Differentiate between civil and criminal law.

Course Competency: 3. Differentiate between civil and criminal law.
Learning Objectives:
f. Distinguish a crime from a tort.
g. Identify the elements of torts.
h. Identify common intentional torts.
i. Recognize the elements of negligence.
j. Explain the basis for strict liability.
k. Identify the legal remedies for tort victims.
l. Identify the steps in civil procedure.

Course Competency: 6. Identify the elements of a valid contract.
Learning Objectives:
a. List elements of a valid contract.
b. Describe requirements of an offer.
c. Describe various ways offers end.
d. List elements of effective acceptance.
e. List elements of undue influence.
f. Define fraud.
g. Define remedies for fraud.
h. Identify elements of consideration.
i. Identify situations where capacity is lacking.
j. Identify illegal agreements.
k. Explain Statute of Frauds
l. Describe breach of contract remedies.

In business, many contracts are made. Some are formal, written contracts while others are implied. It is imperative that managers and owners have an understanding of the many contracts that arise in the course of doing business. In three complete paragraphs, summarize your chosen blog and its point of view on a topic/example of your choice. A good summary will agree and disagree with the chosen perspective (remember blogs are matter of open opinion and not necessarily inclusive of the law in some cases).
Some interesting blog topics that relate to our recent studies (see list of learning objectives above):
Fraudulent funders = big woes for small businesses in Federal Trade Commission.
Court refuses to dismiss COVID suit based on communicable disease endorsement in law.com.
COPPA killed the video star in Illinois Business Law Journal.
Here is what you need to accomplish to complete your blog review and discussion:
STEP ONE: Search “LEGAL BLOGS FOR BUSINESS STUDENTS” (600 million options available)
STEP TWO: Select a blog and topic of interest to you that relates to recent coursework
STEP THREE: Summarize your blog in one full paragraph
STEP FOUR: In 2nd paragraph, present your view on the topic
STEP FIVE: In 3rd paragraph, present opposing view that disagrees with your perspective
STEP SIX: Prepare 2 questions for others to answer as they consider your blog’s opinions
STEP SEVEN: Detail your blog’s citation using APA formatting

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