The subject of your paper will be a relevant business legal issue or controversy within the last two years. You will research your chosen legal controversy and then take a position on the outcome. I will give you a list of suggested topics, but you may deviate and choose your own with my approval.
Format expectations:Your paper is to be typed and double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font. Your paper will be at least 3 pages in length. Although you are not required to follow the format of the sample paper posted in Moodle, please be sure to cover the following topics with regarding to your case:
- Facts;
- Type of Case;
- Outcome; and
- Your Opinion (Agree or disagree? Why or why not?)
Grading Criteria:Your paper will be graded based on these subcategories, with 25% of your grade attributable to each:
- Format, Grammar, and Writing Skills;
- Position Development;
- Use of Research and Legal Authority; and
Consistency and Flow.
Approved Topics:
- Scarlett Johansson/Disney – Black Widow Lawsuit
- Lil Nas X/Nike – Satan Shoes
- Britney Spears Conservatorship
- Nicki Minaj vs. Tracy Chapman
- Johnny Depp vs. ‘The Sun’
- Kendrick Lamar/The Weeknd – Black Panther Soundtrack Dispute
- Alec Baldwin & Wojciech Cieszkowski (Parking Spot Punch)
- Scott Gunnells v. American Chopper
- Josh Stone v. Ariana Grande
- Ariana Grande v. Forever 21
- Miley Cyrus – “We Can’t Stop” Dispute
- Yellowcard v. Juice WRLD
- Leah Caldwell v. Chipotle
- Brown v. Starbucks (California Case)
- Estate of Randy Wolfe v. Led Zepplin
- Wilfert Williams v. Sacramento River Cats Baseball Club
- Felipe Ramales v. Victoria Beckham
- Oberdorf v. Amazon.Com, Inc
- Onyshko v. NCAA