1. The Legal Issue-Describe an issue relevant to business today that has led to judicial, legislative, or executive (regulatory) action in this case discrimination.
2. The Legal Action-Identify and describe the principle case law, legislation, executive orders, and regulations governing the issue
3. The Public Policies-Analyze underlying policies, values, and ethical considerations driving the activity.
4. The Future Predict the outcome of the issue by describing the legal forces that can change the direction of the law (new legislation, court decision, political pressures)