Asked by jailene lobaton on Jun 09, 2024
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Kan Lee is a U.S.citizen and an employee of MetLoc systems.He was caught stealing and handing over semiconductors to another individual,who is a citizen of a foreign country.Both individuals were arrested.Which law would be invoked in order to prosecute Kan Lee and what would be the punishment if Kan is convicted?
Semiconductors
Materials with electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator, used in the manufacture of electronic devices.
Foreign Country
A nation-state or territory that is recognized as independent and distinct from one's own country, governed by its own political and legal systems.
- Explore the legal consequences associated with the actions of corporations and individuals in transferring sensitive technology and managing hazardous materials.
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Sharma PratimaJun 12, 2024
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Kan Lee would be prosecuted under the Economic Espionage Act,which forbids the theft of trade secrets for distribution to a foreign government or an agent of a foreign government or for economic gain that does not benefit the actual owner of the trade secret.He can face up to 10 years of imprisonment and fines that may reach as much as $500,000.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the legal consequences associated with the actions of corporations and individuals in transferring sensitive technology and managing hazardous materials.