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Assignment:
Contracts I: Discuss a recent contract you have entered into. Who it was with and what was it for (employment, lease, etc.)? Was the contract negotiated? What are two ways that a party can reject an offer?
Contracts II: From our lecture handout, what are two exceptions to the consideration requirement?
Contracts III: A beautiful old mansion is for sale and is rumored to be haunted. The buyer is terrified of ghosts but does not know that the mansion is haunted. If the seller says nothing, and the buyer purchases the house and finds out later that paranormal activity is occurring, can the buyer cancel the deal using the fraud defense? Why or why not? (See the Stambovsky v. Ackley case for reference).
Contracts IV: Discuss the difference between impossibility, impracticability and frustration of purpose.
Contracts V: Discuss the force majeure doctrine and how it applied in the context of COVID-19.
Remedies: What is the difference between a legal remedy and an equitable remedy? Give one example of a legal remedy and one example of an equitable remedy.
Intellectual Property: Give an example of a Work that is protected by (a) patent; (b) trademark; and (c) Copyright. [Note: You can pick three different Works, one for each question.]
Intellectual Property: In your opinion, should creative Works such as screenplays and music that are created by Chat AI software receive the same copyright protections as Works created by individuals? Why or why not?