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    I'm resolving a case about Business Regulation. The case is about a company that failed to show it had effective systems in place to deal with the crisis when one of their tankers struck a reef, releasing 11 million gallon of crude oil into the prism of the blue water on a lake. Over 1000 miles of coastline disappeared. When thi

    Taxation and legal principles

    Problem of Taxation law I need detail answer of these question according to Taxation and legal principles in a range of situation given below in the problems . It is not an accounting exercise what is important is the adoption of correct legal methodology when applying the principles and reaching

    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.

    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

    Company's actions fitting definitions of crime

    Do the company's actions fit the definition of a crime? If so, what kind, a felony or a misdemeanor? Why or why not? Articles: - The Department of Justice Has Upped the Ante on Criminal Liability for Employers - Ex-WorldCom Chief Ebbers Convicted of Fraud - Reliant Energy Services, Inc. and Four of its Officers Charged

    The International Court of Justice (The World Court)

    The International Court of Justice (The World Court), located at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands), was established in conjunction with the United Nations in 1946. The World Court has two primary functions: (1) settle in accordance with international law the legal disputes brought to it by individual countries and (2)

    Consider the following cases on Bankruptcy and Reorganization

    Consider the following cases on Bankruptcy and Reorganization. Petition In March 1988, Daniel E. Beren, John M. Elliot, and Edward, F. Mannino formed Walnut Street Four, a general partnership, to purchase and renovate an office building in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They borrowed more than $200,000 from Hamilton Bank to purc

    Betrayal of a client as a lawyer: Moral pros and cons

    Discuss a case where a lawyer can save an innocent man from execution only by betraying his own client (who is guilty). What are the moral pros and cons here? Could you give me four paragraphs and a thesis statement, please?

    duty, breach, and damages in a case

    Trotsky is on a business trip, and rents a room at the luxurious Dew Be Us Hotel Complex. The hotel does not have a nighttime desk clerk and leaves the lobby empty all night long. Jacson walks in, takes Trotsky's room key from behind the counter, and goes to Trotsky's room. He robs Trotsky and stabs him with an ice pick. Trotsky

    The Honourable Justice Potter Stewart

    The Hon. Justice Potter Stewart once wrote: "There is a big difference between what we have the right to do and what is right." Give four examples of possible DWI business situations which would illustrate this principle and explain. FYI Only - Background history on DWI: DWI (Diversified Worldwide Industries (DWI), is he

    Law and ethics - Medical negligence

    The instructions are attached: Find a published case or article of Medical Negligence online. Research and 2 pages double space report. Must include the following guidelines in the research: ? Was there an apparent failure for the medical care practitioner to provide services rendered? Explain. ? What type of negligent ac

    Business Ethics - Justice Potter Stewart

    The Hon. Justice Potter Stewart once wrote: "There is a big difference between what we have the right to do and what is right." Give four examples of possible corporate business situations that would illustrate this principle and explain. The only thing I can think of so far is that a corporation could request a city to exe

    Malpractice

    Describe the role government agencies play in providing infrascture or influence on placing caps on malpractice suits.

    Medical Law and Ethics

    Read the two attachments of the four vignettes and label them according to what type of law has been violated. The laws are: ? Criminal law ? Civil law ? Constitutional law ? Administrative law Please give full explanations of each law! Also, please note if they include any issues of: ? Assault and battery ? Def

    Bailments are shown.

    Rita arranged with Paint Shop to have her car repainted. She dropped off the car, leaving the keys with Paint Shop. When the car was ready, Paint Shop notified Rita to come and get it. Two days later, before Rita took delivery of the car, the shop was burned out. In the fire, Rita's newly painted car was destroyed. T

    Assignment of Accident Settlement - Binding or Not?

    After being injured in a motorcycle accident, Gary retained the law firm of High & Low to represent him in suing the other driver. Later, in an unrelated incident, Gary dislocated his shoulder and required surgery. Having no money to pay the surgeon, Gary signed a letter addressed to High & Low requesting that any money from the

    Surgeon Sues - Defense that Firm Not Notified of Assignment

    After being injured in a motorcycle accident, Gary retained the law firm of High & Low to represent him in suing the other driver. Later, in an unrelated incident, Gary dislocated his shoulder and required surgery. Having no money to pay the surgeon, Gary signed a latter addressed to High & Low requesting that any money from the

    Settlement

    After being injured in a motorcycle accident, Gary retained the law firm of High & Low to represent him in suing the other driver. Later, in an unrelated incident, Gary dislocated his shoulder and required surgery. Having no money to pay the surgeon, Gary signed a latter addressed to High & Low requesting that any money from the

    How much power is too much?

    I have been asked to discuss the pros and cons of public health officers/ environmental health officer having powers to force people to take action to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. I am to develop a conclusion about the appropriateness of the act and regulation in today's society. This is due to a civil liber

    Ethical Question

    You have enjoyed business law so much that you decide to attend law school. All tests are administered on the honor system. The honor system requires that students not cheat and that they report anyone that does. During an exam you see your best friend trading answers with another student. What do you do and why?

    Ethical and legal question in the workplace

    You are the president of a small company that manufactures space heaters. Your chief engineer informs you that the latest batch of space heaters has failed to meet standards and they cannot be sold in the U.S. If your company has to scrap the heaters, it will result in bankruptcy and your 60 employees and yourself will lose your

    Difference between common law and statutory law.

    How does common law differ from statutory law? The concept of common law vs. statutory law can be very confusing. Concise definitions are given with examples of each. Answer is original work derived from several years of teaching American Government.

    Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

    1. In your opinion, which procedures surrounding sexual harassment complaints can/should be improved? How? 2. What standard of "hostile, threatening, and offensive" environment should we in fact use? 3. Average reasonable woman would find it offensive? 4. Average reasonable person would or should know that it is off

    Institutional Abuse

    Would you know of a good case that defines institutional abuse that I could discuss in a paper I am doing?

    Due Process

    Will you please explain the term "due process" and its place and purpose in our legal system as you understand it; what shortfalls in fairness or efficiency do you see occurring under the present legal system.