Question 1

From a business point of view,how does a professional protect himself against liability from online communications?

Accepted Answer

Professional dispensing inform

Question 2

Discuss the validity of online transactions,and the related issues that arise in transacting business over the internet.

Accepted Answer

Students should point out that online tr

Question 3

The registration of a domain name and use on the internet is one way to get around trademark law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Trading in securities over the internet is subject to all of the normal restrictions and regulations imposed for any sale of securities in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The internet provides direct and inexpensive access to a massive audience.Which of the following torts are not concerns related to the internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  defamation 
B)  negligent misstatement 
C)  deceit 
D)  conversion 
E)  nuisance 
A)  defamation 
B)  negligent misstatement 
C)  deceit 
D)  conversion 
E)  nuisance

Question 6

What are some reasonable precautions that businesspeople can take to avoid legal battles over jurisdictional disputes with respect to conducting business over the net?

Accepted Answer

To avoid battles over jurisdiction,the p

Question 7

Acceptance of an offer by email or web-based communications can create certain difficulties.What can be done to minimize the impact of such problems?

Accepted Answer

Certain problems can be avoided by the b

Question 8

In assessing damages for defamation over the internet,the size of the audience is irrelevant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Gordon invented a solution that dissolved the residue of tape that remained on walls after the removal of notices,pictures,etc.He kept his formula secret,but wasn't yet interested in marketing it,just in improving it.Gordon's only employee,Thad,who had signed a contract to work until July 1,2011,was offered a job by Mr.Barr,who would pay him twice his salary if Thad would leave Gordon right away and bring Gordon's secret formula with him.Because Thad was upset by Gordon's lack of interest in marketing his product,he did copy the formula,quit,and began working for Barr,who marketed the solution.Given these facts,which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gordon could sue Thad for breach of the employment contract. 
B)  Gordon could sue Barr for inducing breach of contract. 
C)  Gordon could not get an injunction to stop Barr from marketing the product because Barr didn't steal the formula. 
D)  Gordon could sue Thad for breach of trade secret law. 
E)  As one remedy, Gordon could ask for the accounting of profits. 
A)  Gordon could sue Thad for breach of the employment contract. 
B)  Gordon could sue Barr for inducing breach of contract. 
C)  Gordon could not get an injunction to stop Barr from marketing the product because Barr didn't steal the formula. 
D)  Gordon could sue Thad for breach of trade secret law. 
E)  As one remedy, Gordon could ask for the accounting of profits.

Question 10

Electronic signatures provide a digital certificate that authenticates the identity of a party to the contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Conflict of laws refers to rules used to resolve questions as to which jurisdiction's laws are to be applied to a particular issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In determining jurisdiction for electronic commerce,what factor is particularly important?

Accepted Answer

Determining where the contract was forme

Question 13

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of contract law to the internet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Even if the basic requirements of acceptance are met, an offer accepted by email has been deemed legally ineffective. 
B)  Clicking an "I Accept" button is used by some online vendors to make an internet user believe that the terms presented are binding, however "click-wrap" cases have confirmed that this action has no legal effect. 
C)  Online communications are governed by the "postbox rule." 
D)  Many jurisdictions have passed legislation making electronic communications the equivalent of written documents for legal purposes. 
E)  Internet contracts are governed by the federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act, in effect throughout Canada. 
A)  Even if the basic requirements of acceptance are met, an offer accepted by email has been deemed legally ineffective. 
B)  Clicking an "I Accept" button is used by some online vendors to make an internet user believe that the terms presented are binding, however "click-wrap" cases have confirmed that this action has no legal effect. 
C)  Online communications are governed by the "postbox rule." 
D)  Many jurisdictions have passed legislation making electronic communications the equivalent of written documents for legal purposes. 
E)  Internet contracts are governed by the federal Uniform Electronic Commerce Act, in effect throughout Canada.

Question 14

Discuss the problems with internet transactions.

