Bill was injured on the job and hospitalized for several months. Without telling Bill, and to prevent him from being cited by the city dur ing this period, Bill's friend Ted mowed Bill's lawn weekly and fed and watered his pets. When Bill returned home from the hospital, he was shocked at what Ted had done and said, T'll pay you $500 for all your work." Is this an enforceable promise?​

Summarize the specific methods used by interest groups in order to influence governmental decisions making in all three branches of government. provide at least two examples from each branch.

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u.s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.

Which of the following statements is incorrect? select one: a. personal creditors have first claim on partnership assets.b. partnerships are subject to dual taxation.c. no law requires partners to create a written partnership agreement, but it's smart to do so.d. partnership has limited life and unlimited liability.