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Recognized for its reader-friendly presentation, current examples and engaging stories, Beatty/Samuelson/Abril's "Introduction to Business Law," 8th Edition, introduces students to principles of business law. The authors cover topics of interest to students such as cryptocurrency, social media influencers and the gig economy. Because the authors practiced law, they can clearly explain both theory and how legal concepts actually work in everyday business practice (e.g. the difference between the theory of corporate governance and its reality). Respected scholars, the authors apply their understanding of legal and business practices to predict and address emerging legal trends and issues.
- "You Be the Judge" cases provide only the facts and conflicting appellate arguments. Because students do not know the result, class discussions are more complex and lively.
- "Exam Strategy" feature helps students prepare for exams by presenting them with a typical exam question in the chapter and again in the end-of-chapter review.
- End-of-chapter sections include 25 or more practice problems such as multiple-choice questions, additional exam strategy questions, case questions and discussion questions.
- Ethical questions threaded throughout the text prompt students to understand the important relationship between today's law and ethics.
- Relevant and meaningful content illustrates the importance of the law, so students emerge better prepared to negotiate contracts, join the workforce and start companies.
- Engaging content and reader-friendly presentation filled with stories encourages meaningful discussion and retention.
Unit I: THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT.
1. Introduction to Law.
2. Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility.
3. International Law.
4. Constitutional, Statutory, Administrative, and Common Law.
5. Dispute Resolution.
6. Crime.
Unit II: TORTS.
7. Intentional Torts and Business Torts.
8. Negligence, Strict Liability, and Product Liability.
9. Privacy and Internet Law.
Unit III: CONTRACTS AND THE UCC.
10. Forming a Contract.
11. Requirements for a Contract.
12. Performance of a Contract.
13. Practical Contracts.
14. Sales.
15. Negotiable Instruments.
16. Secured Transactions.
Unit IV: AGENCY AND EMPLOYMENT LAW.
17. Agency.
18. Employment and Labor Law.
19. Employment Discrimination.
Unit V: THE LIFECYCLE OF A BUSINESS.
20. Starting a Business: LLCs and Other Options.
21. Corporations.
22. Bankruptcy.
Unit VI: GOVERNMENT REGULATION.
23. Securities and Antitrust.
24. Consumer Protection.
25. Environmental Law.
26. Accountants’ Liability.
Unit VII: PROPERTY.
27. Intellectual Property.
28. Real Property and Landlord–Tenant Law.
29. Personal Property and Bailment.
30. Estate Planning.
31. Insurance.
Appendix A: The Constitution of the U.S.
Appendix B: The Uniform Commercial Code.
1. Introduction to Law.
2. Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility.
3. International Law.
4. Constitutional, Statutory, Administrative, and Common Law.
5. Dispute Resolution.
6. Crime.
Unit II: TORTS.
7. Intentional Torts and Business Torts.
8. Negligence, Strict Liability, and Product Liability.
9. Privacy and Internet Law.
Unit III: CONTRACTS AND THE UCC.
10. Forming a Contract.
11. Requirements for a Contract.
12. Performance of a Contract.
13. Practical Contracts.
14. Sales.
15. Negotiable Instruments.
16. Secured Transactions.
Unit IV: AGENCY AND EMPLOYMENT LAW.
17. Agency.
18. Employment and Labor Law.
19. Employment Discrimination.
Unit V: THE LIFECYCLE OF A BUSINESS.
20. Starting a Business: LLCs and Other Options.
21. Corporations.
22. Bankruptcy.
Unit VI: GOVERNMENT REGULATION.
23. Securities and Antitrust.
24. Consumer Protection.
25. Environmental Law.
26. Accountants’ Liability.
Unit VII: PROPERTY.
27. Intellectual Property.
28. Real Property and Landlord–Tenant Law.
29. Personal Property and Bailment.
30. Estate Planning.
31. Insurance.
Appendix A: The Constitution of the U.S.
Appendix B: The Uniform Commercial Code.
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