Case Study: Frederick is a student at Central Fictional State University (CFSU), and he has a great idea for a new business invention. Frederick\u2019s invention and the business that he plans to found based on it will absolutely revolutionize the market and will make him very rich. He decides to share his idea with a few trusted professors, and he even uses the idea in a research project for one of his classes.
While Frederick is at home over summer break, he discovers, much to his dismay, that his professors have stolen his idea and have opened a business marketing his new invention. Frederick immediately seeks the advice of the local lawyer who has a reputation for being a \u201cscorched-earth\u201d litigator. He advises Frederick that he should sue \u201cthose professors for everything they\u2019ve got.\u201d Frederick, however, is not sure if he should file an aggressive lawsuit, or if there is a better way to proceed.
Frederick knows that your business recently completed mediation to settle a lawsuit filed by one of your suppliers. He comes to you for advice on how to proceed. What is your answer to Frederick? In your response, consider whether the decision to file suit or to proceed through some form of alternative dispute resolution is affected by the previous relationship with the professors (can\/should you sue a friend, how will the decision impact an ongoing relationship, etc.). Also, what role could Frederick\u2019s faith play in his decision?
Title your thread \u201cLawsuit\u201d or \u201cADR\u201d to reflect your conclusion.
Note that replies must be posted on different days. At least 1 of your replies must be to a person who has reached the conclusion opposite of your own thread.
Suggested Readings:
Szto, M. C. (2001). Lawyers as hired doves: Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount. Cumberland Law Review, 31, 27-46.
Proverbs 17:14, 20:3, 25:8\u201310; Matthew 5:25\u201326, 38\u201342; Matthew 18:15-17; 1 Corinthians 6:1\u20138 (For these passages, you should consult some trusted exegetical commentaries, many of which may be found on www.ccel.org.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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