Lawsuit

A frivolous lawsuit is a lawsuit that is filed by a party or attorney who is aware they are without merit, because of a lack of supporting legal argument or factual basis for the claims (Legal). Sometimes, this lawsuit is pointed at an entire organization because of an injury or problem caused by something they provide to consumers. Sometimes, they actually win. A number of economic resources that go into these lawsuits, being time and money, is outrageous (Post). There is a multitude of other possibilities that companies could use these resources to better the economy, and even more ways it could better our lives. A frivolous lawsuit takes the exact same amount of time almost any other lawsuit like it would take. The problem with this is that…

your motivation for public interest litigation? Professor Zhou said that the diversity of social values and unreasonable social atmosphere as well as ignorance of the Constitution caused discrimination and prejudice against the disadvantaged. These people are usually poor with low social status and cannot afford high attorney fees. He wants to achieve social justice and help build a harmonious society through public interest litigation. 3. Have you encountered any difficulties during the…

partying. While volunteers who stayed for months received a lawsuit for their dedication. Volunteers lost not only time but also their money. These poor volunteers, in their hearts they could not, unlike Marc Ching, just abandon these dogs. They spent tens of thousands of dollars of their own money and stayed just so the dogs would know someone loved them, as they closed their eyes for that final good night. Marc Ching's Yulin Festival rescue was such a disaster that The Humane Society…

merely offers instructions to the jury who are influenced primarily by the evidence presented by the lawyers and the testimony that is offered in their defense. The two staffers that I interviewed had different opinions on whether justice is actually being served in the courts. The administrative assistant, perhaps due to her position as a relative outsider since she lacks a JD, felt that the courts do a terrific job, and that there is not much more that could be done. The law clerk, however,…

The concept behind civil lawsuits stems from being able to settle disputes between individuals, as well as individuals and organizations. While a majority of civil cases are considered to be serious and often times crucial in effectively and efficiently resolving an issue, there have been quite a few frivolous cases that have had startling outcomes that result in a court ruling in favor of the plaintiff rather than dismissing a “ridiculous” case altogether. Norman versus Honda of America…

The legal issues that have arisen in this scenario are those concerned with private nuisance. The tort of private nuisance has been developed to protect the interests of land owners who have the right to the use and enjoyment of their property without interference. It is effectively the land that is protected and only those who own or have an interest in the land may bring a claim in private nuisance. The nuisance that Kate is suffering stems from the noise generated by a nearby airfield.…

A civil suit is commonly derived from a private party or individual, who alleges damages from duty of care. Once a civil case begins, it is the duty of the plaintiff to prove, with evidence, duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. Conversely, the defendant must prove their affirmative defense against documented allegations. The Oliver versus Brock case proves the importance of supporting evidence as opposed to hearsay statements, to prove the truth of the matter. In the Oliver…

live better.” Despite these vision and mission statements, the company has been in series after series of lawsuits, strikes, complaints from labor unions and environmental activists.. The company uses a cost leadership strategy in keeping prices low by reducing cost in operations and wages, which impacts quality of products and lives of its employees. The true cost of business includes not only profit and loss, but also its impact on people and the planet as a whole.…

1) Discuss specific tactical options available to Erika and their consequences? According to the case, it seems that Erika have only limited time to deal with the situation. To make the positive outcomes from the negotiation with Mr. Feng she has to put her “best foot forward”. Moreover, the business relationships in Asian countries take time to evolve and are tend as most important thing for making a good agreement between the parties. Hence, it’s upto Erika only to decide which way to go.…

Issues statement In 1999, Coca-Cola Company was served with a lawsuit to allege that the company employed racially discriminatory business practice. The suit alleged that there is a substantial difference between black employees and white employees in pay. In addition, a glass ceiling in the company kept black employees from advancing upward into level of management positions. Assumptions According to the company report in 2009, Coca-Cola is the biggest producer of sparkling beverage. Even…