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Book SynopsisDiscover how law applies to your everyday life and your profession, as well as contemporary business activities, with Miller/Cross' best-selling THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT TODAY, 10E. This edition focuses on building skills you will need tomorrow. Engaging, relevant discussions move the study of business law well beyond the printed page as you gain an understanding of important legal, ethical and corporate issues. Classic, spotlighted and updated cases as recent as 2020 immerse you in legal action, while new case examples highlight well-known companies, such as Nike, Apple, Google and Gucci. New and updated learning features focus on legal topics of interest, from cybersecurity and the law online to managerial strategies and ethical dilemmas. Visually compelling pages illustrate the latest legal developments across the globe, in the U.S. Supreme Court and even at state level. In addition, MindTap digital resources help you further explore how to apply the law to business and life.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Law and Legal Reasoning ���Appendix to Chapter 1: Finding the Law Chapter 2 Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution Chapter 3 Ethics in Business ���Appendix to Chapter 3: Costco Code of Ethics Chapter 4 Business and the Constitution Chapter 5 Torts and Product Liability Chapter 6 Criminal Law and Cyber Crime Chapter 7 International and Space Law Unit One Task-Based Simulation UNIT TWO: THE COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT Chapter 8 Intellectual Property Rights Chapter 9 Internet Law, Social Media, and Privacy Chapter 10 The Formation of Traditional and E-Contracts Chapter 11 Contract Performance, Breach, and Remedies Chapter 12 Sales and Lease Law Chapter 13 Creditor-Debtor Relations and Bankruptcy Unit Two Task-Based Simulation UNIT THREE: THE EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Chapter 14 Agency Relationships Chapter 15 Employment, Immigration, and Labor Law Chapter 16 Employment Discrimination Chapter 17 Business Organizations Chapter 18 Corporations Chapter 19 Investor Protection and Corporate Governance Unit Three Task-Based Simulation UNIT FOUR: THE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT Chapter 20 Administrative Law Chapter 21 Consumer Protection Chapter 22 Environmental Law Chapter 23 Real and Personal Property Chapter 24 Antitrust Law and Promoting Competition Unit Four Task-Based Simulation APPENDICES A The Constitution of the United States B The Uniform Commercial Code C Answers to the Issue Spotters D Sample Answers for Business Case Problems with Sample Answer
