Legal Environment of Business A Practical Approach

PART I. THE GLOBAL LEGAL, REGULATORY, POLITICAL AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. 1. Introduction to Law. 2. The Legal System in the United States. 3. Litigation--Going to Court. 4. The Constitution and Business. 5. Administrative Law and Regulation. 6. International Law. 7. Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility. PART II. LEGAL ISSUES CONCERNING BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS. 8. Principal-Agent Relationships and Partnerships. 9. Corporations. 10. Securities Law and Protection of Investors. 11. Business Torts and Crimes. 12. Principles of Contract Law. 13. Warranty and Liability Issues in the Sale of Products. 14. Property; Personal, Real, and Intellectual. 15. Environmental Law and Regulation. PART III. LEGAL ISSUES INVOLVING CONSUMERS, COMPETITORS AND SUPPLIERS. 16. Principles of Antitrust Law. 17. Legal Rights of Consumers, Debtors, and Creditors. 18. Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices and Advertising. PART IV. EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE LEGAL ISSUES. 19. Contemporary Legal Issues in Employment. 20. Labor-Management Law and Regulation. 21. Employment Discrimination.Bixby, Michael B. is the author of 'Legal Environment of Business A Practical Approach' with ISBN 9780538844840 and ISBN 0538844841.