Chapter 3 Business Torts and Crimes


  • Introduction of Ch. 3 Tort Law.

  • Begin with preview case at beginning of Chapter 3.

  • Discuss 3 elements to Intentional Torts (act by defendant, intent, causation)-power point notes

  • Discuss difference between unintentional and intentional torts.

  • HW-Read Chapter 3 pgs. 21-35


  • Chapter 3 quiz will be Thursday 10/26

  • Discussion of Tort and What law allows people to sue for.

  • Discuss concept "prima facie evidence"

  • Define Tort and Tortfeasor

  • Discuss 4 elements to unintentional tort of Negligence (duty of care, breach of duty, proximate cause, actual harm)

  • Discussion of article "Twin lab Halts Ephedra Sales". Business tort and/or Business crime. Reaction


  • Complete Review of Terms pg. 20

  • Examine Intentional Torts/Negligence Torts (google classroom assignment)


  • Complete review of concept applications pg. 21-22 studyguide.

  • Business Torts: Confusion of Source/Trademarks (secondary meaning)/Trademark or trade name infringement/Trademark or trade name dilution (blurring).


  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Business crimes/tort-PRODUCT LIABILITY


  • Review Intentional Tort (3 elements)

  • Review Unintentional Tort Negligence (4 elements to prove)

  • Reviewed pg. 23 Interference with Contract/Economic Advantage (North Shore Middle School Teacher)

  • Injurious Falsehood ( Hain Celestial improper label "organic")pg. 24 text

  • Jay Z - Big Pimpin copyright infringement article pg. 24 text


  • Homework: Answer 8 questions on pg. 33-34, submit answers to the google classroom.

  • Check google classroom for correct answers. Discussion


  • Injurious Falsehood notes-refer to google classroom.

  • Discussion of Case Problem pg. 22 in Study guide. Review answer (see attachment Study guide Case problem pg. 22 below)


  • Reviewed Ch. 3 Quiz, posted grades

  • Students began research on Injurious Falsehood-Commercial Disparagement/Trade Libel cases.

  • Assignment posted to google classroom


  • Complete pgs. 20, 21, 22 of Chapter 3 study guide


  • CLASS is doing assignment on Chromebooks.

  • Business Crimes: pgs. 27-33

  1. Theft: Shoplifting-Embezzlement-Larceny

  2. Rico Cases

  3. Computer Crimes: 2 very important federal laws pg. 30 textbook




  • Chapter 3 Test is tomorrow.

  • Check classroom for Answers to Learning Objectives.

  • Review day for Chapter 3 Test. This test will consist of 4 law cases. Students will need to read and write a short response justifying there answer based upon legal principles from Chapter 3. 4 cases in total.

  • Complete all of Chapter 3 Study Guide pgs. 21-24.


  • Chapter 3 Test


  • Various examples: HBO Documentary "Hot Coffee" Stella Liebeck