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In each case that follows, you be the judge.25. Assignments in WritingThe terms of the Blackstone divorce decree required that Mr. Blackstone pay child support of$600 per month to his former wife. Payments were to be made via the office of the clerk ofcourts. The right to receive the payments was transferred to the Department of Human Resourcesby the clerk’s office. Must the assignment in this case be in writing? Why or why not?Blackstone v. State Ex. Rel. Blackstone, 585 So.2d 58 (AL).26. Assignments after BankruptcyThe Washington Post Company had a contract with The Chicago Tribune, requiring that theTribune supply The Post with several comic strips, including Dick Tracy, Winnie Winkle,Gasoline Alley, and The Gumps. After The Post’s bankruptcy, the bankruptcy trusteesassigned the right to receive the comics to a reorganized company, owned by Meyers. TheTribune canceled the contract and entered a new contract with The Washington Tribune, givingthe Tribune the right to receive the comic strips. When Meyers objected, The ChicagoTribune argued that the rights to the comic strips could not be assigned. Is The ChicagoTribune correct? Explain your answer.Meyers v. Washington Times Co., 76 F2d. 988 (DC Cir.).Computer SecurityMartin is a lawyer practicing in New York. All ofthe contracts he creates are saved on the computerin his office. Recently, Martin asked for adviceregarding his duties to implement and practicecomputer security.ConnectUsing a variety of search engines, help Martin find:27. Information about his legal and ethicalresponsibilities in this area. What standard ofcare should Martin observe in protecting theconfidentiality and privacy of his clients’records?28. Predict Why do you think consideration isunnecessary for an assignment of rights tobe valid?29. Connect Have any rights or duties everbeen transferred to you? Explain youranswer.30. Question Why do you think that althougha performance of an obligation can bedelegated, the responsibility for it maynot be?31. Respond Can you think of a time whenyou might have breached a contract youmade with a friend or family member?Explain your answer.Chapter 12: Transfer of Contracts and Remedies for Breach 259