Dee, a debt collector, calls old Mr. Thompson ten times a day about his debts. She calls him names and threatens to have him beat up. This causes him severe anxiety attacks each time they speak. Dee may be best sued for:
a. defamation b. battery
c. fraud
d. infliction of emotional distress
e. nothing since Thompson owed the money
d
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a. Good cash management practices dictate that a company should maintain as large a balance as possible in its cash account. b. Sound internal control practice dictates that disbursements should be made by check. c. The person handling the cash should also prepare the bank reconciliation. d. Petty cash can be substituted for a checking account to expedite the payment of all disbursements.
All of the following are considered strengths of altruism EXCEPT ______.
A. promotes character B. prevents ethical abuses C. recognizes that altruism is rare D. promotes healthy relationships
Shane is called for jury duty and is selected for possible service on a jury. However, when he is questioned by the defendant's attorney before final jury selection, Shane admits that he thinks the defendant is guilty based on the news reports that he saw on a social media site. The defendant asks the judge to excuse Shane from serving on the jury. If the judge agrees:
A) this is a valid challenge for cause. B) this is a valid peremptory challenge. C) this is not a valid challenge. D) the plaintiff's attorney can have Shane serve by making an offer of proof to the judge.
New Start Pictures is a small, independent film company. Which is a direct stakeholder in the company?
a. its creative director b. the production staff c. the company that distributes its movies d. all of the above