For this discussion, go to this website: http://www.bpmlegal.com/weird.html Select any one "wacky patent" for discussion. For your choice, state how this item meets the three part test for a patent (novel, non-obvious, and useful). Please discuss in detail. Consider what we learned in our lecture as well as in your tex
1. Analyze the following ethical dilemma from the perspective of rationality and respect. A local nonprofit organization that networks with other service agencies in the area was designed to fill gaps in needed services for families. This agency has been in existence for several years and has gained the respect of the communi
According to Cheesesman (2006), there are seven Schools of Jurisprudential Thought. The Natural Law School emphasizes a moral theory of law. Write about this school, including information about the development and history of the school and the current application of the school in criminal justice today.
Hilda Homeowner said to her neighbor, Paulette Painter, "If you paint my house, I'll pay you $1,500. All you must do is finish by the end of the next month. My price assumes that you will pay for all of the paint and any needed supplies." Paulette decided to paint the house. She purchased some supplies as well as enough custom-c
Reduction in Force (RIF) was a frequent dilemma that was also connected to hiring policies. Managers described filling permanent positions while knowing that a RIF could take place at any time. The procedure for RIF was also ethically problematic to managers: The part I struggle with is that under the RIF format, the supervisor
Hello Rahul, As always, thank you for your help. I have a new short essay I need help with. Thank you very much!! Here are the directions for the essay: During the last few years there have been a number of public corporations that have gone bankrupt at the expense their investors. Most would say an investor should
In 100 words or more discuss the following - Some have criticized Sarbanes-Oxley as an overreaction to a few very bad situations and have called for its repeal or a modification of some of its requirements. What do you think about this? Would there be a way to achieve the goal of ethical corporate governance without overburden
Tim Rowe owns a small trucking firm that specializes in local and metro-area delivery in large city in the United States. All employment activities are handled by Tim who has always hired employees on the basis of three qualifications: 1. They must have a high school diploma; 2. They must pass a short paper-and-pencil test
In 200 words plase address this question - Should there be legislation passed that would limit the amount of a CEO's bonus? Would that be an unfair intrusion into private business? If, heaven help us, there ends being such legislation, how would such a law be written, e.g. tie a cap on bonuses to a scale of some type?
Greg, Kim, Phil, and Bob each own 20 percent of the shares of a company and serve as the board of directors of the company, Home Health, Inc. George is also a 20 percent shareholder, but he is not a member of the board of directors. When Bob dies, his wife Suzie inherits his shares of stock that were then worth $100,000, and rep
You are a banker for XYZ bank in Buffalo. Your sister in law owns Aspen Ski resort. She has approched you about securing a loan for the addition of more resort condos. She has provided you information in the attached appendix for your analysis about the feasibility of making the loan to her company, Aspen Ski resort. You are
Assume that Smith Inc. and Wang, Inc. compete in an oligopolistic setting. They produce a homogeneous product and face the following industry demand curve: P = 20 - .01Q Where Q = Q1 + Q2 a. Each firm faces a marginal cost of $10. Find the equilibrium quantity produced by each firm in the Cournot equilibrium. What is t
Richard plans to invest $100,000 for a 50 percent interest in a small business. His friend Jack will also invest $100,000 for the remaining 50 percent interest. On their investment, they expect to generate 10 percent before-tax return the first year. Richard's marginal tax rate is 33 percent, and Jack's marginal tax rate is 35 p
Finders Weepers, Losers Keepers The News Journal, July 20, 2000. In 1943, During World War II, a Navy TBD-1 Devastator crashed eight miles of the coast of Florida. The entire crew survived and there is no indication that any efforts were made to locate the plane by the Navy. Collector Doug Champlin, the owner of an airplan
Will Sarbanes-Oxley make audits more efficient or effective? Why or why not?
What major criticisms of the U.S. welfare system led to its reform in 1996 (via the Personal Responsibility Act)? How did this reform try to address those criticisms? Do you agree with the general thrust of the reform and with its emphasis on work requirements and time limits on welfare benefits? Has the reform reduced U.S. welf
"Society does not need laws outlawing monopolization and monopoly. Inevitably, monopoly causes its own self-destruction, since its high profit is the lure for other firms or entrepreneurs to develop substitute products."
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Wallechinsky purchased a used automobile from Anderson Motors, paying $1,000 down, and agreeing to pay off the balance in thirty-six (36) monthly payments of $200.00 each. The term of the agreement call for Wallechinsky to make a payment on or before the first of each month. During the first six months, Anderson received a $20
Have you ever known someone to do a job really well or perform well in a competition but that person did not fit the age, gender, ethnic or religious background that most individuals would expect based upon stereotypes? Or have you heard of examples in the news? For example, years ago it was reported that in Florida there wa
Bravo Company#1, and Shelby Company#2., entered into a written "Waste Disposal Agreement" under which Shelby's allowed Bravo to deposit on Shelby's land waste products, deleterious (harmful) materials, and debris removed by Bravo in the construction of a highway. Later, Shelby's asked Bravo why it had not constructed a waterwa
Questionable practices such as human rights abuses and bribery attempts exist today in many countries. How should multinationals deal with these questionable practices by foreign governments? Should they involve themselves in these issues? Why or why not? Please discuss.
Your sister has come up with what she thinks is a brilliant idea for a home-based business - a website which helps lonely people find their perfect match by comparing different singles website services. She intends to link to some of the top dating sites, several alternative ones, and a few regional ones. While she explains her
Your sister has come up with what she thinks is a brilliant idea for a home-based business - a website which helps lonely people find their perfect match by comparing different singles website services. She intends to link to some of the top dating sites, several alternative ones, and a few regional ones. While she explains her
You work for the city of Bigtown's legal department. Bigtown has been trying for years to attract more convention business, but it has been unsuccessful to date. The new mayor was voted in on the tagline, "I'll make Bigtown the place to see and be seen." It's been six months since the mayor's inauguration, but tourism is, if
Answer these questions if possible: i)Suppose that everyone pays the same price for auto insurance. What should happen to the price of insurance if the law changes from a system where there is mandatory auto insurance to one where there is voluntary auto insurance? ii) Why do car insurance companies charge higher auto rate
I need someone to expand on the issue of "In what circumstances does undue influence occur"?
How does the "exhaustion of remedies" principle impact a business's options when dealing with a complaint by the business against an administrative agency?
I have attached all the questions in the attachment, one of them is an article. FROM ATTACHMENT: "Clickwrap" agreements are where a purchaser agrees to the terms of a contract by clicking on a dialogue box on screen. This is often seen when installing software, when downloading from the Internet or when purchasing on-lin
You are a recently retired civil servant who has received a superannuation payment of 100,000 pounds. You are considering going into business as a tax consultant. You have a long-time working colleague, who retired at the same time, who received the same superannuation payment as you. Task: you are now asked to decide what ty