Provide some examples of unreasonable searches and seizures.
> Provide an example of a contract terminated by impossibility of performance.
> Explain how a contract is terminated by performance.
> Discuss termination of a contract by agreement.
> Describe the circumstances in which a court might assign rights or duties under a contract.
> The New York City charter authorizes the board of health to adopt a health code and to take other appropriate steps to ensure the health of the citizens of the city. The charter states that the code “shall have the force and effect of law.” The board too
> Identify the three kinds of contracts that cannot be assigned.
> Distinguish between the assignment of rights and delegation of duties.
> Distinguish between a third-party beneficiary and an incidental beneficiary.
> Why does the Statute of Frauds apply only to executory contracts—that is, contracts that have yet to be performed?
> Why do you think a prenuptial agreement dealing with the custody of children would not be enforceable?
> In auction sales, how is the legal requirement for a written contract satisfied? What problems might arise from this arrangement?
> What is the minimum dollar amount specified in the Uniform Commercial Code as a requirement for written contracts for the sale of personal property? Should this amount be greater?
> How does society benefit from the actions of governments granting monopolies for such services as cellular telephone service, railroads, and so on?
> Legislation intended to protect the natural environment can have unexpected consequences and may serve as a disincentive to business. Explain.
> Why are contracts made with individuals who are required to be licensed, but are not, usually unenforceable?
> Jonathan G. Lebed was a 15-year-old Internet maven who, over about a six-month period, on 11 separate occasions “engaged in a scheme in which he purchased large blocks of thinly traded stocks and, within hours of making such purchases, sent numerous fals
> Is an illegal agreement enforceable? Why or why not?
> Provide an example of an agreement that has been made illegal by statute.
> Explain the enforceability of divisible contracts in which some parts have a legal purpose while other parts have an illegal purpose.
> Contracts made by persons who are mentally incompetent are generally voidable. Are there any exceptions? If yes, explain.
> A 17-year-old dancer signed a contract for a season with a ballet company. After rehearsals and two performances, the dancer received a better offer from another company. Could she terminate the contract? Why or why not?
> A minor purchased a desk, computer, and printer—all on sale. If the minor later attempted to purchase only the computer, the salesperson could legally refuse to limit the sale to the one item on the grounds of the buyer’s minority. In this example, what
> A minor is held legally responsible if he or she injures another person or another person’s property. Would it make a difference if the injury were accidental?
> How is a contract with a minor affected by the minor’s ratification of the contract?
> Discuss what is meant by “age of majority” and how it affects the legal status of minors entering into contracts.
> In some contractual relationships, the bargaining power of one party gives him or her an unfair advantage when dealing with another who might lack the economic power or the education to enter into contracts on an equal footing. What has the law done in a
> Brooking agreed to sell a tract of land to Dover Pool & Racquet Club Inc. on which Dover planned to build a swim and tennis club. Neither party to the contract knew that just before the contract was signed, the local zoning board of the town in which the
> Why are courts reluctant to rule on the adequacy of consideration?
> Identify four kinds of agreements that lack consideration.
> Describe the position generally held by the courts on the matter of adequacy of consideration.
> Explain how forbearance can satisfy the requirements of consideration.
> What are some examples of undue influence?
> Persuasive statements based on a salesperson’s opinion are referred to as puffing. Provide examples of typical sales situations in which puffing is used.
> What are some examples of duress?
> Explain the UCC provision relating to when a contract is unconscionable.
> Explain the two requirements of a valid acceptance.
> Explain the three requirements of a valid offer.
> Quinly and her husband, customers at Greenway Supermarkets, purchased several pounds of filet mignon and checked out their purchases at the newly installed self-scanners. The price listed on the packages of meat totaled $38; however, when Quinly swiped t
> When a definite time for acceptance has not been set, when does the acceptance time terminate?
> Under what circumstances might a specific time be crucial to a transaction that would justify limiting the time for an offer or acceptance?
> What are some advantages of written offers and acceptances over spoken ones?
> What are some circumstances that can lead to uncertainty in offers and acceptances, and how can they be avoided?
> Provide an example of an agreement that would need to be in writing to be enforceable.
> The law requires that the purpose of a contract must be legal. Provide an example of a contract that would not be enforceable because it lacks legality of purpose.
