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Gain a strong understanding of business law as it's practiced today with the comprehensive, yet clear, approach found in today's number one business law resource with summarized cases: ANDERSON'S BUSINESS LAW & THE LEGAL ENVIRONMENT, COMPREHENSIVE VOLUME, 24E. This reader-friendly approach helps you grasp legal concepts and principles without overwhelming detail. You examine the latest developments in law with new cases as recent as 2020 and examples from current headlines. Clearly identified content helps you prepare for the current CPA exam. In addition, summarized cases, numerous examples of today's real legal dilemmas, meaningful applications and interesting learning features emphasize the relevance of what you are learning. You examine legal concepts at work in examples such as rapper 50 Cent's bankruptcy, Netflix's battle with Hollywood and popular online retailer Wayfair's legal battles. MindTap digital resources are also available to help you succeed in your business law course.
Preface xix
Acknowledgments xxiv
About the Authors xxvi
PART 1 The Legal and Social Environment of Business
Chapter 1 The Nature and Sources of Law
3(11)
1-1 Nature of Law and Legal Rights
4(3)
1-1a Legal Rights
4(1)
1-1b Individual Rights
4(1)
1-1c The Right of Privacy
4(1)
1-1d Privacy and Technology
5(2)
1-2 Sources of Law
7(3)
1-2a Constitutional Law
8(1)
1-2b Statutory Law
8(1)
1-2c Administrative Law
8(1)
1-2d Private Law
8(1)
1-2e Case Law, Statutory Interpretation, and Precedent
8(1)
1-2f Other Forms of Law: Treaties and Executive Orders
9(1)
1-2g Uniform State Laws
9(1)
1-3 Classifications of Law
10(4)
1-3a Substantive Law vs. Procedural Law
10(1)
1-3b Criminal Law vs. Civil Law
10(1)
1-3c Law vs. Equity
11(3)
Chapter 2 The Court System and Dispute Resolution
14(22)
2-1 The Court System
15(6)
2-1a The Types of Courts
15(1)
2-1b The Federal Court System
16(3)
2-1c State Court Systems
19(2)
2-2 Court Procedure
21(7)
2-2a Participants in the Court System
21(1)
2-2b Which Law Applies---Conflicts of Law
22(1)
2-2c Initial Steps in a Lawsuit
22(2)
2-2d The Trial
24(3)
2-2e Post-trial Procedures
27(1)
2-3 Alternative Dispute Resolution
28(8)
2-3a Arbitration
28(2)
2-3b Mediation
30(1)
2-3c MedArb
30(1)
2-3d Expert Panel
30(1)
2-3e Reference to a Third Person
31(1)
2-3f Association Tribunals
31(1)
2-3g Summary Jury Trial
31(1)
2-3h Rent-a-Judge
31(1)
2-3i Minitrial
31(1)
2-3j Contract Provisions
32(4)
Chapter 3 Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law
36(22)
3-1 What Is Business Ethics?
37(6)
3-1a The Law as the Standard for Business Ethics
37(1)
3-1b The Notion of Universal Standards for Business Ethics
37(1)
3-1c Ethical Theories and Standards
38(3)
3-1d The Business Stakeholder Standard of Behavior
41(2)
3-2 Why Is Business Ethics Important?
43(6)
3-2a The Importance of Trust
43(1)
3-2b Business Ethics and Financial Performance
43(2)
3-2c The Importance of a Good Reputation
45(1)
3-2d Business Ethics and Business Regulation: Public Policy, Law, and Ethics
46(3)
3-3 How to Recognize and Resolve Ethical Dilemmas
49(9)
3-3a Categories of Ethical Behavior
50(2)
3-3b Resolving Ethical Dilemmas
52(6)
Chapter 4 The Constitution as the Foundation of the Legal Environment
58(18)
4-1 The U.S. Constitution and the Federal System
59(1)
4-1a What a Constitution Is
59(1)
4-1b The Branches of Government
59(1)
4-2 The U.S. Constitution and the States
59(3)
4-2a Delegated and Shared Powers
59(1)
4-2b Other Powers
60(1)
4-2c Federal Supremacy
61(1)
4-3 Interpreting and Amending the Constitution
62(2)
4-3a Conflicting Theories
62(1)
4-3b Amending the Constitution
63(1)
4-3c The Living Constitution
64(1)
4-4 Federal Powers
64(5)
4-4a The Power to Regulate Commerce
65(2)
4-4b The Financial Powers
67(2)
4-5 Constitutional Limitations on Government
69(7)
4-5a Due Process
69(1)
4-5b Equal Protection of the Law
70(1)
4-5c Privileges and Immunities
70(1)
4-5d Protection of the Person
71(1)
4-5e The Bill of Rights and Businesses as Persons
71(5)
Chapter 5 Government Regulation of Competition and Prices
76(16)
5-1 Power to Regulate Business
77(1)
5-1a Regulation, Free Enterprise, and Deregulation
77(1)
5-1b Regulation of Unfair Competition
77(1)
5-2 Regulation of Horizontal Markets and Competitors
77(5)
5-2a Price Fixing
78(1)
5-2b Monopolization
79(1)
5-2c Boycotts and Refusals to Deal
79(3)
5-2d Mergers Among Competitors
82(1)
5-3 Regulation of the Supply Chain and Vertical Trade Restraints
82(5)
5-3a Price Discrimination
82(2)
5-3b Exclusive Dealings and Territories
84(1)
5-3c Resale Price Maintenance
84(1)
5-3d Tying
85(1)
5-3e Mergers Along the Supply Chain
86(1)
5-4 Remedies for Anticompetitive Behavior
87(5)
5-4a Criminal Penalties
87(1)
5-4b Civil Remedies
87(5)
Chapter 6 Administrative Agencies
92(20)
6-1 Nature of the Administrative Agency
93(4)
6-1a Purpose of Administrative Agencies
93(1)
6-1b Uniqueness of Administrative Agencies
93(1)
6-1c Open Operation of Administrative Agencies
94(3)
6-2 Legislative Power of the Agency
97(4)
6-2a Agency's Regulations as Law
97(1)
6-2b Agency Adoption of Regulations
97(4)
6-3 Executive Power of the Agency
101(1)
6-3a Enforcement or Execution of the Law
101(1)
6-3b Constitutional Limitations on Administrative Investigation
101(1)
6-4 Judicial Power of the Agency
102(10)
6-4a The Agency as a Specialized Court
102(2)
6-4b Punishment and Enforcement Powers of Agencies
104(1)
6-4c Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies
104(1)
6-4d Appeal from an Administrative Agency Action
104(8)
Chapter 7 Crimes
112(29)
7-1 General Principles
113(8)
7-1a Nature and Classification of Crimes
113(1)
7-1b Basis of Criminal Liability
113(1)
7-1c Responsibility for Criminal Acts
114(1)
7-1d Federal Laws Targeting Criminal Responsibility of Officers and Directors
115(6)
7-1e Indemnification of Crime Victims
121(1)
7-2 White-Collar Crimes
121(8)
7-2a Conspiracies
122(1)
7-2b Money Laundering
122(1)
7-2c Racketeering
123(1)
7-2d Bribery
123(1)
7-2e Commercial Bribery
124(1)
7-2f Corrupt Influence
125(1)
7-2g Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
125(1)
7-2h Counterfeiting
125(1)
7-2i Forgery
125(1)
7-2j Perjury
126(1)
7-2k False Claims and Pretenses
126(1)
7-2I Bad Checks
127(1)
7-2m Credit Card Crimes
127(1)
7-2n Embezzlement
127(1)
7-2o Obstruction of Justice: Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
127(1)
7-2p Corporate Fraud: SOX
128(1)
7-2q The Common Law Crimes
128(1)
7-3 Criminal Law and the Computer
129(4)
7-3a What Is a Computer Crime?
