LEG565
Preview: LEG565 : Commercial Law
Course Guide
Prerequisites
Course Description
Instructional Materials
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Analyzes the legal environment in which business must operate. Examines key provisions of the
major federal laws related to labor, consumer protection, property rights, securities, bankruptcy, and
environmental protection. Reviews the various forms of business and the topic of corporate
governance. Examines contracts and the UCC, product liabilities, torts, and issues associated with
intellectual property. Discusses legal issues associated with international business.
Required Resources
Roger L. Miller. 2018. Business Law: Text & Cases - Commercial Law for Accountants. LEG565
Blackboard Course.
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. 2021. Rosati v.
Rosati. https://advance-lexis-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/api/document?
collection=cases&id=urn:contentItem:63DB-5GR1-JXG3-X2R1-00000-00&context=1516831
Bernard S. Sharfman. Fall 2017. The Importance of the Business Judgment Rule. https://advance-
lexis-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/api/document?collection=analytical-
materials&id=urn:contentItem:5RW0-W9W0-02C9-B19B-00000-00&context=1516831
Uniform Commercial Code. U.C.C. - Article 2 - Sales. 2002. https://www.law.cornell.edu/ucc/2
United States Environmental Protection Agency. Superfund. https://www.epa.gov/superfund
Joanne M. Flood. 2020. Wiley GAAP 2020 : Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles. http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?
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Optional Resources
David G. Dragich. July 8, 2020. 5 Common Misconceptions About the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Process. https://www.cfo.com/bankruptcy/2020/07/5-common-misconceptions-about-the-chapter-
11-bankruptcy-process/
Mervyn E. King. July 2017. Commonsense Principles of Corporate Governance.
https://www.cpajournal.com/2017/07/19/commonsense-principles-corporate-governance/
Rory Van Loo. April 2020. The New Gatekeepers: Private Firms as Public Enforcers.
http://libdatab.strayer.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=bth&AN=142664116&site=eds-live&scope=site
Jeff Klassen. 2021. Immigration & US Policy. https://search-ebscohost-
com.libdatab.strayer.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rst&AN=37219746&site=eds-live&scope=site
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. 2012. Native Village of Kivalina v. ExxonMobil
Corp. https://advance-lexis-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/api/document?
collection=cases&id=urn:contentItem:56MH-C6S1-F04K-V4VT-00000-00&context=1516831
Supreme Court of the United States. 2021. BP P.L.C. v. Mayor of Baltimore. https://advance-lexis-
com.libdatab.strayer.edu/api/document?collection=cases&id=urn:contentItem:62PB-V521-JJSF-
247D-00000-00&context=1516831
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Course Learning Outcomes
Weekly Course Schedule
Week 1 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 1, 2, and 3 from Business
Law:
Text
&
Cases
-
Commercial
Law
for
Accountants.
Learn: Review the Chapters 1, 2, and 3 PowerPoint presentations.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Ethical Decision Making.
Week 2 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 4, 5, and 6 from Business
Law:
Text
&
Cases
-
Commercial
Law
for
Accountants.
Learn: Review the Chapters 4, 5, and 6 PowerPoint presentations.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Business Formation and Limited Liability.
Assignment: Complete the assignment, Business, Duties and Ethics.
Week 3 - To Do List
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Evaluate laws as applied to business management practices, corporate
governance, and ethics.
1
Evaluate laws as applied to human resources management, including
employment practices and discrimination protections.
2
Review commercial transactions and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
3
Determine the impact of government regulations on commercial law.
4
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Week 3 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 7 and 26 from Business
Law:
Text
&
Cases
-
Commercial
Law
for
Accountants.
Learn: Review the Chapters 7 and 26 PowerPoint presentations.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Securities Law and Consumer Confidence.
Week 4 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 8, 9, and 10 from Business
Law:
Text
&
Cases
-
Commercial
Law
for
Accountants.
Learn: Review the Chapters 8, 9, and 10 PowerPoint presentations.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Types of Torts and Defenses.
