1.Short Answer (25 pts)minimum one solid, cogent paragraph.

Jon Patel worked for ABC Company for 5 years.He always received excellent evaluations.Jon was punctual in coming to work, respectful of his fellow employees, did not take advantage of sick days and his supervisor routinely praised his work.One day the supervisor told Jon: "You're fired, get out right now, there's the door!!".Jon feels mistreated and discriminated against.

Does Jon have any recourse under (1) the NJ Law Against Discrimination and/or (2) the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII?

EXPLAIN FULLY.

2.Short Answer (25 pts)minimum one solid, cogent paragraph.

During this course, we have discussed basic legal principles such as standing, jurisdiction, capacity, laches, ripeness & reliance.Select 3 principles:define each and give an example of each.

3.Short Answer (25 pts)minimum one solid, cogent paragraph.

Our anti-trust laws are designed to ensure that we have access to a free, open and competitive market place.Therefore, certain anti-competitive behaviors are prohibited, such as price fixing, bundling and predatory pricing.Define each of the latter three and give one example of each.

4.Short Answer (25 pts)minimum one solid, cogent paragraph.

Identify& describe5of the major differences between civil law and criminal law.

5.Essay (50 pts)Minimumtwo solid, cogent paragraphs

Ray Johnson and his son, David, were waiting for a "walk" sign before crossing a street.A truck owned by Newspaper Agency Corp. (NAC), and operated by its employee Mark Wilson, crossed the intersection and jumped the curb, killing David and injuring Ray.Before reporting for work on the evening of the accident, Wilson had consumed 7 mixed drinks contain vodka, and a 27-ounce drink containing two mini bottles of tequila.His blood alcohol content after the accident was 0.18 percent.Evidence showed that the use of drugs and alcohol was widespread at NAC and the company made no effort to stop its use.NAC vehicles had been returned at the end of a shift with beer cans on more than one occasion.Further, evidence showed that a NAC supervisor had seen drivers smoking marijuana at the business and told them to "do it on the road."

Ray Johnson sued NAC for his injuries and for the wrongful death of his son.

Is NAC liable for Mark Wilson's actions?Why or why not?

What legal concepts are implicatedbythese facts?

6.Essay(50 pts).Minimum two solid, cogent paragraphs.

Famous skateboarder, Anthony Buzzard, announced his retirement from the sportafter winning the X games, and a career spanning over twenty years.He is the recognized "king" of the sport and the person who made it what it is today.At the press conference announcing his retirement, Buzzard was asked several times if he wouldn't reconsider his retirement, but he has adamant that he had beaten every competitor in the sport.He wished to retire to devote his time to his skateboard company.

Two months later, Buzzard was contacted by the new owners of the X Games and asked to participate in the Games one last time because next year's competition would be the tenth anniversary of the games.Buzzard relents and tells the owners, "OK, we're on!"Based on his representation, the owners pay Buzzard a $50,000 signing fee.Four months later, after receiving the signing fee, Buzzard contacts the owners and says that he really is going to retire, and will not participate in the Tenth Anniversary X Games.

Do the ownershave towait until the date of performance to sue Buzzard?Yes?

No?Fully explain your answer.

Are the owners entitled to damages?If yes, what types of damages and how much?