具体描述
内容提要
“商法”讲述企业的法律环境，是商务管理乃至会计
类专业的必修课程，本书是美国最有影响的“商法”标准
教材，它的主要优点是：
全面把握企业经营所面临的法律背景；
扼要概括商法的实质精神；
为企业依法经营提供一个观念和实务指南；
精心设计篇章结构，并附大量丰富案例，便于教学；
超脱于特定法律的细节规定，注重从整体和实质上
讲述和介绍，因而适用于所有法制化的市场经济社会。
《国际贸易法前沿观察：数字经济时代的法律挑战与应对》 内容简介 本书深入剖析了当前国际贸易格局的深刻变革，聚焦于数字经济、绿色转型和地缘政治冲突背景下，国际贸易法所面临的全新挑战与理论前沿。不同于传统贸易法的侧重于货物买卖、关税壁垒和争端解决机制，本书将目光投向了跨境数据流动、人工智能在贸易中的应用、碳边境调节机制（CBAM）的法律规制，以及供应链韧性构建中的法律风险管理等新兴议题。 全书结构严谨，分为“理论基础重构”、“前沿议题聚焦”和“未来趋势展望”三个主要部分，旨在为法律实务工作者、政策制定者以及学术研究人员提供一份详尽而具有前瞻性的参考指南。 第一部分：理论基础重构与传统范式的审视 在数字经济浪潮的冲击下，传统的基于地域管辖和物理边界的国际贸易法理论框架正面临严峻考验。本部分首先回顾了关贸总协定（GATT）和世界贸易组织（WTO）规则在数字贸易时代的适用边界。我们探讨了“服务”与“货物”的界限在云服务、SaaS 模式下的模糊化，以及 WTO《服务贸易总协定》（GATS）中关于本地化要求和跨境传输规定的再解读。 重点章节分析了数字主权与数据自由流动之间的紧张关系。这包括各国日益收紧的数据本地化要求（如数据驻留义务）如何与自由贸易协定（FTA）中的数据条款相冲突。本书援引了近期在北美自由贸易协定（USMCA）和《区域全面经济伙伴关系协定》（RCEP）中关于数字贸易章节的最新实践，探讨了如何构建既能保障国家信息安全，又能促进跨境数据高效流动的法律机制。我们详细梳理了“技术性贸易壁垒”（TBT）在软件标准和数据格式上的新表现形式。 此外，本部分对贸易救济措施的“数字化转型”进行了深入研究。例如，如何界定和评估算法定价或补贴对国内产业的“实质性损害”；反倾销调查中对电子数据收集、分析和呈堂证供的法律效力认证问题。 第二部分：前沿议题聚焦：可持续性与技术治理 国际贸易法不再仅仅关注效率和市场准入，可持续发展和技术治理已成为核心议题。 1. 绿色贸易壁垒的法律挑战： 随着全球气候治理的深入，以欧盟“碳边境调节机制”（CBAM）为代表的绿色贸易政策正在重塑全球供应链。本书详细分析了 CBAM 的法律基础，探讨其是否构成对 WTO 规则下“国民待遇”和“最惠国待遇”的变相违反。我们对如何通过法律论证，区分真正的环境保护措施与隐蔽的贸易保护主义，提供了详尽的分析框架和案例比较。同时，书中也探讨了《巴黎协定》承诺与 WTO 义务之间的协调路径。 2. 供应链韧性与国家安全： 疫情和地缘政治冲突暴露了全球供应链的脆弱性。各国开始通过《贸易法》工具干预关键产品（如半导体、医疗物资）的出口或投资。本章深入研究了“关键技术”的出口管制制度，分析了美国《芯片与科学法案》等国内立法如何通过其长臂管辖权影响全球贸易行为。我们还审视了国际投资协定中关于“公共秩序例外”的适用范围，以应对日益增加的供应链“去风险化”的政策压力。 3. 知识产权与公共卫生/人工智能： 针对新兴技术，知识产权保护的边界受到挑战。在人工智能领域，模型的训练数据使用、算法的知识产权归属，以及“黑箱”决策的透明度要求，正在与传统专利和著作权法发生冲突。本书特别关注了在公共卫生紧急状态下，关于强制许可制度（如 TRIPS 协议第 31 条）在应对生物技术和数字医疗产品方面的适用性讨论。 第三部分：争端解决机制的适应性与未来展望 国际贸易争端解决体系正经历结构性调整。本书批判性地评估了 WTO 上诉机构停摆对全球贸易治理的影响，并详细分析了各国如何转向双边和区域协定中的争端解决机制（如 ISDS 体系）。 重点分析了“多方临时上诉仲裁安排”（MPIA）的运作机制及其法律效果。同时，书中前瞻性地探讨了数字贸易争端的新特点：如何通过技术专家组来裁决复杂的算法或数据合规性问题；以及如何在新兴的区域自贸协定（如 CPTPP）框架下，建立更灵活、更侧重于预防性合规的贸易磋商机制。 总结 《国际贸易法前沿观察》力图超越对现有规则的简单描述，转而深入探讨新兴技术和全球挑战如何重塑国际贸易法的基本逻辑。本书为读者描绘了一幅复杂而动态的法律图景，旨在指导贸易主体在日益碎片化和规范重构的国际贸易环境中，实现合规与竞争力的平衡。全书观点鲜明，论证详实，是理解当前国际贸易法“新常态”的必备参考书。
作者简介
作者简介
肯尼斯・W.克拉克森，缅因大学。
罗杰・里罗伊・米勒，大学研究会。
盖罗德・A・詹斯，得克萨斯大学。
弗兰克・B・克罗斯，得克萨斯大学。
目录信息
CONTENTS IN BRIEF
UNIT ONE
The Legal Environment of Business
1 Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning
2 Business Ethics
3 Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution
4 Court Procedures
5 Constitutional Authority to Regulate Business
6 Torts and Strict Liability
7 Basic Business Torts
8 Product Liability
9 Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw
10 Criminal Law and Procedures
11 Comparative Law
FOCUS ON ETHICS: Ethics and the Legal Environment
of Business
UNIT TWO
Contracts
12 Nature and Terminology
15 Agreement
14 Consideration
15 Capacity
16 GenuinenessofAssent
17 Legality and the Statute of Frauds
18 Third Party Rights
19 Performance and Discharge
20 Breach of Contract and Remedies
Focus ON ETHICS: Contract Law and the Application
of Ethics
UNIT THREE
Domestic and Intemational Sales and
Lease Contracts
21 The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts
22 Title, Risk, and Insurable Interest
23 Performance of Sales and Lease Contracts
24 Remedies for Breach of Sales and Lease Contracts
25 Sales and Lease Warranties
FOCUS ON ETHICS: Domestic and International Sales
and Lease Contracts
UNIT FOUR
Negotiable Instmments
26 Basic Concepts, Negotiability, and Transferability
27 Holder in Due Course and Defenses
28 Liability and Discharge
29 Checks and Electronic Fund Transfers
FOCUS ON ETHICS: Negotiable Instruments
UNIT FIVE
Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy
30 Secured Transactions
31 Other Creditors'Remedies and Suretyship
32 Bankruptcy and Reorganization
FocuS ON ETHICS: Creditors' Rights and
Bankruptcy
UNIT SIX
Agency
33 Agency Formation and Duties
34 Liability to Third Parties and Termination
EOCUS ON EllIICS: Agency
UNIT SEVEN
Employment and Labor Relations
35 Employment and Labor Law
36 Employment Discrimination
Eocus ON ETHICS: Employment and Labor
Relations
UNIT EIGHT
Business Organizations
37 Forms of Business Organizations and Private Franchises
38 PARTNERSHIPS-Nature, Formation, and Operation
39 PARTNERSHIPS-Termination.Limited
Partnerships, and Limited Liability
Partnerships
40 CORPORATIONS-Formation and Financing
41 CORPORATIONS-Directors, Officers and Shareholders
42 CORPORATIONS-Merger, Consolidation, and Termination
43 CORPORATIONS-Securities Regulation and Investor Protection
Focus ON ETHICS: Business Organizations
UNIT NINE
Govemment Regulation
44 Administrative Law
45 Consumer Law
46 Environmental Law
47 Antitrust Law
FOCU'S ON El HICS: Government Regulation
UNIT TEN
Property
48 Personal Property
49 Bailments
50 Real Property
51 Landlord-Tenant Relationships
FOCI'S ON ETHICS: Property
UNIT ELEVEN
Special Topics
52 Insurance
53 Wills, Trusts, and Estates
54 LiabilityofAccountantsandOther Professionals
55 The Intemational Legal Environment
56 Law for Entrepreneurs
FOCUS ON ETHICS: Special Topics
Guide to Personal Law
Appendices
A How to Brief a Case and Selected Cases
B The Constitution of the United States
C The Unifonn Commercial Code
D The United Nations Convention on Contracts
for the Intemational Sale of Goods
(Excerpts)
E The Uniform Partnership Act
F The Revised Unifonn Partnership Act
(Excerpts)
G The Revised Uniform Limited Partnership
Act
H The Revised Model Business Corporation Act
(Excerpts)
I The Uniform Limited Liability Company Act
(Excerpts)
J The Securities Act of 1933 (Excerpts)
K The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Excerpts)
L Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
(Excerpts)
M The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(Excerpts)
N The Civil Rights Act of 1991 (Excerpts)
O The Administrative Procedure Act of 1946
(Excerpts)
P The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade of
1994 (Excerpts)
Q The North American Free Trade Agreement of
1993 (Excerpts)
R Spanish Equivalents for Important Legal Terms
in English
Glossary
Table of Cases
ndex
UNlT ONE
The Legal Environment of Business
Chapter l Introduction to Law and Legal
Reasoning
What is Law?
