In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:  Analyze venue and jurisdiction for their implications to different levels of government  Illustrate the various roles played in the judicial system for informing the development of effective administration strategies  Assess the function of calendars and dockets in the legal system for creating efficiency  Evaluate the civil and criminal litigation processes at different levels of government for their ability to efficiently carry out justice Prompt In this assessment, you will analyze and evaluate the following scenario from the perspectives of an attorney and a judge. You will address how this scenario would be handled by the judicial systems by creating a scenario analysis. Based on the scenario, examine how it would be tried within the judicial systems. Scenario Jed, Herman, and Jane live in Washington, D.C. Jed and Jane entered the local bank and took $65,000. Jed and Herman both used shotguns during the robbery, though no one was hurt. Jane drove the getaway vehicle. Two hours later, as they headed toward the Canadian border, they were stopped by the police for speeding and taken into custody. The police determined that Jed and Jane matched the eyewitness descriptions of the robbers. Jane confessed their bank robbery scheme. Jed and Herman denied their involvement. The police only recovered $25,000 in cash, but were unable to determine if the recovered money was taken from the bank. The police determined that Jed was a convicted felon at the time of the armed bank robbery. The local police and FBI were involved in the investigation. The defense attorneys for each defendant (Jed, Herman, Jane) request a continuance for four months to sift through the evidence. The prosecution objects and argues that the delay would significantly clog the court’s already heavy workload. In the alternative, the prosecution argues that if the court grants a continuance, then the prosecution should be allowed to prolong turning over the remaining discovery. The defense attorneys object and argue that this hinders their effective representation of their clients and would hinder a prompt resolution. The defense attorneys further argue that their clients deserve a well prepared and thorough defense. The judge currently has trials blocked over the next 10 months and wants to try the case now. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: I. Judicial Systems A. Describe the hierarchical structure for federal, state, and local court systems. What is the primary role of each level? B. Explain the primary differences between the federal and state levels of judicial systems. Describe the importance in having these different levels. C. Explain the subject matter jurisdiction for federal, state, and local courts. What impact does this have on the efficiency of court systems? D. Distinguish which court(s) would have jurisdiction in this scenario? Defend your response. E. Determine how venue is decided upon. What are the implications of venue? F. What would the venue be for this scenario? Defend why this venue is the most appropriate. G. Explain the applicable sentencing guidelines in the federal and state judicial systems for this scenario. Defend your response. H. Determine how sentencing guidelines impact the functionality of a court system. Defend your response. II. Judicial Administration A. Analyze how federal, state, and local courts calendar and docket cases. Are these processes effective in promoting efficiency? Defend your response. B. Describe how the calendaring and continuance of this scenario would be handled differently in the state system versus the federal system. Defend your response. C. Identify the key role within federal and state judicial systems that most impacts process. How does this role aid in creating and maintaining an efficient and effective judicial process? D. Describe the litigation process that would be used for this scenario at the state and federal levels. E. Explain the statute of limitations on charging and trying cases. Determine how statute of limitations could impact efficiency in the litigation process of this case. F. Determine the impact of venue on process efficiency in this scenario. Defend your response. G. Explain how a four-month continuance affects the efficiency of any court under the circumstances presented in the scenario. Defend your response. H. How would you balance the prosecutor and defense attorneys’ concerns regarding continuances in this scenario? Defend your response. I. Review the discovery laws in federal court. Determine if the prosecution’s requested discovery delay violates the federal laws. Defend your response. J. Would you grant the prosecution’s request (assuming that you granted the four-month continuance)? Defend your response.

Susans Consulting Company (SCC) – Problem OverviewSusans Consulting Company (SCC) has been in business for ten years and has experienced a significant turnover in the project management group, which has prompted senior leadership to investigate. A preliminary review by senior leadership has determined that Project Managers are frustrated with the amount of required project management documentation, which has impacted their ability to manage projects successfully. A recent review of the project management process has determined that SCC has spent between 30-40% of its total project budget on projects' overhead costs to include project management costs. A review of industry standards is between 5-15% higher than most companies. In addition, senior leaders found that projects are being delivered between 25% and 50% over budget and late 95% of the time.Note: Project Management overhead includes the PM's time managing the project, attending meetings, and developing the required documentation. SCC Request: SCC has reached out to your team because you are experts in defining project management processes and delivering projects on time. The SCC request includes the following:The development of a new project management process which at a minimum should include the following:The ability to track issues, risks, changesThe ability to view project activities consists of a view of what has been completed and what activities the team is working on over the next reporting periodThe company must have a view into total life cycle project costs to include what has been spent to date, baseline budget, any changes to the budget, remaining budget, and cost of the project at completionIn addition, to the new process request, SCC has a new project they need to complete by the end of the year with a limited budget and no project management staff. AssignmentIdentify a project manager – this individual is responsible for the team assignment ensuring that team members are completing their assigned work on time.I will act as the sponsor both for the project and for the methodology build-out. Any questions should be directed to me.The group assignment has two partsPart 1: Build a MethodologyIdentify and descript the methodology to be used by the company. Both a narrative and pictorial representation is required.Identify and describe the deliverables which must be completed for each project by the project team.Identify and describe the process the Project Management Office should use when reviewing changes to the methodology, this should include cadence for the process reviews.Identify the prioritization technique the project manager will use to prioritize work delivered in the process. Look at options like PV, IRR, NPV, Pay Back PeriodIdentify and describe any risks you see with the new process and mitigation strategies.Identify and describe the optimum organizational structure for your methodology. Identify and describe the life cycle costing model for your methodologyPart 2: Project DescriptionIn addition to building a methodology, SCC has hired you to complete a high-profile project using your new methodology. Project Description: Develop algorithm(s) to monitor user activity on the internet, the algorithms should work on the following applications used by the business today.Application AApplication BApplication CApplication XApplication YApplication ZProject Costs:Given the critical nature of the project, the company has provided the following information in terms of cost for each application. Year 0 is the projected cost the company has estimated for the build of the component. This includes a 15% overhead cost for project management workYear 1-Year 5 is the amount of revenue the company has estimated for the productThe Acceptable Rate of Return for all projects with the company is 10%Part 2A: Project RequirementsYour paper should include the following information: Project scope statementUsing the methodology outlined above, describe each phase of the project and its deliverablesUsing your defined project management process outlined above, describe the life cycle model for this projectCreate a WBS for the project. Remember your WBS is a deliverable base, so there should be a section of your WBS which outlines our project management deliverablesUsing your defined prioritization process, prioritize each application.Using the defined organizational structure, create a pictorial and narrative description of the organizational structure for the project.Identify at least ten potential stakeholders for your project. Identify at least five risks to include both threats and opportunities associated with the project. For each risk, please include the following information:CategoryImpactProbabilityDescription of the riskMitigation Strategy

"In the past, in the United States, patent protection was granted to the first person to invent a given product or process, even though another person may be the first to file for a patent on the same product or process. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this patenting procedure compared to the recent changes in law that grants the right to the first person to file? Explain."Your response should be at least 2 pages double-spaced with standard fonts and 1-inch margins all around not including title/cover page/references.Don't forget to list your sources including our textbook if you use it.