BLAW 285 Fifth graded assignment - Topics 13, 14, 15 & 16 You are required to answer five questions. Pick one question from each group. Answer should be on a single Word document and be approximately one-half page, with standard sizing and spacing. Identify the question being answered. Your answers should be posted to D2L Assignments by no later than 11:59 pm on Saturday, December 4. A1. An automobile manufacturer makes two statements in advertising: "This car has six cylinders." And this car will make you're the envy of your neighbors." State whether these statements are deceptive advertising. A2. An automobile manufacturer wishes to advertise that "this car has brakes that will never fail." Will this advertising increase the manufacturer's potential for liability in the event of brake failure? Reasons? B B1. Offering shares of stock and selling bonds are methods that companies use to raise capital. Explain the difference. Use the terms debt and equity in your answer. B 2. Security laws continually seek to protect investors and find a balance between necessary regulation and unnecessary government interference. A company argues that those who buy stocks and bonds are knowledgeable and not in need of protection. State your agreement or disagreement Restraint of trade is an agreement between two or more businesses intended to eliminate competition, create a monopoly, artificially raise prices, or adversely affect the free market. C 1. Two competing hardware stores agree that they will sell power tools for a price no lower than the manufacturer's suggested price. Is this agreement a restraint of trade? Reasons? C 2. Two competing hardware stores agree that each will provide the other with an advance copy of any advertising prior to release to the public. Is this agreement a restraint of trade? Reasons? D D 1. The actions of an employee may result in liability for the employer. What can the employer do to limit liability resulting from employee actions? D2. Improper discrimination against protected classes of persons may occur in the workplace. What actions can an owner take to limit liability resulting from discrimination? E E 1. The Administrative Procedure Act is intended to protect persons subject to regulation from agency abuse. Does the APA achieve its goal? Reasons? E 2. If a person is charged with a violation of agency rules, should the agency's interpretation of its rules be used by a court to support a finding of violation? Reasons