This textbook was meticulously crafted to empower both students and professionals to assess legal risks faced by businesses today. The book takes a straightforward approach by presenting the law and its variances among states using multiple examples to illustrate the real-world application of legal concepts. Throughout each chapter, “Practical Consideration” boxes provide valuable insights for navigating modern legal challenges in business. The author has collected and incorporated answers to common legal questions raised by students and businesses over the years, all within the framework of topics usually covered in a business law course. As evidenced by the detailed table of contents, the topics are organized in a familiar layout enabling instructors to easily use this textbook while also offering modularity for assignments. This book will appeal to instructors who teach a legal environment of business course or business law course, current or future law students as a study guide, and business professionals seeking to effectively mitigate legal risks.


Imprint: West Academic Publishing
Series: Higher Education Coursebook
Publication Date: 03/26/2024

Jason Malone, Virginia

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