The most complete and credible business law text available, the Fifteenth Edition of SMITH AND ROBERSON'S BUSINESS LAW, International Edition by Richard A. Mann and Barry S. Roberts continues a long tradition of accuracy, thoroughness, and consistent coverage of the latest issues and emerging trends. This updated classic delivers a comprehensive, detailed presentation of business law topics that reflect AACSB guidelines. Chapter cases - located at the end of the book - offer an excellent mix of landmark and current decisions which are edited to preserve much of the language of the court. The placement of these gives you complete flexibility, allowing you to skip selected cases easily or opt for a true black-letter-law case analysis approach. Proven, comprehensive, and completely up-to-date, this trusted text will challenge andengage your students -and ensure they leave your class with a solid understanding of modern business law. INDICE: PART I: THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. 1. Introduction to Law.2. Business Ethics and the Social Responsibility of Business. 3. Civil Dispute Resolution. 4. Constitutional Law. 5. Administrative Law. 6. Criminal Law. 7. Intentional Torts. 8. Negligence and Strict Liability. PART II: CONTRACTS. 9. Introduction to Contracts. 10. Mutual Assent. 11. Conduct Invalidating Assent. 12. Consideration. 13. Illegal Bargains. 14. Contractual Capacity. 15. Contracts in Writing. 16. Third Parties to Contracts. 17. Performance, Breach, andDischarge. 18. Contract Remedies. PART III: AGENCY. 19. Relationship of Principal and Agent. 20. Relationship with Third Parties. PART IV: SALES. 21. Introduction to Sales and Leases. 22. Performance. 23. Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss. 24. Products Liability: Warranties and Strict Liability in Tort. 25. Sales Remedies. PART V: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS. 26. Form and Content. 27. Transfer. 28. Holder in Due Course. 29. Liability of Parties. 30. Bank Deposits, Collections, and Funds Transfers. PART VI: UNINCORPORATED BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS.31. Formation and Internal Relations of General Partnerships. 32. Operation and Dissolution of General Partnerships. 33. Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies. PART VII: CORPORATIONS. 34. Nature, Formation, and Powers.35. Financial Structure. 36. Management Structure. 37. Fundamental Changes. PART VIII: DEBTOR AND CREDITOR RELATIONS. 38. Secured Transactions and Suretyship. 39. Bankruptcy. PART IX: REGULATION OF BUSINESS. 40. Protection of Intellectual Property. 41. Antitrust. 42. Consumer Protection. 43. Employment Law. 44. Securities Regulation. 45. Accountants' Legal Liability. 46. Environmental Law. 47. International Business Law. 48. Cyberlaw. PART X: PROPERTY. 49. Introduction to Property, Property Insurance, Bailments, and Documents of Title. 50.Interests in Real Property. 51. Transfer and Control of Real Property. Dictionary of Legal Terms.
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