Activity: Complete this week's activity, Agency Law and Liability.
Week 5 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 11 and 12 from Business
Law:
Text
&
Cases
-
Commercial
Law
for
Accountants.
Learn: Review the Chapters 11 and 12 PowerPoint presentations.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Immigration Law and Employer Requirements.
Assignment: Complete the assignment, Amazon, Discrimination and the Right to Unionize.
Week 6 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 13 and 14 from Business
Law:
Text
&
Cases
-
Commercial
Law
for
Accountants.
Learn: Review the Chapters 13 and 14 PowerPoint presentations.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
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Week 7 - To Do ListWeek 7 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 22 and 23 from Business
Law:
Text
&
Cases
-
Commercial
Law
for
Accountants.
Learn: Review the Chapters 22 and 23 PowerPoint presentations.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Liabilities and Due Diligence.
Week 8 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 21, 24, and 25 from Business
Law:
Text
&
Cases
-
Commercial
Law
for
Accountants.
Learn: Review the Chapters 21, 24, and 25 PowerPoint presentations.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Environmental Protections and the Superfund Program.
Assignment: Complete the assignment, Food, COVID, and the Uniform Commercial Code.
Week 9 - To Do List
Learn: Read pages 2–25 from Wiley GAAP 2020: Interpretation and Application of Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Materiality and Financial Disclosures.
Activity: Complete this week's activity, Concepts on the CPA Exam.
Week 10 - To Do List
Learn: Read Chapters 27 and 29 from Business
Law:
Text
&
Cases
-
Commercial
Law
for
Accountants.
Learn: Review the Chapters 27 and 29 PowerPoint presentations.
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Intellectual Property Rights and Example Cases.
Assignment: Complete the assignment, Government Regulation and the Courts.
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Week 11 - To Do ListWeek 11 - To Do List
Discuss: Complete the discussion, Course Reflection.
Grading Scale
Participation Total Points % of Grade
Discussion Participation 330 33%
Assignment Total Points % of Grade
Week 2 Assignment - Business, Duties and Ethics 130 13%
Week 4 Activity - Agency Law and Liability 60 6%
Week 5 Assignment - Amazon, Discrimination, and
the Right to Unionize
140 14%
Week 8 Assignment - Food, COVID, and the
Uniform Commercial Code
130 13%
Week 9 Activity - Concepts on the CPA Exam 60 6%
Week 10 Assignment - Government Regulation and
the Courts
150 15%
Totals 1000 100%
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Final Course Grade
Points Percentage Grade
900 - 1000 90% - 100% A
800 - 899 80% - 89% B
700 - 799 70% - 79% C
0 - 699 69% and below F
Unique Course Features
Grading Scale Notation
Please consult the University Catalog and your academic advisor to determine the final grade needed
in this class to satisfy your specific degree conferral requirements.
Academic Integrity
Please be sure to review the entire Academic Integrity Policy in the Student Handbook before
submitting anything in this course. In order to enforce its Academic Integrity Policy, the University
reserves the right to review any work (draft or otherwise) or exam submitted by a student during his or
her entire academic career at Strayer.
Assignments
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Week 2 Assignment - Business, Duties and Ethics
Summary
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Text
Overview
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The goal of this assignment is to research the different types of business organizational formations,
compare management practices and corporate governance, and determine how ethics, duty of care,
loyalty, and “business judgement rule/piercing the corporate veil” are applicable.
Instructions
Using your textbook and research in the Strayer Library, address the following in a 5–7 page paper:
1. Research the different types of business organization formations and determine which is best to
avoid liability when starting your own accounting firm. Support your determination with
evidence.
2. Compare and contrast the fiduciary duties partners owe to each other in a limited liability
partnership. Include an example of how each can be breached and explain how the Systematic
Approach is best when facing an ethical dilemma.
3. Examine the Business Judgment Rule and the holding in the case of [Rosati v. Rosati] 2021 U.S.
Dist. LEXIS 155794, 2021 WL 3666432 and explain your understanding of the facts of the case
and the decision by the district court. Provide specific examples of how the Business Judgment
Rule helps to protect decisions by corporate officers.