129(1)
7-3b The Computer as Victim
129(1)
7-3c Unauthorized Use of Computers
130(1)
7-3d The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)
130(2)
7-3e Diverted Delivery by Computer
132(1)
7-3f Economic Espionage by Computer
132(1)
7-3g Electronic Fund Transfer Crimes
132(1)
7-3h Circumventing Copyright Protection Devices via Computer
132(1)
7-3i Spamming
132(1)
7-4 Criminal Procedure Rights for Businesses
133(8)
7-4a Fourth Amendment Rights for Businesses
133(2)
7-4b Fifth Amendment Self-incrimination Rights for Businesses
135(1)
7-4c Due Process Rights for Businesses
135(6)
Chapter 8 Torts
141(22)
8-1 General Principles
142(1)
8-1a What Is a Tort?
142(1)
8-1b Tort and Crime Distinguished
142(1)
8-1c Types of Torts
142(1)
8-2 Intentional Torts
143(8)
8-2a Assault
143(1)
8-2b Battery
144(1)
8-2c False Imprisonment
144(1)
8-2d Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
145(1)
8-2e Invasion of Privacy
145(3)
8-2f Defamation
148(3)
8-2g Product Disparagement
151(1)
8-2h Wrongful Interference with Contracts
151(1)
8-2i Trespass
151(1)
8-3 Negligence
151(6)
8-3a Elements of Negligence
152(2)
8-3b Defenses to Negligence
154(3)
8-4 Strict Liability
157(6)
8-4a What Is Strict Liability?
158(1)
8-4b Imposing Strict Liability
158(5)
Chapter 9 Intellectual Property Rights
163(24)
9-1 Trademarks and Service Marks
164(6)
9-1a Introduction
164(1)
9-1b International Registration
165(1)
9-1c Registrable Marks
165(1)
9-1d Proving Trademark Infringement
166(1)
9-1e Remedies for Improper Use of Marks
167(1)
9-1f Abandonment of Exclusive Right to Mark
167(1)
9-1g Trade Dress Protection
167(1)
9-1h Limited Lanham Act Protection of Product Design
168(1)
9-1i Prevention of Dilution of Famous Marks
168(1)
9-1j Internet Domain Names and Trademark Rights
169(1)
9-1k Dispute Avoidance
169(1)
9-2 Copyrights
170(5)
9-2a Duration of Copyright
170(1)
9-2b Copyright Notice
171(1)
9-2c What Is Copyrightable?
171(1)
9-2d Rights of Copyright Holders
171(1)
9-2e The Fair Use Exception to Copyright Exclusivity
172(1)
9-2f Secondary Liability for Infringement
173(1)
9-2g Digital Millennium Copyright Act
173(1)
9-2h Copyright Protection of Computer Programs
174(1)
9-3 Patents
175(5)
9-3a Types, Duration, and Notice
175(1)
9-3b Patentability
176(2)
9-3c Patentable Business Methods
178(1)
9-3d Infringement
179(1)
9-4 Trade Secrets
180(7)
9-4a The Defend Trade Secrets Act and State Law
180(1)
9-4b Loss of Protection
181(1)
9-4c Defensive Measures
182(1)
9-4d The Economic Espionage Act
182(5)
Chapter 10 The Legal Environment of International Trade
187(22)
10-1 Conducting Business Internationally
188(1)
10-1a Forms of International Business
188(1)
10-1 The International Contract
189(1)
10-2 International Trade
190(10)
10-2a Tariffs and Barriers to Trade
190(2)
10-2b The World Trade Organization
192(1)
10-2c Agreements Administered Under the WTO
192(1)
10-2d Protecting Trademarks Worldwide
193(1)
10-2e Copyright Protection
194(1)
10-2f Patent Protection
194(1)
10-2g Trade Secrets
195(1)
10-2h The Dispute Settlement Understanding
196(1)
10-2i The Doha Development Agenda
196(1)
10-2j Regional Trade Agreements
197(1)
10-2k Unfair Trade Practices
198(2)
10-3 Issues Confronting Companies Engaged in International Business
200(9)
10-3a Export Regulations
200(1)
10-3b The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
200(2)
10-3c Disputes with Nations and International Organizations
202(7)
PART 2 Contracts
Chapter 11 Nature and Classes of Contracts: Contracting on the Internet
209(17)
11-1 Nature of Contracts
210(2)
11-1a Definition of a Contract
210(1)
11-1b Elements of a Contract
210(1)
11-1c Subject Matter of Contracts
210(1)
11-1d Parties to a Contract
210(1)
11-1e How a Contract Arises
211(1)
11-1f Intent to Make a Binding Agreement
211(1)
11-1g Freedom of Contract
212(1)
11-2 Classes of Contracts
212(9)
11-2a Formal and Informal Contracts
212(1)
11-2b Express and Implied Contracts
212(1)
11-2c Valid and Voidable Contracts and Void Agreements
213(1)
11-2d Executed and Executory Contracts
214(1)
11-2e Bilateral and Unilateral Contracts
214(1)
11-2f Fixed Price or Cost Plus Contracts
215(1)
11-2g Quasi Contracts
216(5)
11-3 Contracting on the Internet
221(5)
Chapter 12 Formation of Contracts: Offer and Acceptance
226(21)
12-1 Requirements of an Offer
227(7)
12-1a Contractual Intention
227(2)
12-1b Definiteness
229(4)
12-1c Communication of Offer to Offeree
233(1)
12-2 Termination of Offer
234(3)
12-2a Revocation of Offer by Offeror
234(1)
12-2b Counteroffer by Offeree
235(1)
12-2c Rejection of Offer by Offeree
236(1)
12-2d Lapse of Time
236(1)
12-2e Death or Disability of Either Party
237(1)
12-2f Subsequent Illegality
237(1)
12-3 Acceptance of Offer
237(10)
12-3a What Constitutes an Acceptance?
237(1)
12-3b Privilege of Offeree
237(1)
12-3c Effect of Acceptance
237(1)
12-3d Nature of Acceptance
237(1)
12-3e Who May Accept?