The Common Law Tradition
Sources ofAmerican Law
Civil Law versus Criminal Law
How to Find Primary Sources of Law
How to Read and Understand Case Law
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 2 Business Ethics
What Is Ethics?
The Nature of Business Ethic
Ethical Decision Making
CASE 2. l Valdak Corp. v. Occupcttional Safety and
Health Review Commission
Ethicical Issues in Business
CASE 2.2 Varity Corp. v. Howe
CASE 2.3 Mazda Motor ofAmerica, Inc. v. Rogowski
The Ever-Changing Ethical Landscape
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the internet
Chapter 3
Resolution
The Judiciary's Role in American Government
Basic Judicial Requirements
CASE 3.1 A. Vberti and Co. v. Leonardo
CASE 3.2 Friends ofthe Earth, Inc. v. Crown Central
Petroleum Corp.
The State and Feaerai Court Systems
Alternative Dispute Resolution
CASE 3.3 Cilmerv. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corp
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
The Basis ofTort Law
Intentional Torts against Persons
Chapter 4 Court Procedures
Procedural Rules
Consulting with an Attorney
Pretrial Procedures
CASE 4.1 Wohl v. Spectrum Manufacturing, Inc
The Trial
CASE 4.2 Ohio v. Lessin
Posttrial Motions
CASE4.3 Powellv Allstate Insurance Co
The Appeal
Enforcing the Judgment
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 5 Constitutional Authority to
Regulate Business
The Constitutional Powers ofGovernment
CASE 5.1 Oregon Waste Systems, inc. v. Department of
Environmental Quality ofthe State ofOregon
Business and the Bill of Rights
CASE 5.2 Mclntyre v. Ohio Elections Commission
CASE 5.3 Rubin v. Coors Brewing Co.
Other Constitutional Protections
Constitutional Law in Cyberspace
CASE 5.4 Bemsteinv. U.S. Department ofState
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Courts and Altemative Dispute
Chapter 6 Torts and Strict Liability
CASE 6.1 Food Lion, Inc. v. Melton
intentional Torts against Property
Negligence
CASE 6.2 Bray v. Kate
CASE 6.3 BMW ofNorth America Inc. v. Gore
CASE 6.4 Palsgrafv. Long Island Railroad Co.
Strict Liability
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 7 Basic Business Torts
Wrongful Interference
CASE 7.1 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc v. American Dmgs, Jnc
Appropriation
CASE 7.2 National Basketball Association v. Mototola
Inc.
Disparagement of Property
Business Defamation in Cyberspace
RICO
CASE 7.3 Tabas v. Tabas
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 8 Product Liability
Negligence
Misrepresentation
Strict Liability
CASE8.I Embs v. Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co oflexington
Kentucky, Inc.
CASE 8.2 Lutz v. National Crane Corp
Defenses to Product Liability
CASE 8.3 Travelers Insurance Co. v. Federal Pacific Electric
Co.
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 9 Intellectual Property and
Cyberlaw
Trademarks and Related Property
CASE 9.1 The Coca-Cola Co. v. The Koke Co of
America
CASE 9.2 Pebble Beach Co v. Tour 18 1, Ltd
Patents
Copyrights
CASE 9.3 ABKCO Music, Inc. v. Stellar Records, Inc. 148
CASE 9.4 Princeton Vnivemty Press v. Michigan Document
Services, Inc.
Trade Secrets
Cyberlaw: Protecting Intellectual Property in
Cyberspace
CASE9.5 Panavision Intemational, L.P. v. Toeppen
International Protection for Intellectual Property
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter 10 Criminal Law and
Procedures
Classifications of Crimes
The Essentials of Criminal Liability
Criminal Procedures
CASE 10.1 Miranda v. Anzona
Crimes Affecting Business
Defenses to Criminal Liability
CASE 10.2 Montana v. Egelhoff
CASE 10.3 Katco v. Briney
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 11 Comparative Law
Doing Business Abroad
Comparative Legal Systems
National Laws Compared
CASE 11.1 Re Product Liability (Case VI ZR 103/89)
CASE11.2Fong Fung-ying and Attomey Ceneral
The European Union
CASE 11.3 Alsatel-Societe Alsacienne et Lorraine de
Telecommunications et d'Electronique v. S.A. Novasam
Expanding Business Opportunities Abroad
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
FOCUS ON ETHICS: Ethics and the Legal Environment
of Business
UNIT TWO
Contracts
Chapter 12 Nature and Terminology
The Function of Contract Law
Freedom of Contract and Freedom from Contract
The Basic Requirements ofa Contract
The Objective Theory ofContracts
Types of Contracts
CASE 12.1 Servicemaster ofSt. Cloudv. CabBusiness
Services, Jnc.
CASE 12.2 Industrial Lift Truck Service Corp. v. Mitsubishi
Intemational Corp.
Interpretation of Contracts
CASE 12.3 Jones, Waldo, Holbmok & McDonough v
Dawson
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 13 Agreement
Requirements of the Offer
CASE 13.1 Lefkowitz v. Great Mmneapolis Surplns Store
Inc.
CASE 13.2 Ruudv. Great Plains Suppty, Inc
Termination of the Offer
Acceptance
Contract Formation in the Electronic Age
CASE 13.3 Clow Water Systems Co., Dmsion ofMcWane,
Inc. v. National Labor Relatwns Board
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter l4 Consideration
Legal Sufficiency of Consideration
CASE 14.l Hamerv. Sidway
Adequacy ofConsideration
Contracts that Lack Consideration
Problem Areas Conceming Consideration
CASE l4.2 E. S. Herrick Co. v. Maine Wild Blueberry
Co.
CASE 14.3 Bennett v. Shmoda Floral. Inc.
CASE l4.4 Percy J. Mdtheme Contractor, Inc. v. Crinnell
Fire Protection Systems Co.
Tenns and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter 15 Capacity
Minors
CASE 15.1 Dodson v. Shrader
CASE 15.2 Haydocy Pontiac, Inc. v. Lee
CASE15.3Fletcherv.Marshall
Intoxicated Persons
CASE 15.4A Lucyv. Zehmer
Mentally Incompetent Persons
Aliens
Tenns and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter l6 Genuineness ofAssent
Mistakes
CASE l6.l Rafflesv. Wichelhaus
CASE 16.2 Wilkinv. istSourceBank
Fraudulent Misrepresentation
CASE 16.3 Vokes v. Arthw Murray, inc.
CASE l6.4 Clement-Rowe v. Michigfin Health Care
Corp.
Nonfraudulent Misrepresentation
Undueinfluence
Duress
Adhesion Contracts and Unconscionability
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems .
Chapter l7 Legality and the Statute of
Frauds
Legality
CASE 17.1 Metropolitan Creditors Service ofSacramento v
Sadri
CASE 17.2 Benjamm v. Koeppel
CASE l7.3 Superior Consulting Corp v. Walling .
StatuteofFrauds
The Parol Evidence Rule
ASE HA Stanfieldv. Cmve
erms and Concepts to Review
luestions and Case Problems
Accessing the [ntemet
Chapter 18 Third Party Rights
Assignments and Delegations
CASE 18.l Reynolds and Reynolds Co. v. Hardee
Third Party Beneficiaries
CASE 18.2 Holsapplev. McGrath
CASE 18.3 Caswell v. Zoya Intemationcil, Inc
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter l9 Perfonnance and
Discharge
Conditions
CASE 19.1 Cal Wadsworth Construction v. City of
St. Ceorge
Discharge by Perfbnnance
CASE l9.2 Jacobs & Young, Inc v. Kent
Oischarge by Agreement
CASE l9.3 Ellenbogfln & Coldstein, P.C v. Brandes
Discharge by Operation ofLaw
CASE l9.4 Syrovy v. Alpine Resources, inc
Tenns and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 20
Remedies
Breach of Contract and
Damages
CASE20.l Hadley v. Bcwendale
CASE 20.2 Parkerv. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp
CASE 20.3 AFLAC, Jnc, v. Wiffiams
Rescission and Restitution
CASE 20.4 Racicky v. Simon
Specific Performance
Refonnation
Recovery Based on Quasi Contract
Election of Remedies
Waiver of Breach
Contract Provisions Limiting Remedies
Tenns and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the intemet
FOCUS ON ETHlCS: Contract Lav and the Application
of Ethics
UNIT THREE
Domestic and Intemational Sales and
Lease Contracts
Chapter 21 The Fonnation of Sales and
Lease Contracts
The Unifonn Commercial Code
The Scope ofArticle 2-The Sale ofGoods
CASE 21.1 Bryant v. Tri-County Electric Membership
Corp.
The Scope ofArticle 2A--Leases
The Fonnation of Sales and Lease Contracts
CASE 21.2 Wilson Fertilizer & Crain, Inc. v. ADM Milling
Co. 351
CASE21.3 Heggblade-Marguleas-Tenneco, Inc v. Sunshine
Biswit, Inc.
CASE 21.4 Jones v. Star Credit Corp.
Contracts for the Intemational Sale ofGoods
Tenns and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter 22 Title, Risk, and Insurable
Interest
Identification
When Title Passes
CASE22.1 Synergistic Technologies, Inc v.IDBMobile
Commumcatiom, Inc
CASE 22.2 Lane v. Honeycutt
RiskofLoss
CASE22.3 InreThomas
CASE 22.4 Houghton Wood Products, Inc v. Badger Wood
Products, Inc.
Insurable Interest
Bulk Transfers
Tenns and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter 23 Performance of Sales and
Lease Contracts
The Good Faith Requirement
Obligations ofthe Seller or Lessor
CASE 23.1 Maple Fanns, Inc. v. City School District of
Elmira
Obligations of the Buyer or Lessee
CASE 23.2 Industria de Calcados Martini Ltda v. Maxwell
Shoe Co.
Anticipatory Repudiation
CASE 23.3 Neptune Research & Development, Inc
Teknics Industrial Systems, fnc.
Dealing with Intemational Contracts-The Letter of
Credit
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 24 Remedies for Breach of Sales
and Lease Contracts
Remedies ofthe Seller or Lessor
CASE 24.1 Royal Jones & Associates, Inc v. First Thermal
Systems, Inc.
Remedies ofthe Buyer or Lessee
CASE 24.2 KGM Harvesting Co. v. Fresh Network
CASE 24.3 McCalif Crower Supplies, Inc. v. Reed
Contractual Provisions Affecting Remedies
CASE 24.4 Transport Corp. ofAmerica, Inc. v. Intemational
Business Machines Corp.
Lemon Laws
Remedies for Breach of Intemational Sales Contracts
Tenns and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 25 ales and Lease
Warranties
WarrantyofTitle
Express Warranties
CASE 25.1 Ham's v. Ford Motor Co.
CASE 25.2 Martin Rispens & Som v. Hall Fanns, Inc
Implied Wairanties
CASE 25.3 Keaton v. A.B.C. Dmg Co.
CASE 25.4 Webster v. Blue Ship Tea Room, Inc
Overlapping Warranties
Warranties and Third Parties
Warranty Disclaimers
Statute of Limitations
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
Warranties under the CISG
Terms and Concepb to Review
Questions and Case Problems
VOCVS ON ElHICS: Domestic and International Sales
and Lease Contracts
UNIT FOUR
Negotiable Instruments
Chapter 26 Basic Concepts, Negotiability
and Transferability
Article 3 and Its Revision
The Punction of Instruments
Types of Negotiable Instruments
Requirements for Negotiability
CASE 26.1 Federal Deposit inswance Corp. v. F.S.S.S
CASE 26.2 Northem Bank v. Peffewni Pizza Co.
Factors Not Affecting Negotiability
Transfer by Assignment or Negotiation
Indorsements
Miscellaneous Indorsement Problems
CASE 26.3 General Motors Accefitance Corp v Abington
Casualty Insurance Co.
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter 27 l Holder in Due Course and
Defenses
Holder versus Holder in Due Course
Requirements for HDC Status
CASE 27.1 Adamar ofNew Jersey, Inc v. Chase Lincoln
First Bank, NA
Holder through an HDC
Defenses
CASE 27.2 Federal Deposit insurance Corp. v. Culver
CASE 27.3 Kedzie and 103rd Street Cunency Exchcinge, Inc
v. Hodge
Federal Limitations on HDC Rights
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter 28 Liability and Discharge
Signature Liability
CASE 28.1 Quality Wash Croup V, Ltd v. Shawkat
Hallak
CASE 28.2 Dominion Bank. NA v. Household Bank
F.S.B.
CASE 28.3 Coldon Years Nursing Home (No. 2), Inc. v
Cabbard
Warranty Liability
Discharge
CASE 28.4 Cardnerv. McClusky
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 29 Checks and Electronic Fund
Transfers
Checks
CASE 29.1 First Raifroad Community Fedeml Credit Vnion
v. Columbia County Bank
The Bank-Customer Relationship
Honoring Checks
CASE 29.2 Kendall Yacht Corp v. Vnited Califomia
Bank
CASE 29.3 First American Bank and Trust v. Rishoi
CASE 29.4 Atlantic Mutual insumnce Co. v. The Prmident
Bank
Accepting Deposits
Electronic Fund Transfers
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
FOCUS ON ETHlCS: Negotiable Instruments
UNIT FlVE
Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy
Chapter 30 Secured Transactions
The Terminology of Secured Transactions
Creating Security interests
CASE 30.l InreZiluck
Purchase-Money Security Interest
Perfecting a Security Interest
The Scope of a Security Interest
Resolving Priority Disputes
CASE 30.2 Big Knob Volunteer Fire Co v. Lowe & Moyer
Garage, inc.
Other Rights and Duties under Article 9
Default
CASE 30.3 Chrysler Credit Corp. v. Koontz
CASE 30.4 Firef Westside Bank v. For-Med, inc.
Terms and Concepb to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter 3 l Other Creditors' Remedies
and Suretyship
Laws Assissting Creditors
CASE 31.1 Herpel, Inc. v. Straub CapitalCorp.
CASE 31.2 ChryslerCredit Corp. v. Keeling
CASE 31. 3 United States v. Smith
Suretyship and Guaranty
CASE31.4 General Motors Acceptame Corp v.Daniels
Protection for Debtors
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 32 Bankruptcy and
Reorganization
Types of Bankruptcy Relief
Liquidation Proceedings
CASE32.1 MatterofBlair
CASE 32.2 In reAndrews
CASE 32.3 In re Baker
Reorganizations
CASE 32.4 In re Johns-Manville Corp.
Additional Forms of Bankruptcy Relief
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
EOCUS ON El'HICS: Creditors' Rights and
Bankruptcy
UNIT SIX
Agency
Chapter 33 Agency Formation
and Duties
Agency Relationships
CASE 33. 1 Scott v. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Co.
Formation ofthe Agency Relationship
CASE 33.2 Williams v. Invemess Corp.
Duties ofAgents and Principals
Remedies and Rights ofAgents and Principals
CASE 33.3 Ramsey v. Cordon
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 34 Liability to Third Parties and
Termination
Scope ofAgent's Authority
CASE 34.1 Gravens v. Auto-Owners Inswance Co.
CASE 34.2 Cargill, Inc. v. Mountain Cement Co.
Liabilty for Contracts
CASE 34.3 Fairchild Publications Division ofCapital Cities
Media, Inc. v. Rosston, Kremer & Slawter, Inc.
Liability for Agent's Torts
CASE 34.4 Joel v. Morison
Liability for Independent Contractor's Tort
CASE 34.5 MBank ofEl Paso v. Sanchez
Liability for Agent's Crimes
Liability for Subagent's Acts
Terrnination of an Agency
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
FOCUS ON ETHICS: Agency
UNIT SEVEN
Employment and Labor Relations
Chapter 3 5 Employment and Labor
Law
Wage-Hour Laws
Labor Unions
CASE 35.1 National Labor Relations Board v. Town &
Country Electric, Inc.
Worker Health and Safety
Income Security
COBRA
Family and Medical Leave
Employee Privacy Rights
CASE 35.2 Smyth v. Pillsbury Co.