4. Use at least three quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible,
relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within
your assignment.
For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
5. Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing
contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Resources
Roger L. Miller. 2018. Business
Law:
Text
&
Cases
-
Commercial
Law
for
Accountants.
United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. 2021. Rosati v.
Rosati. https://advance-lexis-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/api/document?
collection=cases&id=urn:contentItem:63DB-5GR1-JXG3-X2R1-00000-00&context=1516831
Bernard S. Sharfman. Fall 2017. The Importance of the Business Judgment Rule.
https://advance-lexis-com.libdatab.strayer.edu/api/document?collection=analytical-
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Course Outcome
Evaluate laws as applied to business management practices, corporate governance, and
ethics.
Scoring Guide
Research the different types of business organization formations and determine which is best to avoid
liability when starting your own accounting firm. Support your determination with evidence. 35 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
researched the
different types of
business organization
formations and
determined which is
best to avoid liability
when starting own
accounting firm.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Researched the
different types of
business organization
formations and
determined which is
best to avoid liability
when starting own
accounting firm. Did
not support
determination with
evidence.
Competent (80-89%)
Researched the types
of business
organizations but
missing information
as to avoiding liability
when starting own
accounting firm.
Support for the
determination is
missing credible
evidence and
arguments.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Researched the
different types of
business organization
formations and
determined which is
best to avoid liability
when starting own
accounting firm.
Supported
determination with
evidence.
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Compare and contrast the fiduciary duties that partners owe to each other in a limited liability
partnership. Include an example of how each can be breached and explain how the Systematic
Approach is best when facing an ethical dilemma. 25 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
compared and
contrasted the
fiduciary duties that
partners owe to each
other in a limited
liability partnership.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Compared and
contrasted the
fiduciary duties that
partners owed to each
other in a limited
liability partnership
but some examples
are missing and/ or
failed to explain the
Systematic Approach
when facing an ethical
dilemma.
Competent (80-89%)
Compared and
contrasted the
fiduciary duties that
partners owe to each
other in a limited
liability partnership
but response lacked
detail. Did not include
examples of how
each can be
breached. Explained
the Systematic
Approach but did not
include an ethical
dilemma.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Compared and
contrasted the
fiduciary duties that
partners owe to each
other in a limited
liability partnership.
Included an example
of how each can be
breached and
explained how the
Systematic Approach
is best when facing an
ethical dilemma.
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Examine the Business Judgment Rule and the holding in the case of Rosati v. Rosati and explain your
understanding of the facts of the case and the decision by the District Court. Provide specific
examples of how the Business Judgment Rule helps to protect decisions by corporate officers. 25 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
examined the holding
in the Rosati v. Rosati
case and explained
understanding of the
facts of the case and
the decision by the
District Court.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Examined the facts
and holding in the
Rosati v. Rosati case
and explained
understanding of the
facts of the case and
decision by the
District Court but did
not provide specific
examples of how the
Business Judgment
Rule helps to protect
decisions by
corporate officers.
Competent (80-89%)
Examined the facts
and holding in the
Rosati v. Rosati case
and explained
understanding of the
facts of the case and
decision by the
District Court and
provided for some
specific examples of
how the Business
Judgment Rule helps
protect decisions by
corporate officers.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Examined the
Business Judgment
Rule and the holding
in the case of Rosati
v. Rosati and
explained
understanding of the
facts of the case and
the decision by the
District Court.
Provided specific
examples of how the
Business Judgment
Rule helps to protect
decisions by
corporate officers.
Use at least three quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant,
and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your
assignment. 5 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not cite any
sources.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Cited less than three
sources and one or
more sources were
not credible, relevant
or appropriate.
Competent (80-89%)
Cited three sources,
but one source was
not credible, relevant
or appropriate.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Cited three or more
credible, relevant, and
appropriate sources.
