Exam 1: An Introduction to Dynamic Business Law

Adriana Gomez is a newly hired Production Manager for ABC Corporation which manufactures wind turbines. As a new manager, ABC Corp sends Adriana to training to familiarize herself with laws that might impact her work. What laws would most likely impact a production manager?

[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. -The law in Hannah's state regulating using cell phones would be classified as which of the following?

________ law cases involve either two individuals or two organizations.

Business law consists of the enforceable rules of conduct that govern commercial relationships.

Criminal law lays out the rights and responsibilities implied in relationships between persons.

The United States Code is where you can go to find ________.

Statutory law is the supreme law of the land and the foundation for all laws in the United States.

The text discusses five factors suggested as a structure for critical thinking when reviewing case law. List and describe the five factors.

Which of the following is true regarding administrative agencies?

If a victim of assault does not want the abuser arrested but the prosecutor brings charges anyway since the assault violated criminal laws, the reason for the prosecutor's actions is:

The city council is considering a new ordinance to require stores to provide reusable bags and eliminate disposal paper or plastic bags. In determining whether to pass the law, the city council obtained an estimate for the expense stores would incur in offering reusable instead of disposable bags. They also obtained an estimate for the savings which would result from not having to clean up litter from disposable bags. Finally, they consulted with an environmentalist to assess the positive impact that phasing out bags would have, including enhanced safety for local wildlife. In deciding whether to pass the law, the council relied on:

When the organization in charge of proposing uniform laws proposes a statute, which of the following is true?

Where can you find local common law?

[The Stolen Laptop] Ricardo told Ashley that Bob stole her laptop computer from her car. The next day, Ashley confronted Bob and slapped him for stealing her laptop. Bob had Ashley arrested for slapping him, and the local district attorney prepared to prosecute Ashley on behalf of the state. Ashley sued Bob for damages to the laptop and for maliciously having her arrested. Bob also sued Ricardo for defamation, claiming Ricardo lied to Ashley about Bob stealing the laptop. -Bob's action against Ricardo for defamation involves which types of law?

Tim decides that he is in desperate need of money and decides to rob a bank. He is caught and arrested. What type of law would be applied to him when brought to trial?

There are many purposes of the law. One such purpose is serving as a moral guide by indicating minimal expectations of citizens and organizations.

What is "stare decisis" and why is it so important to the American legal system? Why must business managers pay attention to changes in the law?

[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. -What type or types of law are involved in the above situation, considering Hannah's interaction with both the officer and Dev?

What is the North American Free Trade Agreement?

Which of the following is reported in the United States Code?