If an offer is rejected, should the offeree have the right to negotiate before the offer is considered terminated?
> The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, the destruction of the rain forests, and the destruction of the ozone layer adversely affect the atmosphere. Can additional domestic relations or international treaties halt the continuing damage more ef
> Discuss tort remedies that individuals can use against polluters.
> How does Superfund defray costs of cleaning polluted sites?
> Identify several types of pollution that environmental laws regulate. Which ones do you consider most important?
> Explain how the federal government regulates itself in the area of environmental protection.
> Provide some examples of cases covered under the Eighth Amendment.
> How do tariffs protect domestic industries, and how do they hinder world trade?
> What are some reasons for trade sanctions and embargoes? How do they differ from export and import controls?
> Discuss some of the ways international trade is regulated by international law.
> Cite reasons for the increased need for international law in recent years.
> What are some ways that professionals can reduce their risk of negligence lawsuits?
> Distinguish between insurance agents and brokers. Do you think that one should bear greater responsibility than the other for advising buyers about their insurance needs?
> Identify a financial loss suffered by a third party for which an accountant can be found liable.
> Explain how the malpractice or negligence of a professional might cause injury to third parties.
> Of the four elements of negligence, is one of them more critical than the others?
> Discuss why the malpractice of professionals is considered more serious by society than negligence by nonprofessionals.
> Describe the circumstances under which a law must pass the rational basis test and the strict scrutiny test.
> Describe three provisions of the First Amendment.
> Identify examples of consumer products regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
> Identify the kinds of business that can be charged with product liability.
> Define sexual harassment and identify some forms of conduct that can constitute it.
> Identify parts of the employment process in which discriminatory practices are illegal.
> Explain how OSHA ensures that companies maintain safe and healthful work environments.
> Describe the major provisions of workers’ compensation laws.
> Identify the standards established by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
> List some items typically found in an employee handbook.
> Discuss some current criticism of administrative agencies and evaluate the validity of this view.
> Compare the procedure followed by an individual appearing as a defendant in a court of law to the procedure followed by an individual charged with a violation of a regulation appearing at a hearing of an administrative agency.
> Provide some examples of laws that are permissible under the Second Amendment.
> A number of firms accused of unethical behavior had established codes of ethics, or credos, and formal employee orientation programs. It might seem that these efforts had little influence on the practices of the firms. Critique the practice of establishi
> A person who blows the whistle on some unethical practice in a firm is often treated as an outcast by his or her coworkers. Why does this occur? Does this mean that the coworkers are less ethical?
> Does it place an unnecessary burden on a third party to determine whether he or she is dealing with an employee or an independent contractor?
> Separating and recycling plastic, glass, paper, and metal are costly for municipalities. Should these recycling collections be continued, or should the funds be spent on other environmental objectives?
> Pursuant to GATT, countries could receive “normal trade relations” status based on economic criteria. Later this designation was awarded to countries that had achieved specific human rights objectives. Should economic inducements be used to foster moral
> Because trade sanctions often affect the people of a country more severely than their government, are sanctions a good way of achieving political goals?
> Discuss the goals and criticisms of the IMF and the World Bank.
> Assuming that the law of a country reflects its customs, identify and discuss selected laws in foreign countries and how customs influenced the enactment of these laws.
> Is it fair that workers do not have the right to sue their employers for negligence?
> Several representatives of the entertainment media have suggested that a federal statute be enacted that would require all computers sold in the United States to incorporate software that would prevent making digital copies of music and video. Is it fair
> Compare contributory negligence with comparative negligence and provide examples of each.
> Under what circumstances should a landlord have the right to withhold his or her permission to assign or sublet premises?
> An oceanfront community wanted to limit the use of its beach to residents only. A group contested this exclusion, claiming the ocean was public property. Is it fair for residents to exclude nonresidents from access to the beach?
> Why do you think it is necessary to distinguish between real and personal property?
> If all other requirements of a negotiable instrument have been met except delivery, should payment depend on delivery, and, if so, why?
> Why is some property considered exempt under Chapter 7 of the federal bankruptcy law?
> The legal concept of stare decisis, which means “to stand on decided cases,” is an important factor in our system of law. Is it possible that previous cases, or precedents, do not always embody the exact same issues, concepts, and present-day circumstanc
> Various levels of government enact laws that affect other levels of government. Explain the reason for such seemingly inefficient interrelationships and offer an opinion of whether there might be other ways to achieve the same objectives.
> Certain kinds of agreements, such as gambling agreements, are illegal or highly regulated. What do you believe is the primary motivation for such prohibitions?
> Many applications of law primarily affect individuals, such as buying or selling personal property. Critique the amount and kinds of protection provided to individuals and whether you think that the law provides too much protection, limiting individual f
> Provide some examples of speech that may constitutionally be limited or silenced.
> What is the difference between extortion and bribery?
> Some contracts freely entered into by the parties involve activities that have been made illegal by state or federal statutes. Because they are illegal, these contracts are unenforceable. Examples are wagering agreements or lending money at high rates of
> The law gives a person the right to enjoy his or her land without unreasonable interference from others. If a person plays loud music on his or her property and a neighbor charges him or her with creating a public nuisance, where does the music player’s
> The law allows a minor to withdraw from a contract simply because he or she is a minor, whereas the other party is bound if the minor wishes to carry out the contract. Do you think the law is fair in such instances?
> Why is it that public figures find it difficult to successfully sue a publication for libel, whereas private persons have a better chance? Should public figures be required to accept libelous accusations as the price of fame?
> Analyze and discuss recourses available to citizens who believe that an executive of an administrative agency is behaving unethically.
> Why does the law interpret a counteroffer that is a conditional or qualified acceptance as a rejection of the offer and not binding on the parties?
