Exam 1: An Introduction to Dynamic Business Law

Judge Bob rules on a case in his state. A case in a neighboring state has the exact same facts. Judge Judy, when referring to Judge Bob's case

The text references two ways in which a treaty between the U.S. and a foreign country is similar to a contract. Discuss these two ways.

Which of the following is reported in the Code of Federal Regulations?

The ________ contain(s) legislative acts passed by state legislatures.

A new type of hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") has been implemented to help bring more natural gas to a well site. The company associated with this process has followed all federal and state guidelines associated with the process of fracking. Residents however are very unhappy and vocal about the process of fracking and fights have broken out amongst the resident's and workers. Resident's demand the company be shut down. A new law was implemented that is designed to help keep the peace yet look at alternatives to the fracking process. The purposes of the new law include:

[Inattentive Driving] Hannah, a first year law student, drove off campus to register for an upcoming conference. Although lawmakers in her state passed a law prohibiting the use of a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle, Hannah was doing just that. When she looked down to pick up a can of soda she dropped, Hannah crashed into the side of Dev's new convertible. A police officer down the street came over to investigate. Hannah explained to him that it was difficult to hold the cell phone in one hand, the soda in the other, and also drive. The officer was not impressed. Dev approached, furious about the significant dent in his new car. Hannah says she has insurance and that she will cover the costs of the whole incident. Dev says that is insufficient; but Hannah says that under case precedent, that is his only remedy. The officer tells Hannah that she must obey duly authorized law, and proceeds to write several citations to her. -Bob and Tom were in a car accident on a street within Normandy city boundaries. Bob was ticketed for driving under the influence (DUI). This was Bob's third DUI. Tom sustained bodily damages and damage to his vehicle. If Bob is sued by Tom and the city of Normandy:

Constitutions and statutes always cover all of the detailed rules that affect business and government relations.

Assume a judge writes that she is deciding to enforce a law in question but that her decision does not mean that she sees the law as the morally correct rule. The judge would have leanings in the direction of ________.

Which of the following is reported in the Federal Reporter?

After a court action brought by Mary, Mary was awarded $1,000 in damages from Stanley because she proved by a preponderance of the evidence that Stanley damaged her bicycle. What type of law applied to Mary's case that resulted in her being awarded $1,000?

Judge Jones is reviewing a cyberbullying case in her courtroom. When Judge Jones rules, in her pronouncement of the case, she discusses the law along with the importance of social conditions behind her ruling. She also is parting from past precedents in order to follow societal values in regards to cyberbullying. Judge Jones is using which school of jurisprudence?

Which areas of business law would a human resources manager find most relevant?

Which of the following is an executive agency?

A national restaurant chain must pay damages for breach of contract to a cooking oil supplier. What type of law is involved?

If a manufacturing plant continues to allow toxins above the legal limit to escape into the atmosphere in violation of state law, which law is implicated?

Candy wants to start an Internet business which will operate domestically as well as internationally. She is told by the Chinese government that certain items on her site are objectionable and illegal, and that if she wants to do business in China, she must remove the objectionable material. Which of the following is true?

Judge George decides a case before his court that has the same set of facts as a case he heard four months ago. Judge George should apply ________.

Which of the following is an independent agency?

A majority of citizens in a democracy can agree to permit certain authorities to make and enforce rules describing what behavior is permitted and encouraged in their community. These rules are what we refer to as the ________.

[To the Dogs] Maria loves animals and is opening a grooming business. She believes that caring for animals properly is very important and plans to exceed any applicable regulations regarding cleanliness and health standards. Maria thinks, however, some local regulations make no sense. For example, there is a local ordinance that all dogs always must be kept on a leash when not in an inside area. Maria believes dogs need to exercise and to run freely in a safe area, so she is placing her business on a large lot with a fenced outside area. She thinks it is wrong to have to keep the dogs tied up while in a securely fenced area. She is aware that some members of the community have had success in changing local regulations by petitioning city council. Maria plans to proceed by petitioning to attempt a change in the leash law. -If Maria decides to ignore the leash law and let dogs run freely in the fenced outside area, this is an example of which legal school of thought?