Accepted Answer

Jurisdiction,and who

Question 15

In order to be effective,employers who monitor their employees' use of computers are well-advised to do so secretly,without informing their employees of this practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The objective,in Canada,of the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA)is primarily

Accepted Answer

A)  to define what constitutes a violation of privacy. 
B)  to restrict internet gambling. 
C)  to make electronic documents and signatures as binding on parties as written ones. 
D)  to provide a series of remedies for internet commerce retail abuses primarily from "offshore" enterprises. 
E)  to restrict internet pornography. 
A)  to define what constitutes a violation of privacy. 
B)  to restrict internet gambling. 
C)  to make electronic documents and signatures as binding on parties as written ones. 
D)  to provide a series of remedies for internet commerce retail abuses primarily from "offshore" enterprises. 
E)  to restrict internet pornography.

Question 17

Negotiable instruments cannot be created or transferred online since their essential nature is a unique written document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Describe the factors concerning defamation online.

Accepted Answer

The factors include whether th

Question 19

Discuss the application of the postbox rule and online contracts.

Accepted Answer

If it is appropriate to answer by mail,a

Question 20

With regard to internet transactions,an offer will be accepted and a contract formed as soon as the message is sent,and it is received as soon as it arrives on the recipient's computer,even if it is never read.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

From a business point of view,how does a professional protect himself against liability from online communications?

Discuss the validity of online transactions,and the related issues that arise in transacting business over the internet.

The registration of a domain name and use on the internet is one way to get around trademark law.

Trading in securities over the internet is subject to all of the normal restrictions and regulations imposed for any sale of securities in Canada.

The internet provides direct and inexpensive access to a massive audience.Which of the following torts are not concerns related to the internet?

What are some reasonable precautions that businesspeople can take to avoid legal battles over jurisdictional disputes with respect to conducting business over the net?

Acceptance of an offer by email or web-based communications can create certain difficulties.What can be done to minimize the impact of such problems?

In assessing damages for defamation over the internet,the size of the audience is irrelevant.

Electronic signatures provide a digital certificate that authenticates the identity of a party to the contract.

Conflict of laws refers to rules used to resolve questions as to which jurisdiction's laws are to be applied to a particular issue.

In determining jurisdiction for electronic commerce,what factor is particularly important?

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of contract law to the internet?

Discuss the problems with internet transactions.

In order to be effective,employers who monitor their employees' use of computers are well-advised to do so secretly,without informing their employees of this practice.

The objective,in Canada,of the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA)is primarily

Negotiable instruments cannot be created or transferred online since their essential nature is a unique written document.

Describe the factors concerning defamation online.

Discuss the application of the postbox rule and online contracts.

With regard to internet transactions,an offer will be accepted and a contract formed as soon as the message is sent,and it is received as soon as it arrives on the recipient's computer,even if it is never read.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters

Exam 14: Information Technology and the Internet

From a business point of view,how does a professional protect himself against liability from online communications?

Discuss the validity of online transactions,and the related issues that arise in transacting business over the internet.

The registration of a domain name and use on the internet is one way to get around trademark law.

Trading in securities over the internet is subject to all of the normal restrictions and regulations imposed for any sale of securities in Canada.

The internet provides direct and inexpensive access to a massive audience.Which of the following torts are not concerns related to the internet?

What are some reasonable precautions that businesspeople can take to avoid legal battles over jurisdictional disputes with respect to conducting business over the net?

Acceptance of an offer by email or web-based communications can create certain difficulties.What can be done to minimize the impact of such problems?

In assessing damages for defamation over the internet,the size of the audience is irrelevant.

Electronic signatures provide a digital certificate that authenticates the identity of a party to the contract.

Conflict of laws refers to rules used to resolve questions as to which jurisdiction's laws are to be applied to a particular issue.

In determining jurisdiction for electronic commerce,what factor is particularly important?

Which of the following is true with respect to the application of contract law to the internet?

Discuss the problems with internet transactions.

In order to be effective,employers who monitor their employees' use of computers are well-advised to do so secretly,without informing their employees of this practice.

The objective,in Canada,of the Uniform Electronic Commerce Act (UECA)is primarily

Negotiable instruments cannot be created or transferred online since their essential nature is a unique written document.

Describe the factors concerning defamation online.

Discuss the application of the postbox rule and online contracts.

With regard to internet transactions,an offer will be accepted and a contract formed as soon as the message is sent,and it is received as soon as it arrives on the recipient's computer,even if it is never read.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputesthe Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contractconsensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal, and Intellectual Property

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters