The fifth edition of this popular textbook presents a broad, practical approach to the study of business law principles and practices. The material has been extensively revised and updated to reflect recent developments in the legal field, and every chapter includes an abundance of real-world examples that illustrate the law at work. In- depth coverage of the latest issues in business law, including new coverage of technology, environmental, and international law, is also provided. Photos and a new, engaging design make the book easy to teach and understand, and the new and expanded pedagogy, with an emphasis on teachability and assessment, offers teachers and students a wealth of opportunities for enriching the learning experience. Students will come away with a clear understanding of business law topics and be able to identify, explain, and apply the principles of business law in the world around them..

PART I. INTRODUCTION TO THE LAW


Chapter 1: Our System of Law



Chapter 2: Ethics and the Law



Chapter 3: Criminal Law



Chapter 4: Tort Law



Chapter 5: Administrative Law



PART II: CONTRACTS



Chapter 6: Introduction to Contracts



Chapter 7: Offer, Acceptance, and Mutual Agreement



Chapter 8: Consideration



Chapter 9: Competent Parties



Chapter 10: Legal Purpose of Contracts



Chapter 11: Form of Contracts



Chapter 12: Operation of Contracts



Chapter 13: Discharge of Contracts



PART III: SALES, AGENCY, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION



Chapter 14: Transfer of Title



Chapter 15: Sales



Chapter 16: Agency and Employment



Chapter 17: Warranties and Product Liability



Chapter 18: Professional Responsibility



PART IV: PROPERTY



Chapter 19: Real and Personal Property



Chapter 20: Bailments



Chapter 21: Landlord-Tenant Relations



Chapter 22: Wills, Intestacy, and Trusts



PART V: COMMERCIAL PAPER



Chapter 23: Introduction to Commercial Paper



Chapter 24: Transfer and Discharge of Commercial Paper



PART VI: BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY



Chapter 25: Computer Privacy and Speech



Chapter 26: Conducting Business in Cyberspace



PART VII: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND THE ENVIRONMENT



Chapter 27: International Business Law



Chapter 28: Business and the Environment



Back Matter



Glossary



Index