Week 3 Project - BUS3055

BUS3055 Individual Project Instructions

To make the course engaging for each student, you will select a legal topic to research in Week 3. A list

of potential topics is linked to this assignment. Although you are not required to select the exact topics

listed, you should select something closely related. Try to select a topic that reflects an issue that is related

to a concern you have in your professional life. If your topic is not on the list, contact your instructor for

approval.

Introduction

Provide a short introduction to the topic. Provide some background about the topic selected and why it

was selected. Include definitions as necessary. Use more than one paragraph, if needed.

Note: Do not use the term Introduction for the heading, as APA does not use that term. See APA

materials in the Library Research Guide.

Article Review

Locate two scholarly articles related to your topic. Summarize the articles in your own words and explain

how each is related to your topic. Do not use court cases in this section. You must use scholarly articles

from the South University Online Library. Legal journals may provide some of the best sources of

information. Westlaw Campus Research is a good option for finding legal information in law journals.

Laws and Regulations

Research and analyze one law or regulation related to the topic you selected. The information may require

research of federal and/or state laws, as well as administrative agency laws. Summarize the information

about the law or regulation you found and explain how it applies to your topic. Depending on the topic,

you may compare the laws of two states For example, if you are writing about gender discrimination,

compare the federal law with law from one of the states that also provides protection at the state level.

States often provide more protection than the federal law.

Cases

Locate one published case (lawsuit) that is related to the topic you selected. Summarize the cases in

your own words and explain how it is related to your topic. Provide a summary that includes the name

of the case, state or federal court, issue, summary of events and ruling. Explain whether you agree or

disagree with the court’s decision. Westlaw Campus Research is a great resource for finding specific

state and federal cases. The following sources may also be helpful. You must read the case and not a

summary of the case from a blog or other article.

FindLaw – Caselaw.findlaw.com

Justia - http://law.justia.com/cases/

Public Library of Law - http://www.plol.org/Pages/Search.aspx

Leagle - http://leagle.com

Open Jurist - http://openjurist.org

Google Scholar Video for Finding Cases - https://youtu.be/UGDJTeabQzU

Summary

 Summarize what you have learned. Assess and communicate what you believe the future holds as it relates to your topic.

 If applicable, discuss how you might apply what your learned to your personal or professional life. Formatting Instructions

 Write a 5 to 7 page paper about the topic using the guidelines provided. The cover page and reference page do not count as pages.

 Use APA format for the paper. Review the APA materials located in the Library Research Guide.

 Name your document SU_BUS3055_W3_LastName_FirstInitial.doc

 Submit the paper to the Week 3 Dropbox by Day 6.

Individual Project Topics

 Assignment of Contracts: Rights That Cannot Be Assigned

 Specific Performance: A Look at Cases Involving the Sale of Land

 The Statute of Frauds: A Review of its Use in Business Transactions

 CISG: Similarities, Differences and Examples

 Should the United States Eliminate the Statute of Frauds

 Which Party Procures Insurance for Risk of Loss in International Contracts

 Product Liability Cases Based on Negligence

 Strict Product Liability: A Review of Recent Cases

 An Examination of Recent Cases Involving Forged Checks

 Consumer Responsibilities for Unauthorized Use of Debit Cards

 Emerging Law Involving E-Money

 Obtaining a Garnishment in _____ (Your State)

 Debtor Protection in ______(Your State)

 Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Requirements in _______(Your State)

 Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: The Means Test in (Your State)

 Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Requirements in ______(Your State)

 Determination of Status: Agent/Independent Contractor v. Employee

 Employer Liability for Agent’s Negligence, Intentional Torts and Crimes

 Whistleblowing: A Exception to Employment-at-Will

 Circumventing the WARN Act

 An Examination of Recent FMLA Cases

 An Examination of Recent ADA Cases

 An Examination of Recent Sexual Orientation Cases

 Employee Monitoring: Beware of the Webcam on Your Computer

 Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Social Media In Hiring Decisions

 Employee Privacy Rights in the U.S. v. ________ (pick a foreign country)

 Social Media: How Much Information Should Employers Be Able to Disclose About Employees

 Doing Business as a Limited Liability Company in _______(Your State)

 Forming a Corporation in ____(Your State)

 An Exploration of Lawsuits Involving Franchisors and Franchisees