Business Law I Essentials
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Business Law I Essentials Course Outline
American Law, Legal Reasoning, and the Legal System
- Basic American Legal Principles
- Sources and Types of Law
- Important Business Laws and Regulations
Disputes and Dispute Settlement
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Arbitration
Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Business Ethics
- Social Responsibility
Business and the United States Constitution
- Commerce Clause
- Constitutional Protections
Criminal Liability
- Common Business Crimes
- Civil vs. Criminal Liability
The Tort System
- Intentional Torts and Negligence
- Product and Strict Liability
Contract Law
- Agreement, Consideration, and Promissory Estoppel
- Capacity and Legality
- Breach of Contract and Remedies
Sales Contracts
- The Nature and Origins of Sales Contracts
- Warranties and Sales Contracts
Employment and Labor Law
- Employment, Worker Protection, and Immigration Law
- Labor Law
- Equal Opportunity in Employment
Government Regulation
- Administrative Law
- Regulatory Agencies
Antitrust Law
- History of Antitrust Law
- Antitrust Laws
Unfair Trade Practices and the Federal Trade Commission
- Unfair Trade Practices
- The Federal Trade Commission
International Law
- Introduction to International Law
- Sources and Practics of International Law
Securities Regulation
- Liability Under the Securities Act
- The Framework of Securities Regulation
About the book
Business Law I Essentials
Business Law I Essentials is a brief introductory textbook designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of courses on Business Law or the Legal Environment of Business. The concepts are presented in a streamlined manner, and cover the key concepts necessary to establish a strong foundation in the subject. The textbook follows a traditional approach to the study of business law. Each chapter contains learning objectives, explanatory narrative and concepts, references for further reading, and end-of-chapter questions.
About the authors:
Contributing Authors
Mirande Valbrune, Esq. Employment Lawyer
Renee De Assis, Texas Woman’s University
Suzanne Cardell, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Tess C. Taylor, Walden University
Dr. Natalie Sappleton, Smartly Institute
C. M. Mitchell, Ashford University
Kenneth Mitchell-Phillips, Portland Community College
