Business Law Case Study

Business Law Case Study
Description:

Please see attached final project document for requirements and the three case
studies- Next, is the template for the project each case study should be 2 pages and
then a reference page- Last, is the case study analysis that will also include
information on the project

SNHU|accel BUS 206: Case Study Analysis Guidelines

These guidelines are provided to you to help you think through the questions you need to answer for each case study in the final project. Your responses should be formatted as a paper; you may use the provided Final Project Template to help you with the structure and organization of your paper. Remember that all of your responses must follow the criteria described in the Final Project Document.

Case Study One
Use these guidelines to help you write the first section of your final project (Case Study One). You may use each heading as a starter sentence and then discuss the legal issues presented in the fact pattern, using the following terms. Be sure to explain and elaborate how each term applies to the story. Be sure to incorporate the facts of the case into your explanation and analysis.

A. The appropriate court for this lawsuit depends upon several factors. Three important considerations include the following:
a. Personal jurisdiction. Define personal jurisdiction and explain how it applies to the facts of this case.
b. Subject matter jurisdiction. Define subject matter jurisdiction and explain how it applies to the facts of this case.
c. Minimum contacts. Define minimum contacts and explain how it applies to the facts of case.
B. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) may be an option to resolve this dispute.
a. Define ADR.
C. Language on the Funny Face website appears to limit any claim filed to arbitration as a means of resolving the dispute.
a. Explain the pros and cons of arbitration for at least two parties to the case.
b. Explain mediation and whether it has any benefits in this case.
D. E., and F. Chris, Matt and Ian could be subject to corporate criminal liability. The primary crime that exists in this case is that of fraud.
a. Define fraud and why or why not one or more parties might be held responsible for this crime.
b. Can you identify any other defendants and/or possible crimes in the story? Elaborate and explain.
G. The ethical process of decision making involves consideration of several key elements.
1. Identify three elements and discuss how they apply to some of the facts of this case.

Case Study Two
Use these guidelines to help you write the second section of your final project (Case Study Two). You may use each heading as a starter sentence and then discuss the legal issues presented in the case study using the following guide, if you choose. Be sure to explain and elaborate on how each term applies to the story. Be sure to incorporate the facts of the case into your explanation and analysis.

A. Various elements must be present to prove that a valid contract exists between Sam and the chain store.
• The four elements to a contract are _____________.
• The first element of _____________ would be deemed to exist if [describe facts that are or should be present].
• The second element of _____________ would be deemed to exist if [describe facts that are or should be present].
• The third element of _____________ would be deemed to exist if [describe facts that are or should be present].
• The fourth element of _____________ would be deemed to exist if [describe facts that are or should be present].
• If the elements of a contract did exist between these parties, there could still be some possible reasons why a contract might not be valid based on facts not present in the scenario. For example, if Sam were a minor at the time he made the agreement with the chain store, the contract would not be valid because _____________. List some other reasons and elaborate on why a contract might be invalid.
• Discuss and explain any other information you deem relevant to this answer.

B. Even if there is not a valid legal contract between Sam and the chain store, there may still be a quasi-contract or elements of what is called a promissory estoppel.
• A quasi-contract is defined as_____________. In this case, a quasi-contract may exist if the following facts are true: _____________.
• A promissory estoppel is defined as _____________. This principle might apply to this case if _____________.
• Discuss and explain any other information you deem relevant to this answer.

C. The rights and obligations of both the landlord and tenant depend upon the term of their contract. Such a contract may be verbal or in writing under a standard residential lease agreement.
• Some facts that may support that Sam is in breach of that contract are _____________.
• Some facts that may support that Sam is not in breach of that contract are _____________.
• Discuss and explain any other information you deem relevant to this answer.

D. Based upon those rights and obligations, Sam’s landlord has/does not have grounds to evict because _____________.
• Elaborate and explain.

E. Some defenses Sam might raise if his landlord tries to evict him include _____________ because_____________.
• Elaborate and explain for each reason offered. Discuss and explain any other information you deem relevant to this answer.

Case Study Three
Use these guidelines to help you write the third section of your final project (Case Study Three). You may use each heading as a starter sentence and then discuss the legal issues presented in the case study using the following guide, if you choose. Be sure to explain and elaborate on how each term applies to the story. Be sure to incorporate the facts of the case into your explanation and analysis.

A. The main types of business entities are:
• _____________
• _____________
• _____________
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each.

B. Based on the facts of the case, _____________ is the recommended business entity for Arcadia Sports.
• Explain your reasoning for recommending the business entity you chose.

C. Jeb and Josh would be personally liable to Jane for damages if their business entity is a _____________.
• Explain the concept of liability and whether or not personal assets could be vulnerable to collection.

D. For each type of business entity, Jeb’s personal creditors may be able to seize the assets and/or profits of Arcadia Sports if _____________.
• _____________
• _____________
• _____________
• Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each type of corporate entity and the risk of personal liability for the business owner in each.