Questions from Business Law

Q: Actor Robert Wagner entered into an agreement with Spelling-Goldberg Productions

Actor Robert Wagner entered into an agreement with Spelling-Goldberg Productions (SGP) “relating to Charlie’s Angels (herein called the ‘series’).” The contract entitled Wagner Charlie’s Angels to 50...

Q: W. O. Lucy, the plaintiff, filed a suit

W. O. Lucy, the plaintiff, filed a suit against A. H. and Ida Zehmer, the defendants, to compel the Zehmers to transfer title of their property, known as the Ferguson Farm, to the Lucys (W. O. and his...

Q: Assume that you are part of a group of executives at a

Assume that you are part of a group of executives at a large software corporation. The company is considering whether to incorporate covenants not to compete into its employment contracts. You know th...

Q: Basis Technology Corporation created software and provided technical services for a Japanese

Basis Technology Corporation created software and provided technical services for a Japanese-language Web site belonging to Amazon.com, Inc. The agreement between the two companies allowed for separat...

Q: Melinda Hinkal filed a suit in a Pennsylvania state court against personal

Melinda Hinkal filed a suit in a Pennsylvania state court against personal trainer Gavin Pardoe and Gold’s Gym, Inc., alleging that she sustained a serious neck injury while using a piece of exercise...

Q: William E. Story, Sr., was the uncle of William

William E. Story, Sr., was the uncle of William E. Story II. In the presence of family members and others, the uncle promised to pay his nephew $5,000 ($76,000 in today’s dollars) if he would refrain...

Q: USS–POSCO Industries (UPI) in Pittsburg, California,

USS–POSCO Industries (UPI) in Pittsburg, California, hired Floyd Case in 2007. He initially worked as an entry level Laborer and Side Trim Operator. As a condition of employment, Case joined Local 144...

Q: Nike, Inc., designs, makes, and sells athletic footwear

Nike, Inc., designs, makes, and sells athletic footwear, including a line of shoes known as “Air Force 1.” Already, LLC, also designs and markets athletic footwear, including the “Sugar” and “Soulja B...

Q: S.L., a female sixteen-year-old minor

S.L., a female sixteen-year-old minor, worked at a KFC Restaurant operated by PAK Foods Houston, LLC. PAK Foods’ policy was to resolve any dispute with an employee through arbitration. At the employer...

Q: Cecil McNatt contracted with Jane Vestal to build Henderson Villa, an

Cecil McNatt contracted with Jane Vestal to build Henderson Villa, an assisted living facility, in Henderson, Tennessee, for $1.4 million. Three days later, McNatt formed a joint venture with M. S. Bu...