> The law requires that the parties be competent to enter into a contract. Give an example of a party who lacks competence.
> Discuss criticism of administrative agencies.
> Using examples, describe the operation of a typical administrative agency.
> Explain the similarities and differences between administrative agencies and governments.
> Parties to a contract must have a clear understanding of what they are undertaking— a meeting of the minds. Provide an example of two parties who have reached such a clear understanding.
> Describe the process used to amend the Constitution.
> Explain strict liability and provide an example
> Explain vicarious liability and provide an example.
> Explain the legal concept of liability and provide examples.
> Distinguish moral law from legal obligations.
> Cite and describe the major classifications of law.
> Identify the principal origins of law in the United States.
> What are some common examples of white-collar crime?
> Describe what contemporary society would be like without the system of laws that currently exists.
> Explain how law affects (a) your personal or social life and (b) business or business operations.
> What are some typical misdemeanors common to most jurisdictions?
> What are some acts that were previously considered crimes but are no longer viewed as violations of the law?
> What are some crimes that are particularly applicable to business?
> Identify three examples of matters that may be addressed in the living will and administered to by the patient’s agent pursuant to a durable power of attorney.
> Despite the warnings on containers of toxic substances, injuries and accidents still occur. Should there be additional regulations, or are there other ways to protect individuals?
> The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, the destruction of the rain forests, and the destruction of the ozone layer adversely affect the atmosphere. Can additional domestic relations or international treaties halt the continuing damage more ef
> Discuss tort remedies that individuals can use against polluters.
> How does Superfund defray costs of cleaning polluted sites?
> Identify several types of pollution that environmental laws regulate. Which ones do you consider most important?
> Explain how the federal government regulates itself in the area of environmental protection.
> Provide some examples of cases covered under the Eighth Amendment.
> How do tariffs protect domestic industries, and how do they hinder world trade?
> What are some reasons for trade sanctions and embargoes? How do they differ from export and import controls?
> Discuss some of the ways international trade is regulated by international law.
> Cite reasons for the increased need for international law in recent years.
> What are some ways that professionals can reduce their risk of negligence lawsuits?
> Distinguish between insurance agents and brokers. Do you think that one should bear greater responsibility than the other for advising buyers about their insurance needs?
> Identify a financial loss suffered by a third party for which an accountant can be found liable.
> Explain how the malpractice or negligence of a professional might cause injury to third parties.
> Of the four elements of negligence, is one of them more critical than the others?
> Discuss why the malpractice of professionals is considered more serious by society than negligence by nonprofessionals.
> Describe the circumstances under which a law must pass the rational basis test and the strict scrutiny test.
> Describe three provisions of the First Amendment.
> Identify examples of consumer products regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
> Identify the kinds of business that can be charged with product liability.
> Define sexual harassment and identify some forms of conduct that can constitute it.
> Identify parts of the employment process in which discriminatory practices are illegal.
> Explain how OSHA ensures that companies maintain safe and healthful work environments.
> Describe the major provisions of workers’ compensation laws.
> Identify the standards established by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
> List some items typically found in an employee handbook.
> Discuss some current criticism of administrative agencies and evaluate the validity of this view.
> Compare the procedure followed by an individual appearing as a defendant in a court of law to the procedure followed by an individual charged with a violation of a regulation appearing at a hearing of an administrative agency.
> Provide some examples of laws that are permissible under the Second Amendment.
> A number of firms accused of unethical behavior had established codes of ethics, or credos, and formal employee orientation programs. It might seem that these efforts had little influence on the practices of the firms. Critique the practice of establishi
> A person who blows the whistle on some unethical practice in a firm is often treated as an outcast by his or her coworkers. Why does this occur? Does this mean that the coworkers are less ethical?
> Does it place an unnecessary burden on a third party to determine whether he or she is dealing with an employee or an independent contractor?
> Separating and recycling plastic, glass, paper, and metal are costly for municipalities. Should these recycling collections be continued, or should the funds be spent on other environmental objectives?
> Pursuant to GATT, countries could receive “normal trade relations” status based on economic criteria. Later this designation was awarded to countries that had achieved specific human rights objectives. Should economic inducements be used to foster moral
> Because trade sanctions often affect the people of a country more severely than their government, are sanctions a good way of achieving political goals?
> Discuss the goals and criticisms of the IMF and the World Bank.
