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Question
Which of the following is true of the Sherman Act?
A. Violations may be subject to criminal fines or imprisonment, but not both.
B. It covers antitrust activities by corporations, but not by individuals.
C. Violations of the Sherman Act may be enjoined by the courts.
D. Its sanctions are only civil punishments, and not criminal punishments.
E. Crimes under the Sherman Act are misdemeanors.
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A. The employer can sue the employee for reimbursements.
B. The employee will be held liable for the employer's torts, while working with the employer.
C. The insurer who has paid the respondeat superior claim will sue the employee who caused the claim.
D. The employee is entitled to receive respondeat superior claims from the employer.
E. An employer will be held liable for an employee's tortious acts whether or not they are in the scope of employment.
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B. Since this was an accident, no one will be held liable.
C. Leslie was on a frolic and detour when the accident occurred; hence the employer is not liable for the accident.
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E. Leslie's employer will be held liable for all of Leslie's actions, but can sue Leslie for a reimbursement.
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A. An employee may be held liable under tort law for the torts committed by his/her employer, while the employee was working at the organization.
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