SOPHIA BUSINESS LAW FINAL
MILESTONE COURSEWORK 2026
COMPLETE TASKS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS
◉ Garrod Smith is a master woodcarver and sole owner of "Smith
Custom Doors, LLC." Which of the following advantages applies to his
business form? Answer: The business is a separate legal entity from
Garrod Smith.
◉ Michael owns a bowling alley. The bowling alley serves pizza and
beer in the restaurant area only. Although workers try to keep the
equipment and bowling lane area clean, some patrons still get them dirty
with their greasy fingers. Patron Tammy breaks her big toe when she
loses grip on greasy bowling ball and drops it on her big toe. Will the
bowling alley be held liable for Tammy's broken toe? Answer: Yes,
because the bowling alley is liable for this type of foreseeable accident.
◉ "Widget" is a trademark for a product made by "The Widget
Company." Other companies make products very similar to the
"Widget." Soon, writers, journalists, and the public begin referring to all
such similar products as "widgets." What is the most likely result?
Answer: The Widget Company will lose the trademark unless it takes
active steps to protect it.
◉ Every owner in which of the following is jointly and severally liable
for the debts and obligations of the organization? Answer: Partnership
, ◉ Which of the following is a management tactic for dealing with
negotiation breakdown during collective bargaining? Answer: Lockout
◉ What is the most typical remedy available for a breach of contract?
Answer: Monetary damages
◉ If an employer wishes to ensure that an employee does not leave in
the future to engage in the same business, the employer is likely to enter
into a contract with which of the following? Answer: Covenant not to
compete
◉ In a unilateral contract, the accepting party can only accept with
which of the following? Answer: An action
◉ Which of the following is a type of ADR in which the decisionmaker
takes the place of a judge and jury? Answer: Arbitration
◉ What is a major drawback of negotiation? Answer: It is prone to
situations involving unequal bargaining power between the parties.
◉ Waldo fell asleep while cooking and his apartment caught on fire. His
roommate, Malcolm, was injured when he re-entered the burning
apartment to save his sister from the fire. If Malcolm sues Waldo for his
injuries, can Waldo successfully defend himself based on assumption of
risk? Answer: No, because Waldo was responsible for causing the fire.
MILESTONE COURSEWORK 2026
COMPLETE TASKS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS
◉ Garrod Smith is a master woodcarver and sole owner of "Smith
Custom Doors, LLC." Which of the following advantages applies to his
business form? Answer: The business is a separate legal entity from
Garrod Smith.
◉ Michael owns a bowling alley. The bowling alley serves pizza and
beer in the restaurant area only. Although workers try to keep the
equipment and bowling lane area clean, some patrons still get them dirty
with their greasy fingers. Patron Tammy breaks her big toe when she
loses grip on greasy bowling ball and drops it on her big toe. Will the
bowling alley be held liable for Tammy's broken toe? Answer: Yes,
because the bowling alley is liable for this type of foreseeable accident.
◉ "Widget" is a trademark for a product made by "The Widget
Company." Other companies make products very similar to the
"Widget." Soon, writers, journalists, and the public begin referring to all
such similar products as "widgets." What is the most likely result?
Answer: The Widget Company will lose the trademark unless it takes
active steps to protect it.
◉ Every owner in which of the following is jointly and severally liable
for the debts and obligations of the organization? Answer: Partnership
, ◉ Which of the following is a management tactic for dealing with
negotiation breakdown during collective bargaining? Answer: Lockout
◉ What is the most typical remedy available for a breach of contract?
Answer: Monetary damages
◉ If an employer wishes to ensure that an employee does not leave in
the future to engage in the same business, the employer is likely to enter
into a contract with which of the following? Answer: Covenant not to
compete
◉ In a unilateral contract, the accepting party can only accept with
which of the following? Answer: An action
◉ Which of the following is a type of ADR in which the decisionmaker
takes the place of a judge and jury? Answer: Arbitration
◉ What is a major drawback of negotiation? Answer: It is prone to
situations involving unequal bargaining power between the parties.
◉ Waldo fell asleep while cooking and his apartment caught on fire. His
roommate, Malcolm, was injured when he re-entered the burning
apartment to save his sister from the fire. If Malcolm sues Waldo for his
injuries, can Waldo successfully defend himself based on assumption of
risk? Answer: No, because Waldo was responsible for causing the fire.