Employment-Related Immigration Law
Wrongful Discharge
CASE 35.3 Scott v. Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
CASE 35.4 Gardnerv. Loomis Annored, Inc.
Statutory Protection for Whistleblowers
Terms and Concepts to Review
Qiiestions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 36 Employment
Discrimination
Title VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964
CASE 36.1 Fickling v. New York State Department ofdvil
Service
CASE 36.2 Fullerv. City of Oakland, Califomia
Equal PayAct of 1963
Discrimination Based on Age
CASE 36.3 Rhodes v. Guiberson Oil Tools
Discrimination Based on Disability
CASE 36.4 Mauro v. Borgess Medical Center
Defenses to Employment Discrimination
Affirmative Action
CASE 36.5 Taxman v. Board ofEducation ofthe Township
of Piscataway
State Antidiscriminatien Laws
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
FOCUS ON ETHICS: Employment and Labor
Relations
UNIT EIGHT
Business Organizations
Chapter 37 Forms of Business
Organizations and Private Franchises
Sole Proprietorships
Partnerships
Limited Partnership
Corporations
Limited Liability Compames
Limited Liability Partnerships
Major Business Forms Compared
Other Organizational Forms
CASE 37.1 Fentress v. Triple Mining, Inc
Private Franchises
CASE 37.2 Vylene Enterprises, Inc. v. Naugles, Inc.
CASE 37.3 Bennett Enterprises, Inc. v. Domino's Pizza
fnc.
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 38 PARTNERSHlPS-Nature
Formation, and Operation
Definition of Partnership
The Nature of Partnerships
Partnership Formation
CASE 38.1 Atlas Tack Corp. . DiMasi
Partnership Operation
CASE 38.2 Lawson v. Rogers
CASE 38.3 Starrv. Fordham
CASE 38.4 Citizens Bank of Massachusettes v. Parham-
Woodman Medical Associates
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 39 PARTNERSHlPS-
Termination, Limited Partnerships, and
Limited Liability Partnerships
Partnership Termination
CASE 39. l Felton Investment Croup v. Taurman
CASE 39.2 Schrempp and Salemo v. Cross
Limited Partnerships
CASE 39.3 Dmcker v. Mige Associates ll
Limited Liability Partnerships
Limited Liability Limited Partnerships
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter40 CORPORATlONS-
Formation and Financing
The Nature of the Corporation
CASE 40.1 Charles A. Torrence Co. v. Clary
Corporate Powers
CASE 40.2 Oakley v. Longview Owners, Inc
Classification of Corporations
Corporate Formation
Improper Incorporation
Disregarding the Corporate Entity
CASE 40.3 J-Mart Jewelry Outlets, Inc . Standard
Design
Corporate Financing
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 4 l CORPORATlONS -
Directors, Officers, and Shareholders
Role of Directors
Rolc ofCorporate Officer and Executive
Duties of Directors and Officers
CASE 4.1 Veco Corp. v. Babcock
Liability of Directors and Officers
The Role of Shareholders
Rights of Shareholders
CASE4l.2 Shaw v. Agri-Mark, inc
CASE 41. 3 Black v. Craham
Liability of Shareholders
Duties of Majority Shareholders
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter42 CORPORATlONS-Merger
Consolidation, and Temnination
Merger and Consolidation
CASE 42. l Chokel v. First National Supermarkets, fnc
Purchase ofAssets
CASE 42.2 Sedbrook v. Zimmerman Design Crovp, Ltd
Purchase of Stock
Termination
CASE42.3 Balvik v. Sylvester
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter43 CORPORATlONS-
Securities Regulation and Investor
Protection
The Securities and Exchange Commission
TheSecuritiesAct of 1933
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
CASE43.l Diamond v. Oreamuno
CASE43.2 SEC v. Texas GulfSulphw Co
CASE 43.3 Vnited States v. O'Hagan
CASE 43.4 Tristar Corp. v. Freitas
Regulation of Investment Companies
State Securities Laws
Technology and Securities Law
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
FOCUS ON ETHlcs: Bnsincs. Organization.
UM T MNE
Govemment Regulation
Chapter 44 Administrative Law
Agency Creation and Powers
Administrative Process
CASE 44. l American Dental Association v. Martin
CASE 44.2 Federal Deposit Onsurance Corfi. v Wentz
CASF. 44.3 Buck Creek Coal, Inc. v. Federal Mine Safety
and Health Administration
Limitations on Agency Powers
CASE 44,4 Sierru Club v. Thomas
Public Accountability
State Administrative Agencies
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 45 Consumer Law
Deceptive Advertising
CASE 45.1 Federal Trade Commission v. Pantron I
Corp.
Labeling and Packaging Laws
Sales
Credit Protection
CASE 45.2 Purtle v. Eldndge Auto Sales, inc.
CASE 45.3 Federal Deposit insurance Corp. v. Medmark
Inc. 816
CASE 45.4 Guimond v. Trans Union Credit Information
Co. 818
CASE 45.5 Heintz v. jenkins
Consumer Health and Safety
State Consumer Protection Laws
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 46 Environmental Law
Common Law Actions
CASE 46.1 Maddocks v. Ciles
Federal Regulation
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
CASE 46.2 Hoffman Homes, Inc. v. Administrato , United
States Envimnmental Protection Agency
Noise Pollution
Toxic Chemicals
CASE 46.3 B. F. Coodrich Co v. Betkoski
Radiation
State and Local Regulation
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the internet
Chapter 47 Antitrust Law
The Sherman Antitrust Act
Section l ofthe Sherman Act
CASE 47.1 Contmental T.V., Inc. v. CTE Sylvania, in
CASE 47.2 Khan v. State Oil Co.
Section 2 ofthe Sherman Act
The Clayton Act
CASE 47.3 Datagate, Inc. v. Hewlett-Packard Co
The P'ederal Trade Commission Act
Enforcement ofAntitrust Laws
Exemptions from Antitrust Laws
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
FOCUOSETHlCS: Go emment Regulatioi
UNlT TEN
Property
Chapter 48 Personal Property
Personal Property and Real Property
Fixtures
CASE 48. l New England Telephone and Telegraph Co
City ofFranklin
Property Ownership
Acquiring Ownership of Personal Property
CASE 48.2 In re Estate ofPiper
CASE48.3 Smartv.Woo
Mislaid, Lost, or Abandoned Property
C.ASE 48.4 United States v. Shivers
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 49 Bailments
Elements ofa Bailment
C.ASE 49. l Liddle v. Salem School District No. 600
CASE 49.2 fack Boles Services, Inc. v. Stavely
Ordinary Bailments
Rights and Duties of the Bailee
CASE 49.3 Brockwell v. Lake Caston Sales and Service
Rights and Duties ofthe Bailor
Termination of Bailments
Special Features of Specific Bailments
CASE 49.4 Missouri Pacific Railway Co. v. Elmore &
Stahl
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 50 Real Property
The Nature of Real Property
Ownership Interests in Real Property
Transfer of Ownership
CASE 50.1 Smith v. Levine
CASE 50.2 Klos v. Molenda
Limitations on the Rights of Property Owners
CASE, 50.3 Del Monte Dunes at Monterer, Ltd. v. City of
MoTtterey
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 5 l Landlord-Tenant
Relationships
Creation of the Landlord-Tenant Relationship
CASE 5 l. l Osbom v. Kellogg
Parties' Rights and Duties
CASE 51.2 Weingftrden v. Eagle Ridge Condommiums
Liability for Injuries on the Premises
CASE 51. 3 Johnson County Sheriffs Posse, Inc v
Endsley
Transferring Rights to Leased Property
Termination or Renewal ofthe Lease
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
FOCUS OS E.THlCS: Property
UNlT ELEVEN
Special Topics
Chapter 52 Insurance
Insurance Terminology and Concepts
CASE 52.1 Motorists Mutual Insurance Co v
Richmond
The insurance Contract
CASE 52.2 Life Inswance Co of North America v
Cichowlas
CASE 52.3 Clybum v. Allstate Insurance Co.
