Assignment Instructions/ Description
BACKGROUND
To complete this project, you’ll prepare a written memorandum. The memo is addressed to your supervisor, a law partner in a small law rm. In the memorandum, you’ll describe which form of business organization you feel would be best for a new client.
PROCEDURE
To complete this project, you’ll rst do some research. Then, refer to your textbook for review; you’ll apply the principles of business organizations and employer- independent contractor relationships. Use the information provided below to prepare your memorandum.
GOAL
Your goal for this project is to complete a well-written memorandum to your supervisor which addresses two legal issues:
1. The appropriate form of business organization for your client
2. What’s required to make sure your client’s independent contractor agreement is viewed as a legally enforceable independent contractor agreement and not as an employment agreement.
Remember not to use too much legalese in your memo. You’re writing to your supervisor,
You’ll respond to the memorandum received from your supervisor. To: Student
From: Supervisor
Re: New Client, Career Institute of America, Inc. (CIA)
Date: December 6, 20— Facts
We’ve just met a new client, the founder and CEO of Career Institute of America, Inc. (CIA). Although the business was formed a year ago as a nonpro t corporation, they’re not sure they’re happy being a nonpro t.
CIA is a classroom and online education organization that specializes in training students in the U.S. auto industry, one of this country’s largest industries. The client would like to retain most of the ownership and control of the company, since it is really his enterprise. He also has some concerns about the independent contractor agreement, which instruc- tors must sign when they agree to work for the company. He wants to be sure they’re viewed as true independent contractors, and not construed as employees of the company.
Note that most of the company’s income is from onlineWRITING GUIDELINESPrepare your answers in well-organized paragraphs, and use these writing guidelines:1. Type your submission double-spaced, in a standard print font of size 12. Use a standard document format with one-inch margins. Don’t use any fancy or cursive fonts.2. Include the following information at the top of your submission: Name and address, student number, course title and number, and project number.3. Read the assignment carefully, and address the issues suggested.4. Be speci c. Limit your submission to the topics raised.5. Include a reference page that lists websites, journals, or any other references used in preparing the submission. Remember, if you use someone’s words or ideas, you must cite them directly in your memo.6. Proofread your work carefully. Check for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.For this project, please use the following format for your legal memorandum: To:From:Re:Date:Summary of Applicable Facts: Issues:Law: Analy
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