Assignment Prompt: Reflective Essay

Overview

This reflective essay is designed to encourage critical thinking and engagement with the legal principles you've learned in the Business Law course. The goal is to reflect on your experiences and deepen your understanding of how these principles apply to real-world business scenarios.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this assignment, you will learn how to:

Analyze the fundamental principles of law and legal reasoning and their application to business operations.

Assess the role of business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and their integration into legal decision-making processes.

Examine key employment laws and regulations, including the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.

Task

Write a 2-4 page reflective essay addressing the following points:

1 Key Learning Moments: Describe a key legal concept or case study that significantly impacted your understanding of business law. Why was this moment or concept meaningful to you?

2 Application of Concepts: Reflect on how the legal principles you learned, such as contracts, torts, or ethical decision-making, could be applied in your future career. How do these concepts influence business decisions?

3 Personal Growth: Discuss how learning about business law has shaped your perspective on the legal environment of business. What skills or insights have you gained that you find most valuable?

4 Challenges and Insights: Identify any challenges you faced while learning these legal concepts. How did you overcome them, and what insights did you gain from this process?

5 Future Considerations: How do you plan to continue using the knowledge gained in this course to navigate legal issues in business settings? Provide specific examples or scenarios where this knowledge might be useful.

Please use this chart to help you organize your assignment:

Section

Task

Length

Tips for Success

Introduction

Use a header titled Introduction. Briefly explain your learning journey in Business Law, mentioning how it impacted your understanding of legal concepts.

1 paragraph (100-150 words)

Be concise and clear. Focus on how the course changed your perspective or introduced new concepts.

Key Learning Moments

Use a header titled Key Learning Moments. Describe a legal concept or case study that was most meaningful to you. Explain why it had a significant impact on your understanding of business law.

1 paragraph (100-150 words)

Choose a specific example that strongly resonated with you. Make sure to explain how it influenced your understanding of business law.

Application of Concepts

Use a header titled Application of Concepts. Reflect on how the legal principles you learned (contracts, torts, ethical decision-making) can be applied in your future career. Explain how these principles influence business decisions.

1-2 paragraphs (150-200 words)

Relate the concepts directly to your career path. Be specific about how you will use these principles in real-world scenarios, such as business negotiations or dispute resolution.

Personal Growth

Use a header titled Personal Growth. Discuss how learning business law has shaped your understanding of the legal environment. Identify any skills or insights gained and why they are valuable for your personal or professional development.

1 paragraph (100-150 words)

Focus on personal and professional growth. Show how the course equipped you with practical skills or changed your mindset about legal matters in business.

Challenges and Insights

Use a header titled Challenges and Insights. Identify any challenges you faced in understanding legal concepts and how you overcame them. Highlight what insights you gained from overcoming those challenges.

1-2 paragraphs (150-200 words)

Be honest about the challenges you faced and how you overcame them. This shows personal growth and problem-solving skills.

Future Considerations

Use a header titled Future Considerations. Discuss how you plan to use the knowledge gained from this course in future business scenarios. Provide specific examples of where this knowledge may be useful, such as contracts, risk management, or compliance.

1 paragraph (100-150 words)

Think ahead about the practical uses of legal knowledge. Provide detailed examples of how you will apply what you've learned to business situations in your future career.

Conclusion

Use a header titled Conclusion. Summarize your overall reflection and how this course has helped you better understand legal principles and their business application.

1 paragraph (100-150 words)

Restate your key takeaways and emphasize your personal growth throughout the course.

Requirements

Format: 2-4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font

Citations: Use APA formatting for references to legal cases or textbook content.

