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Business Law
Law for Business, 15e
The Honorable John D. Ashcroft, J.D., Member of the Missouri Bar Janet Ashcroft, J.D., Member of the Missouri Bar 4-Color, 528 pp., 2005 ISBN: 0-324-26106-3 http://www.ashcroft.westbuslaw.com

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PART I: THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS.. 1. Introduction to Law. 2. Courts and Court Procedure. 3. Business Torts and Crimes. 4. Government Regulation of Business. PART II: CONTRACTS. 5. Nature and Classes of Contracts. 6. Offer and Acceptance. 7. Capacity to Contract. 8. Consideration. 9. Defective Agreement. 10. Illegal Agreements. 11. Written Contracts. 12. Third Parties and Contracts. 13. Termination of Contracts. PART III: PERSONAL PROPERTY. 14. Nature of Personal Property. 15. Special Bailments. PART IV: SALES. 16. Sales of Personal Property. 17. Formalities of a Sale. 18. Transfer of Title and Risk in Sales Contracts. 19. Warranties, Product Liability, and Consumer Protection. PART V: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS. 20. Nature of Negotiable Instruments. 21. Essentials of Negotiability. 22. Promissory Notes and Drafts. 23. Negotiation and Discharge. 24. Liabilities of Parties and Holders in Due Course. 25. Defenses. PART VI: AGENCY AND EMPLOYMENT. 26. Nature and Creation of an Agency. 27. Operation and Termination of an Agency. 28. Employer and Employee Relations. 29. Employees Rights. 30. Labor Legislation. PART VII: BUSINESS ORGANIZATION. 31. Introduction to Business Organization. 32. Creation and Operation of a Partnership. 33. Dissolution of a Partnership. 34. Nature of a Corporation. 35. Ownership of a Corporation. 36. Management and Dissolution of a Corporation. PART VIII: RISK-BEARING DEVICES. 37. Principles of Insurance. 38. Types of Insurance. 39. Security Devices. 40. Bankruptcy. PART IX: REAL PROPERTY. 41. Nature of Real Property. 42. Transfer of Real Property. 43. Real Estate Mortgages. 44. Landlord and Tenant. 45. Wills, Inheritances and Trusts.

This text offers a practical approach to law that emphasizes current and relevant topics students need for business transactions. The basic business law concepts are covered without extensive theory, thus making the law more approachable. The substantial breadth of this text, laden with examples and cases, provides an effective introduction to a variety of legal topics. The fifteenth edition includes increased coverage of business ethics and the law in the wake of recent corporate scandals and indictments. NEW! Ethics and Corporate Responsibility: Increased coverage of ethics and corporate responsibility address some of the issues raised in the wake of recent corporate scandals and indictments and fits well with Ethics in Practice. NEW! Updated Cases: New and current cases keep students in touch with the latest developments in the real world. New Cases, updated throughout the text, highlight trademark infringement, computer tampering, pollution, agency, employment-at-will and more. NEW! Ancillaries: Best supported text for the survey market, all the student ancillaries (e.g., study guide, workbook and online interactive quizzes) supporting a superior teaching and learning environment have been updated. Internet Resources for Business Law: Internet addresses are located at the end of each chapter for students to explore business and legal resources on the World Wide Web. Ethical Point Questions: Brief ethical questions appear in the margins, exploring ethical issues related to the topics being discussed. Real-World Cases: Every case example, problem, and summary is from an actual U.S. court case.

Business Law, Text and Exercises, 4e

Roger LeRoy Miller, Institute for University Studies, Arlington, Texas William E. Hollowell, Institute for University Studies, Arlington, Texas 1-Color, 608 pp., 2005 ISBN: 0-324-27050-X http://te.westbuslaw.com

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Business Law: Text and Exercises, 3e captures business law in a straightforward, practical manner. Students explore key topics with real business implications without excessive detail. Hypothetical examples are used for illustration rather than real court cases. NEW! Mix of cases: Mix of hypothetical and real cases have been updated for accuracy, timeliness and relevance.

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NEW! End-of-chapter ethics questions, A Question of Business Ethics, has been added to the problem set found at the end of each chapter to encourage students to think about the ethical aspects of business and legal decisions. NEW! More on Ethics: Where appropriate, Ethical Questions are included in the text margins to encourage students to think about the ethical implications of the material being discussed. NEW! Courtroom: Each chapter has one In the Courtroom feature that is based on an actual case. Case citations for these cases are available in the Instructors Manual. Built-in Study Guide Work Sets: Each chapter concludes with a set of true-false and multiple-choice questions to test the students understanding of the chapter content. Also, included at the end of the Work Sets are Issue Spotters, which are hypothetical fact problems and black letter law questions on key issues asking students to identify the legal issue.