CASE 52.4 Paul Revere Life Inswance Co. v. Fima
Types of Insurance
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 53 Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Wills 948
CASE 53.1 Estate ofCancik
CASE 53.2 Bolan v. Bolan
Intestacy Laws
Trusts
CASE 53.3 Zeiglerv. Cardona
Estate Administration
CASE 53.4 Hallv. Schoenwette
Plan
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UNIT ONE
The Legal Environment of Business
1 Introduction to Law and Legal Reasoning
2 Business Ethics
3 Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution
4 Court Procedures
5 Constitutional Authority to Regulate Business
6 Torts and Strict Liability
7 Basic Business Torts
8 Product Liability
9 Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw
10 Criminal Law and Procedures
11 Comparative Law
FOCUS ON ETHICS: Ethics and the Legal Environment
of Business
UNIT TWO
Contracts
12 Nature and Terminology
15 Agreement
14 Consideration
15 Capacity
16 GenuinenessofAssent
17 Legality and the Statute of Frauds
18 Third Party Rights
19 Performance and Discharge
20 Breach of Contract and Remedies
Focus ON ETHICS: Contract Law and the Application
of Ethics
UNIT THREE
Domestic and Intemational Sales and
Lease Contracts
21 The Formation of Sales and Lease Contracts
22 Title, Risk, and Insurable Interest
23 Performance of Sales and Lease Contracts
24 Remedies for Breach of Sales and Lease Contracts
25 Sales and Lease Warranties
FOCUS ON ETHICS: Domestic and International Sales
and Lease Contracts
UNIT FOUR
Negotiable Instmments
26 Basic Concepts, Negotiability, and Transferability
27 Holder in Due Course and Defenses
28 Liability and Discharge
29 Checks and Electronic Fund Transfers
FOCUS ON ETHICS: Negotiable Instruments
UNIT FIVE
Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy
30 Secured Transactions
31 Other Creditors'Remedies and Suretyship
32 Bankruptcy and Reorganization
FocuS ON ETHICS: Creditors' Rights and
Bankruptcy
UNIT SIX
Agency
33 Agency Formation and Duties
34 Liability to Third Parties and Termination
EOCUS ON EllIICS: Agency
UNIT SEVEN
Employment and Labor Relations
35 Employment and Labor Law
36 Employment Discrimination
Eocus ON ETHICS: Employment and Labor
Relations
UNIT EIGHT
Business Organizations
37 Forms of Business Organizations and Private Franchises
38 PARTNERSHIPS-Nature, Formation, and Operation
39 PARTNERSHIPS-Termination.Limited
Partnerships, and Limited Liability
Partnerships
40 CORPORATIONS-Formation and Financing
41 CORPORATIONS-Directors, Officers and Shareholders
42 CORPORATIONS-Merger, Consolidation, and Termination
43 CORPORATIONS-Securities Regulation and Investor Protection
Focus ON ETHICS: Business Organizations
UNIT NINE
Govemment Regulation
44 Administrative Law
45 Consumer Law
46 Environmental Law
47 Antitrust Law
FOCU'S ON El HICS: Government Regulation
UNIT TEN
Property
48 Personal Property
49 Bailments
50 Real Property
51 Landlord-Tenant Relationships
FOCI'S ON ETHICS: Property
UNIT ELEVEN
Special Topics
52 Insurance
53 Wills, Trusts, and Estates
54 LiabilityofAccountantsandOther Professionals
55 The Intemational Legal Environment
56 Law for Entrepreneurs
FOCUS ON ETHICS: Special Topics
Guide to Personal Law
Appendices
A How to Brief a Case and Selected Cases
B The Constitution of the United States
C The Unifonn Commercial Code
D The United Nations Convention on Contracts
for the Intemational Sale of Goods
(Excerpts)
E The Uniform Partnership Act
F The Revised Unifonn Partnership Act
(Excerpts)
G The Revised Uniform Limited Partnership
Act
H The Revised Model Business Corporation Act
(Excerpts)
I The Uniform Limited Liability Company Act
(Excerpts)
J The Securities Act of 1933 (Excerpts)
K The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Excerpts)
L Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
(Excerpts)
M The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(Excerpts)
N The Civil Rights Act of 1991 (Excerpts)
O The Administrative Procedure Act of 1946
(Excerpts)
P The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade of
1994 (Excerpts)
Q The North American Free Trade Agreement of
1993 (Excerpts)
R Spanish Equivalents for Important Legal Terms
in English
Glossary
Table of Cases
ndex
UNlT ONE
The Legal Environment of Business
Chapter l Introduction to Law and Legal
Reasoning
What is Law?
The Common Law Tradition
Sources ofAmerican Law
Civil Law versus Criminal Law
How to Find Primary Sources of Law
How to Read and Understand Case Law
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 2 Business Ethics
What Is Ethics?
The Nature of Business Ethic
Ethical Decision Making
CASE 2. l Valdak Corp. v. Occupcttional Safety and
Health Review Commission
Ethicical Issues in Business
CASE 2.2 Varity Corp. v. Howe
CASE 2.3 Mazda Motor ofAmerica, Inc. v. Rogowski
The Ever-Changing Ethical Landscape
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the internet
Chapter 3
Resolution
The Judiciary's Role in American Government
Basic Judicial Requirements
CASE 3.1 A. Vberti and Co. v. Leonardo
CASE 3.2 Friends ofthe Earth, Inc. v. Crown Central
Petroleum Corp.
The State and Feaerai Court Systems
Alternative Dispute Resolution
CASE 3.3 Cilmerv. Interstate/Johnson Lane Corp
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
The Basis ofTort Law
Intentional Torts against Persons
Chapter 4 Court Procedures
Procedural Rules
Consulting with an Attorney
Pretrial Procedures
CASE 4.1 Wohl v. Spectrum Manufacturing, Inc
The Trial
CASE 4.2 Ohio v. Lessin
Posttrial Motions
CASE4.3 Powellv Allstate Insurance Co
The Appeal
Enforcing the Judgment
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 5 Constitutional Authority to
Regulate Business
The Constitutional Powers ofGovernment
CASE 5.1 Oregon Waste Systems, inc. v. Department of
Environmental Quality ofthe State ofOregon
Business and the Bill of Rights
CASE 5.2 Mclntyre v. Ohio Elections Commission
CASE 5.3 Rubin v. Coors Brewing Co.
Other Constitutional Protections
Constitutional Law in Cyberspace
CASE 5.4 Bemsteinv. U.S. Department ofState
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Courts and Altemative Dispute
Chapter 6 Torts and Strict Liability
CASE 6.1 Food Lion, Inc. v. Melton
intentional Torts against Property
Negligence
CASE 6.2 Bray v. Kate
CASE 6.3 BMW ofNorth America Inc. v. Gore
CASE 6.4 Palsgrafv. Long Island Railroad Co.
Strict Liability
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 7 Basic Business Torts
Wrongful Interference
CASE 7.1 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc v. American Dmgs, Jnc
Appropriation
CASE 7.2 National Basketball Association v. Mototola
Inc.
Disparagement of Property
Business Defamation in Cyberspace
RICO
CASE 7.3 Tabas v. Tabas
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 8 Product Liability
Negligence
Misrepresentation
Strict Liability
CASE8.I Embs v. Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co oflexington
Kentucky, Inc.
CASE 8.2 Lutz v. National Crane Corp
Defenses to Product Liability
CASE 8.3 Travelers Insurance Co. v. Federal Pacific Electric
Co.
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 9 Intellectual Property and
Cyberlaw
Trademarks and Related Property
CASE 9.1 The Coca-Cola Co. v. The Koke Co of
America
CASE 9.2 Pebble Beach Co v. Tour 18 1, Ltd
Patents
Copyrights
CASE 9.3 ABKCO Music, Inc. v. Stellar Records, Inc. 148
CASE 9.4 Princeton Vnivemty Press v. Michigan Document
Services, Inc.
Trade Secrets
Cyberlaw: Protecting Intellectual Property in
Cyberspace
CASE9.5 Panavision Intemational, L.P. v. Toeppen
International Protection for Intellectual Property
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter 10 Criminal Law and
Procedures
Classifications of Crimes
The Essentials of Criminal Liability
Criminal Procedures
CASE 10.1 Miranda v. Anzona
Crimes Affecting Business
Defenses to Criminal Liability
CASE 10.2 Montana v. Egelhoff
CASE 10.3 Katco v. Briney
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 11 Comparative Law
Doing Business Abroad
Comparative Legal Systems
National Laws Compared
CASE 11.1 Re Product Liability (Case VI ZR 103/89)
CASE11.2Fong Fung-ying and Attomey Ceneral
The European Union
CASE 11.3 Alsatel-Societe Alsacienne et Lorraine de
Telecommunications et d'Electronique v. S.A. Novasam
Expanding Business Opportunities Abroad
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
FOCUS ON ETHICS: Ethics and the Legal Environment
of Business
UNIT TWO
Contracts
Chapter 12 Nature and Terminology
The Function of Contract Law
Freedom of Contract and Freedom from Contract
The Basic Requirements ofa Contract
The Objective Theory ofContracts
Types of Contracts
CASE 12.1 Servicemaster ofSt. Cloudv. CabBusiness
Services, Jnc.
CASE 12.2 Industrial Lift Truck Service Corp. v. Mitsubishi
Intemational Corp.