Headers: Use Headers for each section

Title: Include name, title, course, and date of submission

3:17PM Tue Aug 12 straighterline ny BUS110 MH V4 Business Law Course Syllabus straighterline SME BUSi10 | Business Law Course Text Barnes, A. J., Dworkin, T. M., Richards, E. L. (2024). Law for business, 15th Edition. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN: 9781265676100 The text is provided digitally as part of the course enrollment. Students may find used, new, or rental print copies by searching for the ISBN. Course Description This course provides a comprehensive overview of the legal principles influencing business operations and decision-making. The course covers key topics such as. contracts, sales, business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and government regulation. Students will explore the foundational concepts of law and legal reasoning, delve into specific areas like intellectual property and employment law, and examine the structure and management of business organizations. This course is essential for understanding businesses' legal environment, equipping students with the knowledge to navigate complex legal challenges in today's dynamic business world. Learning Outcomes After completing this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze the fundamental principles of law and legal reasoning and their application to business operations. 2. Evaluate various methods of dispute settlement, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation, in the context of business disputes. 3. Assess the role of business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and their integration into legal decision-making processes. 4. Explain how the U.S. Constitution and criminal law impact business practices and corporate governance. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of contract creation, performance, and enforcement including offer, acceptance, consideration, and remedies for breach. 6. Identify and differentiate between intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability, and assess business implications. 7. Analyze the legal protections available for intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and their importance in business. 8. Examine key employment laws and regulations, including the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees. 9. Compare various business organizations, such as partnerships and corporations, and understand their legal structure and management. 10. Evaluate the impact of government regulations, including antitrust laws, consumer protection, and environmental regulations, on business operations. Course Prereq ut 3:17PM Tue Aug 12 @ moodle.straighterline.com Course Prerequisites There are no prerequisites to take Business Law. Academic Integrity Statement Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an honest, truthful and responsible manner. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication and academic misconduct. Failure to comply with the Academic Integrity Policy can result in a failure and/or zero on the attempted assignment/examination, a removal from the course, disqualification to enroll in future courses, and/or revocation of an academic transcript. Penalties for academic integrity violations can be retroactively applied upon discovery, and at our discretion. Course Completion Policy In order for a course to be considered complete, all required coursework must be attempted, submitted, and graded. Required coursework consists of graded assignments. Any Academic Integrity Policy violations may prevent a course from being considered complete. Course Evaluation Criteria Your score provides a percentage score and letter grade for each course. A passing percentage is 70% or higher. There are a total of 1000 points in the course: Topic Assessment Points ee utcomes 