Questions from Business Law

Q: For years, Hai Yun, a Chinese instrument manufacturer, made

For years, Hai Yun, a Chinese instrument manufacturer, made high-quality drums for Armadillo, which was a major distributor of musical instruments in the United States. Armadillo put great time and ef...

Q: Donna and Alan Smith wanted to raise emus, which are flightless

Donna and Alan Smith wanted to raise emus, which are flightless Australian birds that look like ostriches. The creatures reproduce rapidly in almost any terrain and are sold for their meat, which is h...

Q: After his wife left him, Anthony Elonis changed his Facebook name

After his wife left him, Anthony Elonis changed his Facebook name to “Tone Dougie” and began posting self-styled rap lyrics containing violent language and imagery about his friends and family. Elonis...

Q: Juzwiak was a tenured teacher at Hightstown High School in New Jersey

Juzwiak was a tenured teacher at Hightstown High School in New Jersey. He received three emails from someone who signed himself “Josh,” with the address, “Josh Hartnett “. The teacher did not know any...

Q: The state of Alaska entered into a contract with Corrections Corporation of

The state of Alaska entered into a contract with Corrections Corporation of America (CCA), a private company, to house Alaska’s inmates. The contract required CCA to abide by the terms of a settlement...

Q: Miller listed her home for sale. On August 4th, Norman

Miller listed her home for sale. On August 4th, Norman made an offer, specifying that it must be accepted by 5:00 p.m. on August 5th. Miller received the offer, made several changes, signed it, and re...

Q: The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and Delaware

The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and Delaware North Companies (DNC) entered into a contract giving DNC the right to operate a concession stand at a state park in San Diego for 1...

Q: MSC owned a shopping center and leased space to Tenet for use

MSC owned a shopping center and leased space to Tenet for use as an outpatient surgery and general medical practice. According to the lease, Tenet could assign with the consent of the lessor, and said...

Q: Michael Brooks desperately needed financing for his company, BrooksAmerica, so

Michael Brooks desperately needed financing for his company, BrooksAmerica, so he agreed to a sale-leaseback agreement with Terminal Marketing Co. Terminal would pay BrooksAmerica $250,000, and in exc...

Q: Legends are Forever, Inc. (Legends) trademarked the slogan

Legends are Forever, Inc. (Legends) trademarked the slogan “Legends are Forever.” When Nike used the slogan in an ad campaign featuring basketball player Kobe Bryant, Legends sued Nike. But, during d...