What is the history of this issue in terms of the ways that American businesses have operated?

SCOTUS Brief

Suppose that the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has decided to grant review of a case deciding the fate of the issue that you chose (in the Week 3 Assignment), and they’ve called upon you as a subject matter expert to provide a comprehensive opinion on the matter.

Week 3 Assignment Issue: Should Addiction be Classified as a Disability?

Write a formal case-brief style paper that addresses the following components:

1. What is the history of this issue in terms of the ways that American businesses have operated?

2. What is the legislative history, if any?

3. What is the current legal authority (statutes and/or case law) on the issue and what does it require of businesses?

4. What are the different arguments on each side of the issue?

5. Which arguments (if any) are stronger and why?

6. What would be your recommendation to SCOTUS in terms of a ruling on this issue, and why?

7. Are there any exceptions to your recommendation? For example, are there any employers or employees to which the ruling should not apply? Or industries that should be exempt? Why?

8. What is the anticipated future of this issue? Should SCOTUS expect to have to review it again in the future? Or does your recommendation settle the issue permanently?