employee to keep unencrypted nonpublic customer data on a laptop computer that was stolen from the employee’s home during a burglary on September 24, 2004. This matter comes before the Court on Brazos’s Motion for Summary Judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56. For the reasons set forth below, the Court will grant the Motion. BACKGROUND Case 0:05-cv-00668-RHK-JSM Document 61 Filed 02/07/2006 Page 2 of 14 Brazos, a non-profit corporation with headquarters located in
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Director/Officer “Duty of Due Care Standard” in the Business Judgment Rule Statutory duty to act: 1. “In Good Faith” – NO SELF INTEREST 2. “With Care of an ordinarly prudent person” BE INFORMED 3. “In manner reasonably believed to be in best interest of corporation” Comparison to a Professional’s “Duty of Due Care”: 1. Duty of Care 2. Breach of duty of care by a reasonably prudent professional 3. breach causes damages that were foreseeable. 4. Negligence Theory:
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companies and devices scattered across the planet belongs to the organizations collecting it. What if it doesn’t? Alex “Sandy” Pentland, the Toshiba Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at MIT, suggests that companies don’t own the data, and that without rules defining who does, consumers will revolt, regulators will swoop down, and the internet of things will fail to reach its potential. To avoid this, Pentland has proposed a set of principles and practices to define the ownership of data and control its
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GROUP: LWA02E Explain the features found in a Civil Law System and a Common Law System. (20 marks) Legal system is basically defined as a system for interpreting and enforcing the law. According to Wu Min Aun, a legal system is a framework of rules and institutions within a nation, regulating the individual’s relation with others and between the individuals and the government. Two most prevalent legal systems in the world are Civil Law System and Common Law System. Firstly, common law is law
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Chapter: 1 Introduction: The recent wave of business scandal and ethical lapses have heightened people, press, and investor security of companies, creating demand for a corporate culture of integrity driven performance and a new corporate transparency. Management and boards now feel compelled to ensure that proper governance processes are in place to protect corporate reputation, brand image and share holder value. According to Pricewaterhouse Cooper’s 8th Annual global CEO survey (Dec 2004), 50%
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Contract Laws Jerry Attric BUS311: Business Law I Instructor: November 10, 2013 Contract Laws Today in this economy and financially unstable period, it is vitally important for an individual, an entity or organization to understand contract laws prior to entering into any form of contract. When looking at the laws of business there are many categories and an extremely broad range of topics. The topic of contracts within business law is extremely fascinating and very important to understand
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Company Vision: A globally recognized company and at the forefront of the hospitality and real estate industry in the country that offers consistent products and services in key business and leisure destinations. We will be known for our innovation, exemplary service to both external & internal customers, and superior financial performance. Company Mission: We are committed to deliver quality products and services to exceed our clients’ satisfaction. We constantly achieve to reward
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variety of jurisdictions, often at short notice. The rules relating to directorships vary considerably from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This guide is intended to provide an overview of the duties and responsibilities of directors across 23 countries in Europe, answering the most frequently asked questions for directors coming from another jurisdiction. In many jurisdictions, there are various forms of company available, and there are different rules for directors according to the type of company used
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June 9-13, 2012 – Baltimore, Maryland 2012 ASHP Summer Meeting Management Case Study Submission and Format Guidelines Management Case Studies are 20-minute platform presentations followed by a 10-minute question and answer period. ASHP is seeking management case studies in specific topic areas: • Informatics • Leadership / Administration • Medication Safety • Clinical Conundrums This document will assist you in the preparation of your submission for a Management Case Study (MCS). The number of
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Business Law Section A a) This case is under the incapacity-mentally unsound and intoxicated persons. Incapacity is someone that unable to manage the physical or mental of others’ events. According to Contract Law, Incapability, “ As the mentally unsound and intoxicated persons; if the person suffering from the disability is incapable of understanding the nature of the contract, the other party knows or ought to know it, and the contract is voidable.” The plaintiff was Arthur’s guardian and
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