"Iconic Cases in Corporate Law" gathers together in one book the most important (iconic) cases in U.S. corporate law. Each chapter features one case, or a pair or trilogy of closely related cases that represents the classic, representative and historically important cases in various areas of corporate law. These are the classic cases with which every student and practitioner of corporate law should be familiar. It seems appropriate that important research and new insights about these cases be brought together. Read from cover-to-cover the book provides a very useful introduction into U.S. corporate law. Each chapter also can be read individually in order to provide new insights, not only about particular cases but also about whole bodies of law including insider trading, shareholder voting, fiduciary duties and the business judgment rule.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW: CASES AND MATERIALS is a timely and useful book. Uncounted millions of “international” transactions occur daily, as goods and services are purchased across the national boundaries of some 200 political units. Capital flows from nation to nation, and so—to a lesser extent—do jobs, as companies seek more favorable locations for their business operations. The “rules” (laws) governing these exchanges quickly become complex, as persons (and governments) from different countries are involved. If problems arise in a cross-border relationship, whose rules apply? What forums are available to resolve disputes? Are there tax implications to the transaction? If so, where? These and similar questions need to be factored into the decision to “go overseas.” Each of the six chapters in this book begins with a brief overview of the subject-matter, followed by short previews of the chosen case examples. The primary content of the chapters consists of some 120 court and arbitration decisions in real disputes, between real parties. The actual text of the decisions in these cases has been edited; some excerpts are quite brief, others are more substantial. Most “background” facts have been summarized by the author, but the edited-decision part of each case is quoted from the actual recorded text of the court or arbitrator who decided it. Clearly, a minute sample from tens of thousands of cases cannot provide comprehensive coverage of what all the world’s legal rules are. Our objectives here are simply to indicate some of the major potential “flash points” of doing international business, to illustrate some of the significant differences in the applicable legal rules, and to provide an exposure to the language and process by which international business disputes are resolved. “Fore-warned is fore-armed.” Being aware of these potential trouble spots, a sensible business manager will presumably consider them in making the decision to engage in cross-border transactions, and take appropriate steps to avoid or minimize potential adverse consequences. Chapter I of this book introduces International Law—its course of development and its two major sources (custom and treaties). Chapter II examines the use of national and international courts and arbitrators to resolve cross-border disputes. Chapter III provides basic coverage of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods: when it applies, how the sale contract is formed, when risk of loss on the goods passes from Seller to Buyer, and what responsibilities the Seller has for the quality of the goods sold. Chapter IV looks at some of the legal questions that might arise in conducting cross-border commercial operations—employment issues, intellectual property issues, and investment issues. Chapter V considers potential questions regarding taxation of international activities, and the regulation of adverse environmental effects. Chapter VI reviews the efforts by national governments to apply their competition regulations to international business transactions, and the difficulties that private parties might have in attempting to enforce legal claims against governments and their agencies. While these are surely not the only legal issues that might arise in connection with international business, they do constitute a significant set of concerns of which managers need to be aware as they venture into the international “stream of commerce.”

Business Law: Principles and Cases in the Legal Environment offers students a readable, rigorous, and practical introduction to the real-world of business law. Students receive not only a thorough explanation of the legal and regulatory issues affecting businesses, but also have the opportunity to apply what they learn to real business situations. All chapters contain outlines, summaries, margin notes, and comprehensive question and problem material. The majority of cases and examples are current, condensed, and presented in the language of the court. An interesting feature includes a 'thread case', applying practical applications to a hypothetical business.

From the authors of Commentaries and Cases on the Law of Business Organization, this comprehensive yet concise Statutory Supplement provides relevant excerpts from state and federal statutes, SEC rules and regulations, restatements and model codes, and comparable provisions from non-U.S. jurisdictions. An indispensable reference, the 2009-2010 Statutory Supplement will complement any casebook for Corporations or Business Organizations. Including timely developments and all of the essential sources: The Restatement (Second) of Agency The Restatement (Third) of Agency The Restatement (Second) of Trusts The Uniform Partnership Acts The Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act The Delaware Limited Liability Company Act Delaware General Corporation Law The Model Business Corporation Act The New York Business Corporation Act The Indiana Code: Standard of Conduct for Directors The ALI's Principles of Corporate Governance The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure The Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act The Securities Exchange Act Regulation FD Regulation S-K The Sarbanes-Oxley Act The NYSE Listed Company Manual The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act Directive 2004/25/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on Takeover Bids Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

For use on courses in international business law, this work emphasises the practical applications and theory. Cases and readings supplement the text.

Among the main topics addressed by this text are contracts, sales, commercial paper, debtor-creditor relations, property, business organizations, and government regulation of business. Each chapter contains a list of major topics, a summary list of key terms, and questions and problems.

This text is used at more colleges and universities than any other business law text. With the perfect balance of tradition and innovation, this benchmark text brings to life the functions and inner-workings of business law in the real world. Rich with classic and modern cases, West's Business Law is the ideal text for students entering virtually any field of business. By combining this market leading text with a complete supplements and technology package, this is the one clear choice in business law courses.