Project 1: Introduction to the Legal Environment of Business

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Step 7: Gather and Analyze Information

As you read through the materials, try to begin answering the questions posed below.

You will likely encounter many new legal concepts, so take notes about which sections apply to this case so that you can easily refer back to them when you begin to write your analysis.

In all legal cases, there are disputes about the facts and the law. In this case, we can assume the facts stated in our case file are accurate, so we just need to decide what law applies and how the law can be interpreted to support the plaintiffs’ and defendant's arguments. The issue of who caused the accident has been settled. Wilson caused the accident, so the issue before us is whether Wilson's employer can be held responsible for his actions.

· What are the arguments in favor of the plaintiffs (the accident victims)?

· What are the arguments in favor of the defendant (Carz Bazaar)?

Read about  legal responsibilities of agents and employees to help you answer these questions.

In the next step, you'll formalize your thoughts so that they are ready to put into your presentation.