2) Ridley is an officer of Sun Watts, Inc. Ridley knows that a Sun Watts engineer recently developed a new, inexpensive method for collecting, storing, and converting solar power into fuel. Ridley takes advantage of this information to buy Sun Watts stock from Taylor and, after the discovery is announced, to sell the stock to Ulrich at a profit. Taylor claims that this is a violation of federal law. Is Taylor correct? If so, what federal law has Ridley violated, and what are its possible penalties? 3) Fresco and Garcia form a partnership-HVAC Pros. Garcia's capital contribution is $10,000, and Fresco's is $15,000. The partnership agreement provides that profits are to be shared, with 40 percent for Garcia and 60 percent for Fresco. Later, Garcia makes a $10,000 loan to the partnership when it needs working capital. When the partnership is dissolved, its assets are $50,000, and its debts are $8,000. How should the assets be distributed? 7) Sara needs $1.500 to buy textbooks and other school supplies. Tomas agrees to loan Sara $1,500, accepting as collateral Sara's car. They put their agreement in writing and sign it. Sara keeps possession of the car. Does Tomas have an enforceable security interest? How can Tomas let other creditors know of his interest in the car? 8) Mitch is a director and officer of Numero Uno, Inc. Mitch makes a marketing decision that results in a dramatic decrease in profits for Numero Uno and its shareholders. The shareholders accuse Mitch of breaching his fiduciary duty to the corporation. What is Mitch's best defense against this accusation? Later, the Numero Uno board considers a resolution for the firm to compete with One-of-a-Kind Corporation. Mitch is a director and shareholder of One-of-a-kind. What is Mitch's responsibility in this situation? 9) Commerce & Trade Corporation and Distance Shipping & Transport, Inc., form a business trust. eCharge Auto Company and Fleet Electric Corporation form a joint stock company. Green AgriCorp and Harvest Farms, Inc., form an incorporated cooperative. What features do these combinations of business organization have in common? 10) Current City (CC) is a retail seller of television sets. CC sells Dhani a $3,000 large-screen, high-definition, LED set on a retail installment security agreement in which he pays $100 down and agrees to pay the balance in equal installments. CC retains a security interest in the set, and perfects that interest by filing a financing statement centrally. Two months later, Dhani is in default on the payments to CC and is involuntarily petitioned into bankruptcy by other creditors. Discuss CC's right to repossess the TV set and whether CC has priority over the trustee in bankruptcy. 11- Riki, the owner of Simply Sushi, is a sole proprietor. What are the chief characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages of this form of business organization? Riki wants to obtain additional capital to expand Simply Sushi, but she does not want to lose control of the firm. As a sole proprietor, what is her best option to attain these goals? 15- Roman is the chief executive officer of Salty Snax Corporation. Roman's responsibilities include decisions on product development, marketing, and other significant business directions. Roman is subject to the approval and oversight of Salty Snax's board of directors. Teri is a Salty Snax manager whose duties include the firm's day-to-day hiring, firing, purchasing, and selling. Umberto is a Salty Snax salesperson, whose daily activities are controlled by Teri. Velma writes sales manuals and promotional materials for Salty Snax's products according to Roman's instructions and subject to Salty Snax's control, but has no dealings with the company's customers or suppliers. Warren writes copy on a contract-per-project basis and is not otherwise subject to Salty Snax's control. Who is a principal? Who is an agent? Who is an employee? Who is an independent contractor