CONTRACTS/WARRANTIES, EMPLOYMENT LAW
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What is Tortious interference with a contract?
an intentional tort in which the defendant improperly induced a third party to
breach a contract with the plaintiff
What is Tortious interference with a business relationship?
When a tortfeasor interferes with a business or activity of another, causing harm.
In tortious interference the defendant's interference must be intentional.
TRUE
What are White collar crimes?
Nonviolent crimes committed by individuals or corporations to obtain a personal or
business advantage.
Examples of white collar crimes are
Money Laundering, bribery, health care, tax, bankruptcy, securities or
environmental frauds etc.
In a criminal lawsuit the government is the plaintiff.
TRUE
What are specific Intent Crimes?
, An element of a crime that must be proven and cannot be presumed; the
requirement of the specific intent element varies according to the definition of the
crime
What are general Intent Crimes?
Intent is presumed and does not have to be proven. Definition of a crime consists
only of the description of a particular act, without reference to intent
What is the criminal procedure, inclusive of both pre-trial and actual trial?
- Arrest
- Booking
- Indictment or information
- Arraignment
- Plea bargain
- Criminal trial
After trial:
- if the defendant is found guilty, they may appeal.
- If the defendant is found not guilty, the government cannot appeal.
- If the jury cannot come to an unanimous decision about the defendant's guilt, the
government may choose to retry the case before a new judge or jury.
What is bribery?