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Smith & Roberson's Business Law, 19th Edition

Richard A. Mann, Barry S. Roberts

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Smith & Roberson's Business Law 19th Edition by Richard A. Mann/Barry S. Roberts
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Overview

Trust “Smith & Roberson’s Business Law,” 19th Edition, to deliver today's most complete, credible presentation of business law, with updated content that reflects the latest developments and emerging trends. Renowned for its accuracy, this edition introduces both landmark cases and current decisions from recent years, all with edits to preserve the language of the court. More than 200 classroom-tested figures, diagrams and summaries emphasize fundamental principles and rules of law that apply to today's business transactions. Readers gain insights into the function and operation of courts and administrative agencies and examine potential legal problems for businesses. This contemporary, detailed presentation of business law also prepares readers for the Area II (Business Law) within the regulation section of the certified public accountant (CPA) exam.

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Richard A. Mann

Richard A. Mann, J.D., received a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School. He is professor emeritus of business law at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is past president of the Southeastern Regional Business Law Association. Professor Mann is a member of Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Law, and the North Carolina Bar (inactive). He has written extensively, covering a number of legal topics including bankruptcy, sales, secured transactions, real property, insurance law and business associations. Professor Mann has received the American Business Law Journal's award both for the best article and for the best comment and has served as a reviewer and staff editor for the publication. He is the co-author of SMITH & ROBERSON'S BUSINESS LAW, BUSINESS LAW AND THE REGULATION OF BUSINESS, ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS LAW AND THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT, and CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS LAW.

Barry S. Roberts

Barry S. Roberts, J.D., LL.M., received a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Pennsylvania State University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Laws degree from Harvard Law School. He served as a judicial clerk for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court prior to practicing law in Pittsburgh. Professor Roberts is professor emeritus of business law at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and he is a member of Who's Who in American Law and the North Carolina and Pennsylvania Bars (inactive). He has written numerous articles on such topics as antitrust, products liability, constitutional law, banking law, employment law and business associations. Professor Roberts has been a reviewer and staff editor for the American Business Law Journal. He is the co-author of SMITH & ROBERSON'S BUSINESS LAW, BUSINESS LAW AND THE REGULATION OF BUSINESS, ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS LAW AND THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT, and CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS LAW.

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  • Updated coverage and cases, including three major Supreme Court cases and other recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, address the latest emerging issues and changes to the law.
  • The "Applying the Law" feature helps students apply legal reasoning, using the proven IRAC method, to current cases and developing legal issues.  

Features

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  • The "Practical Advice" feature in each chapter illustrates how legal concepts covered in the chapter can be applied to common business situations.
  • More than 200 insightful figures, tables and diagrams illustrate each chapter’s discussion and present a unique way for students to learn and master the book’s material.
  • This book serves as a proven resource for CPA exam preparation, carefully covering materials in the CPA Exam’s Area II (Business Law) of the regulation section. 
  • A wide range of cases includes landmark and current cases. Cases are edited to preserve the language of the court.   
  • The end-of-chapter "Taking Sides" feature requires students to apply critical-thinking skills to a case-based fact situation.
  • Thought-provoking questions and case problems appear at the end of each chapter, enhancing their understanding of key concepts while developing their critical-thinking skills.

Table of Contents

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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, and Discharge.
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 and Holder in Due Course.
28. Liability of Parties.
29. Bank Deposits, Collections, and Funds Transfers.
Part VI: UNINCORPORATED BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS.
30. Formation and Internal Relations of General Partnerships.
31. Operation and Dissolution of General Partnerships.
32. Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies.
Part VII: CORPORATIONS.
33. Nature, Formation, and Powers.
34. Financial Structure.
35. Management Structure.
36. Fundamental Changes.
Part VIII: DEBTOR AND CREDITOR RELATIONS.
37. Secured Transactions and Suretyship.
38. Bankruptcy.
Part IX: REGULATION OF BUSINESS.
39. Protection of Intellectual Property.
40. Antitrust.
41. Consumer Protection.
42. Employment Law.
43. Securities Regulation.
44. Accountants' Legal Liability.
45. Environmental Law.
46. International Business Law.
Part X: PROPERTY.
47. Introduction to Property, Property Insurance, Bailments, and Documents of Title.
48. Interests in Real Property.
49. Transfer and Control of Real Property.
50. Trusts and Decedents' Estates.

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  • ISBN-10: 8214054370
  • ISBN-13: 9798214054377
  • RETAIL $284.95
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