Business Law Help for College and University Students

First Amendment

The First Amendment doesn't actually say "freedom of expression." Why would this interpretation be correct? How does that interpretation come to be the accepted one?

Court's Reasoning

I am trying to minimize a case analysis and it's not working - since I'm unable to minimize it due to the amount of information given. I have to discuss the Summary of the Court's Reasoning on this case. This is the information I have for the Case Analysis - I can not complete this withought the Court's Reasoning. Unfortunat ...continues

What liabilities specific to operating a pet treadmill business will you be exposed to?

I am looking for help on question B only. You are starting a business that sells pet treadmills. Initial market research shows a potential for high demand in affluent areas and cities with severe weather. You also foresee a lucrative international market and franchise opportunities. You have two options for capital: use you ...continues

The Performance Appraisal: Jennifer and Mel; performance appraisal format

Now that you have your supervisor's opinion, prepare a response for Jennifer and Mel. If you think she is right, how do you explain away Mel arguments? 2. Select a performance appraisal method for the salesperson, Web deisgner, or Web surfer, and provide reasoning as to why this is most appropriate method for this position. ...continues

Doower v. Gotham

What are Eval's best arguments? What are Gotham's best arguments? Doower v. Gotham Eval Doower devises a clever scheme to rip off the Gotham Department Store. During the day, he manages to enter the store's loft and loosen the hatch opening onto the roof. He plans to hide in the men's toilet until the store closes and ...continues

Discussion Questions

Discussion Question One A few years ago a New Mexico jury awarded Stella Liebeck $2.7 million in punitive damages after she received third degree burns from a cup of McDonald's coffee she spilled in her lap. Do you think it is appropriate to punish corporate wrongdoing by awarding punitive damages in a private lawsuit? Was ...continues

Legal Aspects of Business Decisions

I have to research an American firm/corporation that has been affected or is in the process of responding to recent shifts in international policies and regulations as they relate to foreign investment. I chose Coca Cola company. I notice they had a lot of adverse reactions on their water bottling. I need some assistance on this ...continues

Commercial building that was leased

Albert Sharkey was the owner of a commercial building that was leased to Consolidated Freightways for more than 10 years before the lease was terminated by Consolidated on October 25, 1992. Consolidated's lease with Sharkey provided that Consolidated would leave the property in as good condition as received. Consolidated wa ...continues

Case Scenario

Scenario: BUG, Inc., a company based in Any State, U.S.A., designs, manufactures, and sells electronic recording devises. These devices are used by law enforcement agencies (police, FBI, etc.) to intercept and record sounds and voices. The equipment taps into telephone wires, cell phone transmissions, and picks up sounds and voi ...continues

Goldberg v. The Mantras

Should the court enforce the Goldberg-Mantra contract, if indeed one exists? If not, why not? If so, how should Goldberg's damages be measured? Goldberg v. The Mantras The Mantras are a rock band whose lead singer Oom is a devout convert to Tibetan Buddhism. Goldberg is a young concert promoter. In January, Gold ...continues