Contemporary Business Law, Second Edition

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The thoroughly updated Second Edition of Contemporary Business Law is a focused, direct, and practical treatment of business topics written with today’s student in mind. Experienced authors Kerry Fields and Kevin Fields offer a current overview of business law grounded in the day-to-day application of the topics in the real world. With a blend of legal theory, practical managerial applications, and artificial intelligence features, the book expertly covers all the key topics in an engaging and readable format.

An accessible writing style combined with thoughtful pedagogy makes this text ideal for undergraduate students. Each chapter includes well-edited cases that highlight key legal concepts and integrate ethical considerations. Plentiful examples show students the practical applications of the law. Managerial Applications and thoughtful exercises encourage critical thinking. Artificial intelligence features at the end of every chapter provide students with the opportunity to create and analyze documents reflecting the subject matter of the chapter. In addition, students will benefit from chapter outlines, learning objectives, key terms in bold and defined in the text, concept summaries, and chapter summaries.

Professors and students will benefit from:

• Coverage of all the substantive areas required for both a one- and two-semester business law curriculum with a thoughtful integration of all the AACSB accreditation standards.
• Ethics questions to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• The authors’ practical approach, written with the student in mind, that keeps legal theory to a minimum and introduces concepts in the context of actual business practice.
• Excellent pedagogy and well-edited cases.
• Ample exercises that offer opportunities for students to apply what they have learned.

Updates and highlights of the Second Edition:

• New AI feature in every chapter with practical examples on using artificial intelligence in real-world situations. This exciting new innovation invites students to create documents using an AI program, while reinforcing learning outcomes and critical thinking skills.
• New management applications and new cases throughout the book provide up-to-date and engaging examples for classroom discussion.
• Expanded coverage of real property torts.
• Expanded coverage on employment and agency law.
• Newest statutory and case law on intellectual property and employment law.
• Additional examples throughout the text
• Thoroughly expanded student study center review questions.