Texas v Johnson dealt with the legality of burning an American flag.
Under the Equal Pay Act of 1963 an employee may not be paid at a lesser rate than
employees of the opposite sex for tasks requiring equal skill, effort, and responsibility
under similar working conditions.
A summons is a paper ordering a defendant to appear in court at a certain time.
What does the term ‘substantial performance” mean? What factors are generally
considered when determining whether one of the parties has substantially performed?
Explain what a domain name is. Discuss if and how a domain name can be registered as
a trademark or if a trademark can be registered as a domain name.
In 1994, the Arizona Supreme Court decided the case of Hernandez v. Arizona Board of
Regents and found a duty of care to avoid furnishing alcohol to underage consumers. If
in 2008 a Flagstaff, Arizona plaintiff brings a lawsuit against an Arizona universitys
fraternity for providing alcohol to members under the legal drinking age, theHernandez
v. Arizona Board of Regents case will serve as precedent.
Most of the goods contained in a freight train (a common carrier) were destroyed when
a tornado wrecked the train. The carrier was sued for damages by all the shippers that
had merchandise on the train. Is the carrier strictly liable for the damage done to the
goods by the tornado?
Bill was shopping at the mall. As he was walking to Tonne’s Department Store, his
wallet fell out of his pants. While trying on a new suit, Bill left his leather jacket in the
change room. Sue found Bill’s wallet. Arnie, a sales associate, found his coat. What
kind of found property is Bill’s wallet? What kind of property is his jacket? What rights
do Sue and Arnie have in the found property?
Halbeck, LLC was negligent in its audit of E-treme, Inc. Unbeknownst to Halbeck,
E-treme used the financial statements to secure a loan from Great State Bank. Under the
foreseeable doctrine, Halbeck will be liable to Great State Bank for its losses on the
loan.
Landlord-tenant relationships are governed by a mixture of property law, contract law,
and negligence law.
If the President vetoes a bill and if both the House and Senate re-pass the bill by a
two-thirds margin, the bill becomes law.
Lance sued Mega Corp. for negligence, and a jury awarded him $1.2 million. Mega
Corp. filed a motion for judgment NOV, and that motion was denied by the trial court.
Mega Corp. then appealed the case. Discuss a judgment NOV and when it is
appropriate for a judge to grant such a judgment.
Sandy worked for a small printing company. She found a new job that would pay much
more. In accordance with company policy, she gave her employer a two-week notice
that she would be leaving. Her employer was upset she was quitting, so he terminated
her employment immediately. Sandy was upset because she thought she had acted
properly by giving her employer two weeks’ notice. Her new employer will not be able
to employ her for two weeks. Sandy believes her employer has breached the
employment agreement and she should be paid for the two weeks between jobs. Is she
right? Explain.
Lucy and Rick sign a contract in which Lucy agrees to deliver 10 boxes of chocolates in
exchange for Rick’s promise to pay $5 per box. Lucy delivers the candy. Rick pays for
the goods. This contract is fully executory.
A corporation is not allowed to issue dividends to shareholders unless it is solvent.
You should always hire a lawyer to review any legal papers you have to sign, including
such papers as lease agreements or telephone contracts.
Derrick buys a CD, but after listening to it, decides he doesnt like the music. May he
legally sell the CD to someone else? If he thinks his cousin would enjoy the music, may
he legally copy the CD for her?
Entrapment can be a valid defense to a criminal act.
Affirmative action is required by Title VII to remedy past discrimination.
Bankruptcy is regulated by federal law.