If you are one of the many who have read about and heard about virtual worlds but do not really understand what a virtual world is, or even how to use appropriate terminology when discussing them, then this is the book for you."--Jacket.

Drawing from experts in legal practice, academia, and the judiciary, Korean Business Law: The Legal Landscape and Beyond provides clear and concise explanations of what the law means in relation to South Korea's often complex and changing business law environment. This book is written for a diverse global audience, from lawyers to business leaders, from professors to students, both inside and outside of Korea. Some of the many topics include: corporations, mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, the Korean judicial system, intellectual property, project finance, private equity funds, competition law, broadcasting/telecommunications, renewable energy law, corporate governance, legal risk management, labor law, real estate, trade law, and torts. "Jasper Kim's new book is a welcome resource for practitioners, scholars, and anyone interested in Korean business law." -- Susan Lawrence, Associate Director, Korea Institute, Harvard University "The contributors to this book have done enormous service by laying out the differences and similarities for an international audience." -- Evan Ramstad, Staff Reporter, Wall Street Journal "Kudos to Jasper Kim for bringing such a diverse group of scholars and practitioners together in one convenient and very readable book." -- Benjamin Hughes, Attorney, Shearman & Sterling, Singapore "A welcomed publication that could not have come at a better moment during this time of change, challenges, and renewed growth for Korea." -- Samuel S. Nam, Chief Administrative Officer, J.P. Morgan, Korea

Actual cases from the book: • Boomerang unexpectedly returned and smacked you in the face? This is America, not Australia. We got you covered! • Train whistled at you and caused you tinnitus? It's a disability, file a claim! • Horse emptying his bowels on your lap? That's an "impact" and if the horse can't pay, its owner surely can! • Bought a pair of binoculars? Looked into the sun and hurt your eyes? Mislabelled, it's as clear as daylight! • Stole a gun and shot yourself? Worry not, you're technically unsophisticated and under aged too! • Are you too short to fly a Boeing 747? It's a handicap. Also a discrimination and let's see if we can shrink that bird! • Got a permanent erection? It must be your motorcycle, or the seat, or both! • Dead fly in bottled water? Head to court, even if you didn't drink the water! • Refused school admission seven times in a row? That's academic malpractice, we can help! A collection of 170 of the most unusual court cases from around the world. Compilation of outrageous, unusual and infamous court cases coupled with witty judicial opinions. Each case is a story by itself with references, including a link to the original court documents. E-book readers can simply tap on the link provided with each story and they can read the case, as it was filed in the courts. Print editions also have the links provided, however, they have to type the URL into their web browser, which takes them to the book's dedicated web-site.

"The U.S. civil court system consists of three levels: 1) District Courts ("Trial Courts"), 2) Circuit Courts of Appeal ("appellate courts") and 3) the Supreme Court (see Figure 1.1). The United States has a total of 94 districts, representing distinct geographic regions (see Table 1.1). The number of districts varies by state. For instance, some states have only one district (e.g., Arizona, Colorado, Delaware), while others have multiple districts, such as California, Florida, and Michigan (e.g., Southern District of California, Central District of California)"--

Biotechnology, a rapidly evolving field at the intersection of biology, technology, and innovation, has the potential to revolutionize various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. As biotechnology continues to advance, it is crucial to understand the legal framework surrounding its research, development, and commercialization. These chapters serves as an introduction to biotechnology and provides an overview of the legal aspects that govern its activities.