Essentials of Business Law and the Legal Environment

Praised for its relevant, straightforward coverage, ESSENTIALS OF BUSINESS LAW AND THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT, 13E illustrates how to apply legal concepts to business situations. This comprehensive, yet succinct, reader-friendly approach provides a depth of coverage ideal for business success and CPA exam preparation without technical jargon. Integrated, summarized landmark and recent cases work with more than 220 figures, tables, diagrams, and summaries to ensure understanding. Key legal terms are defined and illustrated, while numerous examples relate material to real life. Critical-thinking features strengthen analytical skills as you acquire a fundamental knowledge of the principles of law that apply to business transactions. Gain insight into the function and operation of courts and administrative agencies and learn to recognize potential legal problems in business situations.

Part I: INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND ETHICS. 1. Introduction to Law. 2. Business Ethics. Part II: THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. 3. Civil Dispute Resolution. 4. Constitutional Law. 5. Administrative Law. 6. Criminal Law. 7. Intentional Torts. 8. Negligence and Strict Liability. Part III: 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 IV: SALES. 19. Introduction to Sales and Leases. 20. Performance. 21. Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss. 22. Product Liability: Warranties and Strict Liability. 23. Sales Remedies. Part V: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS. 24. Form and Content. 25. Transfer and Holder in Due Course. 26. Liability of Parties. 27. Bank Deposits, Collections, and Funds Transfers. Part VI: AGENCY. 28. Relationship of Principal and Agent. 29. Relationship with Third Parties. Part VII: BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS. 30. Formation and Internal Relations of General Partnerships. 31. Operation and Dissolution of General Partnerships. 32. Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies. 33. Nature and Formation of Corporations. 34. Financial Structure of Corporations. 35. Management Structure of Corporations. 36. Fundamental Changes of Corporations. Part VIII: DEBTOR AND CREDITOR RELATIONS. 37. Secured Transactions and Suretyship. 38. Bankruptcy. Part IX: REGULATION OF BUSINESS. 39. Securities Regulation. 40. Intellectual Property. 41. Employment Law. 42. Antitrust. 43. Accountants' Legal Liability. 44. Consumer Protection. 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 Wills. Appendix A: The Constitution of the United States of America. Appendix B: Uniform Commercial Code (Selected Provisions). Appendix C: Dictionary of Legal Terms.