BMGT 380 UMUC Business Law Discussion

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Create a new thread for each posting.
Use correct, complete sentences, in paragraph format, unless otherwise
instructed.
Use only assigned course materials to complete discussion responses.
Use in-text citations and a Reference List in APA format to cite the course
resource(s) used – an in-text citation cannot exist without a corresponding
Reference List, and a Reference List cannot exist without a corresponding
in-text citation.
Post responses here in public discussion forum.
Put the following in the subject line: Discussion + your name.
Address each classmate by name, and sign your name to each posting,
please.
Write in-depth, comprehensive responses that promote further discussion
beyond merely agreeing/disagreeing – refer to the “Winning Discussion
Responses” module in Content for examples.
Discussion: Part 1 due Thursday, 11:59 pm ET; Part 2 due Sunday, 11:59 pm
ET
Review Content modules:
Writing Introductory Sentences and Paragraphs
Writing Concluding Paragraphs
How to Support Arguments and Positions
Tips for Formatting and Structuring Parts 1 and 2:
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Write in complete sentences in paragraph format.
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Use in-text citations citing to relevant assignment materials.
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Label parts as appropriate.
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Double space; 12-point Arial or Times Roman font.
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Introductory Sentence: Begin with an introductory sentence or very brief
paragraph that states your conclusion to the questions asked.
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Concluding Sentence: End the discussion with a concluding sentence or a
very brief paragraph that summarizes your conclusion/what you discussed.
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Support Arguments and Positions:
Please refer to the module in Content,
“How to Support Arguments and Positions”.
Part 1:
Background/Facts: Determining jurisdiction in the courts can be confusing
and complicated, but it is an important legal doctrine that businesses cannot
ignore. Jurisdiction can affect business operations and determine business
decisions, such as where the business is located and where and how to
advertise and market the business. Where there are questions about
possible jurisdiction in the courts, it is advisable for businesses to consult
an attorney.
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TLG’s client, Clean, is facing other litigation and needs advice.
Clean is located in Maryland, but it advertises aggressively in all Mid-Atlantic
States of Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia via
the internet, social media, television, and mailings.
Recently Clean contracted with ABC Corporation (ABC), incorporated in
Virginia, to clean ABC’s offices in Richmond, Virginia. ABC paid for the
cleaning, but later was dissatisfied with the service and sued Clean in
Virginia to recover the costs of the cleaning. The Virginia state court ruled
that it had personal jurisdiction to hear the case.
1. Applying the concept of personal jurisdiction to the scenario facts,
discuss why you agree or disagree that the Virginia court has personal
jurisdiction over Clean
Part 2:
React to one colleague’s comments.