238(1)
12-3f Manner and Time of Acceptance
238(1)
12-3g Communication of Acceptance
239(3)
12-3h Auction Sales
242(5)
Chapter 13 Capacity and Genuine Assent
247(21)
13-1 Contractual Capacity
248(5)
13-1a Contractual Capacity Defined
248(1)
13-1b Minors
249(3)
13-1c Mentally Incompetent Persons
252(1)
13-1d Intoxicated Persons
252(1)
13-2 Mistake
253(2)
13-2a Unilateral Mistake
253(1)
13-2b Mutual Mistake
254(1)
13-2c Mistake in the Transcription or Printing of the Contract: Reformation
254(1)
13-3 Deception
255(5)
13-3a Intentional Misrepresentation
255(1)
13-3b Fraud
256(2)
13-3c Negligent Misrepresentation
258(1)
13-3d Nondisclosure
259(1)
13-4 Pressure
260(8)
13-4a Undue Influence
260(1)
13-4b Duress
261(7)
Chapter 14 Consideration
268(13)
14-1 General Principles
269(3)
14-1a Consideration Defined and Explained
269(1)
14-1b Gifts
269(1)
14-1c Adequacy of Consideration
270(1)
14-1d Forbearance as Consideration
271(1)
14-1e Illusory Promises
271(1)
14-2 Special Situations
272(4)
14-2a Preexisting Legal Obligation
272(2)
14-2b Past Consideration
274(1)
14-2c Moral Obligation
275(1)
14-3 Exceptions to the Laws of Consideration
276(5)
14-3a Exceptions to Consideration
276(5)
Chapter 15 Legality and Public Policy
281(18)
15-1 General Principles
282(4)
15-1a Effect of Illegality
282(1)
15-1b Exceptions to Effect of Illegality
282(1)
15-1c Partial Illegality
283(1)
15-1d Crimes and Civil Wrongs
283(1)
15-1e Good Faith and Fairness
283(1)
15-1f Unconscionable Clauses
284(2)
15-2 Agreements Affecting Public Welfare
286(2)
15-2a Agreements Contrary to Public Policy
287(1)
15-2b Gambling, Wagers, and Lotteries
287(1)
15-3 Regulation of Business
288(11)
15-3a Effect of Violation
288(1)
15-3b Statutory Regulation of Contracts
289(1)
15-3c Licensed Callings or Dealings
289(1)
15-3d Contracts in Restraint of Trade
290(1)
15-3e Agreements Not to Compete
290(2)
15-3f Usurious Agreements
292(7)
Chapter 16 Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts
299(21)
16-1 Statute of Frauds
300(8)
16-1a Validity of Oral Contracts
300(1)
16-1b Contracts That Must Be Evidenced by a Writing
301(5)
16-1c Note or Memorandum
306(1)
16-1d Effect of Noncompliance
307(1)
16-2 Parol Evidence Rule
308(2)
16-2a Exclusion of Parol Evidence
308(1)
16-2b When the Parol Evidence Rule Does Not Apply
309(1)
16-3 Rules of Construction and Interpretation
310(10)
16-3a Intention of the Parties
310(1)
16-3b Whole Contract
311(1)
16-3c Contradictory and Ambiguous Terms
312(1)
16-3d Implied Terms
313(1)
16-3e Conduct and Custom
314(1)
16-3f Avoidance of Hardship
315(5)
Chapter 17 Third Persons and Contracts
320(16)
17-1 Third-Party Beneficiary Contracts
321(3)
17-1a Definition
321(2)
17-1b Modification or Termination of Intended Third-Party Beneficiary Contract
323(1)
17-1c Limitations on Intended Third-Party Beneficiary
323(1)
17-1d Incidental Beneficiaries
323(1)
17-2 Assignments
324(12)
17-2a Definitions
324(1)
17-2b Form of Assignment
325(1)
17-2c Notice of Assignment
325(1)
17-2d Assignment of Right to Money
326(2)
17-2e Nonassignable Rights
328(1)
17-2f Rights of Assignee
329(1)
17-2g Continuing Liability of Assignor
329(1)
17-2h Liability of Assignee
330(1)
17-2i Warranties of Assignor
330(1)
17-2j Delegation of Duties
331(5)
Chapter 18 Discharge of Contracts
336(21)
18-1 Conditions Relating to Performance
337(2)
18-1a Classifications of Conditions
337(2)
18-2 Discharge by Performance
339(5)
18-2a Normal Discharge of Contracts
339(1)
18-2b Nature of Performance
339(1)
18-2c Time of Performance
340(1)
18-2d Adequacy of Performance
341(3)
18-3 Discharge by Action of Parties
344(2)
18-3a Discharge by Unilateral Action
344(1)
18-3b Discharge by Agreement
344(2)
18-4 Discharge by External Causes
346(11)
18-4a Discharge by Impossibility
346(2)
18-4b Developing Doctrines
348(2)
18-4c Temporary Impossibility
350(1)
18-4d Discharge by Operation of Law
350(7)
Chapter 19 Breach of Contract and Remedies
357(22)
19-1 What Constitutes a Breach of Contract?
358(1)
19-1a Definition of Breach
358(1)
19-1b Anticipatory Breach
358(1)
19-2 Waiver of Breach
359(2)
19-2a Cure of Breach by Waiver
360(1)
19-2b Existence and Scope of Waiver
360(1)
19-2c Reservation of Rights
361(1)
19-3 Remedies for Breach of Contract
361(6)
19-3a Remedies upon Anticipatory Repudiation
361(1)
19-3b Remedies in General and the Measure of Damages
361(1)
19-3c Monetary Damages
362(3)
19-3d Rescission
365(1)
19-3e Action for Specific Performance
366(1)
19-3f Action for an Injunction
366(1)
19-3g Reformation of Contract by a Court
366(1)
19-4 Contract Provisions Affecting Remedies and Damages
367(12)
19-4a Limitation of Remedies
367(1)
19-4b Liquidated Damages
368(1)
19-4c Attorneys' Fees
369(1)
19-4d Limitation of Liability Clauses
369(10)
PART 3 Sales and Leases of Goods
Chapter 20 Personal Property and Bailments
379(21)
20-1 Personal Property
380(10)
20-1a Personal Property in Context
380(1)
20-1b Title to Personal Property
380(1)
20-1c Gifts
380(5)
20-1d Finding of Lost Property
385(1)
20-1e Occupation of Personal Property
385(2)
20-1f Escheat
387(1)
20-1g Multiple Ownership of Personal Property
388(2)
20-1h Community Property
390(1)
20-2 Bailments
390(10)
20-2a Definition
390(1)
20-2b Elements of Bailment
391(1)
20-2c Nature of the Parties' Interests
392(1)
20-2d Classification of Ordinary Bailments
393(1)
20-2e Renting of Space Distinguished
393(1)
20-2f Duties and Rights of the Bailee
394(1)
20-2g Breach of Duty of Care: Burden of Proof
394(1)
20-2h Liability for Defects in Bailed Property
395(1)
20-2i Contract Modification of Liability
395(5)
Chapter 21 Legal Aspects of Supply Chain Management
400(22)
21-1 Warehouses
401(5)
21-1a Definitions
401(1)
21-1b Rights and Duties of Warehouses
401(1)
21-1c Warehouse Receipts
402(1)
21-1d Rights of Holders of Warehouse Receipts
402(3)
21-1e Field Warehousing
405(1)
21-1f Limitation of Liability of Warehouses
405(1)
21-2 Common Carriers
406(7)
21-2a Definitions
406(1)
21-2b Bills of Lading
407(1)
21-2c Rights of Common Carrier
408(1)
21-2d Duties of Common Carrier
408(1)
21-2e Liabilities of Common Carrier
409(4)
21-3 Factors and Consignments
413(1)
21-3a Definitions
413(1)
21-3b Effect of Factor Transaction
414(1)
21-4 Hotelkeepers
414(8)
21-4a Definitions
414(1)
21-4b Duration of Guest Relationship
415(1)
21-4c Hotelkeepers Liability for Guest's Property
415(1)
21-4d Hotelkeepers Lien
416(1)
21-4e Boarders or Lodgers
416(6)
Chapter 22 Nature and Form of Sales
422(26)
22-1 Nature of the Sale of Goods
423(10)
22-1a Subject Matter of Sales
423(1)
22-1b Sale Distinguished from Other Transactions
424(1)
22-1c Formation of Sales Contracts
425(6)
