HI 5018 BUSINESS LAW Week 4 Application of Negligence to Business Chapter 9 Applications of Negligence to Business Chapter objectives On completion of this chapter‚ you should be able to: identify and discuss the application of the tort of negligence to the following: a) occupier’s liability b)strict liability c) negligent misstatements d)employer or vicarious liability e) breach of statutory duty f) criminal negligence HI 5018 BUSINESS LAW T2 2014 3 3 1 Chapter objectives On completion
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Nontraditional and Traditional Litigation Felicia Cobbs Law 531 Business Law Professor Herndon October 17‚ 2011 Nontraditional and Traditional Litigation “Litigation is the bringing‚ maintaining‚ and defense of a lawsuit” (Cheeseman‚ 2010). There are two forms of litigation: traditional and nontraditional. The pretrial process is divided into pleadings‚ discovery‚ dismissals and pretrial judgments‚ and settlement conference. This is followed by the trial proceedings and appeals‚ if applicable
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Functions & Role of Laws in Business & Society According to Melvin (2011)‚ the term law is defined as “a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling authority‚ and having legal binding force.” Many will find that laws are commonly encountered in a business or social environment and it is because laws largely impact the success or failure of a business or social operation. It society is to run smooth and efficient; laws need to be in place to regulate social behavior. Laws are also responsible
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Week 5 Final Paper Betty Poppins Bus 311 Instructor Brandy Krectzburg 7/01/13 Business Contracts: Protocol‚ Laws & Ethicality There are various kinds of contracts which arise within our business world today; contracts are an essential component to business livelihood. Although a contract is an agreement‚ not all agreements are valid contractual obligations. In order for any contract to be an official and legally binding agreement‚ there are essential requirements which must
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| Unit 3 Assignment | LS311- Business Law | | In this paper I will go over three different scenarios and discuss the types of crimes that took place. | Scenario 1 While passing Makoto’s house one night‚ Sarah see a laptop computer left unattended on Makoto’s porch. Sarah takes the computer‚ carries it home‚ and tells everyone she owns it. In this scenario the crime is larceny. Larceny is the unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else’s property with the intent to permanently
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Business Entities‚ Laws‚ and Regulations Paper Greg Celentano BUS/415 – Business Law Teresa Anderson June 13‚ 2011 Business Entities‚ Laws‚ and Regulations Paper This paper will examine two business scenarios and determine which business entity is the best choice for each business after taking in to consideration control‚ taxation‚ and liability issues. In addition laws and regulations each business must consider in starting the business will be identified along with the risks that each
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Head LAW/421 September 9‚ 2013 Kathryn Harris Abstract No two countries have the same political and legal system. Each country has its own laws and regulations on business and products. When doing business in another country it is important to know the laws and abide by them. Culture plays a huge part in a business’s success when venturing into a foreign market. Being sensitive to the cultural and religious beliefs in that country is important to a business’s long term success. A business needs
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study notes. If you are confused on any of these materials‚ please ask. 1. Chapter 1 Broadly‚ what law is and its role in business How law facilitates business activity and certainty in the marketplace Key concepts: litigation‚ mediation‚ arbitration‚ liability The difference between law and ethics Role and importance of business ethics Acquiring and maintaining knowledge of law if you are not a lawyer 2. Chapter 2 This chapter covers basic information you should know in order
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Acme Fireworks: Outline Elsie Carrasquillo BUS 311 Business Law Instructor Naples 3 Dec 2014 I. Introduction Acme Fireworks contracts with their customers would fall under the Common Law contract‚ even though they are providing goods and services and it should be under the Uniform Commercial Code but due to high risk of injury then it falls under Common Law. Acme Fireworks has to have the five elements of an enforceable contract with their customers to be able to have valid contracts
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Roles and Functions of Law in Business and Society LAW-421 May 6‚ 2013 Roles and Functions of Law in Business and Society Law is a necessity in business and society. Law has been defined as “A body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by a controlling authority and having legal binding force” (Melvin‚ p. 4‚ 2011). Laws are essentially common sense or ethical standards that are enforced. Without laws‚ society would depend on all to be ethically and morally sound‚
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