Autorentext
Richard A. Mann, J.D., received a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School. He is professor emeritus of business law at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is past president of the Southeastern Regional Business Law Association. Professor Mann is a member of Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Law and the North Carolina Bar (inactive). He has written extensively, covering a number of legal topics including bankruptcy, sales, secured transactions, real property, insurance law and business associations. Professor Mann has received the American Business Law Journal's award both for the best article and for the best comment and has served as a reviewer and staff editor for the publication. He is the co-author of "Smith & Roberson's Business Law," "Business Law and the Regulation of Business," "Essentials of Business Law and the Legal Environment" and "Contemporary Business Law." Barry S. Roberts, J.D., LL.M., received a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Pennsylvania State University, a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Laws degree from Harvard Law School. He served as a judicial clerk for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court prior to practicing law in Pittsburgh. Professor Roberts is professor emeritus of business law at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and he is a member of Who's Who in American Law and the North Carolina and Pennsylvania Bars (inactive). He has written numerous articles on such topics as antitrust, products liability, constitutional law, banking law, employment law and business associations. Professor Roberts has been a reviewer and staff editor for the American Business Law Journal. He is the co-author of "Smith & Roberson's Business Law," "Business Law and the Regulation of Business," "Essentials of Business Law and the Legal Environment" and "Contemporary Business Law."

Klappentext
Trust "Smith & Roberson's Business Law," 19th Edition, for today's most complete, credible presentation of business law -- now updated with content that reflects the latest developments and emerging trends. This comprehensive book details business law with coverage that helps you prepare for the certified public accountant (CPA) exam's business law area within the regulation section. This edition's cases blend landmark and current decisions with edits to preserve the language of the court. More than 200 figures, diagrams and summaries further clarify fundamental concepts, principles and rules of law that apply to business transactions. You gain insights into the function and operation of courts and administrative agencies and learn to recognize potential legal problems in business today.

Zusammenfassung
Trust “Smith & Roberson’s Business Law,” 19th Edition, for today's most complete, credible presentation of business law -- now updated with content that reflects the latest developments and emerging trends. This comprehensive book details business law with coverage that helps you prepare for the certified public accountant (CPA) exam's business law area within the regulation section. This edition's cases blend landmark and current decisions with edits to preserve the language of the court. More than 200 figures, diagrams and summaries further clarify fundamental concepts, principles and rules of law that apply to business transactions. You gain insights into the function and operation of courts and administrative agencies and learn to recognize potential legal problems in business today.

Inhalt
Part I: THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS. 1. Introduction to Law. 2. Business Ethics and the Social Responsibility of Business. 3. Civil Dispute Resolution. 4. Constitutional Law. 5. Administrative Law. 6. Criminal Law. 7. Intentional Torts. 8. Negligence and Strict Liability. Part II: CONTRACTS. 9. Introduction to Contracts. 10. Mutual Assent. 11. Conduct Invalidating Assent. 12. Consideration. 13. Illegal Bargains. 14. Contractual Capacity. 15. Contracts in Writing. 16. Third Parties to Contracts. 17. Performance, Breach, and Discharge. 18. Contract Remedies. Part III: AGENCY. 19. Relationship of Principal and Agent. 20. Relationship with Third Parties. Part IV: SALES. 21. Introduction to Sales and Leases. 22. Performance. 23. Transfer of Title and Risk of Loss. 24. Products Liability: Warranties and Strict Liability in Tort. 25. Sales Remedies. Part V: NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS. 26. Form and Content. 27. Transfer and Holder in Due Course. 28. Liability of Parties. 29. Bank Deposits, Collections, and Funds Transfers. Part VI: UNINCORPORATED BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS. 30. Formation and Internal Relations of General Partnerships. 31. Operation and Dissolution of General Partnerships. 32. Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies. Part VII: CORPORATIONS. 33. Nature, Formation, and Powers. 34. Financial Structure. 35. Management Structure. 36. Fundamental Changes. Part VIII: DEBTOR AND CREDITOR RELATIONS. 37. Secured Transactions and Suretyship. 38. Bankruptcy. Part IX: REGULATION OF BUSINESS. 39. Protection of Intellectual Property. 40. Antitrust. 41. Consumer Protection. 42. Employment Law. 43. Securities Regulation. 44. Accountants' Legal Liability. 45. Environmental Law. 46. International Business Law. Part X: PROPERTY. 47. Introduction to Property, Property Insurance, Bailments, and Documents of Title. 48. Interests in Real Property. 49. Transfer and Control of Real Property. 50. Trusts and Decedents' Estates.