Business Entities, Laws, and Regulations Paper BUS/415 Professional practice Tara and Akiva have just got their licenses in obstetrics and are looking to open a professional practice. They will be a new company and will have to be a member managed LLC. This will protect them from being liable if there are any accidents in the future. Since their business has to do with medicine, they are going to need particular protection from liability issues that might
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Lizbeth Gerena Business Law 201 Writing Assignment 1 Prof. Benichou May 3, 2015 Case Study 1 Crime: The students at Gigantic State University (GSU) committed several crimes when they decided to take over Dunfee Hall. The most dangerous was the assault with a deadly weapon (firearm). Whether it was real or just a play gun it was used to represent a real gun. The victim thought it to
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because of his investment of their funds in penny stocks. The court held that a custodian of children’s funds subject to the Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA) owes a duty of care when investing the minor’s money. According to the Business Law textbook by Cheeseman, these laws establish procedures for adults to make irrevocable gifts of money and securities to minors. Gifts of money can be made by depositing the money in an account in a financial institution, with the donor or another trustee (e.g.,
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What Impact Does Technology Laws Have On Business In America? Tracy Bennett Herzing University 02/13/2015 What impact does technology laws have on business in America? We live in a world where laws control how America operates and how our society functions (Arndt, n.d.). We also live in a world where technology has taken over and for many it would be inconceivable to imagine living in a world without technology. Technology has changed the way we live
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the Application Business Ethics and Laws in the Tobacco Industry Abstract “Ethics is not something exterior to the economy…rather, ethics is and interior principle of the economy itself, which cannot function if it does not take account of the human values of solidarity and reciprocal responsibility.” (Pope Benedict XVI) I agree with Pope Benedict. Ethics deals with values that relate to the nature of human conduct and values associated with that conduct. In today’s business environment it
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Case Study 1 – Millan V. Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. Plaintiff: Maria Millan Defendant: Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. Appellant: Maria Millan Appellee: Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. History of the case Trial Court: Dean Witter won. The broker was found 85% liable and the firm was found to be 15%. Lower appellate court: Dean Witter won. Overall winner: Decision upheld, the broker was found 85% liable and the firm was found to be 15% Facts: Maria Millian sued both her son and Dean Witter
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Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business | Introduction The main purpose of the report is to recognize the aspects of Contract and Negligence for a Business. In these days, the business atmosphere is filled with agreements between industries and individuals. Whereas oral agreements may be used, maximum businesses use proper written contracts while engaging in actions. Written contracts deliver businesses and individuals with a lawful document affirming the prospects of both the parties
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International Commercial Law and International Business Transactions Bristan Keller BUS 378 International Business Law Ashford University Instructor Jumper May 5, 2014 International Commercial Law and International Business Transactions In recent years, various conflicts of law have been identified regarding commercial law and international business transactions. In most cases, there are procedures to follow when a conflict of law comes into play. In others, much is open to interpretation
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Riordan Corporate Compliance Plan LAW/531 June 11, 2012 James Mc Phail Riordan Corporate Compliance Plan Riordan Manufacturing, Inc. Riordan Manufacturing is a global and international company that produces and sells plastic parts for the beverage manufacturing industry, automotive industry, aircraft manufacturers, and fan manufacturers. Riordan owns four major facilities in the United States Albany, Pontiac, Michigan, and Georgia. In addition, one joint venture located in
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------------------------------------------------- Top of Form 1. Which of the following statements is true about the doctrine of unconscionability? | | It is an equitable remedy. | | | It is at law for contract damages. | | | It allows a judge to invalidate either a provision in a contract or the whole contract. | | | A and c | Question 2 The power of the federal government to control and punish monopolies derives from which of the following? | | The Commerce Clause
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