Book: Managers and the Legal Environment: Strategies for Business
Constance E. Bagley
Assignment Instructions
Awad v. Ziriax
Click to access the assigned case.
Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answers before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, you should answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format.
Your response should be a minimum of four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the Length and Formatting instructions below for additional details.
In complete sentences respond to the following prompts:
- Summarize the facts of the case;
- Identify the parties and explain each party’s position;
- Outline the case’s procedural history including any appeals;
- What is the legal issue in question in this case?
- How did the court rule on the legal issue of this case?
- What facts did the court find to be most important in making its decision?
- Respond to the following questions:
- Can a U.S. court enforce a clause in a contract specifying that Sharia law will apply?
- When, if ever, should a national court look to decisions of courts in other nations when interpreting its own nation’s constitution?
- Do you agree or disagree with the court’s decision? If you disagree, provide an explanation of your reasoning.
Length/Formatting Instructions
Length
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4 pages, typed, double spaced
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Font
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12 point, Times New Roman or Calibri Font
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Program/File Type
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Submit through the assignment textbox
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Attachments
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Should be pasted into the Word document if possible.
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Referencing system
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APA referencing system is necessary in assignments, especially material copied from the Internet.
For examples of correct citations, visit the following links:
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File Name
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first_initial_lastname-module8-assignment
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Case Analysis Grading Rubric
CATEGORY
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Exceeds Expectations
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Meets Expectations
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Does Not Meet Expectations
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Significantly Below Expectations
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Summary – Summarize facts of the case and identify the parties
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20 points
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16 points
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8 points
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0 points
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History – Explain the case’s procedural history and the legal history
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20 points
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16 points
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8 points
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0 points
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Court Ruling – Explain the court ruling and the key facts that led to the ruling
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20 points
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16 points
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8 points
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0 points
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Opinion – Agree or disagree with ruling and explanation
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20 points
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16 points
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8 points
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0 points
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Mechanics – Good writing has specific nouns, verbs, and strong words that deliver the writer’s message.
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10 points
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8 points
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4 points
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0 points
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APA Format – Paper should be written in APA format including double spaced 12 point Times New Roman font with 1 inch margins on all sides.
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10 points
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8 points
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4 points
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0 points
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