Business Law Unit 3

Employee

6. Jason's Deli hires Sam as a consultant to improve the menu. The CEO assigns the VP of Marketing to assist the consultant. In this scenario, the VP of Marketing is the:

2.American with Disabilities Act

Megan recently applied for a position at a store in the mall. She has a prosthetic arm. The employer refused to hire her for a sales position. Which act is this company violating?

35.Intellectual

The songwriter has a copyright on her latest hit. The song is known as what type of property?

37.Patent

Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. What document protected this invention?

42.Trademark

A popular company uses the slogan, 'Just Do It.' What term identifies this slogan?

40.U.S. Copyright Office

After finishing his first novel, where will Paul file his application to protect his new book?

36.R within a circle

After registering a trademark, what symbol should be placed by all protected marks?

41.Copyright

After video taping an airplane crash, Allen wanted to protect his rights to the video. What type of protection did he apply for?

10.NC youth employment provisions of the Wage & Hour Act

Becca is 16 years old, and her employer wants her to use the slicer and the cardboard compactor in the deli. Which act is this company violating?

43.Trademark

Coca-Cola and McDonald's have symbols that identify their company. What term is used to identify their symbols?

8.Family and medical leave act

Fred has worked for his employer for 12 years. His mother was diagnosed with cancer. Fred requested time off to care for his mother. His employer refused. Which act is this company violating?

17.Actual

Fred represented Harold in a real estate transaction when Harold sold his property to Nancy. What type of authority does Fred owe Harold?

14.Fiduciary

Fred represented Harold in a real estate transaction when Harold sold his property to Nancy. What type of trust does Harold expect of Fred?

23.Fred

Fred represented Harold in a real estate transaction when Harold sold his property to Nancy. Who is the agent?

15.Harold

Fred represented Harold in a real estate transaction when Harold sold his property to Nancy. Who is the principal?

22.Nancy

Fred represented Harold in a real estate transaction when Harold sold his property to Nancy. Who is the third party?

13.Gratuitous

Fred represented Harold in a real estate transaction, at no cost, when Harold sold his property to Nancy. What type of agency exists?

20.Principal

Jack asked Tammy to sell his car while he was vacationing in the Caribbean. When Tammy agreed to become Jack's agent, she had the power to legally bind Jack to a sales contract. They had a voluntary consensual relationship. Tammy did not receive payment for the service. What term identifies Jack?

19.Gratuitous agent

Jack asked Tammy to sell his car while he was vacationing in the Caribbean. When Tammy agreed to become Jack's agent, she had the power to legally bind Jack to a sales contract. They had a voluntary, consensual relationship. Tammy did not receive payment for the service. What type of agent is Tammy?

33.A patent

James protects his new invention by applying for which type of protection?

11.Employer

Jason's Deli hires Sam as a consultant to improve the menu. The CEO assigns the VP of Marketing to assist the consultant. In this scenario, Jason's Deli is the:

34.Copyright

John Grisham protects the rights to his book, The Firm, by filing which document?

38.Patent pending

Jon has invented a new traveling aid and wants to start selling it today. Jon has not received his paperwork from the government. What words should be placed on all the merchandise?

21.Agency by estoppel

Mr. Campbell is the owner of the Van Video Store. Mr. Campbell told Mrs. Tanner that a salesperson in his store would receive the used videos she wanted to sell him. He had to leave to go on an errand. Frank was in the store browsing at some new video selections. Mrs. Tanner assumed that Frank was the salesperson. She left the videos, along with her name and phone number with Frank. When Mr. Campbell returned Frank gave the videos to him. What is Frank assumed to be by Mrs. Tanner?

39.Trademark

NBA and NFL jerseys are sold with a distinctive mark. Which term identifies this mark on the jerseys?

3.Unemployment compensation

Robert was fired from his manufacturing job without cause. Which benefit is Robert entitled to receive from this situation?

4.Employment at will

Roger was discharged from his job without cause. The employer has the right to terminate his employment without cause under which law?

7.Americans with Disabilities Act

Sally is in a serious accident. She is paralyzed from the waist down, but can still perform her job with a reasonable accommodation. What protects her from losing her job, and requires her company to provide the accommodations to perform her job?

9.Unemployment compensation

Shirley was laid off by her employer. What benefit is she entitled to receive?

1.Workers' compensation

Ted is a chef. In the kitchen at work, he slipped and fell, breaking his leg. What benefit should Ted receive?

12.Unemployment compensation

Ted worked at a factory that was destroyed by fire. What benefit should Ted receive?

16.Agency by estoppel

Troy is identified as Mary's agent by circumstance and created by law. Which term is used to describe Troy in this situation?

5.Fair Labor Standards Act

Wanda's employer wants to pay her less than the minimum wage. Which law would Wanda use to protect her current wages from being changed to below minimum wage?

31.National Environmental Policy Act

Which act established a national policy and goals for the protection, maintenance, and enrichment of the environment?

25.Pollution Prevention Act

Which act establishes activities for recycling, source reduction, and sustainable agriculture, and helps to promote the conservation of energy, water, and natural resources?

30.Energy Independence and Security Act

Which act increases clean renewable fuel production, research on greenhouse gas, and improves the government's energy performance?

28.Clean Water Act

Which act protects fish, shellfish, and wildlife in rivers, lakes, streams, and oceans?

29.Clean Air Act

Which act was created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to authorize the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) to assist in the creation of laws to protect the environment?

27.Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Which agency controls the price of natural gas and electricity for interstate business transactions?

32.Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Which agency generates safety policies and regulations for nuclear reactors?

26.Environmental Protection Agency

Which agency manages all federal antipollution programs and handles air, solid waste, toxic substances, and pesticides?

24.Department of Energy

Which agency promotes supply and delivery of reliable, affordable, and environmentally sound energy?

18.Reasonable care

Which duty expects employers to properly maintain a healthy work environment?