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Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing contains
accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Produced writing that
lacks clarity,
organization, or did
not apply SWS style.
There are significant
issues with grammar,
mechanics, and
spelling. Overall,
errors are significant
in number (6 or more),
and the reader will
have difficulty
understanding the
writing.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Produced writing that
has noticeable issues
with clarity,
organization, and the
application of SWS
style. Errors in
grammar, mechanics,
and spelling detract
from readability.
Overall, there were
frequent errors (3–5)
and have a definite
impact on the ability of
the reader to
understand the
writing.
Competent (80-89%)
Produced writing that
attempts to be clear
and well organized
and to apply
appropriate SWS
style. Writing contains
some errors in
grammar, mechanics,
and spelling. There
may be occasional
errors (1–2), but they
do not impact the
ability of the reader to
understand the
writing.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Produced writing that
is clear and well
organized and applies
appropriate SWS
style. Writing contains
accurate grammar,
mechanics, and
spelling with no
errors.
Week 4 Activity - Agency Law and Liability
Summary
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Text
Overview
The goal of this activity is to test your understanding of agency law, its application in the workplace,
and liability for employers.
Scenario
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Carl, a credit officer for U Bank, evaluates and approves extensions of credit to bank clients. He has
access to nonpublic information about clients’ earnings, performance, acquisitions, and business
plans. U Bank caters to a very wealthy clientele and Carl frequently travels to meet potential clients
for lunch dates at fancy restaurants.
Carl contracts privately with Rubin, an independent accountant, to sell securities based on bank
client information. Rubin believes Carl is very smart and has a “nose for business.”
Rubin trades securities of more than 10 different companies and both men profited more than $5
million over five years.
On the way to a business meeting with a potential new bank client, Carl stops at Rubin’s house to
discuss business dealings and have a few drinks. Carl leaves Rubin’s house drunk and is killed
when his car strikes a tree. Carl’s family sues U Bank for Carl’s death.
Rubin, discovering the investment scheme perpetrated by Carl, sues U Bank when he is arrested for
violation of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Instructions
Write a 1–page paper answering the questions based on the facts of the scenario and your text
readings:
Under what agency law doctrine might the bank be liable for Carl’s death and what is the key
factor for making this determination?
Is U Bank liable to Rubin and is he guilty of violating the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?
Explain.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Scoring Guide
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Identify the agency law doctrine that could hold the bank liable and explain the key factor for making
this determination. 45 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely identified
the agency law
doctrine that could
hold the bank liable.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Incorrectly identified
the agency law
doctrine that could
hold the bank liable
and did not fully
explain the key factor
for making this
determination.
Competent (80-89%)
Identified the agency
law doctrine that
could hold the bank
liable but did not
explain the key factor
for making this
determination.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Identified the agency
law doctrine that
could hold the bank
liable and explained
the key factor for
making this
determination.
Determine the liability of U Bank and Rubin's potential guilt in violating the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. Include a clear and focused explanation. 45 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
determined the
liability of U Bank and
Rubin's potential guilt
in violating the
Securities Exchange
Act of 1934.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Determined the
liability of U Bank or
Rubin's potential guilt
in violating the
Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, but not
both.
Competent (80-89%)
Determined the
liability of U Bank and
Rubin's potential guilt
in violating the
Securities Exchange
Act of 1934.
Explanation lacked
focus or clarity.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Determined the
liability of U Bank and
Rubin's potential guilt
in violating the
Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. Included
a clear and focused
explanation.
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Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing contains
accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Produced writing that
lacks clarity,
organization, or does
not apply SWS style.
There are significant
issues with grammar,
mechanics, and
spelling. Overall,
errors are significant
in number (6 or more),
and the reader will
have difficulty
understanding the
writing.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Produced writing that
has noticeable issues
with clarity,
organization, and the
application of SWS
style. Errors in
grammar, mechanics,
and spelling detract
from readability.
Overall, there were
frequent errors (3–5)
and have a definite
impact on the ability of
the reader to
understand the
writing.
