Questions from Business Law

Q: Shalene Kolchek bought a Great Lakes Spa from Val Porter, a

Shalene Kolchek bought a Great Lakes Spa from Val Porter, a dealer who was selling spas at the state fair. After Kolchek signed the contract, Porter handed her the manufacturer’s paperwork and arrange...

Q: Judge James DeWeese hung a poster in his courtroom showing the Ten

Judge James DeWeese hung a poster in his courtroom showing the Ten Commandments. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a suit, alleging that the poster violated the establishment clause. De...

Q: In 2001, Puerto Rico enacted a law that requires specific labels

In 2001, Puerto Rico enacted a law that requires specific labels on cement sold in Puerto Rico and imposes fines for any violations of these requirements. The law prohibits the sale or distribution of...

Q: Mark Wooden sent e-mail to an alderwoman for the city

Mark Wooden sent e-mail to an alderwoman for the city of St. Louis. Attached was a nineteen-minute audio that compared her to the biblical character, Jezebel—she was a “bitch in the Sixth Ward,” spend...

Q: Abbott Laboratories licensed SmithKline Beecham Corp. to market an Abbott human

Abbott Laboratories licensed SmithKline Beecham Corp. to market an Abbott human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) drug in conjunction with one of SmithKline’s drugs. Abbott then increased the price of its...

Q: Robert Brown applied for admission to the University of Kansas School of

Robert Brown applied for admission to the University of Kansas School of Law. Brown answered “no” to questions on the application asking if he had a criminal history and acknowledged that a false ans...

Q: Aric Toll owns and manages the Balboa Island Village Inn, a

Aric Toll owns and manages the Balboa Island Village Inn, a restaurant and bar in Newport Beach, California. Anne Lemen lives across from the Inn. Lemen complained to the authorities about the Inn’s c...

Q: Thomas worked in the nonmilitary operations of a large firm that produced

Thomas worked in the nonmilitary operations of a large firm that produced both military and nonmilitary goods. When the company discontinued the production of nonmilitary goods, Thomas was transferred...

Q: When should a statement made on social media be considered a true

When should a statement made on social media be considered a true threat?

Q: Should U.S. courts, and particularly the United States

Should U.S. courts, and particularly the United States Supreme Court, look to other nations’ laws for guidance when deciding important issues—including those involving rights granted by the Constituti...