Questions from Business Law

Q: What would be the effect on the insurance business and the economy

What would be the effect on the insurance business and the economy if there were no “burning to defraud” statutes?

Q: Has the use of computers in business increased or reduced the incidence

Has the use of computers in business increased or reduced the incidence of embezzlement?

Q: Do you believe it is unethical to exaggerate the extent of injuries

Do you believe it is unethical to exaggerate the extent of injuries suffered in an automobile accident resulting from another driver’s negligent driving in an effort to increase the amount of a financ...

Q: What is the intent of someone who is said to engage in

What is the intent of someone who is said to engage in activities called “false pretenses”?

Q: Roll and Hold Warehouse, the employer, began circulating a new

Roll and Hold Warehouse, the employer, began circulating a new company policy relating to employee attendance. The union representing the company’s employees objected to the policy, claiming that it h...

Q: Do you think that a U.S. citizen who disagrees

Do you think that a U.S. citizen who disagrees with U.S. foreign policy against one of its enemies should be charged with treason for donating money to that enemy’s war efforts against the United Stat...

Q: Consider the numerous laws that affect businesses and evaluate the regulatory climate

Consider the numerous laws that affect businesses and evaluate the regulatory climate in which they operate. Does it seem that there are too many regulations or too few? Explain your answer.

Q: The law protects businesses against defamatory statements or writings just as it

The law protects businesses against defamatory statements or writings just as it does for individuals. Should there be a different standard for businesses that would permit a firm to attack a competit...

Q: If a person suffers a loss of his or her property as

If a person suffers a loss of his or her property as a result of the criminal wrongdoing of another, would it matter whether the thief (wrongdoer) is charged by the victim with the crime of larceny or...

Q: Normally there are no prosecutions for “padding” an expense account

Normally there are no prosecutions for “padding” an expense account, yet it is considered unethical. Should such activity be prosecuted more forcefully?