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LEG 565 Week 3 Assignment 1 Branches of Government
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Assignment 1: Branches of Government
Due Week 3 and worth 150 points
Create a flowchart of the three branches of government and associate
two (2) Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) clauses for each branch of
government. Designate the relationships among the governmental
branches. In an accompanying document, exemplify the types of
powers of each branch of government and include these items:
• Taxing and spending powers
• Limits on both federal and state governmental actions
• Due process
• Equal protection
In a three to four (3-4) page flowchart, include the following:
1. Organize all three (3) branches of government in a flowchart
format.
2. Designate two (2) UCC clauses that align with each branch.
3. Illustrate the interactivity among the branches of government in the
flowchart.
4. In a separate document, exemplify the types of powers of each
branch of government.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12),
with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.
The cover page and the reference page are not included in the
required page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
• Explain the functions of law, the nature of crimes and torts, and the
structure of the U.S. legal system, including the federal and state court
systems.
• Given a business situation, evaluate the various options for resolving
a business dispute from a legal perspective and develop an optimal
course of action to resolve the dispute.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in
commercial law.
• Write clearly and concisely about commercial law using proper
writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic /
organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the
following rubric.
===============================================
LEG 565 Week 4 Assignment 2 The Downfall of Enron
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Assignment 2: The Downfall of Enron
Due Week 4 and worth 200 points
Background of the Enron Case: During the downfall of the Enron
Corporation, Arthur Anderson, and Enron’s accounting firm,
instructed its employees to destroy financial documents relating to
Enron. On May 6, 2002 a charge of obstructing an official proceeding
of The Securities Exchange Commission was filed against Arthur
Andersen LLP. Hence, the term, “Whistle-blower,” was formed as
well as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act which monitors the ethical and
financial affairs of all business corporations.
Using the Internet or the Strayer Library, locate sources of
information about this landmark case. Review the contributing factors
to the evolution of this situation, the legal ramifications, and the
resulting effects on corporate ethical standards that occurred to
prevent further malfeasance on the part of corporate executives. Refer
to the Supreme Court Full Case Name: Arthur Andersen LLP v.
United States. Citations: 544U.S 696; 125 S.Ct.2129; 161L.Ed.2d
1008; 2005 U.S.LEXIS 4348; 73U.S.L.W.4393.
Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
1. Determine the primary factors that contributed to the downfall of
Enron’s financial practices.
2. If you had been assigned to defend Enron, justify the legality of its
methods of handling its finances.
3. Differentiate the responsibilities of Arthur Anderson’s auditors
from that of Enron’s executives.
4. Analyze the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
1. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment.
Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic
resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12),
with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must
follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for
any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.
The cover page and the reference page are not included in the
required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
• Formulate guidelines to maintain effective corporate governance in a
firm and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act.
• Analyze company policies to ensure compliance with key provisions
of the major federal laws related to investor protection, equal
employment opportunity, consumer protection, and environmental
protection.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in
commercial law.
• Write clearly and concisely about commercial law using proper
writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic /
organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the
following rubric.
===============================================
LEG 565 Week 6 Assignment 3 Walmart Stores, Inc. v.
Samara Brothers, Inc.
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Assignment 3: Walmart Stores, Inc. v. Samara Brothers, Inc.
Due Week 6 and worth 200 points
Review Case 8.1, A U.S. Supreme Court Case titled Walmart Stores,
Inc. v. Samara Brothers, Inc. Using the IRAC Method of briefing
cases found in the Appendix, prepare a document that outlines the
legal aspects of this case.
Write an eight to twelve (8-12) page paper in which you:
1. Summarize the facts associated with Walmart Stores, Inc. v.
Samara Brothers, Inc.
2. Identity the legal question(s) that is under consideration.
3. Prioritize the rules of law that the court will consider in this case.
4. Compile the court’s decision and opinions on the case.
5. Prepare a conclusion for the outcome of the case.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12),
with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must
follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for
any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.
The cover page and the reference page are not included in the
required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
• Given a business situation, evaluate the various options for resolving
a business dispute from a legal perspective and develop an optimal
course of action to resolve the dispute.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in
commercial law.
• Write clearly and concisely about commercial law using proper
writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic /
organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the
following rubric.
===============================================
LEG 565 Week 8 Assignment 4 Chapter Summaries
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Assignment 4: Chapter Summaries
Due Week 8 and worth 125 points
An important skill to develop as a legal scholar is the ability to
summarize the main points of lengthy, detailed information. For this
assignment, read and condense Chapters 18, 19, 20, and 21 of your
textbook into a one (1) to one and one-half (1 ½) page overview that
highlight the main points of each chapter.
Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you:
1. Summarize each chapter into a one (1) to one and one-half (1½)
page document.
2. Assess the material in each chapter and prioritize at least four (4) of
the most salient points.
3. Justify how you made your selections.
4. Create an instructional approach for each chapter as if you were
teaching this material.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12),
with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must
follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for
any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.
The cover page and the reference page are not included in the
required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in
commercial law.
• Write clearly and concisely about commercial law using proper
writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality,
logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using
the following rubric.
===============================================
LEG 565 Week 10 Assignment 5 Brown v. the Board of
Education
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Assignment 5: Brown v. the Board of Education
Due Week 10 and worth 225 points
Read Case 40.3, Johnson Bank v. George Korbaken Company, LLP.
472F.3d 439. Web2006 U.S. App.Lexis 31058 (2006) United States
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Using the IRAC Method of
briefing cases found in the Appendix, prepare a document that
outlines the legal aspects of this case.
“Many lawsuits against accountants involve liability of accountants to
Third Parties. The plaintiffs are Third Parties (e.g., shareholders,
bondholders, trade creditors, and banks) who relied on information
supplied by the auditor. There are three (3) major rules of liability that
a state can adopt in determining whether an accountant is liable in
negligence to third parties.
1. The Ultramares doctrine.
2. Section 552 of The Restatement (Second) of Torts.
3. The foreseeability standard.
Write an eight to twelve (8-12) page paper in which you:
1. Summarize the facts associated with Johnson Bank v. George
Korbaken Company.
2. Identity the primary and secondary legal question(s) that are under
consideration.
3. Prioritize the rules of law that the court will consider in this case.
4. Compile the court’s decision and opinions on the case.
5. Prepare a conclusion for the outcome of the case.
6. Determine how this case may have been treated differently if it had
been decided in 2012 instead of 2006.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12),
with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must
follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for
any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.
The cover page and the reference page are not included in the
required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
• Given a business situation, evaluate the various options for resolving
a business dispute from a legal perspective and develop an optimal
course of action to resolve the dispute.
• Analyze company policies to ensure compliance with key provisions
of the major federal laws related to investor protection, equal
employment opportunity, consumer protection, and environmental
protection.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in
commercial law.
• Write clearly and concisely about commercial law using proper
writing mechanics.
===============================================

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  • 1. LEG 565 Week 3 Assignment 1 Branches of Government For more course tutorials visit www.newtonhelp.com Assignment 1: Branches of Government Due Week 3 and worth 150 points Create a flowchart of the three branches of government and associate two (2) Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) clauses for each branch of government. Designate the relationships among the governmental branches. In an accompanying document, exemplify the types of powers of each branch of government and include these items: • Taxing and spending powers • Limits on both federal and state governmental actions • Due process • Equal protection In a three to four (3-4) page flowchart, include the following: 1. Organize all three (3) branches of government in a flowchart format. 2. Designate two (2) UCC clauses that align with each branch. 3. Illustrate the interactivity among the branches of government in the flowchart. 4. In a separate document, exemplify the types of powers of each branch of government. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or
  • 2. school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: • Explain the functions of law, the nature of crimes and torts, and the structure of the U.S. legal system, including the federal and state court systems. • Given a business situation, evaluate the various options for resolving a business dispute from a legal perspective and develop an optimal course of action to resolve the dispute. • Use technology and information resources to research issues in commercial law. • Write clearly and concisely about commercial law using proper writing mechanics. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. =============================================== LEG 565 Week 4 Assignment 2 The Downfall of Enron For more course tutorials visit www.newtonhelp.com
  • 3. Assignment 2: The Downfall of Enron Due Week 4 and worth 200 points Background of the Enron Case: During the downfall of the Enron Corporation, Arthur Anderson, and Enron’s accounting firm, instructed its employees to destroy financial documents relating to Enron. On May 6, 2002 a charge of obstructing an official proceeding of The Securities Exchange Commission was filed against Arthur Andersen LLP. Hence, the term, “Whistle-blower,” was formed as well as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act which monitors the ethical and financial affairs of all business corporations. Using the Internet or the Strayer Library, locate sources of information about this landmark case. Review the contributing factors to the evolution of this situation, the legal ramifications, and the resulting effects on corporate ethical standards that occurred to prevent further malfeasance on the part of corporate executives. Refer to the Supreme Court Full Case Name: Arthur Andersen LLP v. United States. Citations: 544U.S 696; 125 S.Ct.2129; 161L.Ed.2d 1008; 2005 U.S.LEXIS 4348; 73U.S.L.W.4393. Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you: 1. Determine the primary factors that contributed to the downfall of Enron’s financial practices. 2. If you had been assigned to defend Enron, justify the legality of its methods of handling its finances. 3. Differentiate the responsibilities of Arthur Anderson’s auditors from that of Enron’s executives. 4. Analyze the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. 1. Use at least five (5) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date.
