Posted: January 20th, 2017

Mary is an assembly line worker at a computer company

Mary is an assembly line worker at a computer company. Mary becomes aware that an improvement is being made in the company s primary computer, which will significantly increase profits. Mary tells a friend to buy stock in the company. The friend does so and tells two other persons to do the same. The Company s profits increase greatly, and all three who purchased stock sell at a great profit. Discuss the liability of the parties and the basis for your belief.