Famous Cases
This case ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional
Brown v. Board of Education
A fashion-forward female law student surprises everyone by winning a murder trial involving a perm.
Legally Blonde
This type of business structure offers its owners limited liability and is easy to form.
What is an LLC
Who holds the burden of proof in a criminal case
The state
A company advertises a phone as “waterproof,” but it is only water-resistant and breaks when submerged
The company is liable for false advertising/misrepresentation.
This case set the standard that suspects must be informed of their rights before questioning
Miranda v. Arizona
A minor becomes legally bound to a dangerous tournament after someone else secretly enters his name to bypass an age restriction, forcing him into a magical contract he never agreed to.
Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire
This term describes when a company sells ownership shares to the public for the first time.
IPO (Initial Public Offering)
In a civil case, this is the person who brings the lawsuit
A contract
A customer slips on a clearly marked “Wet Floor” sign in a store
the store is likely not liable because it gave adequate warning
The famous case of Liebeck v. McDonald's was about spilling this drink?
A jury deliberates whether a teenager murdered his father, with one juror refusing to convict without evidence.
12 Angry Men
This agreement prevents a former employee from working for competitors for a specified time and region
Non-compete clause
This is a binding agreement between two or more parties
A contract
A store normally cleans spills, but the new 16 year old hire forgot, and a customer slips.
Respondeat superior (employer liability)
What was Tinker v. Des Moines about?
Allowed students to wear armbands as free speech in schools
A poor family infiltrates a wealthy household by faking résumés, forging credentials, and secretly replacing the staff one by one, creating a web of fraud that eventually collapses in violent chaos.
Parasite
In this market structure there are a few firms that have concentrated market power
Oligopoly
When someone fails to act with reasonable care, causing harm, it's called this
Negligence
A 17-year-old buys a used car from a dealership for $4,000.
Two weeks later, the car breaks down. The minor returns to the dealership and says, “I want my money back.
The minor wins—the contract is voidable, so they can return the car and get their money back.
What did Plessy v. Ferguson do?
Court case that said that racial segregation was legal as long as facilities were "separate but equal"
A federal investigator arrives at a remote psychiatric facility to look into a missing patient, only to discover the institution may be hiding unethical treatment methods, falsified records, and a psychological scheme.
Shutter Island
This business strategy involves a business licensing its brand and business model to independent operators in exchange for fees and royalties.
Franchising
3 elements required to form a valid contract
Offer, acceptance, and consideration
A delivery driver runs a red light while rushing to finish a work shift and hits another car
the employer is liable because the driver was acting within the scope of employment.