Posted by Danielle Lindsay Feoranzo. In the United States, freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment. It is a prized right and the courts have protected this right to the fullest extent. As Americans in a democratic country, we have the power to speak our minds to ensure we can voice our political opinions …
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The Battle: Apple v. Microsoft
Posted by Ysabel Capitan. The optimal way to study business law is to see how it is applied in the real world by seeing the myriad of legal battles under the field. Of course, in a naturally competitive world of corporate entities, lawsuits are common defense mechanism and tactic for upholding the success and integrity of …
Lawsuit Against Monsanto – Weed Killer
Posted by Marina Tesoriero. On March 14, federal courts unsealed documents that question the safety of Monsanto’s lead product, Roundup weed killer. Monsanto’s products, including Roundup, are used everywhere, from commercial farms, to the seeds in your backyard. Previous research has found this product and other similar products to be reasonably safe to use. That …
Lawsuit Against Monsanto – Weed Killer
Posted by Marina Tesoriero. On March 14, federal courts unsealed documents that question the safety of Monsanto’s lead product, Roundup weed killer. Monsanto’s products, including Roundup, are used everywhere, from commercial farms, to the seeds in your backyard. Previous research has found this product and other similar products to be reasonably safe to use. That …
High Court Enters Ruling on Headscarf Case
The High Court rendered an opinion in EEOC v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. The bottom line is unless the employer can show it is unduly burdensome to accommodate a religious practice, it must accommodate the person even if it has a mandatory dress code or other neutrally-applied policy. The employer is required to do so …
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Business Insider Archives – Blog Business Law – a resource for business law students
Posted by Krista Cerpina. Last week the Department of Homeland Security placed a ban on large electronics during non-stop flights to the US from airports in North Africa and Middle East. The ban forbids passengers to carry on board any electronic devices larger than a cell phone. Many passengers traveling for business are almost “inseparable” …
San Francisco Archives – Blog Business Law – a resource for business law students
Posted by Paul H. Duffy. Ever since Elon Musk tweeted on August 7th about the possibility of taking his company private he has been in deep trouble with the SEC. He made a series of tweets about the potential move saying funding was secured for $420 a share. After a few weeks, the SEC began …
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Why Ignorance Really Isn’t Bliss: SEC vs. Och Ziff
Posted by Radhika Kapadia. The real cost of bribery is a question that often lacks a definitive answer. It seems that Och-Ziff Capital Management, a hedge fund headquartered in New York City, is learning a hard lesson for allegedly engaging in bribery in Africa. The firm is set to pay a hefty price of $412 million …
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How Do I Declare Bankruptcy?
Posted by Orintia Daniels. Bankrupt: “(of a person or organization) declared in law unable to pay outstanding debts.” According to dictionary.com, this adjective simply means that a particular person or organization is in debt and owes money to another organization or person. I have came across an article called “How do I declare Bankruptcy?” which explains …
Audi Raided By German Police
Posted by Nicole M. Encalada. After Volkswagen faced its emissions scandal in back in 2015, German police have decided to further the criminal investigation by searching Audi’s German headquarters and offices in Ingolstadt. Back in March, Audi had been placed under a fraud investigation in regards to its parent company, Volkswagen. The main goal in this …