22-1d Terms in the Formed Contract
431(2)
22-1e Bulk Transfers
433(1)
22-2 Form of Sales Contract
433(6)
22-2a Amount
434(1)
22-2b Nature of the Record Required
434(3)
22-2c Effect of Noncompliance
437(1)
22-2d Exceptions to Requirement of a Record
437(2)
22-3 Uniform Law for International Sales
439(1)
22-3a Scope of the CISG
439(1)
22-4 Leases of Goods
439(2)
22-4a Types of Leases
440(1)
22-4b Form of Lease Contract
440(1)
22-4 Warranties
441(7)
22-4d Default
441(7)
Chapter 23 Title and Risk of Loss
448(22)
23-1 Identifying Types of Potential Problems and Transactions
449(1)
23-1a Damage to Goods
449(1)
23-1b Creditors' Claims
449(1)
23-1c Insurance
449(1)
23-2 Determining Rights: Identification of Goods
450(1)
23-2a Existing Goods
450(1)
23-2b Future Goods
450(1)
23-2c Fungible Goods
450(1)
23-2d Effect of Identification
451(1)
23-3 Determining Rights: Passage of Title
451(7)
23-3a Passage of Title Using Documents of Title
451(1)
23-3b Passage of Title in Nonshipment Contracts
452(1)
23-3c Passage of Title in Warehouse Arrangements
452(1)
23-3d Passage of Title in Bailments and Other Forms of Possession
452(3)
23-3e Delivery and Shipment Terms
455(2)
23-3f Passage of Title in Shipment Contracts
457(1)
23-4 Determining Rights: Risk of Loss
458(4)
23-4a Risk of Loss in Nonshipment Contracts
458(1)
23-4b Risk of Loss in Shipment Contracts
458(1)
23-4c Damage to or Destruction of Goods
459(2)
23-4d Effect of Seller's Breach in Risk of Loss
461(1)
23-5 Determining Rights: Special Situations
462(8)
23-5a Returnable Goods Transactions
462(1)
23-5b Consignments and Factors
463(1)
23-5c Self-Service Stores
463(1)
23-5d Auction Sales
464(6)
Chapter 24 Product Liability: Warranties and Torts
470(23)
24-1 General Principles
471(1)
24-1a Theories of Liability
471(1)
24-1b Nature of Harm
471(1)
24-1c Who Is Liable in Product Liability
471(1)
24-2 Express Warranties
472(5)
24-2a Definition of Express Warranty
473(1)
24-2b Seller's Opinion or Statement of Value
474(1)
24-2c Warranty of Conformity to Description, Sample, or Model
475(1)
24-2d Federal Regulation of Express Warranties
476(1)
24-2e Effect of Breach of Express Warranty
477(1)
24-3 Implied Warranties
477(7)
24-3a Definition of Implied Warranty
478(1)
24-3b Implied Warranties of Sellers
478(1)
24-3c Additional Implied Warranties of Merchant Sellers
479(2)
24-3d Implied Warranties in Particular Sales
481(2)
24-3e Necessity of Defect
483(1)
24-3f Warranties in the International Sale of Goods
484(1)
24-4 Disclaimer of Warranties
484(2)
24-4a Validity of Disclaimer
484(1)
24-4b Particular Language for Disclaimers
484(1)
24-4c Exclusion of Warranties by Examination of Goods
485(1)
24-4d Postsale Disclaimer
486(1)
24-5 Other Theories of Product Liability
486(7)
24-5a Negligence
486(1)
25-5b Fraud
486(1)
24-5c Strict Tort Liability
486(1)
24-5d Cumulative Theories of Liability
487(6)
Chapter 25 Obligations and Performance
493(17)
25-1 General Principles
494(3)
25-1a Obligation of Good Faith
494(1)
25-1b Time Requirements of Obligations
495(1)
25-1c Repudiation of the Contract
495(1)
25-1d Adequate Assurance of Performance
496(1)
25-2 Duties of the Parties
497(13)
25-2a Seller's Duty to Deliver
497(1)
25-2b Buyer's Duty upon Receipt of Goods
498(1)
25-2c Buyer's Duty to Accept Goods
499(3)
25-2d Buyer's Duty to Pay
502(1)
25-2e Form of Payment
503(1)
25-2f When Duties Are Excused
503(7)
Chapter 26 Remedies for Breach of Sales Contracts
510(21)
26-1 Statute of Limitations
511(1)
26-1a Time Limits for Suits Under the UCC
511(1)
26-1b Time Limits for Other Suits
511(1)
26-2 Remedies of the Seller
511(4)
26-2a Seller's Lien
511(1)
26-2b Seller's Remedy of Stopping Shipment
512(1)
26-2c Resale by Seller
512(1)
26-2d Cancellation by Seller
513(1)
26-2e Seller's Action for Damages Under the Market Price Formula
513(1)
26-2f Seller's Action for Lost Profits
514(1)
26-2g Other Types of Damages
514(1)
26-2h Seller's Action for the Purchase Price
514(1)
26-2i Seller's Nonsale Remedies
515(1)
26-3 Remedies of the Buyer
515(6)
26-3a Rejection of Improper Tender
515(1)
26-3b Revocation of Acceptance
516(1)
26-3c Buyer's Action for Damages for Nondelivery---Market Price Recovery
516(1)
26-3d Buyer's Action for Damages for Nondelivery---Cover Price Recovery
516(1)
26-3e Other Types of Damages
517(1)
26-3f Action for Breach of Warranty
517(2)
26-3g Cancellation by Buyer
519(1)
26-3h Buyer's Resale of Goods
519(1)
26-3i Action for Specific Performance
520(1)
26-3j Nonsale Remedies of the Buyer
520(1)
26-4 Contract Provisions on Remedies
521(1)
26-4a Limitation of Damages
521(1)
26-4b Limitation of Remedies
522(1)
26-5 Remedies in the International Sale of Goods
522(9)
26-5a Remedies of the Seller
523(1)
26-5b Remedies of the Buyer
523(8)
PART 4 Negotiable Instruments
Chapter 27 Negotiable Instruments: Types, Parties, Transfer, and Liability
531(28)
27-1 Types of Instruments and Parties
532(2)
27-1a Definition of Negotiable Instruments and UCC Article 3
532(1)
27-1b Kinds of Instruments
532(1)
27-1c Promissory Notes
532(1)
27-1d Parties to Instruments
533(1)
27-2 Negotiability
534(5)
27-2a Definition of Negotiability
534(1)
27-2b Requirements for Negotiability
534(5)
27-3 Transfer of Negotiable Instruments: Negotiation
539(9)
27-3a What Is Negotiation?
539(1)
27-3b How Negotiation Occurs: Bearer Instruments
540(1)
27-3c How Negotiation Occurs: Order Instruments
541(3)
27-3d How Negotiation Occurs: Holders in Due Course
544(2)
27-3e Holder in Due Course (HDC) Requirements
546(2)
27-4 Defenses to Payment of a Negotiable Instrument
548(4)
27-4a Limited Defenses
548(2)
27-4b Universal Defenses
550(2)
27-5 Liability of the Parties
552(7)
27-5a The Contract Roles of Parties and Their Liability
552(1)
27-5b The Steps for Enforcing Contract Liability
552(1)
27-5c The Warranty Liabilities
553(6)
Chapter 28 Checks, Banks, and Funds Transfers
559(30)
28-1 Checks
560(12)
28-1a The Basics on Checks
561(3)
28-1b Presentment for Obtaining Payment on a Check
564(1)
28-1c Dishonor of a Check
565(2)
28-1d Forgery and Checks
567(1)
28-1e The Customer-Bank Relationship
568(4)
28-2 Liability of a Bank
572(4)
28-2a Payment over a Stop Payment Order
572(1)
28-2b Payment on a Forged Signature of Drawer
573(1)
28-2c Payment on Quasi Forgeries: The Impostor Rule
573(1)
28-2d Payment on a Forged or Missing Indorsement
574(1)
28-2e Alteration of a Check
575(1)
28-2f Unauthorized Collection of a Check
575(1)
28-2g Time Limitations
575(1)
28-3 Consumer Funds Transfers
576(3)
28-3a Electronic Funds Transfer Act
577(1)
28-3b Types of Electronic Funds Transfer Systems
577(1)
28-3c Consumer Liability
578(1)
28-4 Funds Transfers
579(10)
28-4a What Law Governs?
