Miranda threatens to physically harm her employee, Roderigo,…

Miranda threatens to physically harm her employee, Roderigo, unless Roderigo copies the customer lists of a competitor during a tour of the competitor’s facilities. Roderigo copies the customer lists and is charged with theft of trade secrets. Roderigo can successfully claim the defense of

Mabel works for Magnificent Balloons Corporation. In a lawsu…

Mabel works for Magnificent Balloons Corporation. In a lawsuit against Magnificent regarding unpaid wages, Magnificent Balloons contends that Mabel is an independent contractor, not an employee of Magnificent Balloons. In determining whether Mabel is an employee or an independent contractor, a court may consider all of the following factors, except