Alva Interior files a lawsuit against Rudolph Noses Inc. During the discovery process, Alva Interior’s attorney places Rudolph’s chief planning officer under oath and asks her questions while a court reporter records her answers. This is

The Caboodle City Council passes a local law banning all protests (individuals advocating a political opinion while standing/holding signs/marching, etc.) even on city sidewalks. This local law likely 

Clayton Cycles and Scooters manufactures and sells electric scooters. Flossie, who has never worked for, nor applied for a job at, Clayton Cycles and Scooters, files a suit against the company in the state in which the company is headquartered, alleging that Clayton Cycles and Scooters engages in discriminatory hiring practices by refusing to hire women. The defendant’s best ground for dismissal of the suit is:     

In an attempt to address gender bias in hiring decisions, the state of Maryland’s legislature enacts a new statute that bans employers from asking applicants for their salary history during the application process. Assuming this law is found valid, it will apply

Jaspar Textiles Corporation is sued by the federal government for violations of federal wage and overtime laws. One issue at trial is whether due process applies to Jaspar Textiles. The Constitution provides that no person shall be deprived of “life, liberty, or property without due process of law.” Under this clause, “persons” include

Unique Universal Corporation files suit against enforcement of a new federal law requiring employers to conduct background checks on all employees and applicants. Unique argues Congress lacked authority to enact this statute under the Commerce Clause. Under current Supreme Court interpretation of the Commerce Clause, Congress has the right to regulate:

Under the doctrine of stare decisis,

Happy Cookies Corporation sues CocoLove Incorporated in state court for breach of contract. If Happy Cookies wins the lawsuit, the most likely remedy in this case, just like most civil cases, will be

In the 44 Liquormart, Inc. v. Rhode Island case discussed in the lecture, the liquor store was challenging a state law, arguing the law was unconstitutional. How did the court classify and decide the case?

Duke sues Colman in state court for personal injuries sustained in a slip and fall accident in Colman’s home. Colman argues that stare decisis requires the lawsuit to be dismissed. Under the doctrine of stare decisis, the decisions rendered by appellate courts must be followed by