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What principle is described by the case of Lloyd v Smith, Grace & Co.? (2)
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Why might a company choose to incorporate in a different jurisdiction than its own? (2)
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A person who holds him or herself out to be a partner can be held liable as a partner—true or false? (1)
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What is “consensus” and what elements make it up? (2)
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When is intention presumed? When is it not presumed? (2)
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What is the difference between libel and slander? (2)
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What is a patent troll? (3)
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There are generally four elements required to be present in order that information be considered “confidential information”. Name three of these four elements. (3)
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How long does registered trade-mark protection last in Canada? Is it renewable? If so, for how long? (3)
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Derwin owns an organic bakery. One of the major strengths of his business is that he only uses organic and natural ingredients. He comes to see you and says that a popular blogger, Sanjay, has been writing about Derwin’s business on his blog, called “sneakybusinesses.com”. Sanjay’s blog asserts that Derwin’s business does not use organic ingredients, and in fact uses genetically modified, non-natural ingredients. Derwin asks you on what grounds he might be able to sue Sanjay. What defence might Sanjay be able to rely upon? (6)
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Alice owns a bike shop. She offers to purchase 100 bike helmets from Bill at the price of $50 per helmet on Friday, February 6, 2015 with the intention of reselling them in her shop. Bill says that he will think about the offer over the weekend. Alice calls you in a panic on Saturday, February 7, 2015. She has found a different supplier of helmets who can fill her order at a much lower price. She asks you what she can do about the offer she has made to Bill. Now presume that Bill has called back and said that he will sell her 100 helmets at $65 per helmet. How, if at all, does your advice change? (6)
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Elon enters into a contract with Gemma. Gemma is to provide a specific amount of computer code for Elon. Gemma delivers the code to Elon, who uses it in the development of his new iOS app. Elon later finds out that Gemma did not write the code, but stole it from her former employer. Gemma seeks payment under the contract and Elon refuses. What concept at law has been raised, and how would you advise Elon? (5)
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ZZYZX Inc. is a company owned entirely by Alana. ZZYZX Inc. obtains a loan from HSBC Bank. ZZYZX Inc. falls upon hard times and is unable to repay the loan. HSBC seeks repayment from both ZZYZX Inc. and Alana. Alana comes to you for advice—what do you tell her? (4)
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