Common legal code governing sales contracts

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1. Civil suits arise from damages suffered at the hands of others. It can be an individual, or based on a company mistake. The damage can be the result of intentional or unintentional acts. Think about an event that has been in the news. Describe your chosen event and explain what type of civil suit should occur. Discuss what standard it would rely upon and how you would rule on it.

2. Many countries have adopted the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) as their common legal code governing sales contracts. The United States, however, continues to use the Uniform Commercial Code. This means that different sets of rules apply in different sales circumstances. When the parties entering into the sales contract are both from the United States, the UCC applies. However, if one party is international, the CISG applies. Although many of the topics covered in CISG and the UCC are the same, there are some differences. For example, the CISG does not require sales contracts to be in writing, and the CISG’s provisions follow the mirror image rule. a)What factors account for differences between the CISG and the UCC? b)What are the implications of these differences between the CISG and the UCC? c)Do you think the United States should adopt the CISG? Why? Why not?

3. Is FMLA effective? Why or why not? What are the implications of FMLA for firms? Do you think the United States should implement paid family and medical leave legislation? What should such legislation look like?

4. How does the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives impacts the community and citizens on a regular basis.Describe the agency’s responsibilities in the discussion. Explain how it impacts society on a regular basis.

5. The United States is a capitalistic system that relies on free trade and competition. Companies compete with each other to provide more products and services to more people so they can make more money. Using Coca Cola and Pepsi, where would you draw the line between competition and unfair trade practices?

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