B6-1: Illegal agreements
You make the call! Were Standford’s actions ethical? Why? Write a law that would allow for this type of activity to happen.
Illegal agreements Agreements that involve contacting for an illegal act generally are void and unenforceable. Examples of the most frequently encountered types of illegal contracts are: Illegal Lotteries Agreements to Pay Usurious Interest Agreements involving Illegal Discriminations Agreements that Obstruct Legal Procedures Agreements made Without a Required Competency License Agreements that Affect Marriage Negatively Agreements that Restrain Trade Unreasonably Agreements Not to Compete
Illegal Lotteries Most states either forbid or regulate gambling. Most states have legalized various forms of gambling under regulated conditions: Casinos Pari-Mutuel Betting State-Run Lotteries BINGO Games and Pull-Tab Betting Card Rooms (also known as Poker Rooms)
Connect! Research MN Gambling laws. Fill in the sheet!
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