INJUNCTION - Introduction An Injunction is an equitable remedy, it is an order given by court under which a person has to do or cease doing a specific action. It is an extraordinary remedy that courts utilize in special cases where preservation of the status quo or taking specific action is required in order to prevent injustice. An injunction is a specific order of the court forbidding the commission of a wrong threatened or the continuance of a wrongful course of action already begun, or in some
Gangs and Injunctions Criminal activities and gangs have mostly always been an on going problem in the United States. Gangs and gang members are frequently involved with a variety of different crimes. The 2008 National Youth Gang Survey reported that there are approximately 774,000 active gang members in the United States (Egley, Howell, & Moore, 2010). The 2008 National Youth Gang Survey also states that there are about 27,900 active gangs in the United States (Egley et al., 2010). The active gangs
A teenager named Tom, walked into a music store last week and went straight to his favorite music section. After looking around for a short amount of time he spotted the CD he wanted. Tom then tore the magnetic sensor off the front of the package, stuffed the CD down his pants and then proceeded to walk through the front doors of the store, stealing the CD. Most people would say what Tom did was against the law and he should be punished for the crime. What if I was to say this crime happens thousands
The following arguments will be used by Greene’s Jewelry against the defendant; violation of None Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in both Federal and State laws and the countersuit for wrongful termination. Greene’s has the original signed NDA by the defendant, which can be used as evidence. This signed NDA can illustrate the defendant has violated the legally binding agreement she had agreed to while employed under Greene’s jewelry. Howell Jewelry is Greene’s competitor; their intention for hiring the
Non-disclosure, Non-circumvention and Non-competition Agreement at Disney Nowadays, trade secrets, sensitive and confidential data has been leaked to competitors and the public has increased in the last 15 years. Under those circumstances, enterprises are kicking it up into high gear to maintain confidentiality and secure intellectual property. All in all, Disney’s confidential/non-compete agreement tackles the pros and cons for signers, view the benefits and hindrances of former employer’s confidential
As a JusticeCorps member, I assist litigants complete forms related to their case in family law, housing law, and other pending legal forms. The program permits me to know how to work in a stressful environment where many people want their legal matters to be solved. I experienced many litigants coming to me in tears to help them out because they do not understand the court procedures and legal documents that they have received. Since I interact with litigants in a one-on-one direct service, it makes
The American Fear of Being Sued Something basic has been stolen from American life. We have lost much of our individual freedom due to the theft in our society. Our thieves come in the form of "sue happy" Americans. Doctors are paranoid, teachers are weakened and religious consultation is decreased. You would have to be a fool to say what you really think in the workplace. Increasingly, people believe that they cannot make a difference. Today, the medical industry has been transformed.
Injunction An injunction is a command of the court directing the defendant to refrain from doing something in breach of the contract. This is a preventive relief. Moreover, it can be filed as a separate request directly with the court. Injunctions are often awarded in cases involving a breach of contract which may be issued instead of a monetary damages award. On the other hand, the value of an item will not be determined as well as knowing when monetary damages will not be suited in a remedy for
MEMORANDUM CONFIDENTIAL To: Legal Department: Greene’s Jewelry Wholesale, LLC From: Sou Phonyothy Date: September 13, 2017 RE: Green’s v. Lawson-Breach of Confidentiality and countersuit Lawson v. Greene’s Wrongful Termination Questions of Law 1. Did the former employee Jennifer Lawson violate the terms of the confidentiality agreement when she signed the document upon being hired? 2. Did the former employer, Greene’s Jewelry Wholesale LLC, wrongfully terminate Jennifer Lawson? Answer 1. Yes
Gang Injunctions: Ineffective to Prevent Violent Crimes in California In now days, the increase in gun violence troubles many communities in the United States. Many of the high-crime neighborhoods have become a total gang-controlled area. In 2013, the total number of gangs in the United States are 24,500 (Federal Bureau of Investigations). As major cities in America struggle to respond to the growth of gangs and attendant crime and violence, the law enforcement come up with gang injunctions to reduce
