law

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    What are intentional torts?

    Purposeful actions causing harm to others.

    What defines negligence?

    Careless actions leading to injury or damage.

    What is product liability?

    Shifts responsibility to sellers for defective products.

    How does product liability differ from caveat emptor?

    Protects consumers instead of placing burden on buyers.

    What must a buyer prove in a product liability case?

    The product was defective at the time of purchase.

    What are examples of product defects?

    Design flaws, poor packaging, or insufficient warnings.

    Who can be held liable in product liability cases?

    All parties in the distribution chain, except private sellers.

    What is strict liability?

    Automatic responsibility for harm from dangerous activities.

    What are no-fault torts?

    Compensation without proving fault, like workers' compensation.

    What are compensatory damages?

    Aim to restore the injured person to their original position.

    What are punitive damages?

    Intended to punish especially harmful behavior.

    What are trade secrets?

    Confidential business information protected by reasonable measures.

    What do patents protect?

    Inventions, granting exclusive rights for a limited time.

    How long do utility patents last?

    20 years from the filing date.

    What do trademarks protect?

    Brand names, logos, and symbols to prevent consumer confusion.

    What does copyright law protect?

    Creative works like music, books, and films.

    What is the Supremacy Clause?

    Constitution is the supreme law, overriding conflicting laws.

    What is the role of the grand jury?

    To vet felony charges and determine if an indictment is warranted.

    What distinguishes misdemeanors from felonies?

    Misdemeanors have penalties less than one year; felonies have more.

    What is fraud?

    Deceptive practices to gain an unfair advantage.

    What are Ponzi schemes?

    Investment scams promising high returns using funds from new investors.

    What is obstruction of justice?

    Impeding the discovery of information or destroying evidence.

    What does RICO stand for?

    Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

    What is the presumption of innocence?

    Guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

    What is the exclusionary rule?

    Illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in court.

    What does the Fourth Amendment protect?

    Right to privacy and legal evidence collection.

    What is the Bill of Rights?

    First ten amendments protecting individual rights.

    What is the purpose of the Equal Protection Clause?

    Requires laws to be rational and fair in treatment.

    What happens in a nolo contendere plea?

    Defendant does not contest charges, leading to conviction.

    What is the significance of the police power?

    Allows governments to create laws for health and safety.

    What is comparative negligence?

    Considers shared fault in liability cases.