Question 1

Whistle-blowers may have some statutory protection by receiving a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) qualified privilege. 
B) absolute privilege. 
C) absolute immunity. 
D) unqualified privilege. 
A) qualified privilege. 
B) absolute privilege. 
C) absolute immunity. 
D) unqualified privilege.

Question 2

A false statement that impeaches someone's honesty is defamatory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Driving with brakes in need of replacement is not a breach of duty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Galley,Inc.has a contract for operating the kitchen at the Palm Crest Hotel in Miami,Florida.Mealco has approached Palm Crest's director of operations and stated,"Look,sign with us.We'll take care of whatever damages you owe Galley." Suppose Mealco added the following phrase,"Galley is going under fast.They haven't paid rent in five months and their rent is $15,000 per month." Galley is current on its rent,and its rent is $5000 per month.Mealco's statements:

Accepted Answer

A) are defamatory. 
B) constitute the tort of negligence. 
C) are covered under the shopkeeper's privilege. 
D) none of the above 
A) are defamatory. 
B) constitute the tort of negligence. 
C) are covered under the shopkeeper's privilege. 
D) none of the above

Question 5

The tort of false imprisonment requires proof of some actual injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Qualified privilege statutes protect those with a moral obligation to speak.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The statement,"All used-car dealerstake advantage of customers" is:

Accepted Answer

A) defamation because it meets the requirement that the statement reflect on the honesty of the business. 
B) defamation because the businesses are sufficiently identified. 
C) not defamation. 
D) defamation so long as there was publication. 
A) defamation because it meets the requirement that the statement reflect on the honesty of the business. 
B) defamation because the businesses are sufficiently identified. 
C) not defamation. 
D) defamation so long as there was publication.

Question 8

On the floor of the U.S.Senate,Senator Harry Reid said of then presidential candidate Mitt Romney,"He has not paid his taxes in years." Which of the following statements is true?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​The statement is defamation and actionable. 
B) ​The statement is defamation, but is privileged. 
C) The statement is not defamatory because it was made during a presidential campaign. 
D) The statement is defamatory, but requires proof of malice because Mr.Romney was a public figure. 
A) ​The statement is defamation and actionable. 
B) ​The statement is defamation, but is privileged. 
C) The statement is not defamatory because it was made during a presidential campaign. 
D) The statement is defamatory, but requires proof of malice because Mr.Romney was a public figure.

Question 9

Speeding is a breach of duty for negligence purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In an opinion column published in wallstreetbuzz.com,a columnist wrote,"James Jackson,CEO of Blain Investments,now posting an $8 billion write-down,has robbed shareholders blind through his accounting slights of hand.Jackson insists that he has scruples.I don't know about that but if he does have scruples you can bet they belong to somebody else." The columnist:

Accepted Answer

A) has committed the tort of libel. 
B) is protected from defamation liability under the opinion/analysis quasi-privilege. 
C) cannot be protected from defamation liability by the opinion/analysis privilege if the statement was published. 
D) none of the above 
A) has committed the tort of libel. 
B) is protected from defamation liability under the opinion/analysis quasi-privilege. 
C) cannot be protected from defamation liability by the opinion/analysis privilege if the statement was published. 
D) none of the above

Question 11

Which of the following would $\underline{\text{not}}$  be classified as libel?

Accepted Answer

A) a newspaper article with untrue statements 
B) a letter with untrue statements sent to only one person 
C) a true statement 
D) a speech at a Veteran's Day parade 
A) a newspaper article with untrue statements 
B) a letter with untrue statements sent to only one person 
C) a true statement 
D) a speech at a Veteran's Day parade

Question 12

Posting false information about a person to an Internet blog would be publication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Non-public figures need not prove publication in their suits for defamation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

​James Keller was an employee at Radical Boards,Inc.Radical Boards is a surf and skateboard shop that also sells clothing.While employed there,Radical Board's principal shareholder discovered that Keller had created peep holes in the shop's dressing rooms.When confronted with the peep holes,Keller denied every using them and indicated that they were there to prevent shoplifting.The shop manager was told to fire Keller.Shortly after Keller left,a 16-year-old and her mother filed suit because the teen learned,through conversations with Keller,that he had seen her in the dressing room while she was trying on swimming suits.Keller was able to describe her not-generally-seen birthmarks to her.
-Keller has applied for a position at a summer camp for girls,ages 14-18.The camp director had called Radical Board's manager and asked for a reference on Keller.

