In the movie “Erin Brockovich” the main character‚ Erin gets a case that she gets involved in. Once she does enough research and finds out some details about the women that had been affected by chromium VI‚ or also known as Hexavalent chromium‚ through the water around her house such as the pool that her children swim in. She realizes it’s a much bigger case and many people have been affected by it so she takes on PG&E. Her and her partner‚ Edward Masry sues them on behalf of the people that have
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breach and frustration. Performance The general rule of performance defines that the performance must be strictly in accordance with the terms of the contract unless the parties have agreed otherwise. A promisor must be prepared to carry out his obligation at the time and place at which he has agreed to do so. Agreement A contract can be discharge by consent‚ under Section 63 and Section 64 of the Contracts Act 1950. Section 63 of the Contracts Act 1950 states ‘if the parties to a contract agree
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if you want something go and get it. Norma Rae was determined to make a change in the textile factory‚ even if it risks her own job and her family. She showed that women can do anything we put our minds to‚ just as good as men or even better! Erin Brockovich (Steven
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PENGUIN ACTIVE READING Teacher Support Programme Teacher’s notes LEVEL 3 Stories of Courage Clare Gray Stories 5–6: Prisoner for Peace tells the story of Burmese Aung San Suu Kyi‚ the unofficial leader of Burma. Her government was removed from power by the Burmese army in 1988‚ and she was placed under house arrest shortly afterward. Since that time she has fought tirelessly for democracy. She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1991 and continues to fight for her people’s freedom
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1. A CIVIL ACTION (1998); with John Travolta and Robert Duvall‚ based on a true story regarding chemical violation of a community’s water sources. 2. ERIN BROCKOVICH (1999) with Julia Roberts and Albert Finney‚ based on the same basic issue as A Civil Action‚ but with decidedly different conclusion! 3. THE ACCUSED (1988); with Jodie Foster & Kelly McGillis. True story of a Massachusetts gang-rape case and follow-up case. Issues regarding admission of evidence‚ criminal prosecutions‚ victim’s rights
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Ethical Challenges in Business: A Historical Event worth Examination The movie Erin Brockovich is based on actual events involving corporate business knowingly endangering the health of local residents and the environment. This factual event is a great example of capitalism on steroids with no empathy for who are what is destroyed on their path for wealth. The events that unfold show the degenerative break down of ethical values through the business format of Pacific Gas and Electric. PG&E
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Tomas Ignoffo Health Zellner 11/21/2013 Tues/Thurs 9:30 Erin Brockovich I have to start this out by saying that Julia Roberts is one of my favorite female actors around today. This particular movie that she is in‚ Erin Brockovich‚ is when Julia Roberts was in her prime Erin has been divorced twice and is a gorgeous mother of three in her thirties. Erin starts out jobless and in a very messy court case the resulted from an unclear car accident. The accident put her $17‚000 in debt due to her
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Comparing the Typology of Disputes Brittany Davis 2/26/2013 LS308: Law and Society Comparing the Typology of Disputes According to anthropologists Lauren Nader and Harry F. Todd disputes are described as “a problem that escalates beyond an initial disagreement” (Barkan‚ 2009). There are three stages to the dispute process that Nader and Todd talk about. The first stage is called grievance‚ the second conflict‚ and the final dispute. Each stage has its own description and characteristics.
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Movies and Leadership Many movies contain characters that display leadership qualities or situations that can help you explore various leadership topics. Make sure that if you are using films to study leadership with others that you have the proper licensing to use the film. Here are some ideas to get started! Articulating a Vision Building a team Callous Leadership‚ bad leadership A Bug’s Life Pay it Forward Miracle A Few Good Men Bamboozled Devil Wears Prada‚ The Gangs of New York‚ The Gladiator
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An open letter to our community: Many of us are aware of the risks of lead - based paint in older homes‚ gas leaks‚ contaminated water and all other chemicals with their contaminating affects on our health and our family’ s health and safety. Less known is just how close these contaminates can be hiding - even in our own backyard. I am a very happy resident living the American Dream in the Country Place suburban community located in Old Bridge‚ NJ. We have always considered this neighborhood
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