LEGL601 Commercial and Corporations Law

Writing a letter of advice

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LEGL601 Commercial and Corporations Law Semester 2, 2022 Assessment number 1 Assessment Artefact: Individual Written Report Weighting [30%] Marks [30] Why this assessment? Hands on experience in the analysis of legal problems in a commercial and corporations context Experience in and demonstration of the interaction between common law and statute law Understand and develop skills to resolve legal issues that impact business organisations Develop and refine communication and presentation skills What are the types of employability skills that I will acquire upon completion of this assessment? Context Background information Jack and Jill have been best of friends since high school. Jack is currently employed as physical education teacher and Jill is a nutritionist. After working many years as employees, they have decided to join forces and set up a Fitness Centre. They come to your office and seek your advice in setting up their new business venture. Jack would like to know and understand what his obligations and liabilities are as co-owner and director should he and Jill elect to set up a company. Task You have been asked by your managing partner to prepare a draft letter of advice for Jack and Jill which addresses their concerns. In particular the letter of advice should address the following: