Jackie distributes a handbill throughout her neighborhood accusing her neighbor Ked of being a convicted sex offender. The statement is defamatory if
An employer may have a right to terminate a person based on…
An employer may have a right to terminate a person based on his or her violation of the employer’s social media policy.
Herb, a computer programmer for Inventory Control Corporatio…
Herb, a computer programmer for Inventory Control Corporation, is arrested in his employer’s parking lot on suspicion of larceny. Herb must be informed of his right to
Premier Clothing, Inc., a U.S. firm, obtains a judgment in a…
Premier Clothing, Inc., a U.S. firm, obtains a judgment in a U.S. court against Quang Tri, Ltd., a Vietnamese business. Whether the court’s judgment will be enforced by a court in Vietnam depends on the Vietnamese court’s application of
Gina sells “Bulk Up” steroids over the Internet. She is arre…
Gina sells “Bulk Up” steroids over the Internet. She is arrested and charged with the sale of a controlled substance. This is cyber crime, which is
Glen falsely accuses Hu of stealing from Island Tours, Inc.,…
Glen falsely accuses Hu of stealing from Island Tours, Inc., their employer. Glen’s statement is NOT defamatory if
Soleful Shoes, Inc. owns property in Somalia. The Somalian g…
Soleful Shoes, Inc. owns property in Somalia. The Somalian government seizes the property. In order for the seizure to be considered an expropriation and not a confiscation, the Somalian government must
Manuel is walking past Thomas’s house when he hears a smoke…
Manuel is walking past Thomas’s house when he hears a smoke alarm going off. He also hears a child calling for help and sees smoke coming from a window. Manuel rushes into Thomas’s house, finds the child and brings it outside. If Thomas sues Manuel for trespass to land, Manuel’s defense will probably be
Because of the loss of significant amounts of revenue as a r…
Because of the loss of significant amounts of revenue as a result of unauthorized digital downloads, file-sharing has created problems for
Corporations, like persons, can be liable for crimes.
Corporations, like persons, can be liable for crimes.