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The Legal Environment of Business Frances Edwards (Clemson University)

The Legal Environment of Business By Frances Edwards (Clemson University)

The Legal Environment of Business by Frances Edwards (Clemson University)


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The Legal Environment of Business by Frances Edwards (Clemson University)

Now you can examine the practical structure and function of the legal system from the perspective of the professional non-lawyer with the popular THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS, 13E. Readable cases summarize background facts and lower court holdings. Case decisions appear in the words of the court itself but are edited to include only key issues relevant to understanding the legal reasoning. In addition to reviewing the structure of today's legal system, the book places strong emphasis on the nuts and bolts of legal rules that directly impact business today. Clear, concise coverage of a wide range of topics introduces critical points of law using business-specific examples and realistic scenarios. The authors' readable style complements their extensive knowledge of domestic and international business to make this a favorite among students, like you. To complement this edition, MindTap online solution is available to help you prepare for this course.

About Frances Edwards (Clemson University)

Frances L. Edwards is an Associate Professor of Legal Studies in the College of Business and Behavioral Studies at Clemson University. Roger Meiners is the Goolsby-Rosenthal Chair in the College of Business at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he teaches Legal Environment of Business. Al Ringleb is President of the Consortium of Universities for International Studies, Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa.

Table of Contents

Part I: ELEMENTS OF LAW AND THE JUDICIAL PROCESS. 1. Today's Business Environment: Law and Ethics. 2. The Court Systems. 3. Trials and Resolving Disputes. 4. The Constitution: Focus on Application to Business. 5. Criminal Law and Business. Part II: ELEMENTS OF TRADITIONAL BUSINESS LAW. 6. Elements of Torts. 7. Business Torts and Product Liability. 8. Real and Personal Property. 9. Intellectual Property. 10. Contracts. 11. Domestic and International Sales. 12. Business Organizations. 13. Negotiable Instruments, Credit, and Bankruptcy. Part III: THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP. 14. Agency and the Employment Relationship. 15. Employment and Labor Regulations. 16. Employment Discrimination. Part IV: THE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. 17. The Regulatory Process. 18. Securities Regulation. 19. Consumer Protection. 20. Antitrust Law. 21. Environmental Law. 22. The International Legal Environment of Business. Appendix A: Legal Research and the Internet. Appendix B: Case Analysis and Legal Sources. Appendix C: The Constitution of the United States of America. Appendix D: The Uniform Commercial Code (Excerpts). Appendix E: National Labor Relations Act (Excerpts). Appendix F: Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Excerpts). Appendix G: Americans with Disabilities Act Excerpts). Appendix H: The Antitrust Statutes (Excerpts). Appendix I: Securities Statutes (Excerpts).

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CIN1337095494VG
9781337095495
1337095494
The Legal Environment of Business by Frances Edwards (Clemson University)
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Cengage Learning, Inc
20170101
792
N/A
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