Questions from Business Law

Q: Why is it important that each state respect and enforce both the

Why is it important that each state respect and enforce both the judgments awarded by courts in other states, and the statutes and case law of other states?

Q: Should speech that is sexist, racist, ageist, or otherwise

Should speech that is sexist, racist, ageist, or otherwise offensive be protected under the First Amendment?

Q: Should the right to bear arms be limited to the military use

Should the right to bear arms be limited to the military use of arms, or should this right also apply to private citizens?

Q: Should the death penalty be considered cruel and unusual punishment, thus

Should the death penalty be considered cruel and unusual punishment, thus violating the Eighth Amendment?

Q: Is it ethical for a state legislature to pass a law for

Is it ethical for a state legislature to pass a law for the sole purpose of testing its constitutionality?

Q: Grimshaw, a 13-year-old girl, was a

Grimshaw, a 13-year-old girl, was a passenger in a Ford Pinto driven by a neighbor. The Pinto stalled and, while motionless, was hit from behind by another car. Moments later, the Pinto’s fuel tank ex...

Q: Certain business and personal transactions are neither oral nor written but are

Certain business and personal transactions are neither oral nor written but are nevertheless legally binding. The terms of these agreements are understood from the actions or conduct of the parties, f...

Q: For many years the law has required that certain kinds of contracts

For many years the law has required that certain kinds of contracts, such as those involving $500 or more, be in writing to be enforceable. Should the amount of $500 be increased to reflect the effect...

Q: Do you think it is unethical for an underage person who looks

Do you think it is unethical for an underage person who looks much older to enter into a contract with another person who in good faith expects the underage party to fulfill the terms of the contract?...

Q: Why are newspaper advertisements not considered valid offers?

Why are newspaper advertisements not considered valid offers?