Exchanging pirated, copyrighted works with others is not a crime unless money is
involved.
A business firm may have to comply with the laws of any jurisdiction in which it
actively targets customers.
Performance that provides a party with most of the benefits of a contract, in spite of a
deviation from the terms, is complete performance.
Concurrent jurisdiction exists when both federal and state courts have the power to hear
a particular case.
Elle is walking to work along a sidewalk next to a road. A truck owned by Fast
Distribution Company (FDC) strikes and injures Elle, causing her injuries that result in
more than $250,000 in medical expenses. Elle is a resident of Georgia, where the
accident occurred. FDC has its principal place of business, and is incorporated, in
Delaware. In what court may Elle sue FDC?
Recreation & Sports Equipment Corporation sells a product that is capable of seriously
injuring consumers who misuse it in a foreseeable way. Does the firm owe an ethical
duty to take this product off the market? What conflicts might arise if the firm stops
selling this product?
Evergreen Landscapers, Inc., owes Friendly Finance Company $5,000. Evergreen
enters into a contract with Suburban Office Park under which Evergreen promises to
maintain the landscaping on Suburban’s property. Under the contract, Suburban
promises to pay Friendly Finance the amount that will be due Evergreen until
Evergreen’s debt to Friendly Finance is paid. Evergreen performs as promised, but
Suburban does not pay Friendly Finance. Can Friendly Finance succeed in a suit against
Suburban? Why or why not?
Patent infringement occurs only if an invention is copied in its entirety.