Accepted Answer

A) Radical Board has no liability if it simply verifies Keller's employment there. 
B) Radical Board has liability for its failure to prosecute Keller. 
C) Radical Board has no liability for the actions of employees beyond their job description. 
D) Radical Board enjoys a privilege against defamation if it discloses the peep hole story. 
E) none of the above 
A) Radical Board has no liability if it simply verifies Keller's employment there. 
B) Radical Board has liability for its failure to prosecute Keller. 
C) Radical Board has no liability for the actions of employees beyond their job description. 
D) Radical Board enjoys a privilege against defamation if it discloses the peep hole story. 
E) none of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is prohibited under HIPAA?

Accepted Answer

A) Patients' right to restrict disclosure and discussion of a hospital stay. 
B) A computer screen in a doctor's office turned toward the waiting room. 
C) Calling a patient at work who has requested no calls there. 
D) all of the above 
A) Patients' right to restrict disclosure and discussion of a hospital stay. 
B) A computer screen in a doctor's office turned toward the waiting room. 
C) Calling a patient at work who has requested no calls there. 
D) all of the above

Question 16

John Reisen posted the following message in a chat room,"MIC Corporation will have to restate its earnings for the pastthree years.Its CEO will resign in disgrace because he is responsible." The message is false and MIC Corporation's shares lose 45% of their value before the company can stop the rumor.

Accepted Answer

A) Reisen has committed the tort of defamation. 
B) Reisen has not committed the tort of defamation because there is no publication. 
C) Reisen has not committed defamation because there are no damages to the company, only the shareholders. 
D) both b and c 
E) none of the above 
A) Reisen has committed the tort of defamation. 
B) Reisen has not committed the tort of defamation because there is no publication. 
C) Reisen has not committed defamation because there are no damages to the company, only the shareholders. 
D) both b and c 
E) none of the above

Whistle-blowers may have some statutory protection by receiving a(n):

A false statement that impeaches someone's honesty is defamatory.

Driving with brakes in need of replacement is not a breach of duty.

The tort of false imprisonment requires proof of some actual injury.

Qualified privilege statutes protect those with a moral obligation to speak.

The statement,"All used-car dealerstake advantage of customers" is:

On the floor of the U.S.Senate,Senator Harry Reid said of then presidential candidate Mitt Romney,"He has not paid his taxes in years." Which of the following statements is true?

Speeding is a breach of duty for negligence purposes.

Which of the following would $\underline{\text{not}}$ be classified as libel?

Posting false information about a person to an Internet blog would be publication.

Non-public figures need not prove publication in their suits for defamation.

Which of the following is prohibited under HIPAA?

Introduction to Law

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Judicial System

Managing Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation Strategies

Business and the Constitution

Administrative Law

International Law

Business Crime

Environmental Regulation and Sustainability

Contracts and Sales: Introduction and Formation

Contracts and Sales: Performance,Remedies,and Collection

Product Advertising and Liability

Business Competition: Antitrust

Business and Intellectual Property Law

Management of Employee Conduct: Agency

Governance and Structure: Forms of Doing Business

Governance and Regulation: Securities Law

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Exam 9: Business Torts

Whistle-blowers may have some statutory protection by receiving a(n):

A false statement that impeaches someone's honesty is defamatory.

Driving with brakes in need of replacement is not a breach of duty.

The tort of false imprisonment requires proof of some actual injury.

Qualified privilege statutes protect those with a moral obligation to speak.

The statement,"All used-car dealerstake advantage of customers" is:

On the floor of the U.S.Senate,Senator Harry Reid said of then presidential candidate Mitt Romney,"He has not paid his taxes in years." Which of the following statements is true?​

Speeding is a breach of duty for negligence purposes.

Which of the following would not‾\underline{\text{not}}not​ be classified as libel?

Posting false information about a person to an Internet blog would be publication.

Non-public figures need not prove publication in their suits for defamation.

Which of the following is prohibited under HIPAA?

Introduction to Law

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Judicial System

Managing Disputes: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation Strategies

Business and the Constitution

Administrative Law

International Law

Business Crime

Environmental Regulation and Sustainability

Contracts and Sales: Introduction and Formation

Contracts and Sales: Performance,Remedies,and Collection

Product Advertising and Liability

Business Competition: Antitrust

Business and Intellectual Property Law

Management of Employee Conduct: Agency

Governance and Structure: Forms of Doing Business

Governance and Regulation: Securities Law

Management of Employee Welfare

Management: Employment Discrimination

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On the floor of the U.S.Senate,Senator Harry Reid said of then presidential candidate Mitt Romney,"He has not paid his taxes in years." Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following would $\underline{\text{not}}$ be classified as libel?