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What are some of the legal ramifications the group might face if one of the group’s members pretended that a Canadian celebrity has endorsed their cookies?
Legal Ramifications of False Endorsement Claims
If the group is pretending that a Canadian celebrity has endorsed their cookies without celebrity’s consent. This could lead them to significant legal repercussions, some of the legal repercussions includes:
1.
Misrepresentation
: If the endorsement is used to encourage customers to purchase their cookies, and it is not true, this constitutes misrepresentation could result in the contract being revoked or it might can lead to the payment of damages
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2.
Violation of Consumer Protection Laws
: Is someone is doing False or misleading representations. As per violate consumer protection laws it can violate consumer protection which can potentially results in fines and sanctions against the group.
3.
Defamation
: False endorsement claims have impacted negatively on the celebrity’s reputation; he can fill a defamation lawsuit against the group.
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Infringement of Personality Rights
: Using celebrity's name or likeness without his consent for personal use or commercial gain could violate their personality rights, leading to legal action.
Finally, the group asked you to help them getting some funding. You really want to help but you are not qualified in finance. What are some of the ramifications of providing incomplete or misleading information by an expert like yourself?
Ramifications of Incomplete or Misleading Financial Advice
As an expert, If someone is providing funding assistance without qualifications in finance, offering incomplete or misleading financial advice can have severe consequences on that person, including:
1.
Professional Liability
: If someone hold himself out as an expert and provide advice that is incomplete or incorrect, he will be responsible for any losses or damage that result from that advice.
2.
Loss of Credibility
: His reputation as a professional could be damaged as well which will result in a loss of trust from the public and peers.
3.
Legal Action
: He could be subject to regulatory or legal action, including fines and penalties for professional misconduct.
References
Willful. (n.d.). Common Law in Canada. Retrieved from https://www.willful.co/learn/common-
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Government of Ontario. (n.d.). Statute of Ontario, 1990. Retrieved from https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90s01
Government of Ontario. (n.d.). Your rights when signing or cancelling a contract. Retrieved from https://www.ontario.ca/page/your-rights-when-signing-or-cancelling-contract
"Canadian Contract Law" by Angela Swan and Jakub Adamski, Swan, A., & Adamski, J. (Year). Canadian Contract Law. Publisher.
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