Although I am not an expert on all aspects of the legal environment, it seems that all the information presented is accurate. In areas where I have particular expertise (business law and securities law), the information appears incorrect and correct. In addition, the information was presented objectively without any errors being detected. One thing I wish the book had included more often was relevant discussions about the ethics of a particular situation. While the book includes a chapter on ethics (as well as a small discussion of ethics in some chapters), given the relevance of ethics to the average business graduate, I would have liked to have seen more discussions about ethics (compared to this core chapter) in each of the sections – as well as more self-tests and exercises covering them. The text is comprehensive and covers the broad subject of business law. Only one area would require an addition to my course, namely professional liability and ethics, and generally the “Accountant`s Legal Liability” section, since the course is designed for accounting students who wish to take the CPA exam, a section of the legal responsibility and professional ethics of the accountant would require an addition. Since most business law books on the market don`t include this, I think it`s fair to say that the book is comprehensive and comparable to most of the texts available to our students by the various publishers. Students are first introduced to the organizational structure of the American legal system and the key elements of the sources of law. They are then well placed to understand the limits and freedoms available to law enforcement. However, I would refocus two themes: agency (chapters 38-39) should be immediately followed by labour law (chapters 50-51), since the latter is a natural subset of the former. Chapter 53, Treaties, also reiterates the full attachment of 12 previous chapters to contract law and the UCC (Chapters 8 to 19).

George J. Siedel`s research focuses on legal issues related to international business law, negotiation and dispute resolution. Recent publications focus on proactive law and law enforcement to gain competitive advantage. His current work includes research on the impact of litigation on large corporations and the use of electronic communications as evidence in litigation. Daniel M. Warner graduated magna laude from the University of Washington, where he also studied law after his military service. After several years of civil practice, he joined the faculty of the College of Business and Economics at Western Washington University in 1978, where he is now Professor of Business Law in the Department of Accounting. He has published extensively exploring the intersection of popular culture and law, and has received the College of Business` Dean`s Research Award five times for his “outstanding contributions to published research.” Professor Warner was a member of Whatcom County Council for eight years (two years as chairman). He has served as a member of the Faculty Senate and of various university and college committees, including as Chair of the University`s Master Plan Committee. Professor Warner has also been active in the work of State Bar Association committees and in local politics, where he served on numerous boards and commissions for over thirty years. This handbook provides essential context and concepts for the full range of legal issues that managers and executives must address.

The text provides the vocabulary and legal acumen business people need to speak in an informed manner with their clients, employees, suppliers, government officials and their own lawyers. The book provides a comprehensive overview of many (if not most) relevant issues that would arise in the context of business law. Due to the comprehensive nature of the book, some chapters may indeed be redundant and streamlined (for example, many of the issues raised in Chapters 9 to 13 regarding agreements, consent and review could also be addressed in the context of Chapter 53 – Contracts). One downside is that the textbook doesn`t seem to have an index of any kind, which could be a significant drawback, especially for students who aren`t familiar with business or legal issues. Even if there is a list of “key terms” in the chapters, it would contribute to the readability of the template if all the terms were available in a glossary (in one place). Perhaps in the future, authors would consider keeping the key terms, but then linking those terms to a glossary (or vice versa). The book also seems to focus on topics that business students would encounter more in their field – so there is a significant amount of information on corporate law and less information on criminal law. The text provides a comprehensive introduction to U.S. business law and legal system. The individual elements of each component of our laws are easily assignable to create a curriculum that focuses on a specific aspect of chosen business law.

read more The text easily guides a layman through an overview of the law. The narrative is well written, without trying to dazzle (confuse) the reader with the “superior” knowledge of the authors. Many legal “artistic terms” are explained concisely, either by a pop-up balloon or by a narrative. At the end of the chapter, however, a student may be overwhelmed by this first introduction to legal language. A list of key terms and phrases included in the summary at the end of the chapter, with a link to a legal dictionary, would reinforce the knowledge gained. The text provides a comprehensive introduction to U.S. business law and legal system. The individual elements of each component of our laws are easily assignable to create a curriculum that focuses on a specific aspect of business law chosen by the speaker. In general, the letter and spirit of the law are well explained and through the exercises at the end of the chapter, students are encouraged to apply their knowledge to real-life situations.

Unfortunately, the text does not contain a glossary of legal terms. A summary of keywords/phrases and a link to a reputable legal dictionary at the end of each chapter would make it easier for the student to understand and use legal language. In general, the presentation of the law, especially with leading examples of world-renowned legal and political systems, is inclusive and harmless.