Business and Family Law

Business and Family Law Monthly Topic

Due: the 19th of: each month

Topic: Students choose their own law related topic. Make the topic enjoyable for you.

Due: Ok to turn in this assignment in early, a report is due on the 19th.

Presentation: Teacher will choose a date after the student turns in a report. The student is expected to “present” and “tell” about the topic. Do not read lengthy information to the class.

Guidelines: After choosing your topic, perform research. What is the topic about? What laws apply? How does the law concern us? Do you want any changes? History?

Resources: Interview local citizens, news articles, magazines, Code of Iowa books, Drake Library for Centerville ordinances, Internet searches.

Possible topics: This list is for ideas only. Students can choose any topic.

Military Selective Service Signs in the work place Bankruptcy Employment laws Teen work laws CHS handbook CCSD policies Centerville ordinances (one) Courts Judges Constitution Divorce Small Claims court Consumer laws Ethics Define laws Who writes laws Fraud Child car seats Weapons Gun permits Handicapped parking School driving permit School law Industry laws Pollution laws OSHA Insurance (one) Landlords, tenants Business ownership types Jury Law terms, definitions Estates, wills, trusts Law enforcement FBI Homeland Security Lawsuit awards Illegal drug laws Government agencies (one) Negotiations Juveniles UCC Notary Unions School attendance Sentencing Odd laws Case law Sidewalk snow shoveling Day Care provider laws Iowa SmokeFree Air Act Tort reform Minor laws Family laws Traffic signs Air waves, broadband Majority age(s) Warranties Contracts Lemon laws White collar crime Elections PowerPoint a book chapter Name change Passports Dead body donation Great Iowa Treasure Hunt Snow / mowing laws See other side of page: Name: Date:

Topic: (name of law, etc.): ______

Please be sure the law applies to local citizens. Please do not just print something from the Internet and try to present that item. Be considerate of the “depth” of your research.

Use additional pages as needed.

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