Dick and Jane are running an oilfield drilling business. They want to improve on the activities of the business so that they can sell it at a later date. This will be after it has improved on its activities. The business is doing well and there are several things that the business needs to change for it to be suc -cessful and be sold at a good cost. This process includes having a good strategy and by the use of advisors. This oilfield drilling business is known by the name Harry and Sons. They want
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Written Assignment 4 In this case study, Raymond Smith purchases a new car from an unnamed dealer. When Mr. Smith purchased this car, he signed a contract that specifically limited liability for personal injuries as a result of defect in the car, and limiting the solution for any breach of warranty to repair or replace the defective part(s). Unfortunately, one month after purchasing the car Mr. Smith was seriously injured due to an accident in the car caused by a defect in the steering mechanism
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Unit 7 Case Analysis Certain types of employment require specific genders or qualifications from its employees. Although these types of requirements and discretionary procedures are not well favored by all and could be seen as discriminating, certain jobs and job-related situations would make the employers justified in their practices. Under Title VII and other various acts, employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees on the basis of gender. Discrimination in employment based
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1. Chan offers to sell his car to David for $20,000. David says, “I am very much interested in buying your car but give me some time to think about it. I will get back to you as soon as possible”. After a long and hard thinking David decides to buy Chan’s car and informs him, by e-mail that he accepts Chan’s offer. David asks Chan to prepare papers regarding the transfer of the car to his name. Chan replies “since I did not hear from you. I sold my car to Noddy. I am sorry.” Has a legally
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The University of Rummidge organises a conference entitled "Law for small Businesses" which is followed by a luncheon at the Grand Hotel. Jim, a law lecturer, is a speaker at the conference and the conference is attended by Albert who has just started a graphic design business and Percy a well-established market gardener. At the conference Albert meets Barry, a fellow student from University days, whom he has not seen for some time. During lunch, while discussing pension investments, Barry tells
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PART A QUESTION 1 Answer: Rob’s predicament is to inform Sam he cannot use high quality reinforcing steel or he would use leftover reinforcing steel. QUESTION 2 Answer: Ethical egoism states that one should act on the basis of self-interest. Under this psychology, Rob may choose to use the leftover reinforcing steel instead of high-quality reinforcing steel on the Hamilton contract. Rob’s self interest is to keep his job and earn money for his family. Hence, Rob will use the leftover reinforcing
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ABORTION 2 Abortion – The Silent Scream Life is irreplaceable. However, Jones and Chaloner (2007) state “from the perspective of the pregnant women, it may be claimed that it is her life and her body and therefore she has a moral right to choose what happens to it” (p.47). Kimport, Foster and Weitz (2011) indicate “women do experience negative emotions after abortion”
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wrongfully terminate Josephine Mora because of her age which is a direct violation for wrongful termination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act or is mixed motive a defense? DECISION – The court reversed the summary judgment and remanded the case because there is a dispute of material fact, which is for a jury to decide. REASON - Mixed motive is not a defense.
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to offer a bonus to Brinkley even if he stated that he would after-the-fact. Brinkley’s error catching and its correction is considered as past performance and has no legal standing for a breach of contract lawsuit. My Opinion Brinkley has no case for a lawsuit. Casey, on the other hand should pay the bonus for moral reasons and employee morale. Casey could change the newspaper’s policy regarding an editor's performance. Court The court would not support Brinkley in the lawsuit due to
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oppressive and unfair scenario. Therefore, the motion for preliminary injunction was denied in favor of the defendants. Facts: The defendants, upon being hired by Russell, entered into contracts which contained three relevant covenants in this case; not to compete with the plaintiffs, not to solicit the plaintiff’ customers, and not to disclose the plaintiffs’ confidential information. The defendants, for many alleged reasons, separated themselves from the plaintiff and began working for a competitor
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