LAW101 All Discussions latest 2018 January

LAW101 Unit 1 Discussion latest 2018 January

You have read the copy of the Constitution posted in this Unit and in Appendix A of our textbook. Please re-read the Fourth Amendment and discuss as follows; be sure to number your answers.

1. Share your opinion of what it means.
2. Share what you are basing your opinion on.
3. Comment on at least 3 classmate’s opinions.

Note: later in our Course we will read and write about a U.S. Supreme Court case which focuses on this Amendment. This Discussion is a good way to be introduced to what you will be reading later.

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Discussion Criteria (shown in the first Unit - please use throughout the course): The MINIMUM Discussion requirement is one (1) original post -- which completely answers the question(s) in paragraph format, and three (3) student reply posts. All posts should be relevant, substantive, articulate, and properly cite all sources referenced. Grading is based upon both quality and quantity of postings. Each student is requested to read the unit material and post his/her original discussion (answer) no later than 11:59 PM (2359 hours Eastern Time) on Wednesday night. This allows other students ample time to read and reply in depth to other student posts. Each student is also requested to post a minimum of 3 classmate replies during the Thursday through Sunday time frame. Typically, the instructor will begin to 'chime in' on Thursday -- after having read all original answers. Discussion grades will be posted the following Tuesday. Discussion comments will also be posted which inter alia will remind you of Discussion requirements. Review the full Discussion Board grading rubric in Course Information.

LAW101 Unit 2 Discussion latest 2018 January

Unit 2 Discussion

Discuss a current event involving the so-called “4th Branch” of Government (Administrative Agencies) by visiting the EPA website. Choose a news item from the “Newsroom” section of the EPA homepage and comment on the item as follows:

1. Briefly describe the news item in your own words.
2. In your opinion, what are some legal issues related to this item? These can be at a State or Federal level. You can do outside research if you wish (make sure to cite any sources you use). In your responses to your classmates, discuss the legal issues they raise. Can you think of any other potential legal issues related to the news item they selected?

LAW101 Unit 3 Discussion latest 2018 January

Discuss the courts as follows. Use the following numbering system in your posts.

1. Using LEXIS-NEXIS, find a news item that involves a Court and summarize the news item in your own words.
2. Identify whether it is a State or Federal Court, and say why.
3. Identify if the Case involves Criminal Law or Civil Law, and say why; and, (4) comment on any three classmates’ postings.

LAW101 Unit 4 Discussion latest 2018 January

It is often believed that the Federal Government has unlimited jurisdiction. Go back to the Constitution and read Article I Section 8. Begin this Discussion by:

1. Identifying anything on the list that surprises you, and why.
2. Identifying anything that is not on the list for which, in your experience, you know there is Federal involvement.

Comment on three classmate’s postings.

LAW101 Unit 5 Discussion latest 2018 January

Using the links in this Unit and the “Helpful Websites” in your textbook (pages number is provided in the Unit Topic section).

1. Find a Federal or State Statute that is relevant to your life, career, job, etc. and explain its relevancy.
2. Comment on any three classmates’ postings. In your comments, discuss how the statute they chose is relevant to you or if it isn't relevant, explain why.

LAW101 Unit 6 Discussion latest 2018 January

Let’s discuss Case Law by reference to the Miranda case in our textbook, as follows.

1. Do you agree or disagree with the Court’s decision in the Miranda Case?
2. Explain why or why not.
3. Respectfully debate the different viewpoints with your classmates.

LAW101 Unit 7 Discussion latest 2018 January

Discuss Torts in reference to the McDonald’s Hot Coffee case (link is in this Unit), as follows.

1. Do you agree or disagree with the Court’s decision in the Case?
2. Explain why or why not by making reference to how Negligence applies in this Case.
3. Explain the difference between carelessness and Negligence.
4. In your comments to your classmates, respectfully debate the different viewpoints about the decision.

LAW101 Unit 8 Discussion latest 2018 January

Discuss Legal Ethics as follows: re-read the resources about Lawyer Advertising, and discuss as follows.

1. Should there be any restrictions on lawyers’ advertising? If so, what/if not, why not?
2. In your responses to your classmates, respectfully debate the different viewpoints.