579(1)
28-4b Characteristics of Funds Transfers
579(1)
28-4c Pattern of Funds Transfers
579(1)
28-4d Scope of UCC Article 4A
579(1)
28-4e Definitions
580(1)
28-4f Manner of Transmitting Payment Order
580(1)
28-4g Regulation by Agreement and Funds Transfer System Rules
581(1)
28-4h Reimbursement of the Bank
581(1)
28-4i Error in Funds Transfer
581(1)
28-4j Liability for Loss
582(7)
PART 5 Debtor-Creditor Relationships
Chapter 29 Nature of the Debtor-Creditor Relationship
589(18)
29-1 Creation of the Credit Relationship
590(1)
29-2 Suretyship and Guaranty
590(8)
29-2a Definitions
590(1)
29-2b Indemnity Contract Distinguished
591(1)
29-2c Creation of the Relationship
591(2)
29-2d Rights of Sureties
593(2)
29-2e Defenses of Sureties
595(3)
29-3 Letters of Credit
598(9)
29-3a Definition
600(1)
29-3b Parties
601(1)
29-3c Duration
601(1)
29-3d Form
602(1)
29-3e Duty of Issuer
602(1)
29-3f Reimbursement of Issuer
602(5)
Chapter 30 Consumer Protection
607(26)
30-1 General Principles
608(4)
30-1a Expansion of Consumer Protection
608(1)
30-1b Who Is a Consumer?
608(1)
30-1c Who Is Liable Under Consumer Protection Statutes?
609(1)
30-1d When Is There Liability Under Consumer Protection Statutes?
609(1)
30-1e What Remedies Do Consumers Have?
610(1)
30-1f What Are the Civil and Criminal Penalties Under Consumer Protection Statutes?
611(1)
30-2 Areas of Consumer Protection
612(21)
30-2a Advertising
612(2)
30-2b Labeling
614(2)
30-2c Selling Methods
616(1)
30-2d The Consumer Contract
617(2)
30-2e Credit Disclosures
619(1)
30-2f Credit Cards
620(2)
30-2g Gift Cards
622(1)
30-2h Payments
622(1)
30-2i Preservation of Consumer Defenses
622(1)
30-2j Product Safety
622(1)
30-2k Credit, Collection, and Billing Methods
623(1)
30-2l Protection of Credit Standing and Reputation
624(3)
30-2m Other Consumer Protections
627(6)
Chapter 31 Secured Transactions in Personal Property
633(29)
31-1 Creation of Secured Transactions
634(5)
31-1a Definitions
634(1)
31-1b Creation of a Security Interest
635(2)
31-1c Purchase Money Security Interest
637(1)
31-1d The Nature and Classification of Collateral
637(2)
31-2 Perfection of Secured Transactions
639(7)
31-2a Perfection by Creditor's Possession
639(1)
31-2b Perfection for Consumer Goods
640(1)
31-2c Perfection for Health Care Insurance Receivables
640(1)
31-2d Automatic Perfection
640(1)
31-2e Temporary Perfection
640(1)
31-2f Perfection by Control
641(1)
31-2g Perfection for Motor Vehicles
641(1)
31-2h Perfection by Filing a Financing Statement
642(3)
31-2i Loss of Perfection
645(1)
31-3 Rights of Parties Before Default
646(1)
31-3a Statement of Account
646(1)
31-3b Termination Statements
646(1)
31-3c Correction Statements
646(1)
31-4 Priorities
647(6)
31-4a Unsecured Party Versus Unsecured Party
647(1)
31-4b Secured Party Versus Unsecured Party
647(1)
31-4c Secured Party Versus Secured Party
647(1)
31-4d Perfected Secured Party Versus Secured Party
647(1)
31-4e Perfected Secured Party Versus Perfected Secured Party
648(2)
31-4f Secured Party Versus Buyer of Collateral from Debtor
650(3)
31-5 Rights of Parties After Default
653(9)
31-5a Creditor's Possession and Disposition of Collateral
653(2)
31-5b Creditor's Retention of Collateral
655(1)
31-5c Debtor's Right of Redemption
655(1)
31-5d Disposition of Collateral
655(1)
31-5e Postdisposition Accounting
656(6)
Chapter 32 Bankruptcy
662(27)
32-1 Bankruptcy Law
663(1)
32-1a The Federal Law
663(1)
32-1b Types of Bankruptcy Proceedings
663(1)
32-2 How Bankruptcy Is Declared
664(5)
32-2a Declaration of Voluntary Bankruptcy
664(3)
32-2b Declaration of Involuntary Bankruptcy
667(1)
32-2c Automatic Stay
668(1)
32-2d If the Creditors Are Wrong: Rights of Debtor in an Involuntary Bankruptcy
668(1)
32-3 Administration of the Bankruptcy Estate
669(7)
32-3a The Order of Relief
669(1)
32-3b List of Creditors
670(1)
32-3c Trustee in Bankruptcy
670(1)
32-3d The Bankrupt's Estate
671(1)
32-3e Preferential Transfers
671(3)
32-3f Proof of Claim
674(1)
32-3g Priority of Claims
674(2)
32-4 Debtor's Duties and Exemptions
676(2)
32-4a Debtor's Duties
676(1)
32-4b Debtor's Exemptions
676(2)
32-4c Debtor's Protection Against Discrimination
678(1)
32-5 Discharge in Bankruptcy
678(3)
32-5a Denial of Discharge
678(3)
32-6 Reorganization Plans Under
Chapter 11
681(1)
32-6a Contents of the Plan
681(1)
32-6b Confirmation of the Plan
682(1)
32-7 Payment Plans Under
Chapter 13
682(7)
32-7a Contents of the Plan
682(1)
32-7b Confirmation of the Plan
682(1)
32-7c Discharge of the Debtor
682(7)
Chapter 33 Insurance
689(24)
33-1 The Insurance Contract
690(7)
33-1a The Parties
690(1)
33-1b Insurable Interest
690(2)
33-1c The Contract
692(1)
33-1d Antilapse and Cancellation Statutes and Provisions
693(1)
33-1e Modification of Contract
694(1)
33-1f Interpretation of Contract
694(1)
33-1g Burden of Proof
695(1)
33-1h Insurer Bad Faith
695(1)
33-1i Time Limitations on Insured
696(1)
33-1j Subrogation of Insurer
696(1)
33-2 Kinds of Insurance
697(16)
33-2a Business Liability Insurance
698(2)
33-2b Marine Insurance
700(1)
33-2c Fire and Homeowners Insurance
701(1)
33-2d Automobile Insurance
702(1)
33-2e Life Insurance
703(10)
PART 6 Agency and Employment
Chapter 34 Agency
713(22)
34-1 Nature of the Agency Relationship
714(2)
34-1a Definitions and Distinctions
714(2)
34-1b Classification of Agents
716(1)
34-1c Agency Coupled with an Interest
716(1)
34-2 Creating the Agency
716(3)
34-2a Authorization by Appointment
716(1)
34-2b Authorization by Conduct
717(1)
34-2c Agency by Ratification
718(1)
34-2d Proving the Agency Relationship
719(1)
34-3 Agent's Authority
719(3)
34-3a Scope of Agent's Authority
719(1)
34-3b Effect of Proper Exercise of Authority
720(1)
34-3c Duty to Ascertain Extent of Agent's Authority
720(1)
34-3d Limitations on Agent's Authority
721(1)
34-4 Duties and Liabilities of Principal and Agent
722(4)
34-4a Duties and Liabilities of Agent During Agency
722(3)
34-4b Duties and Liabilities of Agent After Termination of Agency
725(1)
34-4c Duties and Liabilities of Principal to Agent
725(1)
34-5 Termination of Agency
726(9)
34-5a Termination by Act of Parties
726(1)
34-5b Termination by Operation of Law
726(1)
34-5c Disability of the Principal Under the UDPAA
727(1)
34-5d Termination of Agency Coupled with an Interest
728(1)
34-5e Protection of Agent from Termination of Authority
728(1)
