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Legal research, analysis, and writing

Legal research, analysis, and writing

Chapter 4

The textbook states that when reviewing a statute, to not limit our focus to a specific section.  It also tells us that when we find a statute that appears to apply, to not stop our research.

Would doing the above be a waste of time and energy to have to explore other sections of an act and to continue researching for other statutes?  Please explain why or why not?

Chapter 5

Why is using the FIRAC method so important versus just writing down your particular notes about a case?  Isn’t the point that you understand the case?

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Unit 2 Discussion Board Business Law

Unit 2 Discussion Board Business Law

1.Review the case of Winstead v. Jackson on page 99. Discuss the court’s analysis and decision in the case and whether you agree with the decision. o Requirements: 250 words minimum initial post,


2. A plant worker was ordered to climb a ladder to the top of a tower to perform maintenance. He fell when a ladder rung gave way and was injured. The employer argued the worker assumed the risk since the ladder was clearly old, rusty, and in poor condition. Using the information on pages 83 – 85, does their claim have legal merit?

o Requirements: 250 words minimum for each question

 

updated the second required reading.

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