Competent (80-89%)
Produced writing that
attempts to be clear
and well organized
and to apply
appropriate SWS
style. Writing contains
some errors in
grammar, mechanics,
and spelling. There
may be occasional
errors (1–2), but they
do not impact the
ability of the reader to
understand the
writing.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Produced writing that
is clear and well
organized and applies
appropriate SWS
style. Writing contains
accurate grammar,
mechanics, and
spelling with no
errors.
Week 5 Assignment - Amazon, Discrimination, and the Right to Unionize
Summary
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Text
Overview
The goal of this assignment is to evaluate laws that apply in the workplace, including employment
practices and discrimination protections related to unionizing.
Instructions
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In April 2021, Amazon employees voted not to unionize at the Bessemer warehouse in Bessemer,
Alabama. Workers rejected unionization, with 71% casting ballots not to join the Retail, Wholesale
and Department Store Union. The Union challenged the vote and filed a complaint to set aside the
vote. In August 2021, under the Biden Administration, a National Labor Relations Board official
recommended nullifying the results.
Research the Bessemer event and resulting recommendation to address the following in a 5–7 page
paper:
1. Analyze the laws that protect employees from discrimination in the workplace, including the
protections afforded to employees’ right to join a labor union.
2. Summarize the case to unionize by employees at the Amazon Bessemer warehouse including the
history, the vote, and arguments by both parties on the issue. Your summary should be detailed
and focused.
3. Evaluate the decision to nullify the vote at the Bessemer warehouse and afford workers another
opportunity to cast votes to unionize. Support your response with two pieces of evidence.
4. Use at least four quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible,
relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within
your assignment.
For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
5. Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing
contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Resources
Roger L. Miller. 2018. Business
Law:
Text
&
Cases
-
Commercial
Law
for
Accountants.
Scholarly articles – Strayer Library.
Course Outcome
Evaluate laws as applied to human resources management, including employment practices
and discrimination protections.
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Scoring Guide
Analyze the laws that protect employees from discrimination in the workplace, including the
protections afforded to employees’ right to join a labor union. 35 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely analyzed
the laws that protect
employees from
discrimination in the
workplace, including
the protections
afforded to
employees’ right to
join a labor union.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Analyzed but did not
explain the laws that
protect employees
from discrimination in
the workplace,
including the
protections afforded
to employees’ right to
join a labor union.
Competent (80-89%)
Analyzed the laws
that protect
employees from
discrimination in the
workplace but did not
include protections
afforded to
employees’ right to
join a labor union.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Analyzed the laws
that protect
employees from
discrimination in the
workplace, including
the protections
afforded to
employees’ right to
join a labor union.
Summarize the case to unionize by employees at the Amazon Bessemer warehouse including the
history, the vote, and arguments by both parties on the issue. Your summary should be detailed and
focused. 25 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
summarized the case
to unionize by
employees at the
Amazon Bessemer
warehouse including
the history, the vote,
and arguments by
both parties on the
issue.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Summarized the case
to unionize by
employees at the
Amazon Bessemer
warehouse but
summary did not
address the history,
the vote, or the
arguments made by
both parties on the
issue. Summary
lacked detail and
focus.
Competent (80-89%)
Summarized the case
to unionize by
employees at the
Amazon Bessemer
warehouse including
the history, the vote,
and arguments by
both parties on the
issue. Summary
lacked detail or
focused.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Summarized the case
to unionize by
employees at the
Amazon Bessemer
warehouse including
the history, the vote,
and arguments by
both parties on the
issue. Summary was
detailed and focused.
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Evaluate the decision to nullify the vote at the Bessemer warehouse and afford workers another
opportunity to cast votes to unionize. Support your response with two pieces of evidence. 25 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
evaluated the
decision to nullify the
vote at the Bessemer
warehouse and afford
workers another
opportunity to cast
votes to unionize.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Evaluated the
decision to nullify the
vote at the Bessemer
warehouse and afford
workers another
opportunity to cast
votes to unionize.