Interpretation of Contracts
CASE 12.3 Jones, Waldo, Holbmok & McDonough v
Dawson
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 13 Agreement
Requirements of the Offer
CASE 13.1 Lefkowitz v. Great Mmneapolis Surplns Store
Inc.
CASE 13.2 Ruudv. Great Plains Suppty, Inc
Termination of the Offer
Acceptance
Contract Formation in the Electronic Age
CASE 13.3 Clow Water Systems Co., Dmsion ofMcWane,
Inc. v. National Labor Relatwns Board
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter l4 Consideration
Legal Sufficiency of Consideration
CASE 14.l Hamerv. Sidway
Adequacy ofConsideration
Contracts that Lack Consideration
Problem Areas Conceming Consideration
CASE l4.2 E. S. Herrick Co. v. Maine Wild Blueberry
Co.
CASE 14.3 Bennett v. Shmoda Floral. Inc.
CASE l4.4 Percy J. Mdtheme Contractor, Inc. v. Crinnell
Fire Protection Systems Co.
Tenns and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter 15 Capacity
Minors
CASE 15.1 Dodson v. Shrader
CASE 15.2 Haydocy Pontiac, Inc. v. Lee
CASE15.3Fletcherv.Marshall
Intoxicated Persons
CASE 15.4A Lucyv. Zehmer
Mentally Incompetent Persons
Aliens
Tenns and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter l6 Genuineness ofAssent
Mistakes
CASE l6.l Rafflesv. Wichelhaus
CASE 16.2 Wilkinv. istSourceBank
Fraudulent Misrepresentation
CASE 16.3 Vokes v. Arthw Murray, inc.
CASE l6.4 Clement-Rowe v. Michigfin Health Care
Corp.
Nonfraudulent Misrepresentation
Undueinfluence
Duress
Adhesion Contracts and Unconscionability
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems .
Chapter l7 Legality and the Statute of
Frauds
Legality
CASE 17.1 Metropolitan Creditors Service ofSacramento v
Sadri
CASE 17.2 Benjamm v. Koeppel
CASE l7.3 Superior Consulting Corp v. Walling .
StatuteofFrauds
The Parol Evidence Rule
ASE HA Stanfieldv. Cmve
erms and Concepts to Review
luestions and Case Problems
Accessing the [ntemet
Chapter 18 Third Party Rights
Assignments and Delegations
CASE 18.l Reynolds and Reynolds Co. v. Hardee
Third Party Beneficiaries
CASE 18.2 Holsapplev. McGrath
CASE 18.3 Caswell v. Zoya Intemationcil, Inc
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter l9 Perfonnance and
Discharge
Conditions
CASE 19.1 Cal Wadsworth Construction v. City of
St. Ceorge
Discharge by Perfbnnance
CASE l9.2 Jacobs & Young, Inc v. Kent
Oischarge by Agreement
CASE l9.3 Ellenbogfln & Coldstein, P.C v. Brandes
Discharge by Operation ofLaw
CASE l9.4 Syrovy v. Alpine Resources, inc
Tenns and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 20
Remedies
Breach of Contract and
Damages
CASE20.l Hadley v. Bcwendale
CASE 20.2 Parkerv. Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corp
CASE 20.3 AFLAC, Jnc, v. Wiffiams
Rescission and Restitution
CASE 20.4 Racicky v. Simon
Specific Performance
Refonnation
Recovery Based on Quasi Contract
Election of Remedies
Waiver of Breach
Contract Provisions Limiting Remedies
Tenns and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the intemet
FOCUS ON ETHlCS: Contract Lav and the Application
of Ethics
UNIT THREE
Domestic and Intemational Sales and
Lease Contracts
Chapter 21 The Fonnation of Sales and
Lease Contracts
The Unifonn Commercial Code
The Scope ofArticle 2-The Sale ofGoods
CASE 21.1 Bryant v. Tri-County Electric Membership
Corp.
The Scope ofArticle 2A--Leases
The Fonnation of Sales and Lease Contracts
CASE 21.2 Wilson Fertilizer & Crain, Inc. v. ADM Milling
Co. 351
CASE21.3 Heggblade-Marguleas-Tenneco, Inc v. Sunshine
Biswit, Inc.
CASE 21.4 Jones v. Star Credit Corp.
Contracts for the Intemational Sale ofGoods
Tenns and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter 22 Title, Risk, and Insurable
Interest
Identification
When Title Passes
CASE22.1 Synergistic Technologies, Inc v.IDBMobile
Commumcatiom, Inc
CASE 22.2 Lane v. Honeycutt
RiskofLoss
CASE22.3 InreThomas
CASE 22.4 Houghton Wood Products, Inc v. Badger Wood
Products, Inc.
Insurable Interest
Bulk Transfers
Tenns and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter 23 Performance of Sales and
Lease Contracts
The Good Faith Requirement
Obligations ofthe Seller or Lessor
CASE 23.1 Maple Fanns, Inc. v. City School District of
Elmira
Obligations of the Buyer or Lessee
CASE 23.2 Industria de Calcados Martini Ltda v. Maxwell
Shoe Co.
Anticipatory Repudiation
CASE 23.3 Neptune Research & Development, Inc
Teknics Industrial Systems, fnc.
Dealing with Intemational Contracts-The Letter of
Credit
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 24 Remedies for Breach of Sales
and Lease Contracts
Remedies ofthe Seller or Lessor
CASE 24.1 Royal Jones & Associates, Inc v. First Thermal
Systems, Inc.
Remedies ofthe Buyer or Lessee
CASE 24.2 KGM Harvesting Co. v. Fresh Network
CASE 24.3 McCalif Crower Supplies, Inc. v. Reed
Contractual Provisions Affecting Remedies
CASE 24.4 Transport Corp. ofAmerica, Inc. v. Intemational
Business Machines Corp.
Lemon Laws
Remedies for Breach of Intemational Sales Contracts
Tenns and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 25 ales and Lease
Warranties
WarrantyofTitle
Express Warranties
CASE 25.1 Ham's v. Ford Motor Co.
CASE 25.2 Martin Rispens & Som v. Hall Fanns, Inc
Implied Wairanties
CASE 25.3 Keaton v. A.B.C. Dmg Co.
CASE 25.4 Webster v. Blue Ship Tea Room, Inc
Overlapping Warranties
Warranties and Third Parties
Warranty Disclaimers
Statute of Limitations
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
Warranties under the CISG
Terms and Concepb to Review
Questions and Case Problems
VOCVS ON ElHICS: Domestic and International Sales
and Lease Contracts
UNIT FOUR
Negotiable Instruments
Chapter 26 Basic Concepts, Negotiability
and Transferability
Article 3 and Its Revision
The Punction of Instruments
Types of Negotiable Instruments
Requirements for Negotiability
CASE 26.1 Federal Deposit inswance Corp. v. F.S.S.S
CASE 26.2 Northem Bank v. Peffewni Pizza Co.
Factors Not Affecting Negotiability
Transfer by Assignment or Negotiation
Indorsements
Miscellaneous Indorsement Problems
CASE 26.3 General Motors Accefitance Corp v Abington
Casualty Insurance Co.
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter 27 l Holder in Due Course and
Defenses
Holder versus Holder in Due Course
Requirements for HDC Status
CASE 27.1 Adamar ofNew Jersey, Inc v. Chase Lincoln
First Bank, NA
Holder through an HDC
Defenses
CASE 27.2 Federal Deposit insurance Corp. v. Culver
CASE 27.3 Kedzie and 103rd Street Cunency Exchcinge, Inc
v. Hodge
Federal Limitations on HDC Rights
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter 28 Liability and Discharge
Signature Liability
CASE 28.1 Quality Wash Croup V, Ltd v. Shawkat
Hallak
CASE 28.2 Dominion Bank. NA v. Household Bank
F.S.B.
CASE 28.3 Coldon Years Nursing Home (No. 2), Inc. v
Cabbard
Warranty Liability
Discharge
CASE 28.4 Cardnerv. McClusky
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 29 Checks and Electronic Fund
Transfers
Checks
CASE 29.1 First Raifroad Community Fedeml Credit Vnion
v. Columbia County Bank
The Bank-Customer Relationship
Honoring Checks
CASE 29.2 Kendall Yacht Corp v. Vnited Califomia
Bank
CASE 29.3 First American Bank and Trust v. Rishoi
CASE 29.4 Atlantic Mutual insumnce Co. v. The Prmident
Bank
Accepting Deposits
Electronic Fund Transfers
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
FOCUS ON ETHlCS: Negotiable Instruments
UNIT FlVE
Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy
Chapter 30 Secured Transactions
The Terminology of Secured Transactions
Creating Security interests
CASE 30.l InreZiluck
Purchase-Money Security Interest
Perfecting a Security Interest
The Scope of a Security Interest
Resolving Priority Disputes
CASE 30.2 Big Knob Volunteer Fire Co v. Lowe & Moyer
Garage, inc.