3 Graded Exam 1 75 1,2,3,4,5 Case Study Presentation: Legal Analysis of 7 150 8) Torts 8 Graded Exam 2 75 6 9 Midterm Exam 150 1, 2,3, 4,5, 6 12 Graded Exam 3 #5 7,8 16 Graded Exam 4 75 8,9 Reflective Essay: Personal Reflection: 17 Insights and Applications of Business Law 150 1,:3, 7 Principles 17 Final Exam 250 All Total 1000 Course Roadmap Graded items in bold Intro | Introduction and Getting Started Subtopics Assignments * Welcome * Course Overview Video * Academic Honesty * Academic Honesty and Integrity Lesson e Statement of Academic Honesty and Integrity 3:17 PM Tue Aug 12 58% moodle.straighterline.com Topic 1 | Introduction to the Legal System Judicial Process Subtopics Assignments . The Nature of Law . Chapter 1: Pre-Reading: Classifications of Law What Do You Think? . Constitutional Foundations . The Big Picture: Chapter . Sources of Law 1 Pre-Reading Learning Legal Reasoning Hints . Law and Orderly Change . eTextbook: Case Study: . Jurisprudence Stewart v. Justice Preventative Law . eTextbook: Chapter 1: State Courts Law and Legal Reasoning Federal Courts Chapter 2: Pre-Reading: Litigation What Do You Think? The Adversary System The Big Picture: Chapter Civil Procedure 2 Pre-Reading Learning Appellate Procedure Hints Alternative Dispute Resolution eTextbook: Case Study: California v. Texas . eTextbook: Chapter 2: Dispute Settlement . Topic 1 Presentation . Pathfinder: Means of Dispute Settlement . Topic 1 Practice Quiz Topic 2 | Ethics Constitutional Law Subtopics Assignments . Predominant Ethical Theories Chapter 3: Pre-Reading: The Law as a Corporate Control What Do You Think? Device The Big Picture: Chapter . Defining Ethical Corporate Behavior 3 Pre-Reading Learning . The Corporate Governance Agenda Hints . Stakeholder Theory . eTextbook: Case Study: Guidelines for Ethical Decision State ex rel. Hunter v. Making Johnson Johnson . State Regulation of Business . eTextbook: Chapter 3: . Federal Regulation of Business Business Ethics and . Constitutional Checks on Corporate Social Governmental Power Responsibility . Administrative Agencies Chapter 4: Pre-Reading: . The Nature of Crimes What Do You Think? . The Essentials of Crime Choice . Criminal Procedure . The Big Picture: Chapter . Laws Regulating Business Crimes 4 Pre-Reading Learning . Cybercrime Hints . eTextbook: Case Study: South Dakota v. Wayfair . eTextbook: Chapter 4: Business and the Constitution Chapter 5: Pre-Reading: What Do You Think? The Big Picture: Chapter 5 Pre-Reading Learning Hints eTextbook: Case Study Royal Truck Trailer Sales Service v. Kraft . eTextbook: Chapter 5: Criminal Law and Procedure . Topic 2 Presentation . Topic 2 Practice Quiz3:18 PM Tue Aug 12 58% moodle.straighterline.com Royal Truck Trailer Sales Service v. Kraft . eTextbook: Chapter 5: Criminal Law and Procedure . Topic 2 Presentation Topic 2 Practice Quiz Topic 3 | Understanding Torts Legal Liabilities Subtopics Assignments . Introduction to Torts . Chapter 6: Pre-Reading: Interference with Personal Rights What Do You Think? . Interferences with Property Rights . The Big Picture: Chapter Interferences with Economic 6 Pre-Reading Learning Relations Hints Negligence eTextbook: Case Study Res Ipsa Loquitur Rockland Farm v. White's Strict Liability Ferry Inc. . Current Issues eTextbook: Chapter 6: Intentional Torts . Chapter 7: Pre-Reading: What Do You Think . The Big Picture: Chapter 7 Pre-Reading Learning Hints eTextbook: Case Study AMTRAK v. Cimarron Crossing Feeders . eTextbook: Chapter 7: Negligence and Strict Liability . Topic 3 Presentation . Pathfinder: Intellectual Property Rights Topic 3 Practice Quiz . Graded Exam Topic 4 | Contracts Offers Subtopics Assignments . What is a contract? . Chapter 9: Pre-Reading: . Why have contracts? What Do You Think How has Contract Law developed? The Big Picture: Chapter The Uniform Commercial Code 9 Pre-Reading