The Social Issues of _________ and ____ Derailed the PointCast

question 22

Short Answer

The social issues of _________ and ____ derailed the PointCast deal and are among the most difficult aspects of negotiating mergers today.

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Definitions:

Uniform Commercial Code

A complete array of statutes that regulate all business dealings across the United States.

NAFTA

The North American Free Trade Agreement, a treaty between the United States, Canada, and Mexico that eliminates most tariffs on trade between them.

CISG

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, a treaty providing a uniform framework for international commerce.

UCC

As a detailed legal framework, the Uniform Commercial Code specializes in overseeing a variety of commercial transactions across the United States.