Herb, a computer programmer for Inventory Control Corporation, is arrested in his employer’s parking lot on suspicion of larceny. Herb must be informed of his right to
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Federal law prevents a provider of communication services—su…
Federal law prevents a provider of communication services—such as a cell phone company—from divulging private communications to certain entities and individuals.
Gina sells “Bulk Up” steroids over the Internet. She is arre…
Gina sells “Bulk Up” steroids over the Internet. She is arrested and charged with the sale of a controlled substance. This is cyber crime, which is
Glen falsely accuses Hu of stealing from Island Tours, Inc.,…
Glen falsely accuses Hu of stealing from Island Tours, Inc., their employer. Glen’s statement is NOT defamatory if
Ludwig receives from Milo a marimba stolen from Nadine. To b…
Ludwig receives from Milo a marimba stolen from Nadine. To be criminally liable, Ludwig must know
A trade name can be protected if it is unusual or fanciful.
A trade name can be protected if it is unusual or fanciful.
A generic term is not protected under trademark law unless i…
A generic term is not protected under trademark law unless it acquires a secondary meaning.
Proximate cause exists when the connection between an act an…
Proximate cause exists when the connection between an act and an in-jury is strong enough to justify imposing liability.
Identity theft occurs when a wrongdoer steals another’s form…
Identity theft occurs when a wrongdoer steals another’s form of identification and uses it to access the victim’s financial resources.
OntheWeb Company is an Internet service provider. OntheWeb’s…
OntheWeb Company is an Internet service provider. OntheWeb’s customer Phoebe commits copyright infringement. OntheWeb is not liable for Phoebe’s activity