  • 4. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: • Formulate guidelines to maintain effective corporate governance in a firm and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act. • Analyze company policies to ensure compliance with key provisions of the major federal laws related to investor protection, equal employment opportunity, consumer protection, and environmental protection. • Use technology and information resources to research issues in commercial law. • Write clearly and concisely about commercial law using proper writing mechanics. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. =============================================== LEG 565 Week 6 Assignment 3 Walmart Stores, Inc. v. Samara Brothers, Inc. For more course tutorials visit www.newtonhelp.com
  • 5. Assignment 3: Walmart Stores, Inc. v. Samara Brothers, Inc. Due Week 6 and worth 200 points Review Case 8.1, A U.S. Supreme Court Case titled Walmart Stores, Inc. v. Samara Brothers, Inc. Using the IRAC Method of briefing cases found in the Appendix, prepare a document that outlines the legal aspects of this case. Write an eight to twelve (8-12) page paper in which you: 1. Summarize the facts associated with Walmart Stores, Inc. v. Samara Brothers, Inc. 2. Identity the legal question(s) that is under consideration. 3. Prioritize the rules of law that the court will consider in this case. 4. Compile the court’s decision and opinions on the case. 5. Prepare a conclusion for the outcome of the case. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: • Given a business situation, evaluate the various options for resolving a business dispute from a legal perspective and develop an optimal course of action to resolve the dispute. • Use technology and information resources to research issues in commercial law. • Write clearly and concisely about commercial law using proper writing mechanics. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. ===============================================
  • 6. LEG 565 Week 8 Assignment 4 Chapter Summaries For more course tutorials visit www.newtonhelp.com Assignment 4: Chapter Summaries Due Week 8 and worth 125 points An important skill to develop as a legal scholar is the ability to summarize the main points of lengthy, detailed information. For this assignment, read and condense Chapters 18, 19, 20, and 21 of your textbook into a one (1) to one and one-half (1 ½) page overview that highlight the main points of each chapter. Write a four to six (4-6) page paper in which you: 1. Summarize each chapter into a one (1) to one and one-half (1½) page document. 2. Assess the material in each chapter and prioritize at least four (4) of the most salient points. 3. Justify how you made your selections. 4. Create an instructional approach for each chapter as if you were teaching this material. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • 7. • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: • Use technology and information resources to research issues in commercial law. • Write clearly and concisely about commercial law using proper writing mechanics. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. =============================================== LEG 565 Week 10 Assignment 5 Brown v. the Board of Education For more course tutorials visit www.newtonhelp.com Assignment 5: Brown v. the Board of Education Due Week 10 and worth 225 points
  • 8. Read Case 40.3, Johnson Bank v. George Korbaken Company, LLP. 472F.3d 439. Web2006 U.S. App.Lexis 31058 (2006) United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Using the IRAC Method of briefing cases found in the Appendix, prepare a document that outlines the legal aspects of this case. “Many lawsuits against accountants involve liability of accountants to Third Parties. The plaintiffs are Third Parties (e.g., shareholders, bondholders, trade creditors, and banks) who relied on information supplied by the auditor. There are three (3) major rules of liability that a state can adopt in determining whether an accountant is liable in negligence to third parties. 1. The Ultramares doctrine. 2. Section 552 of The Restatement (Second) of Torts. 3. The foreseeability standard. Write an eight to twelve (8-12) page paper in which you: 1. Summarize the facts associated with Johnson Bank v. George Korbaken Company. 2. Identity the primary and secondary legal question(s) that are under consideration. 3. Prioritize the rules of law that the court will consider in this case. 4. Compile the court’s decision and opinions on the case. 5. Prepare a conclusion for the outcome of the case. 6. Determine how this case may have been treated differently if it had been decided in 2012 instead of 2006. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
  • 9. • Given a business situation, evaluate the various options for resolving a business dispute from a legal perspective and develop an optimal course of action to resolve the dispute. • Analyze company policies to ensure compliance with key provisions of the major federal laws related to investor protection, equal employment opportunity, consumer protection, and environmental protection. • Use technology and information resources to research issues in commercial law. • Write clearly and concisely about commercial law using proper writing mechanics. ===============================================