Fundamentals of Business Law, 6e

Roger LeRoy Miller, Institute for University Studies, Arlington, Texas Gaylord A. Jentz, University of Texas at Austin, Emeritus 1-Color, 864 pp., 2005 ISBN: 0-324-27094-1 http://fundamentals.westbuslaw.com

This text is designed as a brief paperback focusing on the core business law topics (including contracts and sales) and is positioned to answer objections based on cost. Summarized cases are integrated throughout the text to illustrate key points of law. NEW! Ethics: Coverage includes accounting and professional liabilities as well as social business responsibility discussed in light of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. NEW! Case Problem with Sample Answer: At the end of each chapter, one case problem titled Case Problem with Sample Answer, is included. Students can find the answer to the case problem by going to the text web site. This feature is designed to help students learn how to answer case problems by acquainting them with model answers to selected case problems. Questions of Ethics and Social Responsibility: Found at the end of each chapter, this feature poses ethical issues for student response encouraging class discussion and creating awareness of recent events surrounding business and ethical behavior. Business Law and the Online World: This feature is integrated throughout the text to showing how court apply traditional legal concepts (or newly enacted statute) to specific real-world disputes. Before the Test: At the end of each chapter, students find reference to online quizzes that can be found on the text Web site at http://fundamentals.westbuslaw.com. Review Questions: Found at the end of the chapter, these questions help the student to quickly test their knowledge on the key concepts presented in the chapter.

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Table of Contents
UNIT 1: THE LAW AND OUR LEGAL SYSTEM. 1. Introduction to the Law and Our Legal System. 2. Ethics. 3. The Role of the Courts in Our Legal System. 4. Constitutional Law. 5. Torts and Cyber Torts. 6. Intellectual Property and Internet Law. 7.Criminal Law. UNIT 2: CONTRACTS. 8. Introduction to Contracts. 9. Offer and Acceptance. 10. Consideration. 11. Capacity. 12. The Legality of. 13. Mistakes and Other Contract Defects. 14. Written Contracts. 15.Third Party Rights. 16. Contract Discharge and Remedies. 17. E-Contracts. UNIT 3: SALES AND LEASES. 18. Introduction to Sales and Lease Contracts. 19.Title and Risk of Los. 20.Performance and Breach. 21. Warranties and Product Liability. 22. Consumer Protection. UNIT 4: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS. 23. The Essentials of Negotiability. 24.Transferability and Liability. 25. Checks, the Banking System, and E-Money. UNIT 5: AGENCY AND EMPLOYMENT. 26. Agency. 27. Employment Law. 28.Discrimination and Labor Law. UNIT 6: BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS. 29. Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, and Limited Liability. 30. Formation and Termination of a Corporation. 31.Ownership and Management of a Corporation. UNIT 7: CREDIT AND RISK. 32. Secured Transactions. 33. Creditors Rights and Remedies. 34. Bankruptcy. 35. Insurance. UNIT 8: PROPERTY. 36. Personal Property and Bailments. 37. Real Property. 38.Landlord and Tenant. 39. Wills and Trusts. UNIT 9: GOVERNMENT REGULATION. 40. Administrative Law. 41.Antitrust and Environment Law. APPENDICES.

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UNIT 1: THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. 1. Sources of Business Law and the Global Legal Environment. 2.Traditional and Online Dispute Resolution. 2A. Finding and Analyzing the Law. 3. Ethics and Social Responsibility. UNIT 2: TORTS AND CRIMES. 4. Torts and Cyber Torts. 5. Intellectual Property and Internet Law. 6. Criminal Law and Cyber Crimes. UNIT 3: CONTRACTS. 7. Nature and Classification. 8. Agreement and Consideration. 9. Capacity and Legality. 10. Defenses against Contract Enforceability. 11. Third Party Rights and Discharge. 12. Breach and Remedies. 13. E-Contracts. UNIT 4: SALES AND LEASE CONTRACTS. 14. The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts. 15. Title and Risk of Loss. 16. Performance and Breach of Sales and Lease Contracts. 17. Warranties and Product Liability. UNIT 5: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS. 18. Negotiability, Transferability, and Liability. 19. Checks, the Banking System. UNIT 6: DEBTOR-CREDITOR RELATIONSHIPS. 20. Secured Transactions. 21. Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy. UNIT 7: EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS. 22. Agency Relationships. 23. Employment Law. UNIT 8: BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS. 24. Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, and Limited Liability Companies. 25. Corporate Formation, Financing, and Termination. 26. Corporate Directors, Officers, and Shareholders. 27. Investor Protection and Online Securities Offerings. UNIT 9: PROPERTY AND ITS PROTECTION. 28. Personal Property and Bailments. 29. Real Property. 30. Insurance, Wills, and Trusts. UNIT 10: SPECIAL TOPICS. 31. Professional Liability. APPENDICES.

