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Review the "IRAC Method" section of Ch. 1 of Legal Environment of Business.

Research one legal case or recent event involving a tort and one legal case or recent event related to criminal law. Each case or event should have taken place within the past two years.

Write in-depth briefs explaining your selected cases using the IRAC method. Each case brief should be 350 to 525 words and include an explanation of how the legal concepts in the selected case can be applied within a managerial business setting including considerations such as but not limited to:

· Insurance

· Internal auditing and reporting procedures

· Explaining what could have been done differently in each case to avoid or reduce harm/risk

Rubric Details

IRAC Analysis of Tort Law Case or Article

25% of total grade

Exceeds Expectations

Skillfully analyzed the tort case using the IRAC format/method. Specific details to support the analysis are complete and concise and quality is exceptional.

IRAC Analysis of Criminal Law Case

exceeds Expectations

Skillfully analyzed the criminal law case using the IRAC format/method. Specific details to support the analysis are complete and concise and quality is exceptional.

Application of Concepts From Tort Law Case or Article to Business Managerial Setting

20% of total grad

Exceeds Expectations

Skillfully applied legal concepts from tort case to a business managerial setting. Provided a clear, concise and in-depth discussion with specific details and quality is exceptional.

Application of Concepts from Criminal Law Case or Article to Business Managerial Setting

20% of total grade

Exceeds Expectations

Skillfully applied legal concepts from criminal law case to a business managerial setting. Provided a clear, concise and in-depth discussion with specific details and quality is exceptional.

Mechanics

10% of total grade

Exceeds Expectations

Assignment is fully organized in a logical and coherent manner. Few to no errors in grammar and spelling.