Case Study:
For those of you unfamiliar with the F.I.R.A.C Method of coming to conclusions regarding case studies of business law, first the person must state the fact, then the issues, the Law and finally show how that law applies and conclude on behalf of either side.
Fact:
Solo Inc made contributions to support pending Alaska State ballot initiative to increase taxes to support the Alaska State university. It also used company resources to suport the ballot initiative and in so doing violated the statute put into affect on January 1, 2001 called the "Campaign Financing Reform Act" which prohibited corporations doing business within the state contributing to or soliciting contributions for any purpose which would influence the vote on any question submitted to the voters other than ones materially affecting any of the property, business or assets of the corporation.
Issue:
Did Solo Inc violate the Campaign Finance Reform Act?
Rule:
Campaign Finance Reform Act - No Corporate Entity shall contribute or solicite contributions for any purpose that would influence the vote on any question submitted for the voters.
Chief Justice John Marshall established a broad in...
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