Questions from Business Law

Q: Should a U.S.-based franchisor be allowed to impose

Should a U.S.-based franchisor be allowed to impose different contract terms and quality control standards on franchisees in foreign nations than it does on domestic franchisees? Why or why not?

Q: Sole proprietorships, as well as other businesses, routinely seek funding

Sole proprietorships, as well as other businesses, routinely seek funding for online projects. How can the individuals involved avoid personal liability?

Q: Do local participation rules benefit countries in the long run? Explain

Do local participation rules benefit countries in the long run? Explain.

Q: Timothy Martinez, owner of Koenig & Vits, Inc. (

Timothy Martinez, owner of Koenig & Vits, Inc. (K&V), guaranteed K&V’s debt to Community Bank & Trust. The guaranty stated that the bank was not required to seek payment of the debt from any other sou...

Q: Clearly, limited liability is an important aspect of doing business globally

Clearly, limited liability is an important aspect of doing business globally. Why might a nation limit the number of member-owners in a limited liability entity?

Q: Some observers predict that numerous lawsuits will be filed against the FCC

Some observers predict that numerous lawsuits will be filed against the FCC in the immediate future. Why would this be likely?

Q: Does having a digital wallet in an iPhone, Android-based

Does having a digital wallet in an iPhone, Android-based phone, or other smartphone entail more security risks than carrying a physical wallet? Explain.

Q: Imagine the United States without federal deposit insurance. What are some

Imagine the United States without federal deposit insurance. What are some of the mechanisms that would arise to “punish” bank managers who acted irresponsibly?

Q: What are the pros and cons of paying overtime wages to workers

What are the pros and cons of paying overtime wages to workers who check e-mail and perform other work-related tasks electronically after hours?

Q: Can you think of a way a company can obtain information via

Can you think of a way a company can obtain information via an applicant’s social media posts without running the risk of being accused of hiring discrimination?