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UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION. 1. Introduction to Law. 2. Business Ethics and Social Responsibility. 3. Dispute Resolution. 4. Common Law, Statutory Law, and Administrative Law. 5. Constitutional Law. 6. Torts. 7. Crime. 8. International Law. UNIT 2: CONTRACTS. 9. Introduction to Contracts. 10. Agreement. 11. Consideration. 12. Legality. 13. Capacity and Consent. 14. Written Contracts. 15. Third Parties. 16. Performance and Discharge. 17. Remedies. UNIT 3: COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS. 18. Introduction to Sales. 19. Ownership and Risk. 20. Warranties and Product Liability. 21. Performance and Remedies. 22. Creating a Negotiable Instrument. 23. Liability for Negotiable Instruments. 24. Liability for Negotiable Instruments: Banks and Their Customers. 25. Secured Transactions. 27. Agency. 28. Employment Law. 29. Starting a Business. 30. Corporations. 31. Property. 32. Cyberlaw. 33. Intellectual Property.

Wests Business Law with Online Research Guide, 9e

Kenneth W. Clarkson, University of Miami Roger LeRoy Miller, Institute for University Studies, Arlington, Texas Gaylord A. Jentz, University of Texas, Austin, Emeritus Frank B. Cross, University of Texas, Austin 4-Color, 1,440 pp., 2004 ISBN: 0-324-15282-5 http://wbl.westbuslaw.com

Essentials of Business Law, 2e

Jeffrey F. Beatty, Boston University Susan S. Samuelson, Boston University 1-Color, 1,064 pp., 2005 ISBN: 0-324-20636-4 http://beatty.westbuslaw.com

No other text conveys such a passion for this exciting and profoundly important discipline. While more brief than the traditional business law text, it provides solid coverage of the core topics, especially contracts. This one-semester, paperback meets all AACSB curriculum standards. A focus on human conflict makes the book sparkle. Innovative, chapter-opening vignettes; fascinating cases; and business applications create student interest, while cases are summarized in the authors own words. The result is a business law text that is authoritative and accurate, yet a pleasure to read.

With the perfect balance of tradition and innovation, this benchmark text brings to life the functions and innerworkings of business law in the real world. Rich with classic and modern cases, Wests Business Law is the ideal text for students entering virtually any field of business. By combining this market leading text with a complete supplements and technology package, this is the one clear choice in business law courses.

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UNIT I-The Legal System and Basic Principles of Law. 1. Introduction to Law. 2. Our Constitution. 3. The Court System. 4. The Attorney-Client Relationship and Settling Disputes. 5. Administrative Law. 6. Crimes: Public Wrongs. 7. Torts: Private Wrongs. 8. Contract Law. UNIT II-Applications of the Law to the Individual. 9. Family Law. 10. Owning and Operating Motor Vehicles. 11. Renters and Landlords. 12. Home Ownership. 13. Employee and Employer Rights and Duties. 14. Wills, Trusts, and Probate Laws. Appendices. Glossary. Indexes.

