The rule that a person cannot be charged a crime that became a crime after he committed the act made illegal is _____________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


ex post facto law

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Lawyers may share fees with other professionals, such as CPAs.?

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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?Describe a Chapter 11 reorganization. Who is eligible for relief under Chapter 11? What procedures are followed?

What will be an ideal response?

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?Some contracts for the sale of goods need to be in writing and some do not.

A. ?A contract for the sale of goods for the price of $500 or more must be in writing. B. ?A contract for the sale of goods for the price of more than $500 must be in writing. C. ?A contract for the sale of goods for the price of $1,000 or more must be in writing. D. ?A contract for the sale of goods for the price of $5,000 or more must be in writing.

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