34-5f Effect of Termination of Authority
728(7)
Chapter 35 Third Persons in Agency
735(20)
35-1 Liability of Agent to Third Person
736(4)
35-1a Action of Authorized Agent of Disclosed Principal
736(1)
35-1b Unauthorized Action
736(1)
35-1c Disclosure of Principal
737(1)
35-1d Assumption of Liability
738(1)
35-1e Execution of Contract
739(1)
35-1f Torts and Crimes
739(1)
35-2 Liability of Principal to Third Person
740(3)
35-2a Agent's Contracts
740(1)
35-2b Payment to Agent
741(1)
35-2c Agent's Statements
742(1)
35-2d Agent's Knowledge
742(1)
35-3 Liability of Principal for Torts and Crimes of Agent
743(7)
35-3a Vicarious Liability for Torts and Crimes
743(2)
35-3b Negligent Hiring and Retention of Employees
745(2)
35-3c Negligent Supervision and Training
747(1)
35-3d Agent's Crimes
747(1)
35-3e Owner's Liability for Acts of an Independent Contractor
748(1)
35-3f Enforcement of Claim by Third Person
749(1)
35-4 Transactions with Sales Personnel
750(5)
35-4a Soliciting and Contracting Agents
750(5)
Chapter 36 Regulation of Employment
755(33)
36-1 The Employment Relationship
756(8)
36-1a Characteristics of Relationship
756(1)
36-1b Creation of Employment Relationship
756(1)
36-1c Duration and Termination of Employment Contract
756(3)
36-1d Whistleblower Protection Under the Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank Acts
759(2)
36-1e Duties of the Employee
761(1)
36-1f Rights of the Employee
761(3)
36-2 Labor Relations Laws
764(6)
36-2a The National Labor Relations Act
764(2)
36-2b National Labor Relations Board
766(1)
36-2c Election Conduct
766(1)
36-2d Union Activity on Private Property
766(1)
36-2e Social Media and Section 7: Protected Activity for Union and Nonunion Workers
767(1)
36-2f Firing Employees for Union Activity
767(1)
36-2g Duty of Employer to Bargain Collectively
768(1)
36-2h Right to Work
769(1)
36-2i Strike and Picketing Activity
769(1)
36-2j Regulation of Internal Union Affairs
770(1)
36-3 Pension Plans and Federal Regulation
770(2)
36-3a ERISA
771(1)
36-4 Unemployment Benefits, Family Leaves, and Social Security
772(3)
36-4a Unemployment Compensation
772(1)
36-4b Family and Medical Leaves of Absence
773(1)
36-4c Leaves for Military Service Under USERRA
774(1)
36-4d Social Security
775(1)
36-5 Employees' Health and Safety
775(3)
36-5a Standards
775(1)
36-5b Employer Duties
776(1)
36-5c Enforcement
776(1)
36-5d State "Right-to-Know" Legislation
777(1)
36-6 Compensation for Employees' Injuries
778(1)
36-6a Common Law Status of Employer
778(1)
36-6b Statutory Changes
778(1)
36-7 Employee Privacy
779(3)
36-7a Source of Privacy Rights
780(1)
36-7b Monitoring Employee Telephone Conversations
780(1)
36-7c E-Mail Monitoring
780(1)
36-7d Property Searches
781(1)
36-7e Drug and Alcohol Testing
782(1)
36-8 Employment-Related Immigration Laws
782(6)
36-8a Employer Liability
782(1)
36-8b Employer Verification
782(6)
Chapter 37 Equal Employment Opportunity Law
788(31)
37-1 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended
789(5)
37-1a Theories of Discrimination
789(1)
37-1b The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
790(3)
37-1c Definition of "Supervisor"
793(1)
37-2 Protected Classes and Exceptions
794(11)
37-2a Race and Color
794(1)
37-2b Religion
794(1)
37-2c Sex
795(1)
37-2d Sexual Harassment
796(3)
37-2e Developing Law Regarding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
799(1)
37-2f Protection Against Retaliation
799(2)
37-2g National Origin
801(1)
37-2h Title VII Exceptions
801(2)
37-2i Affirmative Action and Reverse Discrimination
803(2)
37-3 Other Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Laws
805(6)
37-3a Equal Pay
805(1)
37-3b Age Discrimination
805(2)
37-3c Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities
807(3)
37-3d GINA
810(1)
37-4 Extraterritorial Employment
811(8)
PART 7 Business Organizations
Chapter 38 Types of Business Organizations
819(17)
38-1 Principal Forms of Business Organizations
820(1)
38-1a Individual Proprietorships
820(1)
38-1b Partnerships, LLPs, and LLCs
820(1)
38-1c Corporations
821(1)
38-2 Specialized Forms of Organizations
821(3)
38-2a Joint Ventures
821(2)
38-2b Unincorporated Associations
823(1)
38-2c Cooperatives
824(1)
38-3 The Franchise Business Format
824(12)
38-3a Definition and Types of Franchises
825(1)
38-3b The Franchise Agreement
825(2)
38-3c Special Protections Under Federal and State Laws
827(1)
38-3d Disclosure
828(1)
38-3e Vicarious Liability Claims Against Franchisors
828(3)
38-3f Franchises and Employee Misclassifications
831(5)
Chapter 39 Partnerships
836(25)
39-1 Nature and Creation
837(6)
39-1a Definition
837(1)
39-1b Characteristics of a Partnership
838(1)
39-1c Rights of Partners
839(1)
39-1d Partnership Agreement
839(1)
39-1e Determining the Existence of a Partnership
839(3)
39-1f Partners as to Third Persons
842(1)
39-1g Partnership Property
842(1)
39-1h Tenancy in Partnership
842(1)
39-1i Assignment of a Partner's Interest
843(1)
39-2 Authority of Partners
843(3)
39-2a Authority of Majority of Partners
843(1)
39-2b Express Authority of Individual Partners
844(1)
39-2c Customary Authority of Individual Partners
844(1)
39-2d Limitations on Authority
844(1)
39-2e Prohibited Transactions
845(1)
39-3 Duties, Rights, and Liabilities of Partners
846(5)
39-3a Duties of Partners
846(1)
39-3b Rights of Partners as Owners
847(2)
39-3c Liability of Partners and Partnership
849(1)
39-3d Enforcement and Satisfaction of Creditors' Claims
850(1)
39-4 Dissolution and Termination
851(10)
39-4a Effect of Dissolution
851(1)
39-4b Dissolution by Act of the Parties
851(1)
39-4c Dissolution by Operation of Law
852(1)
39-4d Dissolution by Decree of Court
852(1)
39-4e Dissociation Under the RUPA
853(1)
39-4f Notice of Dissolution
854(1)
39-4g Winding Up Partnership Affairs
855(1)
39-4h Distribution of Assets
855(1)
39-4i Continuation of Partnership Business
856(5)
Chapter 40 LPs, LLCs, and LLPs
861(15)
40-1 The Arrival of Partnership Limited Liability
862(1)
40-2 Limited Partnership
862(3)
40-2a Formation of Limited Partnerships
862(1)
40-2b Characteristics of Limited Partnerships
863(2)
40-3 Limited Liability Companies
865(6)
40-3a Characteristics of LLCs
865(5)
40-3b LLCs and Other Entities
870(1)
40-4 Limited Liability Partnerships
871(5)
40-4a Extent of Limited Liability
871(1)
40-4b Registration and Usage
872(4)
Chapter 41 Corporation Formation
876(20)
