Business Law Business Law: Unit�1 Review: 1.A law that restricts a fundamental right violates substantive due process unless it promotes a compelling or overriding state interest. TRUE 2. Owen claims that a Pennsylvania state statue infringes on his "substantive due process" rights. This claim focuses on: the content of the statute 3. A Rhode Island state statute imposes a prison term‚ without a trail‚ on all street vendors who operate in certain areas. A Court would likely hold this statute
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1. What are the four elements of a valid contract? A contract is an "agreement between parties‚ with terms and conditions that describe the agreement that constitutes a legal obligation" (All Business). A valid contract requires four elements and these are: a. Mutual agreement there must be a meeting of the minds between parties. There should be an offer and an acceptance. There should be an agreement to enter into the contract b. Consideration - meaning that "every party is conferring a
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BUSI 2601: BUSINESS LAW CHAPTER 1: THE ROLE OF LAW How Do We Define Law? 1. Law is needed to protect persons and property; it prohibits conduct that society believes to be harmful to others. The law punishes a wrongdoer who is found guilty of such conduct‚ and usually also give the vistim a right to obtain compensation from the wrongdoer. It prescribes simple but vital rules that allow us to get on with our everyday lives. 2. Law gives government the powers to act for the benefit of society
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Protection Dealing with government regulation in business is an integral part of a manager’s responsibilities. Recognizing what actions might violate particular consumer protection regulations is crucial to protecting the company and to insuring its profitable operation. Government regulation is found every day in the operation of businesses large and small‚ and once understood‚ it allows managers to make good decisions regarding business practices. When you have completed this topic‚ you will
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Business law LAW OF CARRIAGE:- Defination of law of carriage: Law of carriage means carrying goods from one place to another against the price. It is the branch of business. Carriage is the basis for the management and operation of business successfully and effectively. It is the factor of business activity that helps to mobilize the labor‚ raw material‚ and tools and machinery etc. Modern business activity are based on the exchange of goods and transportation of goods from one place to another
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of Law Sakiya Patton Contemporary Business Law LAW/421 Majid Safaie‚ Esq. July 2‚ 2014 Role and Functions of Law In this essay the student will define the functions and role of law in business and in society in reference to the case brief Cipollone v. Liggett Group‚ Inc.‚ et al. Also‚ the student will discuss the functions and role of law in her present job. Last the student will provide the conclusion followed by the list of references. Functions and Role of Law Defined
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Employment Law: Immigration Immigration has become a huge topic in the United States for the last several years. House Bill 1804 has transitioned Oklahoma business owners to find individuals with legal status to fill their staff. In this paper I will discuss how this bill has impacted farmers and local businesses with labor work the average American wouldn’t do for the low pay. House Bill 1804 In 2007‚ House Bill 1804 was established in Oklahoma. This is a strict anti-illegal immigration law introduced
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Business Law Quiz 1a - Key Chapter 1 - True or False 1. Congress can only pass legislation that falls within the limits set up by the US Constitution. T 2. Only the US federal government has a constitution. F 3. State agencies take precedence over conflicting federal agency regulations. F Review Question Bob has a dispute with Ace Company over a perceived product defect. Bob hires a lawyer and after discussing the facts and issues‚ Bob’s attorney agrees to file a lawsuit
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BUSINESS LAW FINAL EXAM This is a take-home exam. The exam is to be handed out on July 26‚ 2012 and returned on July 31‚ 2012 on the final exam time. The group leader will assign each group member a question and each group member will answer the question and return the answer to the group leader. The group leader will grade each member in terms of cooperation and totality of the answer. The group leader will submit a final draft on exam date (July 31‚ 2012). The final draft must be done in
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losing party would be subject to very harsh and unreasonable bc the contract was unenforced Categories of illegal agreements 1)that violate statutes (break laws or are directly assisting in broken laws) 2)violate public policy 3)unconscionable agreements and contracts of adhesion Noncompetition clauses 1) Clause must serve a legitimate business purpose 2) The restriction on competition must be reasonable in time‚ geographic area and scope.3) The clause should not impose any undue hardship.. -Very
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