Consider the following (legal question) Forum

[luckdragon]

Steve is an associate for Firm A. Steve is asked to write a short blurb that Firm A can use on its website to advertise its expertise in Space Law. Steve copies the blurb from Firm B, a competitor's, website. The plagiarized blurb is later posted.

Firm B brings suit against Firm A and Steve. Steve settles with Firm B.

Did Firm A intentionally infringe on Firm B's copyright in Firm B's suit against A? or is it negligent?

[Emma.]

What is this I don't even

[NotMyRealName09]

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[vanwinkle]

What class is this for?

[Cupidity]

It seems like you've got the question framed a bit akwardly. My initial thought is this, under respondeat, employers aren't liable for the intentional torts of their employees. It would seem to make sense if the question was framed, "Is Firm A liable for B's infringement if it was either negligent or intentional." Asking whether Firm A's infringement is intentional is like asking, "was he driving over the speed limit," it is a question of fact, a jury question, not a legal inference. That's why I think you, or hell, your professor, might be framing it incorrectly.