Answer is not
supported by two
pieces of evidence.
Competent (80-89%)
Evaluated the
decision to nullify the
vote at the Bessemer
warehouse and afford
workers another
opportunity to cast
votes to unionize.
Answer is supported
by two pieces of
evidence but is not
substantive and
credible.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Evaluated the
decision to nullify the
vote at the Bessemer
warehouse and afford
workers another
opportunity to cast
votes to unionize.
Supported response
with two pieces of
evidence.
Use at least four quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant,
and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your
assignment. 5 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not cite any
sources.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Cited less than four
sources and one or
more sources were
not credible, relevant
or appropriate.
Competent (80-89%)
Cited four sources,
but one source was
not credible, relevant
or appropriate.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Cited four or more
credible, relevant, and
appropriate sources.
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Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing contains
accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Produced writing that
lacks clarity,
organization, or does
not apply SWS style.
There are significant
issues with grammar,
mechanics, and
spelling. Overall,
errors are significant
in number (6 or more),
and the reader will
have difficulty
understanding the
writing.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Produced writing that
has noticeable issues
with clarity,
organization, and the
application of SWS
style. Errors in
grammar, mechanics,
and spelling detract
from readability.
Overall, there were
frequent errors (3–5)
and have a definite
impact on the ability of
the reader to
understand the
writing.
Competent (80-89%)
Produced writing that
attempts to be clear
and well organized
and to apply
appropriate SWS
style. Writing contains
some errors in
grammar, mechanics,
and spelling. There
may be occasional
errors (1–2), but they
do not impact the
ability of the reader to
understand the
writing.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Produced writing that
is clear and well
organized and applies
appropriate SWS
style. Writing contains
accurate grammar,
mechanics, and
spelling with no
errors.
Week 8 Assignment - Food, COVID, and the Uniform Commercial Code
Summary
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Text
Overview
The goal of this assignment is to understand contract law, transactions in business, and the
application of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
Scenario
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Dan and Leo agree to buy and sell “groceries and sundries” from Public Growers, Inc. in their
stores. The five-year contract does not define groceries and sundries, but the parties agree the
number of products purchased should be consistent every week. COVID hits and Public Growers,
Inc., has a hard time meeting the demand of its sellers. Brian, the produce manager for Public
Growers, assures Dan and Leo they will always have enough fruit and vegetables for their
stores. Dan and Leo file suit for breach of contract.
Instructions
Given the scenario above, use the knowledge from your textbook reading to address the following in
a 5–7 page paper:
1. Determine whether a contract is formed and if the situation is governed by common law contracts
or the Uniform Commercial Code. Support your determination with evidence.
2. Determine whether parol evidence is admissible to explain the terms of the contract and whether
any exceptions pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code apply.
3. Determine whether Dan and Leo can successfully sue for breach of contract when they are forced
to close two stores. Support your findings and provide an understanding of the law.
4. Research three potential contract defenses for Public Growers, Inc., and explain how they could
be utilized to avoid liability.
5. Use at least three quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible,
relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within
your assignment.
For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.
6. Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing
contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Resources
Roger L. Miller. 2018. Business
Law:
Text
&
Cases
-
Commercial
Law
for
Accountants.
Uniform Commercial Code U.C.C. - ARTICLE 2 - SALES. 2002.
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Course Outcome
Review commercial transactions and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
Scoring Guide
Determine whether a contract is formed and if the situation is governed by common law contracts or
the Uniform Commercial Code. Support your determination with evidence. 15 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
determined whether a
contract is formed and
if the situation is
governed by common
law contracts or the
Uniform Commercial
Code.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Unable to determine
information as to
whether a contract is
formed and if the
situation is governed
by common law
contracts or the
Uniform Commercial
Code. Support for
determination was
lacking detail and
focus.
