1.Johnson & Co. sold goods to Thomas on credit. The amount grew steadily, and, finally, Johnson & Co. refused to sell any more to Thomas unless Thomas signed a promissory note for the amount due (a promissory note is one in which the maker promises to pay the debt at the designated time in the future). Thomas did not want to sign the note but did so because he had no money and needed more goods. When Johnson & Co. sued to enforce the note, Thomas claimed that the note was not binding because it had been obtained under economic duress. Was he correct? Explain your answer.

Before contacting the news or print media about your business, what must you come up with first ? a. a media expertb. a big budgetc. a track recordd. a story angle

Sam and diane are completing their federal income taxes for the year and have identified the amounts listed here. how much can they rightfully deduct? • agi: $80,000 • medical and dental expenses: $9,000 • state income taxes: $3,500 • mortgage interest: $9,500 • charitable contributions: $1,000.

James is an employee in the widget inspection department of xyz systems, a government contractor. james was part of a 3-person inspection team that found a particular batch of widgets did not meet the exacting requirements of the u.s. government. in order to meet the tight deadline and avoid penalties under the contract, james' boss demanded that the batch of widgets be sent in fulfillment of the government contract. when james found out, he went to the vice president of the company and reported the situation. james was demoted by his boss, and no longer works on government projects. james has a: