Business Law

Because leadership is a key force in determining an organization’s success or lack thereof, the Gordons should consider putting a succession plan in place as soon as possible and should start grooming the would-be successor(s).

Mary McDonald, an 86-year-old woman, was frequently complaining about the high cost of maintenance of her house and high property taxes. She decided to cancel her fire insurance to reduce expenses. Mary’s daughter was aware of her mother’s concern about the property, and she took Mary to the lawyer’s office to sign some papers that would protect her mother. When Mary came to the lawyer’s office, she was advised that the paper she was going to sign was the deed to the property. Mary signed a document. Later on, when the municipal tax bill arrived, Mary McDonald was really surprised to see that the property was in her daughter’s name.

4. Who are the stakeholders in this situation and what, if any, obligations do they have?

10. Dan hires Eve to perform at Dan 's Club, but Eve later breaches the agreement to accept a higher-paying job at First Star Arena. Dan files a suit gainst Eve. The court will most likley: award damages to Dan.

40. Principle of Law: In this case, Esposito hired Excel Construction Company to repair a porch roof. All terms of the agreement were specified in a written contract. And the dispute occurred when Excel had repaired the rear porch roof because in the agreement failed to specify whether it was the front or rear porch that needed repair. Under civil law, two parties here had signed a civil contract in writing. Because the contract failed to specify clearly front or rear porch roof, Excel completed its obligation and didn’t break the contract.

1.  Able entered into an oral contract with Baker for the sale of Able 's car for $5,000. Later Baker breached that contract. Able wants to sue to enforce the contract. Under the Statute of Frauds, who is the "party to be charged" in this case?

There are several issues that need to be addressed as it relates to the situation. These issues include those from a policy standpoint, as well as those from a legal standpoint. The following are the issues this author saw fitting to tackle:

3. What criteria did you use to evaluate the potential solutions? How did these criteria tie into business strategy and project objectives? How does

Mercedes Connolly and her husband purchased airline tickets and a tour package for a tour to South Africa from Judy Samuelson, a travel agent doing business as International Tours of Manhattan. Samuelson sold tickets for a variety of airline companies and tour operators, including African Adventurers, which was the tour operator for the Connollys’ tour. Mercedes and injured her left ankle and foot. She sued Samuelson for damages. Is Samuelson liable?

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Elizabeth Blackwell showed herself as a dedicated and diligent doctor during five years of work in Neurological Associates, and made a significant contribution to the profit margin of the partnership. The partners were delighted with hiring Blackwell in 2005 and they introduced her to medical physicians at a conference. But the referral base Blackwell went through was not the result of that investment by the partnership but instead it was the evidence of her professionalism in neurological sphere.

3.     What major problems might you encounter with your new sales force structure as it relates to both external factors (customers) and internal factors (employee reactions)?

Kate is the owner of a successful business, selling women’s shoes. Her business is expanding fast and she wants to upgrade her business structure to a more appropriate one. What would be your recommendation to Kate and why? What are the factors that influence you with this advice?

Mrs. Turner has decided to start her own business running a private day nursery. It is

sees their internal environment by staying committed to serving the community. They are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, as well as taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. They recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality is essential to maintaining excellence. Partners’ vision is to dedicate themselves to the delivery of superior care that is patient and family centered, accessible and equitable. To provide a coordinated, cost efficient and transparent care model that will benefit patients across the continuum from prevention to long term. To touch the communities we serve, local or global, with sustainable improvements in the care they provide with a keen focus on underserved populations. To lead in research that fosters collaboration, bringing discovery to the patient’s bedside, and sharing those successes with the world so fut9re generations may benefit. To invest in education and training to nurture the next generation of leaders who can carry forward the lessons learned. To promote the development of our workforce by creating opportunities for achievement and advancement. In addition, to seek ways to deliver the highest quality health care to all.