Ted is the owner and chief executive officer of a business. He recently began an advertising campaign to promote a new product that is regulated by state law. The law is somewhat unclear. Before launching the campaign, he researched the relevant law and consulted with his attorney in an effort to comply with the law. Nevertheless, the attorney general of his state has filed a lawsuit against him for deceptive advertising. Ted's best defense is that: a. his attorney was incompetent and he should not be held liable for bad advice. b. his firm made a profit on the product which shows that consumers were happy with their purchase. c. the law is unfair. d. he acted in good faith by conducting due diligence and acting accordingly, under an unclear law.

You have learned that there are many ethical concerns surrounding genetic research, and it's important to be familiar with them. for this project, you will write a persuasive essay about an ethical question in biotechnology. directions the goal of a persuasive essay is to convince people to agree with you. it is important to support your opinion with facts. a persuasive essay is not simply a description of your beliefs. be sure to organize your information, give clear examples, and build your argument carefully. read the following genetics topics below. choose a topic and then decide what side you are on. remember that there is no "right" or "wrong" side. ethical questions often have many points of view. research your topic and write a 400 word persuasive essay. topic 1: should insurance companies have the right to learn the genetic profiles of the people they insure? topic 2: should employers have the right to learn the genetic profiles of the people they hire? are there special considerations for employees in jobs in which there is a high risk to others, such as airline pilots, doctors, or bus drivers? topic 3: should scientists who identify genes and create new genetic engineering techniques have the right to patent their methods for their own profit?