Business Law

Assignment 1

The director of your department has requested that you conduct some research on the topic of cyber law or Internet law. He has asked you to draft a memo including the following information:

· Research, identify, and discuss at least 2 emerging trends or legal issues involving cyber law or Internet law. Examples could include but are not limited to the following topics:

· e-contracts

· e-signatures

· cyber torts

· use of social networking for advertising

· social networking and employee restraints

· identify theft

· cyberstalking

· Include good research and references to discuss the cyber law issues identified.

· Research, identify, and summarize a specific legal case involving a cyber law issue. The summary should include a good description of the facts of the case and the outcome (court’s ruling) of the case.

· Provide your opinion on the outcome of the case. Do you agree with the court’s ruling, or do you feel that a different outcome would have been more justified? Why or why not?

· Include all appropriate APA citations and references.

Word count 1,400

Assignment 2

As an entrepreneur, you want to start a business. You know that the first step is to consider drafting a business plan proposal to organize all of your ideas. For this assignment, you will be submitting a business plan proposal outline for your imaginary business. For research purposes, you can choose any state for the location of your business. Your business plan outline should include the following:

· Introduction of the proposed business (200-300 words)

· Description and explanation of the type of business entity that is best for your business (400-600 words)

· Partnership, corporation, etc. (for purposes of this assignment, you should NOT choose a sole proprietorship for your business entity.)

· Provide explanation for your choice of business entity (advantages/disadvantages of the selected type of business entity)

· Description of the specific steps needed to be followed to successfully and legally start the business (500-700 words)

· Steps will vary, depending on the type of business you choose

· Good sources of research for this area include the following:

· Textbooks

· State statutes (for example, Chapters 47 and 48 of the South Dakota Codified Laws include information on the business formation process)

· The Small Business Administration Web site will be helpful; it includes information on how to start a small business

· A draft of a valid contract with a vendor, supplier, customer, etc. that illustrates all elements of a contract and takes into consideration some of the topics discussed in the contract chapters

· Possible ethical considerations for your business, including any social responsibility plans or attitudes that your business will embrace (400-600 words)

Word count 1,500-2,200