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UNIT 1-THE LEGAL ENIVRONMENT OF BUSINESS. 1. Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning. 2. Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution. 3. Court Procedures. 4. Constitutional Authority to Regulate Business. UNIT 2-TORTS AND CRIMES. 5. Torts and Cyber Torts. 6. Strict Liability and Product Liability. 7. Intellectual Property and Internet Law. 8. Criminal Law and Cyber Crimes. UNIT3-CONTRACTS AND E-CONTRACTS. 9. Nature and Terminology. 10. Agreement. 11. Consideration. 12. Capacity and Legality. 13. Genuineness of Assent. 14. The Statute of Frauds. 15. Third Party Rights. 16. Performance and Discharge. 17. Breach of Contract and Remedies. 18. E-Contracts. UNIT 4-DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL SALES AND LEASE CONTRACTS. 19. The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts. 20. Title, Risk, and Insurable Interest. 21. Performance of Sales and Lease Contracts. 22. Remedies for Breach of Sales and Lease Contracts. 23. Sales and Lease Warranties. UNIT 5-NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS. 24. The Function and Creation of Negotiable Instruments. 25. Transferability and Holder in Due Course. 26. Liability, Defenses, and Discharge. 27. Checks, the Banking System, and E-Money. UNIT 6-CREDITORS RIGHTS AND BANKRUPTCY. 28. Secured Transactions. 29. Other Creditors Remedies and Suretyship. 30. Bankruptcy Law. UNIT 7-AGENCY AND EMPLOYMENT. 31. Agency Formation and Duties. 32. Liability to Third Parties and Termination. 33. Labor and Employment Law. 34. Employment Discrimination. UNIT 8-BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS. 35. Sole Proprietorships and Franchises. 36. Partnerships and Special Business Forms. 37. Corporations-Formation and Financing. 38. Corporations-Directors, Officers, and Shareholders. 39. Corporations-Merger, Consolidation, and Termination. 40. Corporations-Investor Protection and Online Securities Offerings. 41. Limited Liability Companies and Limited Partnerships. 42. Ethics and Business Decision Making. UNIT 9-GOVERNMENT REGULATION. 43. Administrative Law. 44. Consumer Law. 45. Environmental Law. 46. Antitrust Law. UNIT 10-PROPERTY. 47. Personal Property and Bailments. 48. Real Property. 49. Landlord-Tenant Relationships. UNIT 11-SPECIAL TOPICS. 50. Insurance. 51. Wills, Trusts, and Elder Law. 52. Liability of Accountants and Other Professionals. 53. International and Comparative Law. 54. Law for Small Business. Appendices.

Business Law Today, The Essentials, 6e

Roger LeRoy Miller, Institute for University Studies, Arlington, Texas Gaylord A. Jentz, University of Texas at Austin, Emeritus 4-Color, 928 pp., 2003 ISBN: 0-324-12096-6 http://blt.westbuslaw.com

This accessible law text maintains high interest and exceptional visual appeal. While briefer than the traditional business law text, it provides solid coverage of the core topics. To help the student understand the legal topics presented, this text utilizes summarized cases. This paperback text explicitly meets the AACSB curriculum requirements.

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Understanding the Law, 4e

Donald L. Carper, California State University, Sacramento Bill W. West, California State University, Sacramento

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This widely accepted text discusses how various aspects of the law affect the individual. Designed for introductory courses, hypothetical and real legal examples are interspersed throughout the text to illustrate important points of the law and to inspire lively class discussion.

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1. The Historical and Constitutional Foundations. 2. Ethics and Social Responsibility. 3. Traditional and Online Dispute Resolution. 4. Torts, Intellectual Property and Internet Law. 5. Criminal Law. 6. Contracts: Nature, Classification, Agreement, and Consideration. 7. Contracts: Capacity, Legality, Assent, and Form. 8. Contracts: Third Party Rights, Discharge, Breach, and Remedies. 9. Sales and Leases: Formation, Title, and Risk. 10. Sales and Leases: Performance and Breach. 11. Warranties, Product Liability, and Consumer Law. 12. E-Contracts. 13. Negotiable Instruments. 14. Secured Transactions, Creditors Rights, and Bankruptcy. 15. The Entrepreneurs Options. 16. Corporations. 17. Financing, Investor Protection, and Online Securities Offerings. 18. Agency and Employment. 19. Employment Discrimination. 20. Antitrust Law. 21. Real Property and Environmental Law. 22. Personal Property, Bailments, and Insurance. 23. International Law in a Global Economy.