Other Rights and Duties under Article 9
Default
CASE 30.3 Chrysler Credit Corp. v. Koontz
CASE 30.4 Firef Westside Bank v. For-Med, inc.
Terms and Concepb to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Intemet
Chapter 3 l Other Creditors' Remedies
and Suretyship
Laws Assissting Creditors
CASE 31.1 Herpel, Inc. v. Straub CapitalCorp.
CASE 31.2 ChryslerCredit Corp. v. Keeling
CASE 31. 3 United States v. Smith
Suretyship and Guaranty
CASE31.4 General Motors Acceptame Corp v.Daniels
Protection for Debtors
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 32 Bankruptcy and
Reorganization
Types of Bankruptcy Relief
Liquidation Proceedings
CASE32.1 MatterofBlair
CASE 32.2 In reAndrews
CASE 32.3 In re Baker
Reorganizations
CASE 32.4 In re Johns-Manville Corp.
Additional Forms of Bankruptcy Relief
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
EOCUS ON El'HICS: Creditors' Rights and
Bankruptcy
UNIT SIX
Agency
Chapter 33 Agency Formation
and Duties
Agency Relationships
CASE 33. 1 Scott v. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Co.
Formation ofthe Agency Relationship
CASE 33.2 Williams v. Invemess Corp.
Duties ofAgents and Principals
Remedies and Rights ofAgents and Principals
CASE 33.3 Ramsey v. Cordon
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 34 Liability to Third Parties and
Termination
Scope ofAgent's Authority
CASE 34.1 Gravens v. Auto-Owners Inswance Co.
CASE 34.2 Cargill, Inc. v. Mountain Cement Co.
Liabilty for Contracts
CASE 34.3 Fairchild Publications Division ofCapital Cities
Media, Inc. v. Rosston, Kremer & Slawter, Inc.
Liability for Agent's Torts
CASE 34.4 Joel v. Morison
Liability for Independent Contractor's Tort
CASE 34.5 MBank ofEl Paso v. Sanchez
Liability for Agent's Crimes
Liability for Subagent's Acts
Terrnination of an Agency
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
FOCUS ON ETHICS: Agency
UNIT SEVEN
Employment and Labor Relations
Chapter 3 5 Employment and Labor
Law
Wage-Hour Laws
Labor Unions
CASE 35.1 National Labor Relations Board v. Town &
Country Electric, Inc.
Worker Health and Safety
Income Security
COBRA
Family and Medical Leave
Employee Privacy Rights
CASE 35.2 Smyth v. Pillsbury Co.
Employment-Related Immigration Law
Wrongful Discharge
CASE 35.3 Scott v. Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
CASE 35.4 Gardnerv. Loomis Annored, Inc.
Statutory Protection for Whistleblowers
Terms and Concepts to Review
Qiiestions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 36 Employment
Discrimination
Title VII ofthe Civil Rights Act of 1964
CASE 36.1 Fickling v. New York State Department ofdvil
Service
CASE 36.2 Fullerv. City of Oakland, Califomia
Equal PayAct of 1963
Discrimination Based on Age
CASE 36.3 Rhodes v. Guiberson Oil Tools
Discrimination Based on Disability
CASE 36.4 Mauro v. Borgess Medical Center
Defenses to Employment Discrimination
Affirmative Action
CASE 36.5 Taxman v. Board ofEducation ofthe Township
of Piscataway
State Antidiscriminatien Laws
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
FOCUS ON ETHICS: Employment and Labor
Relations
UNIT EIGHT
Business Organizations
Chapter 37 Forms of Business
Organizations and Private Franchises
Sole Proprietorships
Partnerships
Limited Partnership
Corporations
Limited Liability Compames
Limited Liability Partnerships
Major Business Forms Compared
Other Organizational Forms
CASE 37.1 Fentress v. Triple Mining, Inc
Private Franchises
CASE 37.2 Vylene Enterprises, Inc. v. Naugles, Inc.
CASE 37.3 Bennett Enterprises, Inc. v. Domino's Pizza
fnc.
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 38 PARTNERSHlPS-Nature
Formation, and Operation
Definition of Partnership
The Nature of Partnerships
Partnership Formation
CASE 38.1 Atlas Tack Corp. . DiMasi
Partnership Operation
CASE 38.2 Lawson v. Rogers
CASE 38.3 Starrv. Fordham
CASE 38.4 Citizens Bank of Massachusettes v. Parham-
Woodman Medical Associates
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 39 PARTNERSHlPS-
Termination, Limited Partnerships, and
Limited Liability Partnerships
Partnership Termination
CASE 39. l Felton Investment Croup v. Taurman
CASE 39.2 Schrempp and Salemo v. Cross
Limited Partnerships
CASE 39.3 Dmcker v. Mige Associates ll
Limited Liability Partnerships
Limited Liability Limited Partnerships
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter40 CORPORATlONS-
Formation and Financing
The Nature of the Corporation
CASE 40.1 Charles A. Torrence Co. v. Clary
Corporate Powers
CASE 40.2 Oakley v. Longview Owners, Inc
Classification of Corporations
Corporate Formation
Improper Incorporation
Disregarding the Corporate Entity
CASE 40.3 J-Mart Jewelry Outlets, Inc . Standard
Design
Corporate Financing
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 4 l CORPORATlONS -
Directors, Officers, and Shareholders
Role of Directors
Rolc ofCorporate Officer and Executive
Duties of Directors and Officers
CASE 4.1 Veco Corp. v. Babcock
Liability of Directors and Officers
The Role of Shareholders
Rights of Shareholders
CASE4l.2 Shaw v. Agri-Mark, inc
CASE 41. 3 Black v. Craham
Liability of Shareholders
Duties of Majority Shareholders
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter42 CORPORATlONS-Merger
Consolidation, and Temnination
Merger and Consolidation
CASE 42. l Chokel v. First National Supermarkets, fnc
Purchase ofAssets
CASE 42.2 Sedbrook v. Zimmerman Design Crovp, Ltd
Purchase of Stock
Termination
CASE42.3 Balvik v. Sylvester
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter43 CORPORATlONS-
Securities Regulation and Investor
Protection
The Securities and Exchange Commission
TheSecuritiesAct of 1933
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
CASE43.l Diamond v. Oreamuno
CASE43.2 SEC v. Texas GulfSulphw Co
CASE 43.3 Vnited States v. O'Hagan
CASE 43.4 Tristar Corp. v. Freitas
Regulation of Investment Companies
State Securities Laws
Technology and Securities Law
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
FOCUS ON ETHlcs: Bnsincs. Organization.
UM T MNE
Govemment Regulation
Chapter 44 Administrative Law
Agency Creation and Powers
Administrative Process
CASE 44. l American Dental Association v. Martin
CASE 44.2 Federal Deposit Onsurance Corfi. v Wentz
CASF. 44.3 Buck Creek Coal, Inc. v. Federal Mine Safety
and Health Administration
Limitations on Agency Powers
CASE 44,4 Sierru Club v. Thomas
Public Accountability
State Administrative Agencies
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 45 Consumer Law
Deceptive Advertising
CASE 45.1 Federal Trade Commission v. Pantron I
Corp.
Labeling and Packaging Laws
Sales
Credit Protection
CASE 45.2 Purtle v. Eldndge Auto Sales, inc.
CASE 45.3 Federal Deposit insurance Corp. v. Medmark
Inc. 816
CASE 45.4 Guimond v. Trans Union Credit Information
Co. 818
CASE 45.5 Heintz v. jenkins
Consumer Health and Safety
State Consumer Protection Laws
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 46 Environmental Law
Common Law Actions
CASE 46.1 Maddocks v. Ciles
Federal Regulation
Air Pollution
Water Pollution
CASE 46.2 Hoffman Homes, Inc. v. Administrato , United
States Envimnmental Protection Agency
Noise Pollution
Toxic Chemicals
CASE 46.3 B. F. Coodrich Co v. Betkoski
Radiation
State and Local Regulation
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the internet
Chapter 47 Antitrust Law
The Sherman Antitrust Act
Section l ofthe Sherman Act
CASE 47.1 Contmental T.V., Inc. v. CTE Sylvania, in
CASE 47.2 Khan v. State Oil Co.
