| Unit |
Unit Topics |
Web Links |
Assignments |
| One |
Introduction to Law
 | Chapter 1: Ethics and Law |
| Chapter 2: Criminal Law |
| Chapter 3: Problems in Society |
| Chapter 4: The Law of Torts |
| Chapter 5: The US Court System |
| Chapter 6: Trial Procedure |
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Chapter 1: Ethics and Law
Us Constitution
The Rise of the
Amendments.
How does a Bill Become a
Law?(NYC)
NYS Constitution
NYS Statutues
Chapter 2: Criminal Law
NYS Consolidated
Laws(Statutes)
NYS
Criminal Law(Penal) Codes
NYS
Classification of Criminal Offenses
NYS
Criminal Sentencing for Criminal Offenses
NYS
Crimes Defined
*Crimes
against people
*Crimes against property
*Crimes
against business
BOZO Criminals of the Day(fun)
Chapter 3: Problems in Society
Drub
and Substance Abuse
Domestice
Abuse
Chapter 4: The Law of Torts
Negligence
Automobile Accidents
Medical Malpractice
*Malpractice Cases
Product
Liability Claims
Wrongful
Death Claims
NYNewsday
Tort Law Case/Verdicts
Understanding different
types of Torts
www.casepost.com
www.hg.org/torts.html
www.slackdavis.com/general_negligence.php
www.wld.com/conbus/weal/wneglig1.htm
Chapter 5: The US Court System
Federal and NYS
Courts
Courts of New York
NYS Court System
New York State
Unified Court System http://www.courts.state.ny.us/
Chapter 6: Trial Procedure
Federal Criminal
Procedure
Federal Civil
Procedure
Criminal
Trial Procedure
Criminal Trial
Procedure |
- Investigating the US Constitution
2.
Chapter 2 Criminal Law Worksheet Assignment
3.
Newsday.com Search for Articles Relating to:
Forgery
Extortion
Bribery
Computer Crimes
4.
Assignment: Vandalism and Shoplifting
| 4. The Law of Torts-Negligence
*Use these links and summarize the answers to the FAQ's
*Medical malpractice
*Product Liability
*Wrongful Death Claims
(1-2 Sentences) |
5. Overview of NYS Court System |
| Two |
Contractual Law
| Chapter 7-11 Elements of a Contract |
| Chapter 12: Form of a Contract |
| Chapter 13: Ending a Contract |
| Chapter 14: Breach of Contract |
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Sample Contracts |
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| Three |
Consumer Law
| Chapter 16: Importance of Warranties |
| Chapter 17: Consumer Protection |
| Chapter 18: Buying and Insuring a Car |
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NYS Consumer Protection
NYS Consumer Protection Board
Guide to Small Claims Court and How Federal and State Consumer Laws Work
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION UNFAIR AND DECEPTIVE
TRADE PRACTICES
CONSUMER LAW CASES:
- Consumer
Law Case Studies
- Karate School
Settles on Deceptive Practices
- Unfair and
Deceptive Trade Practices
General False
Advertising Law
Bait and
Switch Law
Telemarketing
Scams
Lemon Law of America
Lemon Law
Record Check
NYS New Car Lemon Law
NYS Used Car
Lemon Law
Consumer Protection Tips from NYS Attorney General Eliot Spitzer
- Telemarketing
Fraud
- Computer
Rebate Offers
- Home
Improvements
- Pet Lemon
Law
Consumer Law Issues
www.consumerlawpage.com/
www.consumerlaw.org/
Kristen Olsen -
Rocky Point HS
http://www.angelfire.com/ok5/olsenlawcybertext/page6.html |
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| Four |
Employment Law
| Chapter 23: Employment Contracts and Minors and Employment |
| Chapter 24: Employment Protection |
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Employment Law
Case Studies
http://www.eeoc.gov – Equal Employment Opportunity Commission |
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| Five |
Property Law
| Chapter 19: Personal Property and Bailments |
| Chapter 27: Renting an Apartment |
| Chapter 28: Purchasing Real Property |
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| Six |
Domestic Relation Laws
| Chapter 25: Marriage and Its Legal Consequences |
| Chapter 26: Divorce |
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Kristen Olsen
- Rocky Point HS
http://www.angelfire.com/ok5/olsenlawcybertext/page6.html
Domestic
Relations Case Studies
Family Law Summarized |
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| Seven |
Forming and Operating a Business
| Chapter 35: Sole Proprietorship and Partnerships |
| Chapter 36: Forming and Financing a Corporation |
| Chapter37: Operating a Corporation |
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| Eight |
Looking Towards the Future
| Chapter 29: Insurance Protection |
| Chapter 39: Retirement Income |
| Chapter 40: Wills and Intestacy |
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