Competent (80-89%)
Determined whether a
contract is formed,
and the situation is
governed by common
law contracts or the
Uniform Commercial
Code. Support for
determination was
lacking detail or focus.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Determined whether a
contract is formed and
whether the situation
is governed by
common law
contracts or the
Uniform Commercial
Code. Fully supported
determination with
evidence.
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Determine whether parol evidence is admissible to explain the terms of the contract and whether any
exceptions pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code apply. 25 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
determined whether
parol evidence is
admissible to explain
the terms of the
contract and whether
any exceptions
pursuant to the
Uniform Commercial
Code apply.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Unable to determine
whether parol
evidence is
admissible to explain
the terms of the
contract and whether
any exceptions
pursuant to the
Uniform Commercial
Code apply.
Competent (80-89%)
Determined whether
parol evidence is
admissible to explain
the terms of the
contract but not
whether any
exceptions pursuant
to the Uniform
Commercial Code
apply.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Determined whether
parol evidence is
admissible to explain
the terms of the
contract and whether
any exceptions
pursuant to the
Uniform Commercial
Code apply.
Determine whether Dan and Leo can successfully sue for breach of contract when they are forced to
close two stores. Support your findings and provide an understanding of the law. 25 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely provided
whether Dan and Leo
can successfully sue
for breach of contract
when they are forced
to close two stores.
Did not or
incompletely
supported findings
and provide an
understanding of the
law.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Determined whether
Dan and Leo can
successfully sue for
breach of contract
when they are forced
to close two stores but
did not support
findings and did not
provide an
understanding of the
law.
Competent (80-89%)
Determined whether
Dan and Leo can
successfully sue for
breach of contract
when they are forced
to close two stores.
Supported findings
but did not provide an
understanding of the
law.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Determined whether
Dan and Leo can
successfully sue for
breach of contract
when they are forced
to close two stores.
Supported findings
and provided an
understanding of the
law.
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Research three potential contract defenses for Public Growers, Inc., and explain how they could be
utilized to avoid liability. 20 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely
researched three
potential contract
defenses for Public
Growers, Inc., and did
not or incompletely
explained how they
could be utilized to
avoid liability.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Researched some but
not three potential
contract defenses for
Public Growers, Inc.,
and did not explain
how they could be
utilized to avoid
liability.
Competent (80-89%)
Researched three
potential contract
defenses for Public
Growers, Inc., but did
not completely explain
how they could be
utilized to avoid
liability.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Researched three
potential contract
defenses for Public
Growers, Inc., and
explained how they
could be utilized to
avoid liability.
Use at least three quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant,
and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your
assignment. 5 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not cite any
sources.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Cited less than three
sources and one or
more sources were
not credible, relevant,
or appropriate.
Competent (80-89%)
Cited three sources,
but one source was
not credible, relevant,
or appropriate.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Cited three or more
credible, relevant, and
appropriate sources.
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Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing contains
accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Produced writing that
lacks clarity,
organization, or does
not apply SWS style.
There are significant
issues with grammar,
mechanics, and
spelling. Overall,
errors are significant
in number (6 or more),
and the reader will
have difficulty
understanding the
writing.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Produced writing that
has noticeable issues
with clarity,
organization, and the
application of SWS
style. Errors in
grammar, mechanics,
and spelling detract
from readability.
Overall, there were
frequent errors (3–5)
and have a definite
impact on the ability of
the reader to
understand the
writing.
Competent (80-89%)
Produced writing that
attempts to be clear
and well organized
and to apply
appropriate SWS
style. Writing contains
some errors in
grammar, mechanics,
and spelling. There
may be occasional
errors (1–2), but they
do not impact the
ability of the reader to
understand the
writing.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Produced writing that
is clear and well
organized and applies
appropriate SWS
style. Writing contains
accurate grammar,
mechanics, and
spelling with no
errors.
Week 9 Activity - Concepts on the CPA Exam
Summary
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Text
Overview
The videos below were designed to help familiarize you with concepts on the CPA Exam. These
videos help to highlight important law and learning and the outline you will create should provide you
with a good study resource if you elect to take the exam.