Learning . UCC Article 2 Hints Contracts for the International Sale . eTextbook: Case Study of Goods Hagman v. Swenson . Types of Contracts eTextbook: Chapter 9: . Quasi Contract The Nature and Origins Promissory Estoppel of Contracts What is an Offer? Chapter 10: Pre- . What terms are included in offers? Reading: What Do You . How long do offers last? Think? Special Offer Problems The Big Picture: Chapter Cyber-Contracts 10 Pre-Reading Learning Hints . eTextbook: Case Study Groce v. American Family Mutual Ins. Co eTextbook: Chapter 10: Creating a Contract: Offers . Topic 4 Presentation Topic 4 Practice Quiz Topic 5 | Agreement Consideration Subtopics Assignments What3:18 PM Tue Aug 12 57% moodle.straighterline.com Offers . Topic 4 Presentation . Topic 4 Practice Quiz Topic 5 | Agreement Consideration Subtopics Assignments What is an Acceptance? . Chapter 11: Pre- . Common Manifestations of Assent Reading: What Do You Who can accept an offer? Think? . Cyber-Contracts The Big Picture: Chapter . The Idea of Consideration 11 Pre-Reading Learning . Solving Consideration Problems Hints . Rules of Consideration . eTextbook: Case Study . Other Exceptions Where SDK Troy Towers LLC. v. Consideration is Not Required Troy Towers Inc. eTextbook: Chapter 11: Creating a Contract: Acceptances Chapter 12: Pre- Reading: What Do You Think? The Big Picture: Chapter 12 Pre-Read Learning Hints eTextbook: Case Study Margeson v. Artis . eTextbook: Chapter 12: Consideration . Topic 5 Presentation . Topic 5 Practice Quiz Topic 6 | Mutual Assent Contractual Capacity Subtopics Assignments . Contracts by Minors . Chapter 13: Pre- . Contracts by Mentally Impaired and Reading: What Do You Intoxicated Persons Think? Misrepresentation . The Big Picture: Chapter . Fraud 13 Pre-Reading Learning Mistake Hints Duress eTextbook: Case Study . Undue Influence Magee Community Center LLC v. Perkins eTextbook: Chapter 13: Capacity to Contract . Chapter 14: Pre- Reading: What Do You Think? . The Big Picture: Chapter 14 Pre-Reading Learning Hints . eTextbook: Case Study Winthrop v. Deck eTextbook: Chapter 14: Voluntary Consent . Topic 6 Practice Quiz Topic 7 | Illegality Subtopics Assignments . The Effect of Illegality Chapter 15: Pre- . Contracts to Commit Illegal Acts Reading: What Do You . Contracts Made Illegal by Statute Think? . Contracts Contrary to Public Policy . The Big Picture: Chapter 15 Pre-Reading Learning Hints3:18 PM Tue Aug 12 57% moodle.straighterline.com eTextbook: Chapter 14: Voluntary Consent Topic 6 Practice Quiz Topic 7 | Illegality Subtopics Assignments The Effect of Illegality Chapter 15: Pre- Contracts to Commit Illegal Acts Reading: What Do You Contracts Made Illegal by Statute Think? Contracts Contrary to Public Policy . The Big Picture: Chapter 15 Pre-Reading Learning Hints eTextbook: Case Study HVAC Specialist Inc. v. Dominion Mechanical Contractors Inc. eTextbook: Chapter 15: Illegality . Topic 7 Presentation . Topic 7 Practice Quiz Case Study Presentation: Legal Analysis of Torts Topic 8 | Contract Performance Legal Remedies Subtopics Assignments The Statute of Frauds Chapter 16: Pre- Contracts Covered by the Statues Reading: What Do You of Frauds Think?Choice . Interpreting Contracts . The Big Picture: Chapter . The Parol Evidence Rule 16 Pre-Reading Learning Conditions Hints Standards of Performance eTextbook: Case Study . Excuses of Nonperformance Freeman Holding v. FNBC . Discharge Bancorp . Remedies . eTextbook: Chapter 16: Form and Meaning of Contracts Chapter 18: Pre- Reading: What Do You Think? . The Big Picture: Chapter 18 Pre-Reading Learning Hints eTextbook: Case Study Serio v. Copeland Holdings LLC eTextbook: Chapter 18: Contract Performance and Remedies Topic 8 Presentation Pathfinder: Contracts and Their Elements Topic 8 Practice Quiz . Graded Exam 2 Topic 9 | Midterm Exam3:18PM Tue Aug 12 Topic 