Sign Stealing Scandal Memorandum

less than-three page memoaddressing the current event from a legal perspective. Your memo should be professional in appearance and editing, and should address the topic from a graduate-level business perspective

In particular, the paper should make it clear you (1) understand the legal issue you are asking, (2) understand the legal rules that apply, (3) are able to analyze the issue using the rules, and (4) come to a persuasive conclusion.

The memo should be submitted as a word document, in Times New Roman 12-point font, with 1.5 spacing. Please include your sources in footnotes, which should be 10-point Times New Roman font, single-spaced. As legal citationsare an art form beyond the scope of our class, you may cite sources using any reasonable, professional manner.

please see attached for the rubric and other information.

The topic I want to address is a current legal issue dealing with baseball. A season ticket
holder is suing the Houston Astros over the team’s sign-stealing scandal. He is suing the
Astros for “knowingly fielding a deficient product”.This is important because of the legal and
monetary effects this could have on not only baseball but other sports and businesses. It also
could change the way the game of baseball is played and how rules are enforced.
Sports teams are billion-dollar businesses, that have a global reach. Lawsuits like this could
set a precedent if it is successful. A lot of impacts could be made with either decision.
The research I will need to do will see if any similar lawsuits have ever been filed
(precedents) and what are the potential legal issues associated with the actual suit and does
the lawsuit hold any legal standing.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-baseball-hou-lawsuit/angry-astros-ticket-holder-suesteam-after-sign-stealing-scandal-idUSKBN20C2MJ
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-baseball-hou-lawsuit/former-blue-jays-pitcher-suesastros-over-sign-stealing-idUSKBN20505C
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-baseball-mlb-hou/astros-cheating-scandal-may-be-goodnews-for-mlb-experts-say-idUSKBN20D2IQ
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-baseball-mlb-lawsuit/lawsuit-from-fan-alleges-mlb-teamsengaged-in-corruption-in-sign-stealing-scandal-idUSKBN1ZN06H
Appearance and formatting
10.0 pts
Professional
The memo is professional in
appearance. There are no formatting
errors, the appropriate font and spacing
have been followed, etc.
7.0 pts
Good
Formatting guidelines were mostly
followed, the memo generally
appears without unprofessional
mistakes.
5.0 pts
Easily improved
Formatting guidelines were ignored,
substantial formatting errors exist,
the appearance of the memo could be
easily improved.
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar and editing
25.0 pts
Professional
The memo is very well written, free
from awkward grammar, excessively
long paragraphs, caveats such as “In
my opinion”, and spelling errors.
22.0 pts
Good
The memo is generally well written, but
without attention to polish. Some spelling or
grammar errors exist, the writer occasionally
resorts to self-caveats such as “In my
opinion”, and so on.
18.0 pts
Easily improved
The writing could be easily
improved. Many spelling or
grammar errors exist, little
evidence of polishing or
editing exists.
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis
55.0 pts
Professional
The issue and rules are clearly stated,
including their significance. The rule is
supported by sources. The analysis ties
facts to law clearly and logically,
noting caveats and exceptions. The
conclusion ties the paper together
persuasively.
50.0 pts
Good
The issue and rules are stated, but their
significance or clarity could be improved.
The rule is supported by sources, but the
sources could be more convincing or
organized. The analysis ties facts to law
but could be more organized or persuasive.
The conclusion is perfunct.
40.0 pts
Easily improved
The legal issue and rule are
unclear, or are given without
support. The analysis fails to
use the rule as applied to
facts. In general, legal
reasoning has not been
followed.