Full Description
Learn the basics of business law and what it means to you with UNDERSTANDING THE LAW, 6e, International Edition. This popular text discusses how various aspects of the law affect the individual, highlighting the personal law issues that confront people in their everyday lives. UNDERSTANDING THE LAW, 6e, International Edition uses engaging hypothetical and real examples to illustrate important points of the law and to inspire lively discussion with your peers. This sixth edition incorporates new coverage of ethical issues and the law. These ethical and moral issues are covered in boxed readings as well as throughout each chapter. This sixth edition continues to incorporates coverage of international and comparative law throughout to give you essential knowledge for today's global marketplace.
Contents
UNIT I: THE LEGAL SYSTEM AND BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LAW.
1. Introduction to Law.
2. Our Constitution.
3. The Court System.
4. Attorney-Client Relationship and Dispute Resolution.
5. Administrative Law.
6. Crimes: Public Wrongs.
7. Torts: Private Wrongs.
8. Contracts: Enforceable Agreements.
UNIT II: APPLICATION OF LAW TO THE INDIVIDUAL.
9, Family Law.
10. Motor Vehicles and Personal Property.
11. Renters and Landlord.
12. Home Ownership.
13. Employee and Employer Rights and Duties.
14. Wills, Trusts, and Probate.
Appendix A, Case Brief.
Appendix B, Performing Legal Research.
Appendix C, Declaration of Independence.
Appendix D, Constitution of the United States of America.
Endnotes.
Glossary.
Index.
