Questions from Business Law

Q: Joseph Supersonic Company, a U.S. jet fighter manufacturer

Joseph Supersonic Company, a U.S. jet fighter manufacturer, is eager to sell its aircraft to the state-owned airline of the Republic of Platano and wishes to retain a local representative to assist it...

Q: Using the facts in Question 5, assume that a reference check

Using the facts in Question 5, assume that a reference check has uncovered rumors that Srta. Casañas y Diaz has had an intimate relationship with Platano’s assistant secretary for government procureme...

Q: Assume that Joseph retained Srta. Casañas but failed to obtain the

Assume that Joseph retained Srta. Casañas but failed to obtain the contract. To Joseph’s chagrin, it subsequently learns that Srta. Casañas y Diaz used part of her fee to make a $10,000 payment to a g...

Q: Briefly describe the partial sale model of privatization. What is the

Briefly describe the partial sale model of privatization. What is the predominant characteristic of the partial sale? How can a minority private investor try to protect itself from abuse by the majori...

Q: Hirt Systems Company is a U.S. company that has

Hirt Systems Company is a U.S. company that has a strong market in the United States for securing computer terminals. It envelops such terminals with lead to prevent them from emitting microwaves that...

Q: Assuming the facts from Question 1, what would be the advantages

Assuming the facts from Question 1, what would be the advantages and disadvantages of a joint venture with a major foreign company abroad compared to the alternatives discussed in Question 1? Data f...

Q: David Wise, a U.S. inventor, has developed

David Wise, a U.S. inventor, has developed and patented a revolutionary new running shoe that increases one’s speed significantly. His invention has achieved considerable success in the Midwestern reg...

Q: Mr. Wise’s marketing experts advise him that the Japanese market is

Mr. Wise’s marketing experts advise him that the Japanese market is hungry for his shoes. Focusing on technology transfer issues, discuss whether he should seek a Japanese joint venture partner or ent...

Q: Analyze the same issues raised in Question 4, but assume Mr

Analyze the same issues raised in Question 4, but assume Mr. Wise is considering entry into a “prior-approval” country.

Q: Laffite Enterprises, Inc., a U.S. firm,

Laffite Enterprises, Inc., a U.S. firm, has purchased the right to use the trademark of Wellington Imperial, Ltd., in the United States for a high-quality line of Napoleonic War reproductions. Welling...