Overview
Choose 1–2 of the following:
- Contracts Case Brief (CA): Brief a California contracts case from the last 20(ish) years, focusing on one major issue (e.g., formation, performance, Statute of Frauds, liquidated damages, etc.). Use the case brief format we’ve used in class.
- Business Structure Summary: In one page, summarize a real business (LLC or corporation) in an industry you care about. Discuss its structure and whether you think it’s appropriate based on our class.
- Torts Case Brief (CA): Brief a California tort case from the past 20(ish) years, focusing on one tort or a major element of negligence. Use the same case brief format.
- Privacy Infographic (DROP): Create a short infographic explaining the upcoming Jan. 1 launch of California’s “DROP” privacy platform, plus a half-page reflection on its importance—or why you think it may not be important—for consumers. AI assistance is allowed for the graphic.
- Trademark Summary (USPTO): Find a live trademark in the USPTO database. In half to one page, explain what the mark is, the relevant business/industry, and whether you believe it’s distinctive.
- Arbitration Clause Analysis: Find an arbitration clause from your own life (e.g., lease, Amazon terms, job contract, app) and write 1 page discussing: (1) where it appears, (2) how broad it is, (3) what surprised you, and (4) whether you think it would be enforceable under what we learned.
Formatting & Submission Guidelines:
- Single- or double-spaced pages are fine.
- Quote any sources.
- Responses may be consolidated into a single pdf to be uploaded to Canvas.
- I expect to apply up to 1–2% extra credit to Midterm 1 (if doing prompts 1, 5, or 6) or Midterm 2 (if prompts 2, 3, or 4).