Questions from Business Law

Q: Some biotech inventions—cell-lines and bacteria for example—

Some biotech inventions—cell-lines and bacteria for example—must continuously replicate in order to be maintained for any use. Something analogous to planting, watering and cultivating is required to...

Q: Political campaigns are notorious for the intellectual property issues: (

Political campaigns are notorious for the intellectual property issues: (a) What legal and ethical rights do artists have if a candidate they strongly oppose uses their song without permission? (b) W...

Q: (a) Can anyone legally stop you from using your grandmother’s

(a) Can anyone legally stop you from using your grandmother’s recipe for your dessert? (b) Can anyone legally stop you from calling it Susan’s Derbie Pie?

Q: Chen, a former Monsanto Company employee, was offered a job

Chen, a former Monsanto Company employee, was offered a job with a Chinese seed company. After he tendered his resignation to Monsanto, the company ran a routine check of his company-issued computers...

Q: Which are parodies? (a) RADIANCE published an article

Which are parodies? (a) RADIANCE published an article entitled "The NAACP: the National Association for the Abortion of Colored People," criticizing the NAACP's stance on abortion. The Radiance Founda...

Q: Which of the following should be treated as employees protected by FLSA

Which of the following should be treated as employees protected by FLSA minimum wage laws: (a) People who write and post reviews of local businesses for the online service, YELP! Jeung v. Yelp!, 2015...

Q: Should undocumented immigrants be allowed to sue for violations of the FLSA

Should undocumented immigrants be allowed to sue for violations of the FLSA? For discrimination? For trying to organize a union? Research: Find out how the court ruled in Lucas v. Jerusalem Cafe, 721...

Q: 1. Following Redfin's lead, some technology firms, have switched

1. Following Redfin's lead, some technology firms, have switched from independent contractors to employees. Research: Find out how this is working for the parcel shipping service Shyp, the food delive...

Q: In September 2016, Pittsburgh became the first U.S.

In September 2016, Pittsburgh became the first U.S. city with an Uber fleet of driverless cars, some 100 modified Volvo SUVs. When hailed by riders, the vehicles will come with a human back-up driver....

Q: Supervisor decision regarding armored truck driver who left truck unaccompanied to thwart

Supervisor decision regarding armored truck driver who left truck unaccompanied to thwart robbery in bank.