Business Law

by Cheeseman, Henry R.

• ISBN13: 9780134728780
• ISBN10: 0134728785
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780134729046
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780136828075, 9780136828075
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2018-01-03
• Publisher: Pearson

About This Book

Business Law, 10th Edition

Business Law, 10th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for courses in business law. Written by Henry R. Cheeseman, this book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of national and international business law principles.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in business law courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of business law, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of legal principles in the business world.

History and Editions

The 10th edition of Business Law has been updated with a wealth of new cases from the US Supreme and Federal Courts. It also features new examples of ethical, environmental, and international law business legal cases for students to investigate. This edition continues the tradition of engaging readers through real case studies and beautiful illustrations, helping them retain the core issues in national and international business law.

Author and Other Works

Henry R. Cheeseman is the author of Business Law. He is known for his ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and simply, making the subject matter accessible to students. While specific other works by Cheeseman are not mentioned in the provided sources, his expertise in business law is evident in this comprehensive textbook.

Key Features

• Real Case Studies: The book engages readers by teaching through actual case studies, which helps students understand real-world applications of business law.
• Updated Cases: The 10th edition includes new cases from the US Supreme and Federal Courts, ensuring that the material remains current and relevant.
• Ethical, Environmental, and International Law Cases: The book features new examples of ethical, environmental, and international law business legal cases, providing a broad understanding of legal issues in different contexts.
• Beautiful Illustrations: The text includes beautiful illustrations that enhance the learning experience by making complex legal concepts more visual and easier to understand.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780134728780
• eTextbook: Available with MyLab Business Law (ISBN: 9780134729046)
• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780134728780
• Loose-leaf: Not specified in the provided sources, but available through Pearson (ISBN: 0134728939 for MyLab Business Law with Pearson eText)
• Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers, including eCampus.com (180-day eBook for $64.99)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: January 3, 2018
• Number of Pages: 1080
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• 11th Edition: Available through Pearson and other retailers, featuring updated cases and new examples of ethical, environmental, and international law business legal cases.
• eTextbook with MyLab Business Law: ISBN-13: 9780134729046
• Related ISBNs:
• 9780134729046 (eTextbook)
• 9780134832289 (Business Law Plus MyLab Business Law with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package)
• 0134728939 (MyLab Business Law with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Business Law)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Business Law, 10th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Henry R. Cheeseman is professor emeritus of the Marshall School of Business of the University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, California. Cheeseman earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Marquette University, both a master’s in business administration (MBA) and a master’s in business taxation (MBT) from USC, a juris doctor (JD) degree from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law, a master’s degree with an emphasis on law and economics from the University of Chicago, and a master’s in law (LLM) degree in financial institutions law from Boston University.

 

Professor Cheeseman was director of the Legal Studies in Business Program at USC. He taught business law, legal environment, and ethics courses in both the MBA and the undergraduate programs of the Marshall School of Business of USC. At the MBA level, he developed and taught courses on corporate governance, securities regulation, mergers and acquisitions, and bankruptcy law. At the undergraduate level, he taught courses on business law, the legal environment of business, ethics, business organizations, cyber law, and intellectual property.

 

Cheeseman received the Golden Apple Teaching Award on many occasions by being voted by the students as the best professor at the Marshall School of Business of USC. He was named a fellow of the Center for Excellence in Teaching at USC by the dean of the Marshall School of Business. The USC’s Torch and Tassel Chapter of the Mortar Board, a national senior honor society, tapped Professor Cheeseman for recognition of his leadership, commitment, and excellence in teaching.

Cheeseman writes leading business law and legal environment textbooks that are published by Pearson Education, Inc. These include Business Law, Contemporary Business Law, and The Legal Environment of Business.

 

He is an avid traveler and amateur photographer. The interior photographs for this book were taken by him.

 

Table of Contents

PART I: LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS AND ONLINE COMMERCE 

1. Legal Heritage and the Digital Age

2. Courts and Jurisdiction

3. Judicial, Alternative, and E-Dispute Resolution

4. Constitutional Law for Business and E-Commerce

PART II: TORTS, CRIMES, AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

5. Intentional Torts and Negligence

6. Product and Strict Liability

7. Intellectual Property and Cyber Piracy

8. Criminal Law and Cybercrime

PART III: CONTRACTS AND E-COMMERCE

9. Nature of Traditional and E-Contracts

10. Agreement

11. Consideration and Promissory Estoppel

12. Capacity and Legality

13. Genuineness of Assent and Undue Influence

14. Statute of Frauds and Equitable Exceptions

15. Third-Party Rights and Discharge

16. Breach of Contract and Remedies

17. Digital Law and E-Commerce

PART IV: SALES AND LEASE CONTRACTS AND WARRANTIES

18. Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts

19. Title to Goods and Risk of Loss

20. Remedies for Breach of Sales and Lease Contracts

21. Warranties

PART V: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS, BANKING, AND ELECTRONIC FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS 

22. Creation of Negotiable Instruments

23. Holder in Due Course and Transferability

24. Liability, Defenses, and Discharge

25. Banking System and Electronic Financial Transactions

PART VI: CREDIT, SECURED TRANSACTIONS, AND BANKRUPTCY

26. Credit, Real Property Financing, and Debtor’s Rights

27. Secured Transactions

28. Bankruptcy and Reorganization

PART VII: AGENCY, EMPLOYMENT, AND LABOR LAW

29. Agency Formation and Termination

30. Liability of Principals, Agents, and Independent Contractors

31. Employment, Worker Protection, and Immigration Law

32. Labor Law

33. Equal Opportunity in Employment

PART VIII: BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, INVESTOR PROTECTION, AND BUSINESS ETHICS

34. Small Business, Entrepreneurship, and General Partnerships

35. Limited Partnerships and Special Partnerships

36. Corporate Formation and Financing

37. Corporate Governance and Sarbanes-Oxley Act

38. Corporate Acquisitions and Multinational Corporations

39. Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships

40. Franchise and Special Forms of Business

41. Investor Protection and E-Securities Transactions

42. Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business

PART IX: GOVERNMENT REGULATION

43. Administrative Law and Regulatory Agencies

44. Consumer Protection and Product Safety

45. Environmental Protection

46. Antitrust Law and Unfair Trade Practices

PART X: PERSONAL PROPERTY, REAL PROPERTY, AND INSURANCE

47. Personal Property and Bailment

48. Real Property

49. Landlord-Tenant Law and Land Use Regulation

50. Insurance

PART XI: ACCOUNTING PROFESSION

51. Accountants’ Duties and Liability

PART XII: PERSONAL LAW 

52. Wills, Trusts, and Estates

53. Family Law

PART XIII: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT 

54. International and World Trade Law

Appendix A: Constitution of the United States of America