Multimedia
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Watch the five (5) short LinkedIn Learning videos below and create a 1–page outline that highlights
2–3 key facts for each of the video topics found on the CPA Examination.
Ethics for an Accountant (code of conduct) (3 min. 27 sec.).
Professional Accountability (3 min. 37 sec.).
Business Structures (4 min. 27 sec.).
Potential Personal Liability: How to Prevent It (2 min. 55 sec.).
When to Bring in a Legal Professional (2 min. 26 sec.).
Scoring Guide
Create a 1–page outline highlighting 2–3 key facts for each of the five video topics. 90 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Did not submit or
incompletely created
a 1–page outline
highlighting 2–3 key
facts for each of the
five video topics.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Created an outline
highlighting 0–1 key
facts for each of the
five video topics.
Outline did not meet
the page length
requirement.
Competent (80-89%)
Created a 1–page
outline highlighting 1–
2 key facts for each of
the five video topics.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Created a 1–page
outline highlighting 2–
3 key facts for each of
the five video topics.
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Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing contains
accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling. 10 %
Unacceptable (Below
70%)
Produced writing that
lacks clarity,
organization, or does
not apply SWS style.
There are significant
issues with grammar,
mechanics, and
spelling. Overall,
errors are significant
in number (6 or more),
and the reader will
have difficulty
understanding the
writing.
Needs Improvement (70-
79%)
Produced writing that
has noticeable issues
with clarity,
organization, and the
application of SWS
style. Errors in
grammar, mechanics,
and spelling detract
from readability.
Overall, there were
frequent errors (3–5)
and have a definite
impact on the ability of
the reader to
understand the
writing.
Competent (80-89%)
Produced writing that
attempts to be clear
and well organized
and to apply
appropriate SWS
style. Writing contains
some errors in
grammar, mechanics,
and spelling. There
may be occasional
errors (1–2), but they
do not impact the
ability of the reader to
understand the
writing.
Exemplary (90-100%)
Produced writing that
is clear and well
organized and applies
appropriate SWS
style. Writing contains
accurate grammar,
mechanics, and
spelling with no
errors.
Week 10 Assignment - Government Regulation and the Courts
Summary
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Text
Overview
The size of government has increased significantly in the last decade, specifically the number and
power of administrative agencies of the federal government. As the number of agencies has grown,
so, too, have the number of rules and orders that they issue. Today, there are rules and regulations
that cover every aspect of running a business and its operations. These regulations make up
administrative law.
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Instructions
For this assignment, you will create a presentation on the various administrative agencies of the
federal government, how they function and govern, and what role the courts play in assessing the
constitutionality of regulations and decisions. Your presentation should contain 10–15 content
slides, including speaker notes, and the additional slides indicated in the Strayer Writing Standards
(SWS) PowerPoint/SlideShow Checklist. The Strayer University Library provides an SWS Sample
Slideshow and SWS Slideshow Template. Title each slide to agree with the content of the slide and
make sure your slides follow the design guidelines in the Strayer Writing Standards.
Your presentation should include the following:
1. Explain how administrative agencies are created and describe the types of agencies and their
powers.
2. Evaluate the three basic functions of administrative agencies as to rulemaking, enforcement, and
adjudication.
3. Analyze the role of the judiciary as to administrative agency authority and rulemaking by focusing
on how oversight by the courts is a check and balance on administrative agencies. Provide two
examples where the courts found the agency’s ruling and authority valid.
4. Research a recent case within the last two years of a court overturning an administrative agency’s
decision. Explain the facts of the case and the court’s reasoning for the decision.
5. Use at least four quality sources to support your writing and information. Choose sources that are
credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed at least one time within your
PowerPoint presentation and citations should be consistent with your Source page.
6. Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate SWS style. Writing
contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please
refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Resources
Roger L. Miller. 2018. Business
Law:
Text
&
Cases
-
Commercial
Law
for
Accountants.
Nexis Uni Database.
Course Outcome
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