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False Imprisonment

Holding someone in a space against their will for an unreasonable amount of time.

RICO

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

FCPA

Prohibits bribery of foreign officials and requires accurate record-keeping.

Tortious Interference with a Contract

Occurs when someone knowingly disrupts a contractual relationship.

Company liability for illegal acts

The company can be held liable when employees commit illegal acts.

Commerce Clause

Federal government can use it to regulate commerce among the states.

Comparative Negligence

Allows plaintiff to recover damages proportional to their degree of fault.

Contributory Negligence

Complete bar on recovery for the plaintiff if they are found to be at fault.

Sentence Reduction Factors

An ethics training program and voluntary reporting of violations can lessen penalties.

Miranda Warnings

Confessions obtained before Miranda warnings cannot be used in court.

Probable Cause

Required to obtain a warrant for searches and seizures.

Plain View

No warrant is needed if evidence is in plain view.

Warrants

Needed to protect people's property and privacy.

Unauthorized Appropriation

Using someone's likeness or image without their permission.