The Lake Nixon Club near Little Rock, Arkansas, had a racial ...

[mwit1967]

The Lake Nixon Club near Little Rock, Arkansas, had a racial restriction on the use of its 232-acre amusement area, which included areas for swimming, boating, sunbathing, picnicking, miniature golf, and snack bars. Discuss how an interstate commerce connection might be found so that the federal civil rights act could be used to invalidate the restriction.

Question 2

Italian manufacturers of leather goods have agreed to charge uniform prices on all sales in the United States in order to better compete with U.S. manufacturers. Which of the following statements is true?
 A) The agreement is a violation of U.S. antitrust laws, and the Italian manufacturers can be prosecuted.
 B) The manufacturers are protected under the act of state doctrine.
 C) The manufacturers enjoy sovereign immunity.
 D) The manufacturers are protected under the forum non conveniens doctrine.

[manuelcastillo]

Answer to Question 1

Students should compare to Ollie's Barbecue - food shipments, interstate travelers, supplies, and so on. See Daniel v. Pane, 395 U.S. 298 (1969).

Answer to Question 2

A

[mwit1967]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[JaynaD87]

Gracias!