10 | Warranties Product Lia @ moodle.straighterline.com Subtopics Historical Development of the Law Warranties Exclusions and Modifications of Warranties Who Benefits from a Warranty? Federal Trade Commission Warranty Rules Negligence Strict Liability 13] Guide Midterm Exam Assignments Chapter 20: Pre- Reading: What Do You Think? The Big Picture: Chapter 20 Pre-Reading Learning Hints eTextbook: Case Study: Denny v. Ford Motor Co. eTextbook: Chapter 20: Warranties and Product Liability Topic 10 Presentation Topic 10 Practice Quiz Topic 11 | Agency Employment Subtopics Creation of an Agency Types of Agents Duties of Agents to Principals Duties of Principals to Agents Enforcement of Liabilities between Principals and Agents Termination of Agent's Powers International Agent Agreements The Agent's Authority to Bind the Principal on Contracts Related Contractual Liability Issues Principal's Liability for Acts of Subagents Contract Liability of the Agent Liability for Torts and Crimes Historical Background of Employment Laws Health and Safety Legislation Wages and Pensions Collective Bargaining and Union Activities Discrimination in Employment Employment at Will Employee Privacy Assignments Chapter 23: Pre- Reading: What Do You Think? The Big Picture: Chapter 23 Pre-Reading Learning Hints eTextbook: Case Study: Sosa v. Onfido eTextbook: Chapter 23: The Agency Relationship Creation, Duties, and Termination Chapter 24: Pre- Reading: What Do You Think?Choice The Big Picture: Chapter 24 Pre-Reading Learning Hints eTextbook: Case Study JMB Manufacturing v. Child Craft eTextbook: Chapter 24: Liability of Principles and Agents to Third Parties Chapter 25: Pre- Reading: What Do You Think? The Big Picture: Chapter 25 Pre-Reading Learning Hints eTextbook: Case Study Stanton v. Jarvis Christian College eTextbook: Chapter 25: Employment Laws Topic 11 Presentation Topic 11 Practice Quiz 3:19 PM Tue Aug 12 56% moodle.straighterline.com Topic 12 | Business Organizations Subtopics Assignments Factors to Consider in Choosing Chapter 26: Pre- Forms of Business Organization Reading: What Do You Making the Choice Think? Limited Liability Companies . The Big Picture: Chapter . Limited Liability Partnerships 26 Pre-Reading Learning Franchising Hints Creation of a Partnership . eTextbook: Case Study Management and Authority of KDN Management v. Partners WinCo Foods . Property of Partnerships eTextbook: Chapter 26: Partners' Rights and Duties Which Form of Business Duty of Loyalty and Good Faith Organization? Enforcement of Partnership Rights Chapter 27: Pre- and Liabilities Reading: What Do You . Death of the Partnership Think? . Dissolution and Winding Up . The Big Picture: Chapter . Continuation 27 Pre-Reading Learning Distribution of Assets Hints Limited Partnerships . eTextbook: Case Study . Limited Liability Limited Partnership Capital Equity Group v. Ripken Sports Incorporated eTextbook: Chapter 27: Partnerships . Topic 12 Presentation Topic 12 Practice Quiz . Graded Exam 3 Topic 13 | Corporations Subtopics Assignments . Nature of a Corporation . Chapter 28: Pre- . The Preincorporation Process Reading: What Do You . Incorporation Think? . Defective Incorporation . The Big Picture: Chapter Piercing the Corporate Veil 28 Pre-Reading Learning Close Corporations Hints Termination of the Corporation . eTextbook: Case Study . The Board of Directors Taylor v. Taylor . Officers of the Corporation . eTextbook: Chapter 28: Duties of Directors and Officers Formation and Liability for Torts and Crimes Termination of Financing the Corporation Corporations . Becoming a Shareholder . Chapter 29: Pre- . Shareholders' Meetings Reading: What Do You . Rights of Inspection and Think? Preemptive Right The Big Picture: Chapter Dividends 29 Pre-Reading Learning Shareholder Rights in Extraordinary Hints Corporate Transactions . eTextbook: Case Study