6) Discusses partnership as a business entity versus sole proprietorship for informing current business implications as a sole proprietor and potential business implications of a partnership. NOT MASTERED!!!!!

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5.10.21: To master this criterion, be sure that you define the following: partnership, corporation, and limited liability company (LLC). Suggest for the best type of entity for Amy; explaining why this would be a good choice. What is your recommendation for Amy? What are the pros and cons of your recommendation?

Be sure that you also discuss partnership as a business entity versus sole proprietorship for informing current business implications as a sole proprietor and potential business implications of a partnership. What are the business implications of having a partnership versus a sole proprietorship?

Refer to the following Unit Resources: Business Organizations and Legal Implications.

7) Discusses the basic employment laws—including OSHA, FLSA, and privacy laws—that would impact Amy’s business and potential employees. NOT MASTERED!!!!!

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5.10.21: To master this criterion, you’ll need to discuss the basic employment laws—including OSHA, FLSA, and privacy laws—that Amy should be aware of as she considers hiring her own employees.

Which employment laws are applicable to Amy's company if she hires help?

Refer to the following resources: Employee Rights and Responsibilities Unit.

8) Describes how privacy laws impact Amy and her future employees’ use of photographs taken for business clients. NOT MASTERED!!!!!

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5.10.21: To master this criterion, be sure that you describe how privacy laws impact Amy and her employees’ use of photographs taken for business clients.

How are privacy laws special when considering images? Are there different laws for other types of personal data or biometrics? Keep in mind that privacy related to clients/customers is different than those related to employees.

Refer to the following Unit Resources: Technology and Privacy.

Clearly conveys meaning with correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling; shows understanding of audience and purpose. NOT MASTERED!!!!!

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5.10.21: Please review your project to ensure that your information is clearly written with no major grammatical errors. Be sure that you proofread your document for grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and facts.

9) Lists sources where needed using citation methods with no major errors

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5.10.21: You're off to a solid start here, but since there is more information needed, I will hold off reviewing this criterion for now. Please ensure that you are properly citing and referencing all information obtained from sources. Refer to the link “Citation Help” in the Supporting Materials.

https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/le/content/754426/viewContent/12851759/View

https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/le/content/754426/viewContent/12851760/View

https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/le/content/754426/viewContent/12851761/View

https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/le/content/754426/viewContent/12851762/View

https://learn.snhu.edu/d2l/le/content/754426/viewContent/12851763/View