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UNIT 1. THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. 1. The Legal Environment. 2. Constitutional Law. 3. Traditional and Online Dispute Resolution. 4. Torts and Cyber Torts. 5. Intellectual Property and Internet Law. 6. Criminal Law and Cyber Crimes. 7. Ethics and Social Responsibility. UNIT 2. CONTRACTS. 8. Nature and Classification. 9. Agreement and Consideration. 10. Capacity and Legality. 11. Defenses to Contract Enforceability. 12. Third Party Rights and Discharge. 13. Breach and Remedies. UNIT 3. SALES AND LEASE CONTRACTS. 14. The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts. 15. Title and Risk of Loss. 16. Performance and Breach of Sales and Lease Contracts. 17. E-Contracts. 18. Warranties and Product Liability. UNIT 4. NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS. 19. Negotiability and Transferability. 20. Rights and Liabilities of Parties. 21. Checks, the Banking System, and E-Money. UNIT 5. DEBTOR-CREDITOR RELATIONSHIPS. 22. Secured Transactions. 23. Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy. UNIT 6. BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS. 24. Agency Relationships in Business. 25. Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships. 26. Corporate Formation and Financing. 27. Corporate Directors, Officers, and Shareholders. 28. Corporate Merger, Consolidation, and Termination. 29. Investor Protection and Online Securities Offerings. 30. Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships. 31. Special Business Forms and Private Franchises. UNIT 7. GOVERNMENT REGULATION. 32. Antitrust Law. 33. Consumer and Environmental Law. 34. Labor and Employment Law. 35. Employment Discrimination. UNIT 8. PROPERTY AND ITS PROTECTION. 36. Personal Property and Bailments. 37. Real Property. 38. Insurance, Wills, and Trusts. UNIT 9. THE INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ENVIRONMENT. 39. International Law in a Global Economy.

Business Law Today, Standard Edition, 6e

Roger LeRoy Miller, Institute for University Studies, Arlington, Texas Gaylord A. Jentz, University of Texas at Austin, Emeritus 4-Color, 1,200 pp., 2003 ISBN: 0-324-12097-4 http://blt.westbuslaw.com

Business Law Today, Standard Edition is an accessible law text with high interest and exceptional visual appeal. This is a book that professors like, while students appreciate its thorough, dynamic coverage of traditional business law topics and summarized cases. This text meets the AACSB curriculum requirements.

Law for Business and Personal Use, 16e

John E. Adamson, Springfield, Missouri 4-Color, 720 pp., 2004 ISBN: 0-538-43622-0 http://www.lawforbusiness.swep.com

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Law for Business and Personal Use 16E maintains a fundamental emphasis on business law, while introducing personal law topics that interest students. A new web site, updated content, updated computer applications, new feature on electronic issues, and a new feature on law research bring excitement to this text! Give your students the most comprehensive coverage of contracts, ethics, employment law, credit, banking, partnerships, bankruptcy, and more.

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 BUSINESS LAW Legal Environment of Business, 8e

Roger E. Meiners, University of Texas, Arlington Al H. Ringleb, Executive Director, Consortium of Universities for International Business Studies Frances L. Edwards, Clemson University 2-Color, 900 pp., 2003 ISBN: 0-324-12151-2 http://meiners.westbuslaw.com

exciting and profoundly important discipline. This comprehensive text meets all AACSB curriculum standards and provides excellent CPA exam preparation. It is filled with the human conflict that can make a law book sparkle. It utilizes innovative, story-telling pedagogy, fascinating cases and business applications that are sure to create student interest. Experience the difference in this business law text that is authoritative and accurate yet a pleasure to read.

This popular text effectively combines a traditional case focus with clear and concise coverage of a wide range of up-to-date topics. Students are introduced to the impact of the law affecting business, while concentrating on information and applications essential to the business practitioner.

Survivors Guide to the Legal Environment

John E. Adamson, Springfield, Missouri 2-Color, 468 pp., 2002 ISBN: 0-538-72523-0 http://www.swlearning.com

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PART 1: ELEMENTS OF LAW AND THE JUDICIAL PROCESS. 1. The Modern Environment of Business. 2. The Court System. 3. The Trial Process. 4. Resolving Disputes. 5. The Constitution: Focus on Application to Business. 6. Government Agencies and Administrative Process. PART 2: ELEMENTS OF TRADITIONAL BUSINESS LAW. 7. Intentional Torts and Torts Based on Negligence. 8. Business Torts. 9. Property and Intellectual Property. 10. Contracts. 11. Domestic and International Sales. 12. Negotiable Instruments, Credit, and Bankruptcy. 13. Business Organizations. PART 3: THE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. 14. The Employment Relationship. 15. Employment Discrimination. 16. Labor Law. 17. Environmental Law. 18. Consumer Protection. 19. Antitrust Law. 20. Securities Regulation. 21. The International Legal Environment of Business.

