Current, jargon free, and filled with many examples, the 8th Edition of BUSINESS LAW: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES, International Edition covers legal rights and responsibilities in both the public and private sectors. Co-authored by Arnold J. Goldman, a practicing attorney and William D. Sigismond, a veteran business law educator, this clear, straightforward text avoids court jargon and shows rather than tells students about the law using fascinating cases and ethical dilemmas. Hypothetical examples immediately follow discussion of concepts to further reinforce understanding. The 8th Edition is updated throughout to reflect recent changes in the law. INDICE: PART I: UNDERSTANDING THE LAW. 1. Foundations of Law and the Role of Ethics in Business. 2. The Federal and State Court Systems and Their Constitutional Foundation. 3. Criminal Law: Traditional and Cybercrimes. 4. Tort Law: Traditional and Cybertorts. 5. Litigation and Alternatives for Settling Civil Disputes. PART II: TRADITIONAL AND E-CONTRACTS. 6. Contract Law: A Beginning. 7. Agreement: Offer and Acceptance. 8. Consideration. 9. Capacity. 10. Legality. 11. Formal Requirements -Statute of Frauds/E-Signatures. 12. Transfer of Contract Rights and Duties. 13. The Termination of Contracts: Discharge. 14. The Termination of Contracts: Breach of Contract. PART III: PURCHASE, SALE, ANDLEASE OF GOODS UNDER THE UCC. 15. Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts. 16.The Sales Contract: Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss. 17. The Sales Contract: Performance, Breach, and Remedies for Breach. 18. Products Liability Law. PART IV: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS. 19. Nature and Types of Negotiable Instruments. 20. Issue, Transfer, and Discharge of Negotiable Instruments. 21. Rights andDuties of Parties. 22. Checks, the Banking System, and E-Money. PART V: AGENCY, EMPLOYMENT, AND LABOR LAW. 23. Employer-Employee Relationship. 24. Principal-Agent Relationship. 25. Principal-Agent, Employer-Employee, and Third-Party Relationships. PART VI: BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND REGULATION. 26. Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, and Limited Liability Organizations. 27. Corporations and Franchising. 28. Government Regulation of Business. PART VII: REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, BAILMENTS, AND WILLS AND ESTATE PLANNING. 29. Basic Legal Concepts of Property. 30. Renting Real Property. 31. Buying and Selling Real Property. 32. Nature and Types of Bailments. 33. Special Bailments. 34. Wills, Intestacy, and Estate Planning. PART VIII: CONSUMER AND CREDIT PROTECTION. 35. Protecting the Consumer and the Taxpayer. 36. Protecting the Borrower. 37. Protecting the Creditor. PART IX: INSURANCE. 38. Property, Casualty, and Automobile Insurance, 39. Personal Insurance.
- ISBN: 978-0-538-74995-4
- Editorial: South Western College
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
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- Fecha Publicación: 27/02/2010
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