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    Doctrine of Respondeat Superior

    Will you please describe a case you are aware of or have witnessed, in which the doctrine of respondent superior was applied in a long-term care setting, or at least a health care setting? Can you please explain how the doctrine come into play? Who paid? Who was sued? On what basis was the suit brought?

    Important Differences Between Two Acts of Wording Allocation

    Another important difference between the two acts is the wording of the allocation of power. The PHA allows for considerable discretion given to those who use the act by using the word "may" numerous times. This implies the act entitles the user the freedom to make decisions they consider appropriate. In contrast to the EPEA, th

    Law Regulations Conducted

    These are a chapter review, so the best response is all I need, as I can look them up in the chapter. Thank you. Law Quiz 1. Laws can be thought of as a set of ____________ that regulate our conduct. 2. The two basic categories of law are ___________law and ____________ law. 3. A crime occurs when someone brea

    Separate Corporate Entity - Business Law

    My question is this: Explain why, in terms of monitoring costs and valuation costs, a court may be more willing to disregard the separate corporate entity where there is only shareholder or there are very few shareholders?

    Business Partnership

    I need help with the following question: (1)To avoid continuing liability as a partner which of the following steps should be taken by a person retiring from a partnership carrying on business in B.C.? (Note: one or more sentences or phrases may apply). (a) Put an ad in the local newspaper advising all subscribers to the n

    Account Receivable, Equity & Corporation

    On the blank line beside each question below please write the letter corresponding to the sentence or phrase that best answers the question. Note: The sentences or phrases are listed after the four questions. (1) How does an "account receivable" arise? ____ (2) What is "equity" in terms of the interests represente

    Common Law

    I would like a some ideas on the following topic: "Explain the inherent problems in our system of common law?" I'd like some insight into what are some major problems with a common law system. Thank you.

    Contracts - Whether a valid contract was formed

    This question came from a Bar Exam. Can you help me with the answer. It is for review. Thank you. Question 4: You are an associate with an upstate New York law firm. A senior partner seeks your assistance concerning a matter presented by a new corporate client, Chips, Inc. ("Chips"). Chips manufactures two different co

    Jurisdiction and Injury Claims

    Question Four: In May 1997, Own, a domiciliary and resident of Ontario, Canada, invited Pas, also a domiciliary and resident of Ontario, to take a ride in Own's new automobile. Own and Pas drove across the border into New York and had several drinks in a Buffalo tavern. On leaving the tavern, they met their friend, Fri, who a

    Purposes of a partnership.

    A partnership is an entity for purposes of: a. suing and being sued by its creditors b. employment of its partners c. owning real property d. paying federal income taxes

    Security Interests for Financing

    Which of the following is necessary for the attachment of a security interest? a. the filing of a financing by another creditor b. the completion of a written security agreement signed by the debtor c. the creditor's giving of value to the debtor d. the creditor's having preexisting rights to the collateral.

    Total Business Volume

    Total business volume is calculated by adding the value of the sales of products and provision of services by the companies involved during their last fiscal year. In this calculation, which of the following have special rules to consider? (a) fractional acquisitions (b)interlinked companies (c) companies with joint bran

    Business Law in Terms of Comparative Negligence

    P sues D in negligence. At trial, it is determined that P's negligence was 40% responsible for P's injury, and D's negligence was 60% responsible. P's losses total $10,000. Under a pure comparative negligence system, P will recover: a) Nothing. b) $4000. c) $6000. d) $10,000.

    Employment Law

    Electric City, a discount retailer with over 500 employees, includes a clause in its employment application stating that all future employment disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration. This clause most likely: a) will be considered valid by federal courts. b) will be unenforceable in federal courts. c) will

    Business law question about a form of ADR called court-annexed arbitration

    1. The form of ADR called court-annexed arbitration: a) Requires that a judge act as arbitrator. b) Requires that the arbitration follow the same procedures as would be followed in a regular civil case. c) Is a hybrid of mediation and arbitration. d) Involves the diversion of state trial court cases into arbitration.

    Reynolds v. Sims is explored.

    In his dissent in Reynolds v. Sims, 377 U.S. 533 (1964), Justice John Marshall Harlan wrote, "The Constitution is not a panacea for every blot upon the public welfare, nor should this Court, ordained as a judicial body, be thought of as a general haven for reform movements. The Constitution is an instrument of government, fundam

    Property Law and Charities

    "Critically evaluate the bases upon which the courts have sought to restrict the involvement of charities in the political process." I don't know which direction to take with this problem. I have tried researching it and only found information on charitable trusts which I think only relate to a small portion of this topic. Any

    Theories of crime are presented.

    On the basis of some criminological and psychological theories, explain how mental disorders and psychological risk factors can lead to outbreaks of criminal activity!

    Gender issue are embodied.

    What is the difference between Human Rights and Legal Rights? And how do cultural norms fit into the overall conception of Human Rights in the context of universalism and relativism exemplified in the area of gender issues?

    conflicting results of drug education

    Evaluations of drug education programs have shown conflicting results, but the predominant message is that they have failed. Does this means drug education does not work? How should drug education be evaluated?

    Examining allegations of abused child and parental right

    I need a LAW, RULING, etc. that allows a wrongly accused person (in this case female)of sexually molesting a 10 yr old girl to be allowed to see that girl supervised by child's father. The unjustly persecuted woman was accused by her fiancee's ex-wife. ---There were never any charges brought against the accused. ---The accu