Business Law and the Regulation of Business

Recognized for accurate, relevant, and straightforward coverage, BUSINESS LAW AND THE REGULATION OF BUSINESS, 13E illustrates how legal concepts apply to today�s common business situations. The book's comprehensive, yet succinct, approach provides the depth of coverage ideal for business success and CPA exam preparation without technical jargon. The text includes both landmark and recent cases with the facts and decision summarized for clarity, while the opinion is carefully edited to preserve the language of the court. More than 220 classroom-tested figures, tables, diagrams, concept reviews, and chapter summaries clarify concepts. To enhance readability, legal terms are clearly defined, explained, and illustrated. In addition, each chapter is carefully organized and enriched by illustrative hypothetical and case examples that relate the material to real-life experiences. Numerous critical-thinking features further challenge and strengthen your analytical skills. The "Going Global" feature integrates important international business law content throughout the text.

List of contents

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.
APPENDICES.
Appendix A: The Constitution of the United States of America.
Appendix B: Uniform Commercial Code (Selected Provisions).
Appendix C: Dictionary of Legal Terms.

About the author

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, 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.

Summary

Recognized for accurate, relevant, and straightforward coverage, BUSINESS LAW AND THE REGULATION OF BUSINESS, 13E illustrates how legal concepts apply to today’s common business situations. The book's comprehensive, yet succinct, approach provides the depth of coverage ideal for business success and CPA exam preparation without technical jargon. The text includes both landmark and recent cases with the facts and decision summarized for clarity, while the opinion is carefully edited to preserve the language of the court. More than 220 classroom-tested figures, tables, diagrams, concept reviews, and chapter summaries clarify concepts. To enhance readability, legal terms are clearly defined, explained, and illustrated. In addition, each chapter is carefully organized and enriched by illustrative hypothetical and case examples that relate the material to real-life experiences. Numerous critical-thinking features further challenge and strengthen your analytical skills. The "Going Global" feature integrates important international business law content throughout the text.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Mann, Richard (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) Mann, Richard A. Mann, Mann Richard, Barry Roberts, Barry (The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) Roberts, Barry S. Roberts, Roberts Barry
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9780357042625
• ISBN: 978-0-357-04262-5
• Dimensions: 223 mm x 45 mm x 259 mm
• Weight: 2517 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Mercantile and commercial law; LAW / Corporate, Company law