> Match each of the numbered definitions with the correct term in the following list. a. bill of sale b. certificate of title c. condition subsequent d. condition precedent e. estoppel f. fungible goods g. order bill of lading h. personal property i. real
> Match each of the numbered definitions with the correct term in the following list. a. administrative law b. appellate court c. civil law d. common law e. criminal law f. defendants g. executive order h. moral law i. original jurisdiction j. plaintiffs k
> Match each of the numbered definitions with the correct term in the following list. a. comity b. transnational institutions c. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade d. World Trade Organization e. International Monetary Fund f. North American Free Trade
> Provide examples of typical offers and acceptances.
> Match each of the numbered definitions with the correct term in the following list. a. abandonment b. assignment c. condition d. covenant e. eviction f. lease g. lessee h. lessor i. periodic tenancy j. quiet enjoyment k. sublease l. tenancy at will m. te
> Match each of the numbered definitions with the correct term in the following list. a. accession b. adverse possession c. causa mortis d. eminent domain e. fee simple f. freehold estate g. grantee h. inter vivos i. joint tenancy j. leasehold estate k. li
> Match each of the numbered definitions with the correct term in the following list. a. bearer instrument b. blank endorsement c. counterclaim d. dishonorment e. holder in due course f. endorsee g. endorsement h. endorser i. material alteration j. persona
> Match each of the numbered definitions with the correct term in the following list. a. agent b. agency by necessity c. agency by ratification d. apparent authority e. attorney in fact f. express authority g. contract of agency h. disclosed principal i. i
> Using the Internet and search engines, investigate the parol evidence rule and the Statute of Frauds in two states. Compare and contrast the rules in the two states.
> Using the Internet and search engines, compare the age of majority provisions in several states. Also, determine the differences in the legal ages required for various activities, such as marriage, driving, voting, and military service.
> There are numerous risks in the preparation of contracts. Some must be written as specified by the Statute of Frauds, while others need not be. In teams of three or four, interview owners or managers of several small businesses and ask about the procedur
> In teams of three or four, visit an appliance retailer. Check the warranties on various products to find out their duration, disclaimers, and any other related information. What safety information is included?
> In teams of three or four, contact several retail stores in your city or town. Ask them if they maintain websites for consumers. Visit these websites, compare and contrast them, and present to the class your conclusions as to which of these are most effe
> Working in Teams In teams of three or four, discuss what forms of social media each team member uses. How does each member use that form of social media to communicate or share information?
> What must a firm prove in court to win a lawsuit filed against a cybersquatter?
> In teams of three or four, interview a local retailer and ask him or her how, when planning and writing advertising copy, he or she avoids wording that might cause a reader to regard the ad as a definite offer, instead of simply an advertisement.
> One of the important functions of corporate executives is to develop and implement ethical policies for their companies. In groups of four or five, imagine that you are the executives of a major corporation charged with developing a corporate code of eth
> In teams of three or four, interview doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other individuals who are employed by clinics, hospitals, and insurance companies. Ask them to provide examples of individuals and organizations that have requested medical informatio
> In teams of three or four, interview several local businesses to learn what types of complaints they have received regarding defective products. Are these complaints examples of product flaw, failure to warn, or design defect?
> In teams of three or four, interview several local businesses. Ask them how they maintain a safe and healthful workplace.
> Using the Internet and search engines, find several websites that offer products and services for sale. In addition to clicking an “I accept” button, how are computer users requested to accept offers? List several means.
> In teams of three or four, interview members of the trust department of a local bank to learn how they handle trusts and perform as executors of estates.
> Using the Internet and search engines, investigate sample leases. What are some of the covenants and conditions typically contained in these leases?
> In teams of three or four, visit several hotels and motels to determine their policies regarding stolen or missing property. Ask particularly about experiences with guests’ complaints.
> Working in teams of three or four, interview personnel at the nearest governmental authority (federal, state, or local) that handles cases of eminent domain, or the taking of private property for public use. Structure the interview so that the process is
> Name five rules that a firm, or its advertising agency, should follow to protect its trademarks.
> Using the Internet and search engines, find items for sale in which the form of payment accepted is a check. How should such checks be written and endorsed?
> Using the Internet and search engines, investigate legal safeguards to protect electronic transfer of funds.
> Working in teams of three or four, interview personnel at your local bank to check liability for lost or stolen bank-issued ATM, credit, and debit cards.
> Using the Internet and search engines, investigate the tax rules relating to the organizational forms discussed in the chapter.
> In teams of three or four, interview owners of small businesses in your city or town. Ask them to explain why they chose their particular business organizational form.
> In teams of three or four, interview managers of small real estate agencies. Discuss with these managers the nature of the agent’s relationship with the principal, including agent’s authority and other matters.
> Using the Internet and search engines, investigate online auctions to determine the operating rules of the various sites.
> In teams of three or four, interview a variety of local businesses to determine how they transfer title for the sale of goods. Some types of businesses would include equipment retailers, automobile dealerships and pet stores.
> Using the Internet and search engines, investigate the operation of small claims courts in your community or one nearby. Determine the kinds of cases typically heard and the limit in dollars involved in cases that these courts are authorized to hear.
> Working in teams of three or four, interview the owners or managers of small businesses to determine whether they typically get involved in contract assignments.
> Name at least three administrative agencies at each level of government: federal, state, and local.
> Using the Internet and search engines, investigate common internal business crimes committed by employees.
> Explain the major provisions of the privacy rule in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
> Explain the major provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.
> Describe six types of health-related insurance benefits typically available to employees.
> Describe the different types of medical insurance that are commonly available to individuals and employers.
> Explain the purpose of an advance directive and discuss the two most common types.
