Critical Legal Thinking Case Study 1

Due No Due Date Points 100 Submitting a file upload
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This Case Study is worth 100 points toward your total points.

Important Guidelines
Your score will be determined using the Critical Legal Thinking Case Study Rubric. Please read this rubric thoroughly before attempting this assignment.

Your score will be determined by evaluation of your substantive content. Your analysis and solutions must be based on the principles of law, ethics, and business—not on your opinions. You must describe how the application of the principles to the key facts supports your determination of the issues. In other words, you need to show the reasoning behind your decision.

Key facts are those facts that determine if the principles of law are met. You must demonstrate that you recognize the key facts in this case. List the key facts individually. Do not simply repeat or retype the factual scenario.

The length of your response has no bearing on your score. There is no minimum or limit, however, most responses will be between two and three substantial pages.

Your assignment must be prepared using the APA format. See the Student Resources page for more information about APA styling.

Sterling, Inc. is a manufacturer of state-of-the-art computers. For the past ten years, Sterling has acquired all of its microchips from NoBugs Corporation, the only producer of chips meeting Sterling\’s high specifications. The relationship has been mutually profitable. Sterling could not have built its reputation as an industry leader without NoBugs\’s reliable and consistently high-quality products; Sterling\’s business has enabled NoBugs to grow rapidly while providing its investors with an attractive rate of return.

Some months ago, several of Sterling\’s computers exploded shortly after installation. Upon investigation, Sterling discovered that tiny imperfections in NoBugs\’s microchips had aggravated a dormant design defect in the computers, causing the explosions. Analysis of the chips indicated that they were indeed below specifications and that the imperfections were caused by a slight miscalibration of NoBugs\’s encoding equipment. NoBugs recalibrated the equipment and promptly resumed production of perfect chips.

Sterling\’s losses from the explosions—lost profits, out-of-pocket costs associated with compensating customers for the explosions, and injury to business reputation—are estimated to exceed $20 million. Sterling and NoBugs disagree on the amount of the loss for which NoBugs should be responsible. Sterling has a strong legal case for breach of contract against NoBugs. Sterling\’s CEO is considering a lawsuit. She asks you to prepare a report discussing litigation strategy and the advantages and disadvantages of litigation, and discussing pretrial planning should the company opt for litigation.

Draft that report.

Rubric
Critical Legal Thinking Case Study Rubric
Critical Legal Thinking Case Study Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRecognize the applicable areas of law
12.5 to >11.24 pts
Excellent
Correctly states each area of applicable law
11.24 to >9.99 pts
Good
Correctly states all but one area of applicable law
9.99 to >8.74 pts
Average
Correctly states most of the areas of applicable law
8.74 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Misstates the areas of applicable law
12.5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify the applicable principles of law
25 to >22.49 pts
Excellent
Correctly states each element or principle of law
22.49 to >19.99 pts
Good
Correctly states most of the elements or principles of law
19.99 to >17.49 pts
Average
Correctly states some of the elements or principles of law
17.49 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Correctly states only a few of the element or principles of law
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentify the key facts
25 to >22.49 pts
Excellent
Correctly identifies each of the key facts
22.49 to >19.99 pts
Good
Correctly identifies most of the key facts
19.99 to >17.49 pts
Average
Correctly identifies some of the key facts
17.49 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Correctly identifies only a few of the key facts
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApply the law to the facts to resolve the issue
25 to >22.49 pts
Excellent
States a decision that resolves the issue, supported by application of the elements or principles of law to the facts
22.49 to >19.99 pts
Good
States a decision that resolves the issue, but fails to fully support it by application of the elements or principles of law to the facts
19.99 to >17.49 pts
Average
States a decision that resolves the issue, but fails to support it by application of the elements or principles of law to the facts
17.49 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Fails to state a decision that resolves the issue
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format; Organization; and grammar, punctuation, and spelling
12.5 to >11.24 pts
Excellent
Good, logical organization with no errors
11.24 to >9.99 pts
Good
Good, logical organization with only one or two errors
9.99 to >8.74 pts
Average
Good, logical organization with several errors
8.74 to >0 pts
Needs Improvement
Confusing organization, or numerous errors
12.5 pts
Total Points: 100

Critical Legal Thinking Case Study 1

Critical Legal Thinking Case Study 1

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