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Question 1

In 1970 Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which requires employers engaged in interstate commerce to provide a safe workplace for employees.

a. Is the statute primarily an example of civil or criminal law?

b. Where would one find this statute (i.e., of what has it become part)?

c. Could this statute be considered an example of legislating natural law?

Question 2
A large recreational facility, 320 acres, in Pennsylvania restricts the use of its facilities by race. The facilities include, amongst others, boat rentals, a par 3 golf course, pavilions for picnics and other gatherings, and a catering service. How, using the interstate commerce clause and federal civil rights statutes, might the restrictions be invalidated?

Questions 3

Describe the types/kinds of circumstances under which a company selling goods online might be forced to defend against a lawsuit in a state where it has no presence.

Quesiton 4

An individual who sold previously owned cars altered what the mileage reflected to increase their apparent value to prospective buyers. What criminal activity has occurred?