BUGusa
Case Scenarios: BUGusa, Inc.
LAW/421 Business Law
Jose D. Gomez, Joe Mulero, and John Paez
November 5, 2014
Donnie McGilbra
University of Phoenix Material
BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet
Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions.
Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement
Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain.
No tort was committed for the advertisement. Although Wiretime, Inc. attempted to gain customers by speaking low of BUGusa, Inc., freedom of speech was practiced by the post of the advertisement. Freedom of speech is allowed just as long as no physical change or physical play is displayed. Politician commercials are a prime example of this sort of advertisement.
Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet)
Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain.
Because Janet resigned and accepted the offer of WIRETIME, Inc. she committed a tort. A non-compete clause is a serious contract that can lead to severe punishment and fines. No matter if Janet was fired or if she quit, if she works for a competitor within the 2-year non-compete clause contract, illegal action has been committed and she will be punished one way or the other. If she would of resigned, and then waited 2 years to employee with WIRETIME, Inc. then no tort would have been committed.
Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter)
Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc., may have for Walter’s actions.
Scenario: BUGusa, Inc., Plant Parking Lot
What defenses may be available to BUGusa, Inc.? Explain your answer.
Scenario: BUGusa, Inc. (Randy and Brian)
What defenses may be available to BUGusa, Inc.? Explain your answer.
Scenario: BUGusa, Inc. (Sally)
Sally may have a successful case against BUGusa, Inc., for what torts? Explain your answer.
LAW/421 Business Law
Jose D. Gomez, Joe Mulero, and John Paez
November 5, 2014
Donnie McGilbra
University of Phoenix Material
BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet
Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions.
Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement
Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain.
No tort was committed for the advertisement. Although Wiretime, Inc. attempted to gain customers by speaking low of BUGusa, Inc., freedom of speech was practiced by the post of the advertisement. Freedom of speech is allowed just as long as no physical change or physical play is displayed. Politician commercials are a prime example of this sort of advertisement.
Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet)
Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain.
Because Janet resigned and accepted the offer of WIRETIME, Inc. she committed a tort. A non-compete clause is a serious contract that can lead to severe punishment and fines. No matter if Janet was fired or if she quit, if she works for a competitor within the 2-year non-compete clause contract, illegal action has been committed and she will be punished one way or the other. If she would of resigned, and then waited 2 years to employee with WIRETIME, Inc. then no tort would have been committed.
Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter)
Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc., may have for Walter’s actions.
Scenario: BUGusa, Inc., Plant Parking Lot
What defenses may be available to BUGusa, Inc.? Explain your answer.
Scenario: BUGusa, Inc. (Randy and Brian)
What defenses may be available to BUGusa, Inc.? Explain your answer.
Scenario: BUGusa, Inc. (Sally)
Sally may have a successful case against BUGusa, Inc., for what torts? Explain your answer.