International Business Law And Its Environment

by Schaffer, Richard; Agusti, Filiberto; Earle, Beverley

• ISBN13: 9780324649673
• ISBN10: 0324649673
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-07-23
• Publisher: South-Western College/West

Summary

International business law doesn't have to be a mystery. With its unique thematic approach, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW AND ITS ENVIRONMENT, 7e, enables you to learn public and private law issues quickly and easily. From intellectual property to direct foreign investment, this student-friendly text explains issues in ways you can understand. Known for its current, comprehensive, and accurate coverage, the text balances the legal challenges of doing business in developing and nonmarket-economy countries with the economic and political issues that commonly arise. It also focuses on the transactional aspects of international business as well as on the legal, cultural, political, and economic environment affecting managerial decision making on a global scale. Packed with real-world examples, the text emphasizes ethics issues throughout, incorporates cutting-edge cases, and includes a companion Website that helps you maximize your study time.

Table of Contents

The Legal Environment Of International Business

Introduction to International Business

International Law and Organizations

The Resolution of International Disputes.

International Sales, Credits, and The Commercial Transaction

Sales Contracts and Excuses for Nonperformance

The Documentary Sales and Terms of Trade

The Carriage of Goods and the Liability of Air and Sea Carriers

Bank Collections, Trade Finance, and Letters of Credit.

International and u.s. Trade Law

National Lawmaking Powers and the Regulation of U.S. Trade

GATT Law and the World Trade Organization: Basic Principles

Laws Governing Access to International Markets

Regulating Import Competition and Unfair Trade

Imports, Customs, and Tariff Law

North American Free Trade Law

The European Union and Other Regional Trade Areas

The Regulation of Exports.

Regulation of The International Marketplace

International Marketing Law: Sales Representatives, Advertising, and Ethical Issues

Licensing Agreements and the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights

Host-Country Regulation: Corporate Law, Taxation, and Currency Risk

Political Risk: Nationalization, Expropriation, and Privatization

Labor and Employment Discrimination Law

Environmental Law

Regulating the Competitive Environment

Appendices

Index

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