Business Law WVEIS Code 1417

This course focuses on the impact of law as it relates to business and individuals. Students will
examine criminal and civil law with a concentration on consumer, contract, property, and
employment laws while assessing ethics as they relate to each.

Standard 1: Ethics (1417.S.1)

Examine ethics related to business law.

Relationship of Ethics to Business Law Objectives
Students will:
1417.1.1 Identify ethical character traits, such as honesty, integrity, compassion, respect, responsibility,
citizenship, and justice.
1417.1.2 Distinguish the various ways in which ethical decisions can be made.
1417.1.3 Describe why laws are needed.
1417.1.4 Explain the relationship between law and ethics and why they sometimes conflict.
1417.1.5 Compare and contrast the five major sources of today’s law. (Federal and state constitutions,
English common law, statutes, court decisions, and administrative law).

Standard 2: Criminal, Civil and Business Law (1417.S.2)

Identify the elements of criminal, civil and business law including trial procedures.
Elements of Criminal and Civic Law Objectives
Students will:
1417.2.1 Describe and define different types of crimes.
1417.2.2 Determine defenses to criminal acts.
1417.2.3 Distinguish between a tort and a crime.
1417.2.4 Differentiate between and give examples of negligence and intentional torts.
1417.2.5 Explain the concepts of the reasonable person test and proximate cause.
1417.2.6 Explain the concept of strict/absolute liability.
1417.2.7 Enumerate the steps in a civil and a criminal trial.
1417.2.8 Describe crimes affecting business.
1417.2.9 Explain civil rights when being accused of a crime.
1417.2.10 Distinguish between different types of courts.
1417.2.11 Explain duties of jurors and witnesses.

Standard 3: Contracts (1417.S.3)

Analyze contracts.
Contract Objectives
Students will:
1417.3.1 Identify the elements of a contract (offer, acceptance, genuine agreement, consideration,
capacity, and legality).
1417.3.2 Discuss the requirements of an offer and acceptance and how the offer can be
terminated/discharged.
1417.3.3 Explain a minor’s right to avoid a contract and identify people who lack contractual capacity.
1417.3.4 List the essential information that should be included in writing under the statute of frauds.
1417.3.5 Explain the parole evidence rule.
1417.3.6 Describe breach of contract and the remedies available when a contract is breached.

Standard 4: Consumer Law (1417.S.4)

Analyze consumer law.

Consumer Law Objectives
Students will:
1417.4.1 Identify legislation that regulates consumer credit, such as Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair
Credit Billing Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Fair Credit Collection Practices Act,
Consumer Credit Protection Act and E-Commerce.
1417.4.2 Discuss consumer protection legislation, such as the Federal Trade Commission Act, the
Consumer Product Safety Act, and the Consumer Leasing Act.
1417.4.3 Explain the importance of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) as it relates to the consumer.
1417.4.4 Identify various types of warranties and describe how each of the warranties may be excluded
or modified.
1417.4.5 Describe and discuss the various aspects of bankruptcy, such as Liquidation, Reorganization,
and Reorganization of Debts.

Standard 5: Real and Personal Property (1417.S.5)

Explain legal rules that apply to real and personal property.

Real and Personal Property Objectives
Students will:
1417.5.1 Distinguish among liens, licenses, and easements and explain the differences.
1417.5.2 List the major estates in land and describe the major features of each.
1417.5.3 List and describe the forms of co-ownership of real property.
1417.5.4 Illustrate the methods of transferring title (deeding) to real and personal property.
1417.5.5 Describe the kinds of rental relationships that landlords and tenants may create.
1417.5.6 Recognize the advantages and disadvantages of financing/leasing a car.
1417.5.7 Describe the principal kinds of automobile insurance.
1417.5.8 Name and describe the principal types of bailments.
1417.5.9 Contrast the rights and duties in bailments.
1417.5.10 Compare the law of patents, copyrights, and trademarks.

Standard 6: Employment Law (1417.S.6)

Analyze employment law.

Employment Law Objectives
Students will:
1417.6.1 Describe the employer-employee relationship and the rights and duties of each.
1417.6.2 Explain the doctrine of employment-at-will and describe the wrongful discharge exceptions to
employment-at-will.
1417.6.3 Describe the collective bargaining process and other union activities.
1417.6.4 List and explain major legislation affecting the employer-employee relationship.
1417.6.5 Explain the relationship of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to employment.

Standard 7: Personal Law (1417.S.7)

Analyze legal rules that apply to domestic situations.

Personal Law Objectives
Students will:
1417.7.1 Understand the rights and responsibilities of minors.
1417.7.2 Explain the relationship between school and minors.
1417.7.3 Explain marriage contracts.
1417.7.4 Distinguish between legal rights and obligations of marriage
1417.7.5 Describe the legal aspects of parenthood.
1417.7.6 Discuss considerations for termination of a marriage.
1417.7.7 Understand the legal ramifications of death.