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Throughout the week, you began to learn about the different types of laws and delved into the steps of a lawsuit. You will apply these learnings within three parts of this week’s assignment. In part one, you will be asked to compare the differences between two types of law, while in part two, you will classify laws as either substantive or procedural. In the third part of this assignment, you will examine a real-world case study and the steps in a lawsuit. 

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Answer the following questions:

1. Explain the difference between common law and statutory law.

2. Associate the following laws with either substantive or procedural law and provide an explanation of how you came to this decision:

b. A law that requires public schools to hold a hearing before a student is expelled.

b. A law that establishes a maximum interest rate for credit transactions at 24%.

b. A law that provides employee leave for the birth or adoption of a child for up to 12 weeks.

b. A law that requires the county assessor to send four notices of taxes due and owing before a lien can be filed (attached) to the property.

3. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) charges the National Marine Fisheries Service (a federal agency) with the duty to “ensure” that any proposed action by the council does not “jeopardize” any threatened or endangered species. The Steller sea lion is on the list of endangered species. The agency developed a North Pacific marine fishery plan that permitted a significant harvest of fish by commercial fisheries in the area. Greenpeace, an environmental group, challenged the agency on the grounds that the plan was not based on a sufficient number of biological studies on the impact of the allowed fishing on the Steller sea lion. Greenpeace’s biologic opinion concluded that the fishery plan would reduce the level of food for the sea lions by about 40% to 60% if the juvenile fish were not counted in that figure. Greenpeace’s expert maintained that counting juvenile fish was misleading because they were not capable of reproducing and the government agency’s figure was, as a result, much lower at 22% [ Greenpeace, American Oceans Campaign v. National Marine Fisheries Service, 237 F. Supp. 2d 1181 (W.D. Wash.)]. What would Greenpeace need to show to be successful in challenging the agency’s fishery plan? What would be their next step(s)? Provide a rationale or explain how you came to this determination.

 Your paper should be a minimum of 2 pages, double-spaced, not including the reference page, and contain APA citations.

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In this assignment, articulate the advantages and disadvantages of partnerships, LPs, LLCs, and LLPs. Please be sure to include in your discussion the characteristics of each type of business entity and what makes them unique. 

Thoroughly explain your answer, and be sure to focus on the assigned reading for this week when answering the questions. 

For Assignment 4,  a simple essay format is acceptable. Write at a university level, being thorough and scholarly at all times. Your paper should be a minimum of 2 pages, double-spaced, not including the reference page, and contain APA citations

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Allison operates a pizza establishment and has run into difficult economic times. Just when Allison feels that her business is finally going well, a new pizza place opens nearby. Allison cannot stand the thought of again facing bankruptcy for a business that she has worked so hard to start. Allison contacts the suppliers of the new pizza place and tries to convince them not to deal with the new place. The creditworthiness of the new restaurant is lied about, and the moral character of the owner is called into question. What torts has Allison committed? What defense(s) might she assert? What ethical issues are presented by Allison's behavior? How can they be resolved?

Thoroughly explain your answer. Fully describe the applicable laws, and then apply them to the material facts. Explain your analysis. If you make assumptions of fact, fully explain them. Remember to address  every  reasonable legal issue fully.

For Assignment 2,  a simple essay format is acceptable. Write at a university level, being thorough and scholarly at all times. Your paper should be a minimum of 2 pages, double-spaced, not including the reference page, and contain APA citations.

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This week, you will closely examine recent cases involving ADR and white-collar crimes. For this week’s assignment, select one of the topics below and research a recent case or article (within the last 5 years) about your chosen topic, then answer the questions below. 

Topics (choose ONE): 

Research a case or article where: 

1. An ADR method (eg negotiation, meditation, arbitration, etc) was used

2. A white-collar crime had been committed 

Answer these questions: 

1. Provide details about the case you researched (Who were the parties? What was the situation?). 

2. Why was an ADR method used and what are the benefits?  OR  Why was this classified as a white-collar crime? 

3. What laws were referenced in this case and what type of law was used? 

4. What was the end result? Do you agree or disagree with the outcome, if applicable, and why? 

You should only choose ONE of the topics for your paper. Your paper should be a minimum of 2 pages, double-spaced,  not including the reference page, and contain APA citations.

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Following a decline in cigarette sales, L & M, Inc., hired J. Gfeller as vice president of sales and charged him to turn around the sales decline. After receiving an analysis of the ages of sales personnel and first-line management, Gfeller and his assistant, T. McMorrow, instituted an intensive program of personnel changes that led to the termination of many older managers and sales representatives. A top manager who sought to justify keeping an older manager was informed that he was “not getting the message.” Gfeller and McMorrow emphasized that they wanted young and aggressive people and that the older people were not able to conform or adapt to new procedures. R. E. Moran, who had been rated a first-rate division manager, was terminated and replaced by a 27-year-old employee. Gfeller and McMorrow made statements about employees with many years’ experience: “It was not 20 years’ experience, but rather 1 year’s experience 20 times.” The EEOC brought suit on behalf of the terminated managers and sales representatives. The company vigorously denied any discriminatory attitude with regard to age [ EEOC v. Liggett and Meyers,  Inc., 29 F.E.P. 1611 (E.D.N.C.)].

Discuss how you would decide this case and the reasons for your decision. Thoroughly explain your answer. Fully describe the applicable laws and then apply them to the material facts. Explain your analysis. If you make assumptions of fact, fully explain them. Remember to address  every  reasonable legal issue fully.

For Assignment 3,  a simple essay format is acceptable. Write at a university level, being thorough and scholarly at all times. Your paper should be a minimum of 2 pages, double-spaced, not including the reference page, and contain APA citations. 

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Background

Throughout the week, you began to learn about the different types of laws and delved into the steps of a lawsuit. You will apply these learnings within three parts of this week’s assignment. In part one, you will be asked to compare the differences between two types of law, while in part two, you will classify laws as either substantive or procedural. In the third part of this assignment, you will examine a real-world case study and the steps in a lawsuit. 

Instructions

Answer the following questions:

1. Explain the difference between common law and statutory law.

2. Associate the following laws with either substantive or procedural law and provide an explanation of how you came to this decision:

b. A law that requires public schools to hold a hearing before a student is expelled.

b. A law that establishes a maximum interest rate for credit transactions at 24%.

b. A law that provides employee leave for the birth or adoption of a child for up to 12 weeks.

b. A law that requires the county assessor to send four notices of taxes due and owing before a lien can be filed (attached) to the property.

3. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) charges the National Marine Fisheries Service (a federal agency) with the duty to “ensure” that any proposed action by the council does not “jeopardize” any threatened or endangered species. The Steller sea lion is on the list of endangered species. The agency developed a North Pacific marine fishery plan that permitted a significant harvest of fish by commercial fisheries in the area. Greenpeace, an environmental group, challenged the agency on the grounds that the plan was not based on a sufficient number of biological studies on the impact of the allowed fishing on the Steller sea lion. Greenpeace’s biologic opinion concluded that the fishery plan would reduce the level of food for the sea lions by about 40% to 60% if the juvenile fish were not counted in that figure. Greenpeace’s expert maintained that counting juvenile fish was misleading because they were not capable of reproducing and the government agency’s figure was, as a result, much lower at 22% [ Greenpeace, American Oceans Campaign v. National Marine Fisheries Service, 237 F. Supp. 2d 1181 (W.D. Wash.)]. What would Greenpeace need to show to be successful in challenging the agency’s fishery plan? What would be their next step(s)? Provide a rationale or explain how you came to this determination.

 Your paper should be a minimum of 2 pages, double-spaced, not including the reference page, and contain APA citations.