Unit 2 Individual Project William Hurley Legal and Ethical Environments of Business INTRODUCTION Today’s topic is on is on the subject of linking and when is it trespassing. Linking is a common practice where one web page or site links up with another web page or site. I sent an email about eBay Inc v. Bidders Edge Inc to a friend. She wants to design an internet dating site and doesn’t want to be involved in any illegal complications. After reading my email she responded with some questions
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PROFESSOR RHONDA J. WILLIAMS EVANS LAW, ETHICS, AND GOVERANCE LEG 500 February 11, 2012 Explain whether Jake’s actions are in or out of “his scope of employment.” The relationship between the employer and employees determines the success of a business. The employee should show that he is loyal to his employer. His work ethic should show the integrity and honesty in fulfilling his duties. He should be bound to fulfill the obligations entrusted in him upon being hired. The employee should follow
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each car is thoroughly inspected and nothing is wrong before leaving the shop. Jake’s and the company’s reputation depend upon how well he performs on the job. The benefits of carrying out the full car inspections are customer confidence, repeated business, and reduced law suits for the company. Therefore, I conclude Jake’s actions were in scope of his employment. 2. Explain whether or not Herman is responsible for Jake’s injury. Herman is not responsible for Jake’s injury to his thumb. However
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be correctly applied to internet-related property rights because this law is being incorrectly used and does not adequately address the concerns of internet property owners and the rights they seek to protect. The 19th Century trespass to chattels tort is being utilized in cyberspace to protect systems against unauthorized use in the same way it is used to protect tangible/physical property. This law was first used by internet service providers (ISPs) to fight against unsolicited bulk email or spam
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Austin Friend Business Law 1 Prof. Brown Essay 1 Shannon taking the pain medication and operating a vehicle against the advice of her doctor caused her to hit a passenger in another vehicle, seriously injuring that person. In a court of law the Plaintiff in this case would be would be the passenger in the vehicle that was seriously injured and the defendant would be Shannon. Because of the passenger’s injury she would initiate a lawsuit, making her the plaintiff. Shannon in this case is the
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i) Upon Julie’s arrest, she would first be taken to the custody sergeant, whose job it is to ensure that her initial detention is authorised, then the officer who arrested her would give brief details for the reason for her arrest. Then the custody sergeant will ask Julie questions such as her date of birth, or her height or address, by law Julie can refuse to answer these questions, but giving false details could result in obstructing a police officer. After this her rights will be detailed by the
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performing these duties would fall within the ordinary course of doing his job, thus Jake’s actions are in scope of his employment. However, if Jake was at work, but not acting within the scope of his employment, his employer may be exempt from tort liability, and Jake would be unable to receive worker's compensation benefits if he is injured. Acting outside the scope of the job can include actions such as knowingly violating corporate policy. At other times, it can be less clear whether a person
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Scenario 1 Consider in light of legal requirements and nursing professional requirements, the issue below. Peter is a 30 old man with a 10 year history of bipolar affective disorder. His history shows that during depressive stages he frequently becomes suicidal and has in fact made several attempts to take his life over the last 7 years. He lives at home with his elderly and frail mother. She finds his illness and non compliance with medications very difficult. His mother calls you to tell
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Synopsis In the interactive simulation in negligence regulatory compliance, Alumina Inc. is an aluminum producing company that operates in eight countries around the world. The company has business interests in automotive components, the manufacturing of packaging materials, bauxite mining, alumina refining, and aluminum smelting. Although Alumina operates in many countries, the United States accounts for nearly 70% of Alumina’s sales figures. (UoP, 2002 ) Five years ago, in a routine Environmental
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TORT/CRIMES ASSIGNMENT MGMT 310 INSTRUCTIONS: Your assignment is to determine and analyze the claims and defenses for each party in the below referenced case problem and hypothetical lawsuit. IRAC/Analyze the following series of events using the information and laws contained in Chapters 5, 6, 7 and 8. Be sure to state the Name of the Rule of Law and EACH of the elements of any stated allegations/charges (i.e. strict liability, assault, battery, or negligence) or defenses (i.e. comparative
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