Questions from Business Law

Q: In 2016, dozens of Thai villagers sued their government for failing

In 2016, dozens of Thai villagers sued their government for failing to consult, assess impacts and disclose information about the Xayaburi project to be built in neighboring Laos. Research: Find out w...

Q: Locate a shareholder resolution dealing with environmental issues. Did it make

Locate a shareholder resolution dealing with environmental issues. Did it make it onto the proxy statement for voting? If so, with what result?

Q: Most Americans support the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and want

Most Americans support the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and want to see it strengthened. But some want it weakened or repealed. Find out why.

Q: In the spring of 2015, an ad posted throughout the London

In the spring of 2015, an ad posted throughout the London subway system created controversy. Designed to sell dietary supplements, it showed a very young, very thin model in a bright yellow bikini loo...

Q: In 2012 the FTC laid out revised “green guides,” rules

In 2012 the FTC laid out revised “green guides,” rules for claims that a product or process benefits the environment. These rules state that any organization issuing green certifications must be indep...

Q: 1. Who funds ALEC? What is its operating budget?

1. Who funds ALEC? What is its operating budget? What is its stated philosophy? What other legislative templates has ALEC drafted? 2. Who funds GAP? What is its operating budget? What is its stated ph...

Q: In August 2015, Kim Kardashian posted to Instagram “OMG.

In August 2015, Kim Kardashian posted to Instagram “OMG. Have you heard about this?” Pregnant herself at the time, she went on to enthusiastically recommend to her tens of millions of followers the dr...

Q: What kind of legal challenge would each of these situations give rise

What kind of legal challenge would each of these situations give rise to? Research: Find out what happened in each. (a) Uber ads state that its services are 30 percent cheaper than taxis. An Uber ride...

Q: In April 2016 Prevention Magazine announced that it would no longer take

In April 2016 Prevention Magazine announced that it would no longer take ads. Although in the traditional print magazine, advertisements are the lifeblood, Prevention anticipates saving money with thi...

Q: According to Pew Research, in 2011 the pharmaceutical industry spent more

According to Pew Research, in 2011 the pharmaceutical industry spent more than $25 billion marketing to physicians. But at this point one in five doctors will not see pharmaceutical sales representati...