Yearly Archives: 2022

Michelle Carter was charged with involuntary manslaughter for the suicide death of Conrad Roy. Carter’s conviction is upheld on appeal, even though there is no statute directly penalizing Carter’s behavior.  The legislature in your state passes a new law penalizing such behavior. You vote “yes” for this new law. A local newspaper asks you for […]

Louisiana Black Codes Sec. 4. . . . Every negro is required to be in the regular service of some white person, or former owner, who shall be held responsible for the conduct of said negro. But said employer or former owner may permit said negro to hire his own time by special permission in […]

Is it a judge’s duty to enforce the positive laws of his/her jurisdiction regardless of the judge’s opinion about the validity of those laws – where the laws a) violate clear international standards of human rights (crimes against humanity) or b) are otherwise unjust – contrary to some constitutional provision of morally repugnant? 2. To […]

Academic engagement through active participation in instructional activities related to the course objectives is paramount to your success in this course and future courses.  Through interaction with your instructor and classmates, you will explore the course material and be provided with the best opportunity for objective and competency mastery.  To begin this class, review the […]

LESSON ONE: WHAT IS A HANDOUT CONTRACT? QUESTIONS 1. Examine the following scenarios and decide if a contract could exist in each scenario. a. You buy a bike for $25 at a yard sale. b. You invite your friend to come over to see your bike. C. Your aunt promises to pay you $50 if […]

Quebec Bill-21 policy paper: Your evidence-based policy recommendation  – how to legally change bill-21 using the charter or laws. etc (we are against bill 21 btw)

So far we have learned how to choose the proper court (Personal, Subject Matter Jurisdiction, and Venue) and how to initiate a lawsuit (Service of Process) and all the pre-trial matters (Motions, Discovery) involved in civil practice.     This week’s readings and contents present another way a case can escape the effect of a full […]

Introduction- Describe an “educational institution” or a “retail corporation” that you are familiar with. Include an “estimate” of the amount of “students and staff” or “corporate personnel” that either attend classes or work there. Also, what is the name and location of this “school or college” or corporation”?   

You work as the Head of Human Resources (HR) for a large manufacturing company headquartered in California. The company is facing challenges in sales revenues and, as a result, they are working to cut costs, among other things. The Chief Operating Officer has sent a memo to all managers in the company, including you, stating […]

POlito) Identify one motion one of the parties in Buffalo Creek Disaster brought before the court and explain the parties’ positions in relation to the motion (why it should be granted and why it should be denied) and the court’s decision, including the reasons for the decision. Please identify the chapter in Buffalo Creek Disaster […]