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Robert W. Emerson, J.D. - All books by this author
Barron’s Business Review Books - All books in this series
Titles in Barron’s Business Review series are widely used as classroom supplements to college textbooks, and often serve as a main textbook in business brush-up programs. Business Law focuses on the importance of legal theory in the everyday business world, explaining such subjects as tort responsibility, government regulations, contracts, environmental law, product liability, consumer protection, and international law, among many other topics. Also discussed in detail are the legal aspects partnerships, franchises, and corporations, and special topics that include business crimes, property as a legal concept, intellectual property, and similar pertinent topics. A study aid labeled Key Terms appears at the beginning of each chapter, and You Should Remember summaries are strategically interspersed throughout the text.
About the series:
Barron's Business Review Series provide a streamlined course for students and business people with:- Easy-to-follow formats
- Real-life examples and explanations
- Review questions and problems with answers explained
- Chapter-by-chapter summaries of key concepts
Table of Contents:
Preface
THE LAW AND SOCIETY
- 1 ORIGIN AND NATURE OF LAW
- 2 GOVERNMENT UNDER LAW
- 3 THE U.S. COURT SYSTEM AND THE LEGAL PROCESS
CONTRACTS
- 4 NATURE, CLASSIFICATION, AND FORMATION
- 5 REALITY OF THE CONTRACT: DID THE MINDS REALLY MEET?
- 6 CAPACITY OF THE PARTIES AND LEGALITY OF SUBJECT MATTER
- 7 THE STATUTE OF FRAUDS; PAROL EVIDENCE RULE; PRIVITY
- 8 DISCHARGE; DAMAGES AND OTHER REMEDIES
- 9 SPECIAL PROBLEMS CONCERNING SALES CONTRACTS
COMMERCIAL RELATIONS
- 10 NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS: DEFINITIONS, CONCEPTS, AND
NEGOTIATION
- 11 NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS: THE HOLDER IN DUE COURSE,
DEFENSES, LIABILITY, AND DISCHARGE
- 12 BANKING PROCEDURES AND THE BANK/CUSTOMER
RELATIONSHIP
- 13 CREDITORS’ RIGHTS AND DEBTORS’ PROTECTION;
BANKRUPTCY; SECURED TRANSACTIONS
BUSINESS FORMATIONS
- 14 AGENCY
- 15 TYPES OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS; PARTNERSHIPS;
FRANCHISES
- 16 CORPORATIONS: NATURE, FORMATION, TYPES, AND POWERS
- 17 MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION; TERMINATION
- 18 CORPORATIONS: FINANCIAL STRUCTURE; SECURITIES
REGULATION; LIABILITY OF ACCOUNTANTS
SPECIAL TOPICS
- 19 CRIMES AND TORTS
- 20 PROPERTY
- 21 INSURANCE, TRUSTS, AND WILLS
- 22 ANTITRUST LAW
- 23 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
- 24 EMPLOYMENT LAW
- 25 LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS LAW
- 26 LEGAL TOPICS CONCERNING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, COMPUTER LAW, AND PRIVACY
- 27 TAXATION
- 28 INTERNATIONAL LAW
GLOSSARY
INDEX
(0764142402)
Paperback / 768 Pages / 6 x 9 / 2009
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