Contemporary Business Law

by Cheeseman, Henry R.

• ISBN13: 9780130886750
• ISBN10: 0130886750
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1994-12-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

Exceptionally reader-friendly, this full-color introduction to contemporary business law offers full coverage and clear explanations of traditional business law topics AND addresses the legal environment in which business must operate. Over 100 enrichment boxes focus on contemporary, ethical, and international issues, and over 150 contemporary cases provide examples of the application of the law. Coverage includes the legal ramifications of the Internet and technology; contract formation and commercial law; contract performance and international trade; intellectual property rights including the exploding multimedia market and its legal implications; equal opportunity employment including the latest discussion of diversity in the workforce; ethics and social responsibility of business; product liability; and more. For those currently practicing in legal and/or business environments.

Table of Contents

Preface
Critical Legal Thinking
The Legal Environment of Business
American Legal Heritage	p. 1
The Litigation Process and Alternative Dispute Resolution	p. 29
International Torts, Negligence, and Strict Liability	p. 59
Business Torts and Intellectual Property Rights	p. 83
Criminal Law and Business Crimes	p. 107
Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business	p. 135
International Law, Courts, and Organizations	p. 153
Contracts
Nature and Classification of Contracts	p. 175
Agreement and Consideration	p. 189
Capacity and Legality	p. 213
Defenses to the Enforcement of Contracts	p. 235
Third-Party Rights and Discharge of Contracts	p. 259
Contract Breach and Remedies	p. 281
Commercial Transactions
Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts	p. 299
Performance of Sales and Lease Contracts	p. 327
Warranties and Product Liability	p. 353
Creation and Transfer of Negotiable Instruments	p. 381
Holder in Due Course, Liability, and Defenses	p. 413
Checks, Wire Transfers, and the Banking System	p. 439
Credit and Secured Transactions	p. 465
Bankruptcy and Reorganization	p. 493
Business Organizations
Agency	p. 523
Sole Proprietorships and Franchises	p. 555
Partnerships	p. 579
The Nature, Formation, and Financing of Corporations	p. 611
Rights, Duties, and Liability of Corporate Directors, Officers, and Shareholders	p. 641
Mergers, Acquisitions, and Termination of Corporations	p. 669
Securities Regulation and Investor Protection	p. 695
Government Regulation
Consumer Protection	p. 729
Environmental Protection	p. 751
Employment and Labor Law	p. 775
Equal Opportunity in Employment	p. 799
Antitrust Law	p. 819
Property
Personal Property and Bailments	p. 851
Real Property	p. 873
Insurance, Wills, and Trusts	p. 905
Appendix A Writing Assignments	p. A-1
Appendix B The Constitution of the United States of America	p. A-34
Appendix C The Uniform Commercial Code	p. A-42
Glossary	p. G-1
Case Index	p. C-1
Subject Index	p. I-1
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