Section 2 ofthe Sherman Act
The Clayton Act
CASE 47.3 Datagate, Inc. v. Hewlett-Packard Co
The P'ederal Trade Commission Act
Enforcement ofAntitrust Laws
Exemptions from Antitrust Laws
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
FOCUOSETHlCS: Go emment Regulatioi
UNlT TEN
Property
Chapter 48 Personal Property
Personal Property and Real Property
Fixtures
CASE 48. l New England Telephone and Telegraph Co
City ofFranklin
Property Ownership
Acquiring Ownership of Personal Property
CASE 48.2 In re Estate ofPiper
CASE48.3 Smartv.Woo
Mislaid, Lost, or Abandoned Property
C.ASE 48.4 United States v. Shivers
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 49 Bailments
Elements ofa Bailment
C.ASE 49. l Liddle v. Salem School District No. 600
CASE 49.2 fack Boles Services, Inc. v. Stavely
Ordinary Bailments
Rights and Duties of the Bailee
CASE 49.3 Brockwell v. Lake Caston Sales and Service
Rights and Duties ofthe Bailor
Termination of Bailments
Special Features of Specific Bailments
CASE 49.4 Missouri Pacific Railway Co. v. Elmore &
Stahl
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 50 Real Property
The Nature of Real Property
Ownership Interests in Real Property
Transfer of Ownership
CASE 50.1 Smith v. Levine
CASE 50.2 Klos v. Molenda
Limitations on the Rights of Property Owners
CASE, 50.3 Del Monte Dunes at Monterer, Ltd. v. City of
MoTtterey
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Accessing the Internet
Chapter 5 l Landlord-Tenant
Relationships
Creation of the Landlord-Tenant Relationship
CASE 5 l. l Osbom v. Kellogg
Parties' Rights and Duties
CASE 51.2 Weingftrden v. Eagle Ridge Condommiums
Liability for Injuries on the Premises
CASE 51. 3 Johnson County Sheriffs Posse, Inc v
Endsley
Transferring Rights to Leased Property
Termination or Renewal ofthe Lease
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
FOCUS OS E.THlCS: Property
UNlT ELEVEN
Special Topics
Chapter 52 Insurance
Insurance Terminology and Concepts
CASE 52.1 Motorists Mutual Insurance Co v
Richmond
The insurance Contract
CASE 52.2 Life Inswance Co of North America v
Cichowlas
CASE 52.3 Clybum v. Allstate Insurance Co.
CASE 52.4 Paul Revere Life Inswance Co. v. Fima
Types of Insurance
Terms and Concepts to Review
Questions and Case Problems
Chapter 53 Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Wills 948
CASE 53.1 Estate ofCancik
CASE 53.2 Bolan v. Bolan
Intestacy Laws
Trusts
CASE 53.3 Zeiglerv. Cardona
Estate Administration
CASE 53.4 Hallv. Schoenwette
Plan
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《韦斯特商法学》这本书，在我看来，不仅仅是一本法学教材，更像是一本洞察商业世界的“操作手册”。我之所以这样说，是因为它将晦涩的法律条文，巧妙地转化为可以指导实际商业行为的具体方法和策略。书中在解释融资租赁和售后回租等金融法律工具时，举了大量贴近市场实际的例子，让我对这些金融产品的法律边界和风险控制有了非常清晰的认识。例如，作者在分析融资租赁合同的典型条款时，会详细解释每个条款的法律含义和商业考量，以及如何在签订合同时，最大程度地保障承租人和出租人的权益。这对于我这个长期在金融行业工作的从业者来说，是极具参考价值的。此外，书中对于担保法和抵押法的讲解，也让我对企业融资过程中的法律保障有了更深入的理解。我曾遇到过因为担保条款设计不当而导致债权无法实现的困境，读完这一章节后，我才意识到，原来许多问题都可以通过更加严谨的法律设计来避免。总而言之，《韦斯特商法学》是一本能够帮助读者将法律知识转化为实际商业竞争力的优秀著作，它能够帮助我们在复杂的商业交易中，做到心中有数，游刃有余。
评分我之所以推荐《韦斯特商法学》，是因为它在理论深度和实践指导性之间找到了一个完美的平衡点。许多法律书籍往往过于偏重理论，读起来枯燥乏味，而这本书却能够将抽象的法律概念，通过生动的案例和翔实的分析，变得触手可及。例如，在讨论公司财务和税务相关的法律规定时，作者不仅详细解释了相关的税法条文，还结合了不同行业的税务处理方式，以及如何利用合法的税务筹划手段，降低企业的税负。这对于很多中小企业主来说，是极其宝贵的经验。书中对于破产法和公司清算程序的讲解，也让我对企业的生命周期有了更全面的认识。我曾亲身经历过一家合作多年的公司因为经营不善而倒闭，当时对整个清算过程的混乱和低效感到非常无奈，读完这一章节后，我才理解了其中涉及的法律程序和潜在的风险，相信未来如果遇到类似情况，能够更加从容地应对。更令人称赞的是，本书在章节的末尾，往往会设置一些思考题或者案例分析，鼓励读者主动思考和运用所学知识，这对于加深理解和记忆起到了至关重要的作用。可以说，《韦斯特商法学》不仅传授了知识，更重要的是培养了读者的法律思维和解决问题的能力，这对于任何一个希望在商业领域有所作为的人来说，都是不可或缺的。
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评分这本书的独特之处在于，它能够将法律条文与商业道德和企业社会责任紧密地联系起来。在我看来，一个成功的商业人士，不仅要有敏锐的市场嗅觉和卓越的经营能力，更要有深厚的法律素养和高尚的商业道德。《韦斯特商法学》在这方面为我提供了极大的启发。书中在探讨企业社会责任时，详细阐述了企业在环境保护、员工权益保护、以及公平竞争等方面的法律义务和道德责任。我尤其喜欢书中对于企业合规管理的章节，它详细介绍了如何建立和完善企业的内部合规体系，以预防和控制各种法律风险。例如，作者会结合不同行业的特点，分析企业在数据安全、反腐败、以及反洗钱等方面的合规要求，并提供了一些行之有效的管理建议。这让我意识到，合规管理不仅仅是为了规避法律风险，更是企业建立良好声誉、赢得客户信任、实现可持续发展的重要保障。总而言之，《韦斯特商法学》是一本能够帮助读者提升商业道德和法律素养的优秀著作，它能够帮助我们在追求商业利润的同时，也能够承担起应有的社会责任，成为一个有责任感的商业领袖。
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评分我必须承认，在接触《韦斯特商法学》之前，我对商法的认识仅停留在一些零散的概念上，缺乏系统性的了解。这本书的出现，彻底改变了我的认知。它以一种非常系统和全面的方式，将商法学的各个分支进行了梳理和整合。我尤其被书中关于公司合并与收购（M&A）的章节所吸引。作者详细介绍了M&A的法律程序、尽职调查的要点、以及并购过程中可能遇到的法律风险和应对策略。这对于我们这种正在寻求业务扩张和战略合作的公司来说，无疑是极其宝贵的指导。书中对于不同并购模式的优劣分析，以及如何在并购后进行有效的法律整合，都提供了非常实用的建议。我曾参与过一次小规模的并购项目，由于对法律流程的不熟悉，过程中走了不少弯路。读完这一章节后，我才恍然大悟，原来许多潜在的问题都可以通过提前的法律规划来规避。这本书的另一个优点是，它不仅关注法律条文本身，更注重法律在商业实践中的应用，能够帮助读者理解法律是如何影响商业决策的。可以说，《韦斯特商法学》是一本集理论性、实践性和前瞻性于一体的优秀著作，它能够帮助读者在复杂的商业环境中，做出更明智、更合规的决策。
评分《韦斯特商法学》这本书，以其严谨的逻辑和翔实的案例，为我提供了理解商业纠纷解决机制的深刻洞察。我曾经因为一些合同纠纷而感到束手无策，这本书的出现，让我找到了解决问题的思路和方法。书中对于民事诉讼、仲裁和调解等不同的纠纷解决方式，都进行了详细的介绍和比较。我尤其欣赏作者在分析诉讼程序时，对于证据的收集、提交和质证等环节的详细阐述，以及在介绍仲裁时，对于仲裁协议的有效性、仲裁裁决的执行等重要问题的深入分析。例如，书中在讲解商业合同的违约救济措施时，会结合大量的实际案例，分析不同的违约情形下，当事人可以采取的法律行动，以及各种法律行动的优劣势。这让我明白，在发生商业纠纷时，并非只有诉讼这一条路可走，还可以根据具体情况，选择更适合的纠纷解决方式。总而言之，《韦斯特商法学》是一本能够帮助读者建立起全面的商业纠纷解决知识体系的优秀著作，它能够帮助我们在面对商业挑战时，做到心中有数，从容应对，并最终维护自身的合法权益。
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