41-1 Nature and Classes
877(4)
41-1a The Corporation as a Person
877(1)
41-1b Classifications of Corporations
877(3)
41-1c Corporations and Governments
880(1)
41-2 Corporate Powers
881(3)
41-2a Particular Powers
881(3)
41-2b Ultra Vires bets
884(1)
41-3 Creation and Termination of the Corporation
884(3)
41-3a Promoters
884(1)
41-3b Incorporation
885(1)
41-3c Application for Incorporation
885(1)
41-3d The Certificate of Incorporation
885(1)
41-3e Proper and Defective Incorporation
885(1)
41-3f Insolvency, Bankruptcy, and Reorganization
886(1)
41-3g Forfeiture of Charter
886(1)
41-3h Judicial Dissolution
887(1)
41-3i Voluntary Dissolution
887(1)
41-4 Consolidations, Mergers, and Conglomerates
887(9)
41-4a Definitions
887(2)
41-4b Legality
889(1)
41-4c Liability of Successor Corporations
890(6)
Chapter 42 Shareholder Rights in Corporations
896(22)
42-1 Corporate Stocks and Bonds
897(2)
42-1a Nature of Stock
897(1)
42-1b Certificates of Stock and Uncertificated Shares
898(1)
42-1c Kinds of Stock
898(1)
42-1d Characteristics of Bonds
899(1)
42-1e Terms and Control
899(1)
42-2 Acquisition of Shares
899(3)
42-2a Nature of Acquisition
899(1)
42-2b Subscription
899(1)
42-2c Transfer of Shares
900(1)
42-2d Effect of Transfer
901(1)
42-3 Rights of Shareholders
902(7)
42-3a Ownership Rights
902(1)
42-3b Right to Vote
903(1)
42-3c Preemptive Offer of Shares
904(1)
42-3d Inspection of Books
904(2)
42-3e Dividends
906(1)
42-3f Capital Distribution
907(1)
42-3g Shareholders' Actions
907(2)
42-4 Liability of Shareholders
909(9)
42-4a Limited Liability
909(1)
42-4b Ignoring the Corporate Entity
909(2)
42-4c Other Exceptions to Limited Liability
911(1)
42-4d The Professional Corporation
912(6)
Chapter 43 Securities Regulation
918(32)
43-1 The Securities Act of 1933
919(7)
43-1a History of the Federal Regulation of Capital Markets
919(1)
43-1b Definitions and Overview of the 1933 Securities Act
920(1)
43-1c Exemptions from Registration
921(2)
43-1d Registration of Public Offerings
923(1)
43-1e 1933 Act Penalties and Violations
924(2)
43-2 The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
926(14)
43-2a Registration Requirements
926(1)
43-2b Stock Transactions: Section 10b and Market Fraud
927(8)
43-2c Stock Transactions: Short-Swing Profits
935(1)
43-2d 1934 Act Penalties and Violations
936(3)
43-2e Proxy Regulations and Disclosures
939(1)
43-2f Mergers, Consolidations, and Tender Offers
940(1)
43-3 Other Forms of Regulation of Securities and Markets
940(10)
43-3a State Securities Laws
940(1)
43-3b Industry Self-Regulation
941(1)
43-3c SEC Regulation of Third Parties
941(9)
Chapter 44 Accountants' Liability and Malpractice
950(22)
44-1 General Principles of Accountants' Liability
951(3)
44-1a Common Law Liability: What Constitutes Malpractice?
951(1)
44-1b Common Law Liability: Breach of Contract or Tort
952(1)
44-1c Common Law and Limitation of Liability
953(1)
44-2 Accountants' Liability to Third Parties: Beyond Privity
954(9)
44-2a Status of the Accountant
954(1)
44-2b Conflicting Theories of Accountants' Third-Party Liability
955(4)
44-2c Nonliability Parties
959(2)
44-2d Defenses to Accountants' Liability: Contributory and Comparative Negligence of the Client or Third Party
961(1)
44-2e Accountants' Fraud Malpractice Liability to Third Parties
961(2)
44-3 Federal Laws on Auditors, Accounting, and Financial Reporting
963(9)
44-3a SOX and Auditor Independence
963(3)
44-3b SOX and Audit Committees
966(1)
44-3c SOX and Records Retention
966(1)
44-3d Dodd-Frank and Accountants as Whistleblowers
967(5)
Chapter 45 Management of Corporations
972(23)
45-1 Shareholders
973(1)
45-1a Extent of Management Control by Shareholders
973(1)
45-1b Meetings of Shareholders
973(1)
45-1c Action Without Meeting
974(1)
45-2 Directors
974(5)
45-2a Qualifications
974(1)
45-2b Powers of Directors
974(2)
45-2c Conflict of Interest
976(1)
45-2d Meetings of Directors
976(1)
45-2e Liability of Directors
977(2)
45-3 Officers, Agents, and Employees
979(5)
45-3a Powers of Officers
979(1)
45-3b Liability Relating to Fiduciary Duties
980(2)
45-3c Agents and Employees
982(1)
45-3d Executive Compensation
982(2)
45-4 Liability
984(11)
45-4a Liability of Management to Third Persons
984(1)
45-4b Criminal Liability
985(2)
45-4c Indemnification of Officers, Directors, Employees, and Agents
987(1)
45-4d Liability for Corporate Debts
987(1)
45-4e Protection of Shareholders
987(1)
45-4f Civil Liability of the Corporation
987(8)
PART 8 Real Property and Estates
Chapter 46 Real Property
995(24)
46-1 Nature of Real Property
996(5)
46-1a Land
996(1)
46-1b Easements
997(1)
46-1c Profits
998(1)
46-1d Licenses
998(1)
46-1e Liens
998(1)
46-1f Fixtures
999(2)
46-2 Nature and Form of Real Property Ownership
1001(1)
46-2a Fee Simple Estate
1001(1)
46-2b Life Estate
1002(1)
46-2c Future Interests
1002(1)
46-3 Liability to Third Persons for Condition of Real Property
1002(2)
46-3a Common Law Rule
1002(2)
46-4 Co-Ownership of Real Property
1004(1)
46-4a Types of Co-Ownership of Real Property
1004(1)
46-4b Common Interest Developments (CIDs) or Multi-Unit Housing
1004(1)
46-5 Transfer of Real Property by Deed
1005(3)
46-5a Definitions
1005(1)
46-5b Classification of Deeds
1005(1)
46-5c Execution of Deeds
1006(1)
46-5d Delivery and Acceptance of Deeds
1006(1)
46-5e Recording of Deeds
1006(1)
46-5f Additional Protection of Buyers
1007(1)
46-5g Grantor's Warranties
1008(1)
46-5h Grantee's Covenants
1008(1)
46-6 Other Methods of Transferring Real Property
1008(2)
46-6a Eminent Domain
1008(2)
46-6b Adverse Possession
1010(1)
46-7 Mortgages
1010(9)
46-7a Types of Mortgages
1010(1)
46-7b Form of Mortgage
1011(1)
46-7c Creative Forms of Financing
1011(1)
46-7d Recording or Filing of Mortgage
1012(1)
46-7e Responsibilities of the Parties
1012(1)
46-7f Transfer of Interest
1013(1)
46-7g Rights of Mortgagee After Default
1013(1)
46-7h Rights of Mortgagor After Default
1014(5)
Chapter 47 Environmental Law and Land Use Controls
1019(21)
47-1 Statutory Environmental Law
1020(8)
47-1a Air Pollution Regulation
1020(1)
47-1b Water Pollution Regulation
1021(2)
47-1c Solid Waste Disposal Regulation
1023(3)
47-1d Environmental Quality Regulation
1026(1)
47-1e Other Environmental Regulations
1026(2)
47-1f State Environmental Regulation
1028(1)
47-2 Enforcement of Environmental Laws
1028(4)
47-2a Parties Responsible for Enforcement
