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Bill of Rights Institute

Bill of Rights Institute: Internet Copyright and Piracy Bills

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A instructional activity focused on SOPA, Stop Online Privacy Act, which protects online businesses from counterfeiters and from folks using copyrighted materials without appropriate permissions.
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Article
Other

Peter Kang: Reflecting on the 11 Laws of the Fifth Discipline by Peter Senge

For Students 9th - 10th
The author discusses how he and his partner have applied the laws of systems thinking outlined by Peter Senge over the 13 years since they started their digital agency business. He describes the things that worked and those that didn't....
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Bankruptcy Laws

For Students 9th - 10th
This page of the Legal Information Institute of Cornell University provides an overview of bankruptcy law as well as links to additional laws.
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Website
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Legal Blog Network

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a network of legal blogs on every type of law and provides the latest news about court cases including the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Other

The Copyright Society of the u.s.a: Copyright Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduces the concept of "copyright" by answering common questions, defining related terms, and providing sample permission letters. Highlighting the planning and work of school yearbook club, this site shows a variety of ways copyright...
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Legal Information Institute: Joint Ventures

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides legal information about joint ventures.
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Article
Other

Luis E. Romero: Solving Complex Problems With the 11 Laws of Systems Thinking

For Students 9th - 10th
Systems thinking is the key to solving complex problems and achieving simplicity. Furthermore, by applying systems thinking to different situations, we also start to recognize the existence of universal patterns of behavior in business...
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Article
Other

Dot Dash: The Balance Small Business: How Copyright Works With Social Media

For Students 9th - 10th
The copyright process has become fairly simple with traditional works like books, plays, movies, and theater. But copyright is a little more difficult with the advent of the internet. For example, bloggers must be aware of what they...
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Handout
Lectric Law Library

'Lectric Law Library: Small Business and the Sec

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers information pertaining to small businesses and the SEC. Learn about various topics including how to make a small business go public.
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eBook
Other

Business Education Resource Consort: Management & Entrepreneurship Online Manual

For Students 9th - 10th
In this online manual you will find examples of integrated performance activities developed to coordinate with the Accounting and Finance Career Path in the Business Education Career Path and Model Curriculum Standards. Included with the...
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Handout
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Liquidation

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from Cornell University outlines the sections of Chapter 7 of the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Code. Each paragraph within the four subchapters has its own link and the site has its own search engine as well.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Naacp v. Alabama (1958)

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about this Supreme Court decision delivered by Justice Harlan in 1958 that dealt with the NAACP conducting business in Alabama and failure to reveal its membership lists.
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Corporations

For Students 9th - 10th
This page gives details of the legal aspects of corporations.
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Website
Other

Scotland.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic facts and travel information about Scotland. Information is available about business, community, travel, culture, news, sports, and shopping.
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Handout
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The 1890s: End of an Era and the Quest for Civil Rights

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of an online exhibit called "Forever Free," this section deals with African Americans' efforts to establish themselves in society, despite increases in racism. Addresses topics such as Black Codes, Jim Crow Laws, and voting rights.
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Other

The History Makers

For Students 9th - 10th
Thehistorymakers.com features the stories of African Americans who have succeeded and made achievements in the areas of art, business, education, law, politics, science, religion, and sports. There is a great timeline of African American...
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Other

Business Software Alliance: B4 U Copy: Know the Risks

For Students 9th - 10th
A nonprofit trade association of software industry professionals defines the risks associated with the use of unlicensed software.
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Other

Intellectual Property Provisions of Gatt

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an overview on GATT and tells the effects of Gatt with various laws. Links are provided that will direct you right to the topic.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: The Sherman Antitrust Act 1890

For Students 9th - 10th
Features the full text of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, the first Federal act that outlawed monopolistic business practices and prohibited trusts.
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives the history of GATT. Articles from GATT are provided in link form to provide additional information. This site has a wealth of information pertaining to the trade laws.
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Website
Other

Ascap Official Website

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site by The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Of interest is the history of ASCAP as well as articles for those wanting to learn more about the music business.
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Article
Other

How Confidentiality Agreements Help You & Your Business

For Students 9th - 10th
This .PDF document on business confidentiality details how much information one should disclose when selling a business, the risks of exchanging information, and why business confidentiality agreements can make a difference.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Labor Employment Law

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Labor Employment Law."
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Other

Scottish Parliament

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website of the Scottish Parliament offers "This week in the Parliament" as well as day to day business.

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