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"Concepts in context." It's an approach unique among business law textbooks and one of the main reasons Beatty and Samuelson's BUSINESS LAW AND THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT is so successful in the classroom. From the very first chapter, the authors' superb writing fascinates, drawing students into the concepts of business law within the context of vivid examples and memorable scenarios. Throughout, provocative questions encourage students to reflect about what they are reading-teaching by example using activities that foster active learning and show students how to think through issues from a lawyer's perspective. No other text is as effective at helping students learn how to apply concepts and contexts to their practice, and in teaching them why business law matters not only to their careers but also to their daily lives.
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"I find the coverage fair and balanced. For example the section about the EPA on page 980 gives the student a good flavor of the practical realities of legislation and enforcement without showing unfair bias. Good job!"
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"The text is a top flight law book that should rank within the top three on the market today. Indeed, I would consider adopting the text and making it possible for other business faculty in my department to adopt the text."
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"The "Exam Strategy" content is a phenomenal addition to the text. It provides students with a concise method for comprehending the covered concepts found in each chapter. They will be an excellent asset to my students as they prepare for their tests."
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"Our students do not come to class prepared to analyze a legal situation in a sequential fashion. This is a great way for them to learn to look for several issues and analyze them separately. It would be great preparation for the rigor of an essay exam. This feature is a great step forward."
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"The "Exam Strategy" content is a phenomenal addition to the text. It provides students with a concise method for comprehending the covered concepts found in each chapter. They will be an excellent asset to my students as they prepare for their tests."
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"This book is excellent. I have adopted it for my Business Law I classes. This fall I will be teaching Business Law II again for the first time since I adopted this text for Business Law I. After serious consideration, I adopted the text for my Business Law II class. I realized that I would miss it too much if I did not use it! I am sure my students will be glad too - and not just because 'they already have the book.' I can tell my students enjoy this text."
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Help students understand legal concepts through hands-on application with BUSINESS LAW AND THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT, 5e. Active learning features and practical exercises let future business leaders apply the law to issues they will face on the job. No other text is as effective at teaching why business law matters, not only to students' future careers, but also to their daily lives.
About the Author
Jeffrey F. Beatty was a two-time winner of the Beckwith Prize, Boston University's highest undergraduate teaching award. His research expertise included constitutional law, torts, contracts, and the uniform commercial code. In 1998, the Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB) awarded him the Charles Hewitt Award for excellence in teaching, presented annually to one professor in the United States. The highest honor for teaching conferred by the ALSB, this award is dedicated to the communication and recognition of creative teaching practices of business law. Prior to his teaching, Professor Beatty worked for several years as a legal aid lawyer, concentrating on immigration law and general civil litigation. He also practiced in a private firm, where he concentrated on general civil litigation, including trials and appeals of tort, contract, employment, and property cases. Professor Samuelson is a tenured full professor in the Business Policy and Law Department of the School of Management at Boston University where she has been awarded the Broderick Prize in recognition of outstanding teaching accomplishments. She teaches both law and ethics to undergraduates, graduate students, and executives. Professor Samuelson's research has focused on securities law and the management of lawyers (in both law firms and corporations). Her articles have appeared in the Boston University Law Review, the Ohio State Law Journal and the Sloan Management Review, among others. She earned both an A.B. and J.D. degree at Harvard University has practiced law in the corporate department of the law firm of Choate, Hall, and Stewart.
Table of Contents
Unit I: THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT. 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. Intentional Torts and Business Torts. 7. Negligence and Strict Liability. 8. Crime. 9. International Law. Unit II: CONTRACTS. 10. Introduction to Contracts. 11. Agreement. 12. Consideration. 13. Legality. 14. Capacity and Consent. 15. Written Contracts. 16. Third Parties. 17. Performance and Discharge. 18. Remedies. Unit III: COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS. 19. Introduction to Sales. 20. Ownership and Risk. 21. Warranties and Product Liability. 22. Performance and Remedies. 23. Creating a Negotiable Instrument. 24. Liability for Negotiable Instruments. 25. Liability for Negotiable Instruments: Banks and Their Customers. 26. Secured Transactions. 27. Bankruptcy. Unit IV: AGENCY AND EMPLOYMENT LAW. 28. Agency: The Inside Relationship. 29. Agency: The Outside Relationship. 30. Employment Law. 31. Labor Law. Unit V: BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS. 32. Starting a Business. 33. Partnerships. 34. Life and Death of a Corporation. 35. Corporate Management. 36. Shareholders. 37. Securities Regulation. 38. Accountants: Liability and Professional Responsibility. Unit VI: GOVERNMENT REGULATION. 39. Antitrust. 40. Consumer Law. 41. Environmental Law. Unit VII: PROPERTY. 42. Cyberlaw. 43. Intellectual Property. 44. Real Property. 45. Landlord-Tenant. 46. Personal Property and Bailment. 47. Planning for the Future: Estates and Insurance. Appendices: A. The Constitution of The United States. B. Uniform Commercial Code. Glossary. Table of Cases. Index.