Reference no: EM132972305

Jennings, M. (2018). Business: Its legal, ethical, and global environment (11th Edition). Cengage Learning, Boston, MA.

Week 1 - Overview & Learning Objectives

Overview:
This chapter sets the foundation on which the remainder of the course depends, providing the historical basis for law as well as describing how laws are enacted and enforced. In addition, the various types of laws are defined, and the characteristics and purposes are discussed. Finally, the sources of international law are introduced, a subject that will be more completely reviewed later in the course.

Learning Objectives:
Recognize the difference between criminal law and civil law.
Understand the origin and history of law in the United States.
Be able to articulate the different origins of law and how these different origins co-exist.
Differentiate between federal, state, and local laws.
Summarize the broad features of international law.

Discussion Board
Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 1Reflection and Discussion Forum Week 1 - (Part 1- 450 words)
Assigned Readings:

Chapter 1. Introduction to Law.
Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

Franklin Felon shot and killed two people during a robbery. Why was this act a violation of both criminal and civil law?

Explain the sources of each type of law and provide examples of each: constitutional law, statutory law, common law.

[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student''s own words - do not provide quotes!]

[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]

Assignment - ( Part 2 - 350 words)

Week 1 - Short Essays

Question I - Debbie Debtor borrowed $1,000.00 from First Big Bank. Debbie Debtor agreed to repay the $1,000.00 over eight months plus interest. Debbie Debtor loses her job and stops making payments to First Big Bank after two months. What is the source of law that governs the subsequent remedies that may be available to First Big Bank?

Question II - Eddie Embezzler has worked for Betty Boss for many years as an accountant. During his employment, Eddie has taken thousands of dollars from Betty's business. As a result, Betty has suffered. Did Eddie violate a criminal law, a civil law, or both? Explain.