Lawsuits by Shareholders Segal v. Genitrix . Shareholder Liability . eTextbook: Chapter 29: Transfer and Redemption of Shares Management of the Corporate Business Chapter 30: Pre- Reading: What Do You Think? The Big Picture: Chapter 30 Pre-Reading Learning Hints . eTextbook: Case Study Guidry v. Savoie . eTextbook: Chapter 30: Financing the corporation and the Role of the Shareholders . Topic 13 Presentation . Topic 13 Practice Quiz Topic 14 | Real Property Subtopics Assignments Property Chapter 34: Pre-3:19 PM Tue Aug 12 56% moodle.straighterline.com Think? . The Big Picture: Chapter 30 Pre-Reading Learning Hints eTextbook: Case Study Guidry v. Savoie . eTextbook: Chapter 30: Financing the Corporation and the Role of the Shareholders . Topic 13 Presentation . Topic 13 Practice Quiz Topic 14 | Real Property Subtopics Assignments Scope of Real Property . Chapter 34: Pre- . Rights and Interests in Real Reading: What Do You Property Think? . Co-ownership of Real Property . The Big Picture: Chapter . Acquisition of Real Property 34 Pre-Reading Learning Transfer by Sale Hints Public Controls on the Use of Land . eTextbook: Case Study Leases and Tenancies Francini v. Goodspeed Execution of a Lease Airport . Rights, Duties, and Liabilities of the . eTextbook: Chapter 34: Landlord Real Property . Rights, Duties, and Liabilities of the . Chapter 35: Pre- Tenant Reading: What Do You . Termination of the Leasehold Think? . The Big Picture: Chapter 35 Pre-Reading Learning Hints . eTextbook: Case Study Morris v. Holmes . eTextbook: Chapter 35: Landlord and Tenant . Topic 14 Presentation . Topic 14 Practice Quiz Topic 15 | Bankruptcy Subtopics Assignments Bankruptcy Proceedings . Chapter 44: Pre- . Liquidation Proceedings Reading: What Do You . Avoidance of Liens Think? Preferential Payments The Big Picture: Chapter . Discharge in Bankruptcy 44 Pre-Reading Learning Hints . eTextbook: Case Study In re Rogers (Wallace v Rogers) . eTextbook: Chapter 44: Bankruptcy Topic 15 Presentation . Topic 15 Practice Quiz Topic 16 | Government Regulations Subtopics Assignments Procedural Aspects of the Sherman . Chapter 45: Pre- Act Reading: What Do You Sections 1 2 of the Sherman Act Think? . The Clayton Act . The Big Picture: Chapter . The Robinson-Patman Act 45 Pre-Reading Learning . Limits on Antitrust Hints Federal Trade Commission Act . eTextbook: Case Study . Consumer Credit Laws Apple v. Pepper . Consumer Produc eTextbook . Char anter 45.3:19 PM Tue Aug 12 56% moodle.straighterline.com Rogers) . eTextbook: Chapter 44: Bankruptcy . Topic 15 Presentation . Topic 15 Practice Quiz Topic 16 | Government Regulations Subtopics Assignments . Procedural Aspects of the Sherman . Chapter 45: Pre- Act Reading: What Do You Sections 1 2 of the Sherman Act Think? . The Clayton Ac . The Big Picture: Chapter . The Robinson-Patman Act 45 Pre-Reading Learning . Limits on Antitrust Hints . Federal Trade Commission Act eTextbook: Case Study Consumer Credit Laws Apple v. Pepper Consumer Product Safety Act . eTextbook: Chapter 45: Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act The Antitrust Laws Lemon Laws . Chapter 46: Pre- Reading: What Do You Think? . The Big Picture: Chapter 46 Pre-Reading Learning Hints . eTextbook: Case Study AMG Capital Management LLC v. FTC . eTextbook: Chapter 46: Consumer Protection Laws . Topic 16 Presentation . Topic 16 Practice Quiz . Graded Exam 4 . Preparing for Your Proctored Final Exam Topic 17 | Review Final Exam Subtopics Assignments . Complete all course assignments . Reflective Essay: . Submit the End of Course Survey Insights Applications of Business Law Principles . Final Exam Preparation Guide . Graded Final Exam . End of Course Survey Related Courses BUS106: MAT150: BUS105: Business Business Business Ethics Statistics Communications Last modified: Friday, January 31, 2025, 2:31 PM straighterline