The Crime of Stalking Stalking has been around since the beginning of time. Men and women alike have been accused of such a crime cause they either can't get it out of their head that the other person does not want to have anything to do with them, or they are just obsessed with a stranger. It is just recent that they United States Government have decided to make stalking a crime in it self. This type of crime was labeled as harassment, annoyance, or domestic violence. It wasn?t until the 80's
Domestic violence is an issue that many American women face everyday. However, those who are not exposed to it often do not have a clear understanding of the horrible, damaging effects it can have on a person. It is a hidden issue, one that occurs most frequently in the privacy of ones home. Often times those who are exposed to domestic violence are very reluctant to talk about it. Furthermore, in different states there are similar ways that women can protect themselves from their abusers through
Introduction The phone calls usually come late at night, near the end of my shift. Barley audible, a voice packed with emotion asks, "Is there room in the shelter," she is in danger and needs help. "Have you called the police," I know before she can answer, she has not. They never want to call the police; there is usually a reason, fear, children, or time. "[A]s many as 50 percent of homeless women and children are fleeing domestic violence,"(UNITED STATES v. MORRISON 2000). This assignment offers
1. Explain the most important role of the trial judge in a legal proceeding. Answer1. The most important role of the trial judge is to keep order in the court and is in charge when a jury is present to make sure that the lawyers do not use improper methods to influence the jury during the case. 2. When a trial court makes a legal error in deciding case, what steps must the party take to have the legal error reviewed? Answer 2. If the trial court makes an error then the party needs to take
There is one particular case that stands out in my mind when I think of domestic violence. The Tracy Thurman Story. Tracy Thurman was a Connecticut housewife. She suffered a horrendous abuse at the hands of her husband. As the days got older so did the beatings and was more horrified each day. When Buck and Tracy got involved she realized that he had a gambling problem. She had confronted him about him losing money while gambling in front of his friends. Buck became furious and punched the door working
A restraining order is a court document that restricts, or eliminates, contact between two people. Restraining orders are usually associated with victims of domestic violence, but can be obtained by victims of any form of harassment. Essentially, a judge decides how far a the defendant must stay away to keep you safe. In extreme cases, a judge will order no form of contact, including telephone, letters or even emails. Violating a restraining order is tantamount to violating any other court order
Background Legato Systems, Inc. was a software company created in 1988 that provided data storage databases and services as an intermediary for other firms within the industry. Legato was listed on the NASDAQ exchange and was audited by Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLC. In 2003, Legato was acquired and merged into EMC Corp., another company specializing in computer hardware and software, who later merged with Dell Technologies, Inc. in 2016. The executives allegedly responsible for the fraud
Gang injunctions arrive in the UK In November 2009, new provisions for tackling gangs under the Policing and Crime Act were passed: the gang injunction. Inevitably, these have already been dubbed the ‘gangbo’ – an ASBO (Anti-Social Behaviour Order) for gang members. Originally restricted to those 18 and over, only a week after the act was approved, the Crime and Security Bill proposed its extension to cover those 14-17. Gang injunctions have been used in the US for over two decades. The UK
most debatable idea law enforcement agents have come up with is that of gang injunctions. A gang injunction is an order of a court directing gang members to refrain from an act or Acts. Civil law suits that allege in the grievance that the gang and its affiliates have occupied and used the specified target Area in a manner that institutes a public nuisance under California Civil Code sections 3479 and 3480;
Title: The Inappropriate Injunction: Beverly Glen Music, Inc. v. Warner Communications, Inc. regarding Anita Baker. Facts: Anita Baker was in a multi-year contract with Beverly Glen Music Inc., (Beverly Glen). In 1982, Baker, recorded her first album with Glen Music, Songtress, which was considered a success based on moderate sales. In 1984, Baker was offered a better deal by a company named Elektra under Warner Communications, Inc., which Baker accepted based on problems she had with Glen. She