Business Law and the Legal Environment, Standard Edition 8th Edition

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Business Law and the Legal Environment, Standard Edition (8th Edition) by Jeffrey F. Beatty, Susan S. Samuelson, and Patricia S. Abril

ISBN: 9781337404532

About this Book :

Business Law and the Legal Environment, Standard Edition (8th Edition) is an engaging and reader-friendly introduction to business law, tailored for today’s students. The book provides real-world examples and practical scenarios that show how legal concepts apply to everyday business practices. The authors use a conversational style to simplify complex legal topics, making them easier to understand. The book emphasizes the impact of digital technology, including new information on privacy and intellectual property, and features an updated ethics chapter to explore why individuals make unethical decisions.

Table of Contents

:

Part 1: The Legal Environment :

1.

Introduction

to Law

2. Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

3.International Law

4. Common Law, Statutory Law, and Administrative Law

5. Constitutional Law

6. Dispute Resolution

7. Crime

Part 2: Torts :

8. Intentional Torts and Business Torts

9. Negligence, Strict Liability, and Product Liability

10. Privacy and Internet Law

Part 3: Contracts :

11.

Introduction

to Contracts

12. Agreement: Offers and Acceptances

13. Consideration

14. Legality

15. Voidable Contracts: Capacity and Consent

16. Written Contracts

17. Third Parties

18. Contract Termination

19. Remedies

20. Practical Contracts

Part 4: Sales :

21.

Introduction

to Sales

22. Ownership, Risk, and Warranties

23. Performance and Remedies

Part 5: Additional CPA Topics :

24. Secured Transactions

25. Creating a Negotiable Instrument

26. Liability for Negotiable Instruments

27. Accountants’ Liability

Part 6: Agency and Employment Law :

28. Agency Law

29. Employment and Labor Law

30. Employment Discrimination

Part 7: Business Organizations :

31. Starting a Business: LLCs and Other Options

32. Partnerships

33. Life and Death of a Corporation

34. Management Duties

35. Shareholder Rights

36. Bankruptcy

Part 8: Government Regulation :

37. Securities Regulation

38. Antitrust

39. Consumer Protection

40. Environmental Law

Part 9: Property :

41. Intellectual Property

42. Real Property and Landlord-Tenant Law

43. Personal Property and Bailment

44. Planning for the Future: Wills, Trusts, and Insurance

Appendices:

• Appendix A: The Constitution of the U.S.
• Appendix B: The UCC
• Appendix C: Answer Key for Selected End-of-Chapter Questions