Allison operates a pizza establishment and has run into difficult economic times. Just when Allison feels that her business is finally going well, a new pizza place opens nearby. Allison cannot stand the thought of again facing bankruptcy for a business that she has worked so hard to start. Allison contacts the suppliers of the new pizza place and tries to convince them not to deal with the new place. The creditworthiness of the new restaurant is lied about, and the moral character of the owner is called into question. What torts has Allison committed? What defense(s) might she assert? What ethical issues are presented by Allison's behavior? How can they be resolved? Thoroughly explain your answer. Fully describe the applicable laws, and then apply them to the material facts. Explain your analysis. If you make assumptions of fact, fully explain them. Remember to address every reasonable legal issue fully.

Allison operates a pizza establishment and has run into difficult economic times. Just when Allison feels that her business is finally going well, a new pizza place opens nearby. Allison cannot stand the thought of again facing bankruptcy for a business that she has worked so hard to start. Allison contacts the suppliers of the new pizza place and tries to convince them not to deal with the new place. The creditworthiness of the new restaurant is lied about, and the moral character of the owner is called into question. What torts has Allison committed? What defense(s) might she assert? What ethical issues are presented by Allison's behavior? How can they be resolved? Thoroughly explain your answer. Fully describe the applicable laws, and then apply them to the material facts. Explain your analysis. If you make assumptions of fact, fully explain them. Remember to address every reasonable legal issue fully.