Your Own Arguments and Opinions

In terms of did i agree or disagree with the rulings i felt as though i agreed and understood all of the information given to me within this project. I was able to communicate with source that i can use as resources in time to come and was opened up to a new side of information pertaining to my future business. The questions i was able to get answers to helped me learn many things i was unaware of and these are things i need to become the business savvy women i am striving to be. I believe that all the information i was given will help me build a business that will withstand the test of time. In my opinion with the help of a good attorney you can really make a business last, though it does depend on what kind of attorney they really are, legally and morally, I don't think there is a perfect or completely trustworthy attorney but i believe there is the right one out there for all businesses you just have to take your time and search for he or she. Overall i think when it comes to being a business owner it is crucial to do what we did in this project and that is to get out and use your resources, and ask the questions you need to know, because nobody has got your back but yourself, and you need to make sure you are a step ahead of the rest or at least knowledgeable in what you're doing, because they're will be many who want to see you fail.

Rule of Law

Information to come. Final Project.

Reasoning of the Law

The thought process i feel my lawyer went through was very straight forward, he was not someone who spoke around the questions or didn't stick to the point. Every question i asked he didn't go into hour long answers he gave me the answers i needed and that what i appreciated about the conversation the most. He was very direct and for most people that's hard to do, i know i am someone who strays off topic a lot but ironically i prefer when others keepitsimple and to the point. If i could categorize Daniels answers that is exactly how i would pin point it, "short and sweet". I think most people strive to have a thinking process like that, i know i do. Its very rare that someone so full of knowledge does not over do it and talk your ear off. Daniel had the correct mentality for my project, answer my questions, and kept it simple to understand!

The Questions

How can I protect the name of my business?

"One of the best ways to protect your businesses name is to obviously trademark the name, what would be the smartest thing to do is register your business name with the state, they will issue you something called an EIN number and that will ensure local businesses are not allowed to use your businesses name."

 What are my risks of being sued?

"There will honestly always be a chance someone may come after your business legally, it all rests on how the business is being managed and your competitors. The chance is always there, that is why you must always have someone in your corner legally, a great lawyer is key to maintaining a good reputation."

What do I have to do to get a loan for my business?

"Going about getting a business loan is about the same as any other loan, but most importantly you need a strong business plan, if the lenders feel your business is profitable, you may then have your loan."

What kind of insurance policy will I need?

"Fire, Liability, auto, and worker"

What kind of registration and licenses are required to start my business?

"You will need a local business license, this will ensure you meet any zoning laws, codes, and a variety of regulations. It is also very important you get familiar with business taxes, and they're are kits that can help you with that."

How much money will i need to get started?

"You want enough money to cover all of your expenses, hiring an accountant is key in this area"

Are there any grants available for my start-up business?

"It is very rare that there are grant given out for businesses."

If I'm thinking of starting a business, what should I do first?

"First and foremost ak yourself if you truly have what it takes, and if you are pasionate about the business, those are key to success"

How do I know I'm choosing a smart "business opportunity"?

"You must ask yourself a couple things, and the most important questions as a business owner would be does this oppurtinty benfit your company, and you want to make sure this venture would not lead to any loss in investments."

What happens if my business takes off suddenly or tanks?

"You can never be sure of something like those things happening, which is why you need an attorney by your side so that they can help prevent situations taking a turn for the worse"

Legal Authority

I found my lawyer through my mother. He is a professor who now teaches a criminal justice course and used to be a practicing lawyer. I thought he'd be a great choice because when i asked him a few practice questions he didn't ask me to go away, that was good enough for me! I was nervous any lawyer i would speak to wouldn't take me seriously so i figured Daniel was my best bet and i was right, he was more than helpful and answered my questions in full detail. Daniel took me very seriously and even gave me a few tips on owning a business, and said he would be more than happy to answer any future questions i had. Daniel was a great choice and i couldn't imagine working with anyone else, he didn't have that "lawyer" attitude, he was very open and we shared great conversation, and i wasn't charged for any of it!

Week 8 EOC: Legal Questions

How can I protect the name of my business?

 

What are my risks of being sued?

 

What do I have to do to get a loan?

 

What kind of insurance policy will I need?

 

Week 7 EOC

Week 6 EOC: Illicit Trade

Illicit trade is illegal, not sanctioned by law, and something that I am completely against in general. My take on illicit trade is it is done to cut corners, and get away with something that shouldn’t be done in the first place, and I do not in any way support that. Morally illicit trade is completely wrong and it is unethical. It is breaking a law and it hurts many people along the way. When someone is involved in illicit trades it is not for the good, and if it is in their mind “for a good cause” it is still very much wrong.

Legally illicit trade is what it is and that is illegal. If someone is caught doing an illicit act they are faced with consequences and if someone is found to be doing illicit trading the same goes for them. This trend is becoming far too easy and the products being traded are becoming easily available for criminals. Financially illicit trade is horrible for our economy and globally it is affecting our economical systems and rules. These activities are experiencing a boom because of society’s needs for things like more drugs, firearms, and counterfeit goods. This only means one thing, that hard working people will lose out on money due to illicit economy, and I do not support criminals making big money as hard workers suffer.

I also have such a hard time with the illicit trade because in my field of work, Fashion Marketing and Retail management, we have a lot to lose. Retail products being illicitly made and sold affects my career personally, and we have to find a way to put this to an end for the sake of citizens and their careers everywhere.

Week 5 EOC: Apple-Samsung Patent Battle

The Apple Samsung saga continues. Apple and Samsung are back in court again over the patent battle of the century. The last time Apple and Samsung went head to head in the courtroom, Apple was set to receive a little over 1 billion dollars but ended up only being rewarded 450 million. Apple then brought Samsung back in the courtroom to “increase the amount of damages it was awarded by several hundred million dollars, and to ban Samsung from selling certain products that infringe on Apple patents”. Apple first went after Samsung in April 2011 when they realized they had blatantly copied the iPhone and iPad. Samsung suggested that they did not copy these products and went on to counter sue Apple for software infringement. The jury found Samsung guilty, assigned them to pay Apple 1 billion dollars, then the judge ruled differently and only awarded $450 million to Apple, and also refused to ban Samsung’s smart phones. Samsung continued on and sued Apple once more claiming that Korean patents were in fact being used and Apple was doing so illegally. What happened next was the following: “The International Trade Commission ruled in favor of Samsung in June 2013, and said the Apple phones in question couldn't be sold within the United States.”

   Now the latest trial going on was brought about by Apple, “In February 2012, Apple filed another lawsuit in California district court accusing Samsung of infringing on utility patents in its newer products.” Samsung is firing back stating that is what Apple is doing with all of their products. Both companies I believe have errors in the way they have gone about certain situations, but that is how the game is played with these big companies. For either company to claim that they haven’t done something even a little unethical would be a lie. And at the end of the day is it all worth it? Apple you are still #1 in the game! “Bottom line on Apple v. Samsung: "Apple remains most profitable phone maker by a wide margin." I would really like to know what their ideal end game scenario would be. As of now the last counter sue brought on by apple is still ongoing and the courts already seem to be tired of all the companies back and forth claims. The trial is set for March 2014.

Week 4 EOC: Edward Snowden

The story of Edward Snowden is too complicated to choose just one side and run with it. Snowden is not a saint but I don’t feel as though he is a vicious criminal and our country should blacklist him. There are many opinions on why what Snowden did was so wrong, leaking the NSA information many people felt was putting "Americans at risk" and constitute a "giant violation of the law.", but with opinions like these also comes opinions from the opposite side of the spectrum like Peter King comparing it to the jobs of reporters, should they be prosecuted for the “leaked” information they publish? He then goes on to raise the biggest question, "I think on something of this magnitude, there is an obligation both moral but also legal…”, yes what Snowden did was technically illegal, but was It the right thing to do?

In my opinion I believe that Snowden had the correct intentions to an extent, I don’t believe he is an innocent citizen because at the end of the day there are laws that make it very obvious that Snowden did cross a line. Though I don’t agree with Ralph Peters rant about Snowden receiving the death penalty but I do believe legally, there should be a consequence. Though I do have a little compassion for Snowden, what he did was treason and he knew what he was getting himself into before he ever spoke a word of the NSA secrets. As Snowden entered a career with the NSA, there are surely contracts that swore him to secrecy of some extent, also

Week 3 EOC: Rolling Stone Magazine

The Rolling Stone article on the Boston bomber “Dzhokhar Tsarnaev” aka Jahar was a very enlightening yet controversial look into the life of the “monstrous” young man. Though the magazine stirred up enough drama and anger from consumers for allowing Jahar to be on the cover of the magazine, the article is sure to stir up some drama of its own. The article shines a little light into the dark and depressing life of Jahar and painted a picture of a troubled young man, with a dark and truly disturbed family. Though we know Jahar is guilty of one of the most horrific attacks on our country, was it lawful for the reporter of this story to dig so deep? To say some of the things that were said, and to collect so many different opinions of Jahar and his upbringing?. One issue this article raises is a fair trial and whether or not this article just made it that much harder to do so. Although it is pretty apparent that Jahar is guilty of all crimes committed, there is something to be said about the bias in this article. A fair trial would insinuate that the jury had no bias against, in this case, Jahar but when you print an article and print it in one of the worlds most popular magazine we are making it that much harder to find an un biased group. Jahar could even goes as far as to turn around and claim “defamation” to his name from the article and all opinions within it. Slander is another claim Jahar can take from an article if this nature. Now Jahar is no saint and it is very unlikely that these claims if he would choose to run with them would even get off of the ground, but the fact that businesses like rolling stone are even leaving the options open needs to be done very carefully. If they continue to produce articles like this it is making it easier for people to turn the tables and hold the reigns.