Success in the workplace often depends upon the ability to understand the basics of contracts, business organizations, and other day-to-day legal issues. Designed for professionals and managers who need to know the basics, this text provides information on the most current topics and issues in the law in an easy to understand manner. The first Unit focuses on giving a basic working knowledge of the law and to train you to observe both potential and actual events from a legal perspective. The focus in the remaining units narrows to the study of traditional business law topics. These topics appear in general order of importance to a business person. Materials are presented in a straightforward way with plenty of examples to ensure understanding and confidence in application.

The Legal and E-Commerce Environment Today: Business in its Legal, Ethical, Regulatory and International Setting, 4e
Roger LeRoy Miller, Institute for University Studies, Arlington, Texas Frank B. Cross, University of Texas, Austin 4-Color, 800 pp., 2005 ISBN: 0-324-27057-7 http://leet.westbuslaw.com

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Business Law and the Legal Environment, Standard, 3e

Jeffrey F. Beatty, Boston University Susan S. Samuelson, Boston University 4-Color, 1,392 pp., 2004 ISBN: 0-324-15287-6 http://beatty.westbuslaw.com

Business Law and the Legal Environment, The Standard Edition, conveys the authors passion for an

This book is specifically designed as a business oriented legal environment text. The basic philosophy behind the book allows for a look and feel of texts students are more familiar with (business books) as opposed to an overly legal looking text. The text will be fun and inviting by incorporating color and drawing the student into the subject matter. It still covers all legal topics appropriate to any legal environment course, but appeals to instructors who want a lively, business approach.

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Table of Contents. UNIT 1: THE FOUNDATIONS. 1. Business and Its Legal Environment. 2. The Court System. 3. Alternative and Online Dispute Resolution. 4. Ethics and Business Decision Making. UNIT 2: THE PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. 5. Constitutional Law. 6. Administrative Law. 7. Criminal Law and Cyber Crimes. 8. International and Comparative Law. UNIT 3: THE COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. 9. Business Organizations. 10. Contract Law. 11. Sales, Leases, and E-Contracts. 12. Torts and Strict Liability. 13. Intellectual Property and Internet Law. UNIT 4: THE EMPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENT. 14. Employment Relationships. 15. Employment Discrimination. UNIT 5: THE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT. 16. Environmental Law. 17. Antitrust Law. 18. Investor Protection and Online SecuritiesOfferings. APPENDICES. A. Briefing Cases and Analyzing Case Problems. B. The Constitution of the United States. C. URLs for Statutes Referenced in This Text.

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Unit 1: The Foundations. 1.The Legal and International Foundations. Appendix:Finding and Analyzing the Law. 2. Ethics and Social Responsibility. 3. Legal Representation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. 4. The American Court System. Unit 2: The Public Environment. 5. Constitutional Authority to Regulate Business. 6. Powers and Functions of Administrative Agencies. 7. Criminal Law and Cyber Crimes. Unit 3- The Private Environment. 8.Torts and Cyber Torts. 9. Strict Liability and Product Liability. 10. Intellectual Property and Internet Law. 11. Contract Formation. 12. Contract Defenses, Discharge, and Remedies. 13. E-Contracts. 14. Business Organizations. 15. Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy. Unit 4: The Employment Environment. 16. Employment Relationships. 17. Equal Employment Opportunities. 18.Labor-Management Relations. Unit 5: The Regulatory Environment. 19. Consumer Protection. 20. Protecting the Environment. 21. Land-Use Control and Real Property. 22. Promoting Competition. 23. Investor Protection. Unit 6: The International Environment. 24. The Regulation of International Transactions Appendices.

Business Ethics: Case Studies and Selected Readings, 4e

Marianne M. Jennings, Arizona State University 1-Color, 416 pp., 2003 ISBN: 0-324-11080-4 http://jennings.westbuslaw.com

Essentials of the Legal Environment

Roger LeRoy Miller, Institute for University Studies, Arlington, Texas Frank B. Cross, Herbert D. Kelleher Centennial Professor in Business Law, University of Texas at Austin Gaylord A. Jentz, Herbert D. Kelleher Emeritus Professor in Business Law, University of Texas at Austin 1-Color, 750 pp., 2005 ISBN: 0-324-20365-9 http://ele.westbuslaw.com

This text provides real-life examples of ethical dilemmas, poor ethical choices, and wise ethical decisions from newspapers, business journals and the authors experiences as a consultant and board member. This text not only assists in fulfilling the AACSBs curriculum requirement but exposes students to a critical issuethe strong sense of values that is essential to principled and successful leadership in the business world. The cases also apply theory to reality in order to nurture or reinforce a needed sense of values in future business leaders.

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