1028(1)
47-2b Criminal Penalties
1029(1)
47-2c Civil Remedies
1029(1)
47-2d Private Remedies: Nuisance
1030(2)
47-2e Private Remedies: Due Diligence
1032(1)
47-3 Land Use Controls
1032(8)
47-3a Restrictive Covenants in Private Contracts
1033(1)
47-3b Public Zoning
1034(6)
Chapter 48 Leases
1040(19)
48-1 Creation and Termination
1041(2)
48-1a Definition and Nature
1041(1)
48-1b Creation of the Lease Relationship
1041(1)
48-1c Classification of Tenancies
1041(1)
48-1d Termination of Lease
1042(1)
48-1e Notice of Termination
1043(1)
48-1f Renewal of Lease
1043(1)
48-2 Rights and Duties of Parties
1043(9)
48-2a Possession and Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment
1044(1)
48-2b Use of Premises
1045(1)
48-2c Rent
1046(1)
48-2d Repairs and Condition of Premises
1047(3)
48-2e Improvements
1050(1)
48-2f Assignments and Subleases
1050(1)
48-2g Tenant's Deposit
1051(1)
48-2h Protection from Retaliation
1051(1)
48-2i Remedies of Landlord
1051(1)
48-3 Liability for Injury on Premises
1052(7)
48-3a Landlord's Liability to Tenant
1052(2)
48-3b Landlord's Liability to Third Persons
1054(1)
48-3c Tenant's Liability to Third Persons
1054(5)
Chapter 49 Decedents' Estates and Trusts
1059
49-1 Wills
1060(8)
49-1a Definitions
1060(1)
49-1b Parties to Will
1060(2)
49-1c Testamentary Intent
1062(1)
49-1d Form
1062(1)
49-1e Modification of Will
1063(1)
49-1f Revocation of Will
1064(1)
49-1g Election to Take Against the Will
1065(1)
49-1h Disinheritance
1065(1)
49-1i Special Types of Wills
1066(2)
49-2 Administration of Decedents' Estates
1068(5)
49-2a Definitions
1068(1)
49-2b Probate of Will
1068(1)
49-2c Will Contest
1068(1)
49-2d When Administration Is Not Necessary
1069(1)
49-2e Appointment of Personal Representative
1070(1)
49-2f Proof of Claims Against the Estate
1070(1)
49-2g Testate Distribution of an Estate
1070(1)
49-2h Intestate Distribution of an Estate
1071(2)
49-3 Trusts
1073
49-3a Definitions
1073(1)
49-3b Creation of Trusts
1074(1)
49-3c Nature of Beneficiary's Interest
1074(1)
49-3d Powers of Trustee
1074(1)
49-3e Duties of Trustee
1075(1)
49-3f Remedies for Breach of Trust
1075(1)
49-3g Termination of Trust
1076
Appendices
1 How to Find the Law
1(3)
2 The Constitution of the United States
4
Glossary 1(1)
Case Index 1(1)
Subject Index 1
Professor David Twomey has been a member of the business law department in the Carroll School of Management at Boston College since 1968. As department chair for more than a decade, and a multi-term chair of the schools Education Policy Committee, Professor Twomey has served as a spokesperson for a strong legal and ethical component in both the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. He is the author of 36 editions of textbooks on labor, employment and business law topics. His articles have appeared in journals such as Bests Review, The American Business Law Journal, The Labor Law Journal, The Massachusetts Law Quarterly, The Florida Bar Journal, and The Business Law Review. Professor Twomey has served as arbitrator in more than 2,000 labor-management disputes throughout the country. His service includes appointments by Presidents Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama to nine Presidential Emergency Boards, whose recommendations served as the basis for the resolution of major disputes in the rail and airline industries. After service in the U.S. Marine Corps, Professor Twomey graduated from Boston College, earned his M.B.A. at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a J.D. degree at Boston College Law School. He is a member of the Massachusetts and Florida Bars and a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators. Professor Marianne Jennings is an emeritus professor of legal and ethical studies in business from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University (ASU). She was named professor of the year in the College of Business in 1981, 1987, 2000 and 2010 and was the recipient of a Burlington Northern teaching excellence award in 1985. She served as director of the Joan and David Lincoln Center for Applied Ethics at ASU from 1995-1999. From 2006-2007, she served as the faculty director for the M.B.A. Executive Program. She took emeritus status in 2015, but continues to teach graduate courses in business ethics and ethical culture at ASU and other colleges around the country. She is also an instructor and mentor for Wileys CPAExcel review course. Professor Jennings has authored hundreds of articles in academic, professional and trade journals. She was named one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders by Trust Across America in 2010. In 2012 she was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics by Ethisphere magazine. Her columns have been syndicated around the country, and her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, Washington Post and the Reader's Digest. She has been a commentator on business issues on All Things Considered for National Public Radio. She has appeared on CNBC, CBS This Morning, the Today Show and CBS Evening News. Professor Jennings earned her undergraduate degree in finance and her J. D. from Brigham Young University. She has done consulting work for law firms, government agencies, businesses and professional groups including Allstate, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Boeing, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Coca-Cola, Department of Energy, Department of Interior, Dial Corporation, DuPont, IBM, Institute of Internal Auditors, Mattel, Motorola, Southern California Edison, Pfizer and Toyota. Professor Stephanie Greene has been a member of the faculty at the Boston College Carroll School of Management since 1995. She currently serves as professor and chair of the business law department. She has served as editor-in-chief of the American Business Law Journal and the Journal of Legal Studies Education. Professor Greene has published numerous articles on employment law and intellectual property law with recent publications appearing in the American Business Law Journal and the Stanford Journal of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties. A member of the Massachusetts Bar, Professor Greene earned her undergraduate degree in Slavic languages and literature at Princeton University and her J.D. from Boston College Law School.