Legal Environment / Edition 4

by Jeffrey F. Beatty, Susan S. Samuelson

Overview

Discover the legal environment text you ll actually enjoy reading. Time after time, readers like you have commented that they never realized legal issues could be so interesting. Extremely reader friendly, Beatty/Samuelson/Abril's LEGAL ENVIRONMENT, 8E is packed with current examples and real-life scenarios that are relevant today — from marijuana contracts to the impact of Covid-19 and #MeToo in the workplace. The award-winning authors use a conversational writing to explain complex topics in easy-to-understand language. Because the authors practiced law before teaching, they are able to explain how law actually works in everyday business practice. Carefully selected topics are sure to pique your interest. For instance, you learn about today's digital landscape with new information on privacy and intellectual property. Updates on ethics offer a practical approach, using the latest research to explain why people make unethical decisions. MindTap digital tools also offer resources to help understand the textbook content, and real-world business scenarios to apply what you learn.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780324786545
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/19/2010
Series:	Available Titles CengageNOW Series
Pages:	864
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Jeffrey F. Beatty earned his B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and J.D. from Boston University. He has practiced law at Greater Boston Legal Services, where he has represented indigent clients. Professor Beatty has earned The Metcalf Cup and Prize, Boston University s highest teaching award. In addition to his legal research and writings, Professor Beatty has written both plays and television scripts that have been performed in Boston, London and Amsterdam.


Susan S. Samuelson earned her A.B. and J.D. from Harvard University. She has practiced corporate law with Choate, Hall and Stewart. Professor Samuelson has earned the Broderick Prize for excellence in teaching at the Questrom School. A highly respected legal professional, she has written numerous articles on legal issues for scholarly and popular journals, including the American Business Law Journal, Ohio State Law Journal, Boston University Law Review, Harvard Journal on Legislation, National Law Journal, Sloan Management Review, Inc. Magazine and Boston Magazine.


Patricia S nchez Abril earned her B.A. from Duke University and J.D. from Harvard Law School. She has practiced law with Hunton & Williams, LLP as well as Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Professor Abril has been awarded the Academy of Legal Studies in Business, Distinguished Junior Faculty Award and Outstanding Proceedings, the Hoeber Memorial Award for Excellence in Research and the University of Miami Faculty Senate Outstanding Teaching Award. Professor Abril s research has appeared in numerous professional and scholarly journals, such as the American Business Law Journal, Harvard Journal of Law & Technology, Florida Law Review, Houston Law Review, Wake Forest Law Review and Columbia Business Law Journal.

Table of Contents

Unit 1: THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT. 1. Introduction to Law. 2. Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility. 3. Dispute Resolution 4. Common Law, Statutory Law, and Administrative Law. 5. Constitutional Law. 6. Torts and Product Liability. 7. Privacy and Internet Law 8. Crime. 9. International Law. Unit 2: Contracts and the UCC. 10. Introduction to Contracts. 11. Legality, Consent, and Writing. 12. Performance, Discharge, and Remedies. 13. Practical Contracts. 14. The UCC: Sales and Secured Transactions. 15. Negotiable Instruments. 16. Bankruptcy. Unit 3: Agency and Employment Law. 17. Agency Law. 18. Employment and Labor Law. 19. Employment Discrimination. Unit 4: Business Organizations. 20. Starting a Business: LLCs and Other Options. 21. Corporations. 22. Securities Regulation. Unit 5: Government Regulation and Property. 23. Antitrust. 24. Intellectual Property. 25. Property. 26. Consumer Protection. 27. Environmental Law. Appendix A: The Constitution of the U.S. Appendix B: The UCC. Appendix C: Answer Key for Selected End-of-Chapter Questions.

Editorial Reviews

"The language is understandable, and the text presents legal concepts in an interesting manner."


"My students and I love the You Be the Judge features. They promote excellent in-class discussion."


"The writing is engaging and has been since the first day. The students really relate to the examples and scenarios. There is a sense of humor in this textbook that is uncommon and engaging."

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