causes of action. In this case, Buchanan said, the jury awarded damages only under one area for pain, suffering and mental anguish, it wasn't multiplied by the multiple types of culpability. \ Unintentional Torts (Negligence) in a Business Setting Under the doctrine of unintentional tort, commonly referred to as negligence, a person is liable for harm
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of its products in ______. • Question 3 Which of the following members of the chain of distribution cannot be strictly liable in a products lawsuit? • Question 4 Sam wants to sue a book publisher based on strict product liability in tort because he became ill after eating food he prepared based on a book containing information regarding herbs that were safe for consumption. Which of the following is the publisher’s best defense? • Question 5 On a failure to warn claim, adequate
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[pic] Course Syllabus Law 531 Business Law Course Start Date: 11/13/12 Course End Date: 12/24/12 Please print a copy of this syllabus for handy reference. Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due, please remember this syllabus is considered the ruling document. Copyright
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ASSIGNMENT #3 – EMPLOYER’S DUTY OF CARE ALICE F. EDDINGTON 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
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Text: Miller/ Jentz, Business Law Today – The Essentials, softback -9th Ed., West,(2008). Bulletin Description: Introduction to the role of law and administrative agencies in business transactions; case studies in torts, property, contracts, sales, agency, business organizations, and employment law. Prerequisites: BIS 101, Tier I Continuing Admission to Professional Business Studies. . Methodology: Lecture, case study analysis, group in-class Assignments. . Course Objectives:
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Ethics of journalism Main article: Journalism ethics and standards The ethics of journalism is one of the most well-defined branches of media ethics, primarily because it is frequently taught in schools of journalism. Journalistic ethics tends to dominate media ethics, sometimes almost to the exclusion of other areas.[1] Topics covered by journalism ethics include: * News manipulation. News can manipulate and be manipulated. Governments and corporations may attempt to manipulate news media;
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principal had lied to the teacher because he was mad that she had rejected his advances for a date. In these facts, the teacher may have a claim against the principal for any emotional distress she may have suffered as a result of the principal lying. In torts, there are two types of claims that can be asserted for emotional distress: (1) intentional infliction of emotional distress; and (2) negligent infliction of emotional distress. A claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress is similar to intentional
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Running Header: Video Assignment Electronic Surveillance of Employees Strayer University Professor Whitney Davis, Esq. LEG 500 22 January 2012 Franchrista M. Rollie Explain Where an Employee Can Reasonably Expect to Have Privacy in the Workplace Employee privacy rights are automatically granted and protected by specific labor laws, regulations and certain rules to follow, especially when it comes to employment. There are laws already in existence in our society to protect that one
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Electronic Surveillance of Employees Law, Ethics & Corporate Governance October 23, 2011 1. Explain where an employee can reasonably expect to have privacy in the workplace. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees "the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures" (U.S. Const., amend. IV.1), however, the Fourth Amendment applies only to government actions, not to actions of private employers
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5.11.2009 Chapter 4 Stakeholders, Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility McGraw-Hill/Irwin Principles of Management © 2008 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., All Rights Reserved. 4-3 4-4 Learning Objectives 1. Identify stakeholders in an organization. 2. Describe the most common types of ethical issues managers confront. 3. Explain how managers can incorporate ethical factors into their decision making. 4. Outline the main segments for and against corporate social responsibility
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