Contents Unit 1 Law, Justice, and You 2 Planning a Career in Law: Trial Lawyer 3 Entrepreneurs and the Law: Law, Justice, and You 102 Community Action: Get Out the Vote 103
Winning Edge: FBLA Emerging Business Issues 103 Mock Trial Prep: Concepts of Advocacy 104
Features in Unit 1 A Question of Ethics 17, 29, 57, 65, 87 Cyberlaw 8, 86 Economic Impact 66 Global Issues 6, 32, 71 Hot Debate 4, 24, 48, 64, 80 In This Case 11, 16, 42, 54, 70, 73, 83, 85, 93
Law Brief 9, 29, 58, 74, 94 Legal Research 10, 38, 50, 69, 91 Net Bookmark 19, 32, 53, 72, 95 Online Research 97 What’s Your Verdict? 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 16, 25, 28, 31, 33, 36, 39, 49, 52, 55, 57, 65, 67, 68, 71, 72, 74, 81, 82, 83, 85, 89, 91, 93, 94, 96
Chapter 1 Laws and Their Ethical Foundation
Chapter 4 Criminal Law and Procedure
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Laws and Legal Systems Types of Laws Ethical Bases for Laws Chapter 1 Assessment Sports & Entertainment Law
Chapter 2 Constitutional Rights 2-1 2-2 2-3
Foundations of the U.S. Constitution Division and Balance of Governmental Powers The Internet and Constitutional Rights Chapter 2 Assessment Sports & Entertainment Law
Chapter 3 Court Systems 3-1 3-2 3-3
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Forms of Dispute Resolution The Federal Court System State Court Systems Chapter 3 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
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Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Chapter 4 Assessment Sports & Entertainment Law
Chapter 5 Civil Law and Procedure 5-1 5-2 5-3
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Private Injuries vs. Public Offenses 81 Intentional Torts, Negligence, and Strict Liability 85 Civil Procedure 93 Chapter 5 Assessment 98 Sports & Entertainment Law 101
Unit 2 Contract Law 106 Planning a Career in Law: Franchisee 107 Entrepreneurs and the Law: Contract Law 222 Community Action: Positive Peer Pressure 223
Winning Edge: FBLA Multimedia Presentation 223 Mock Trial Prep: Case Scenario 224
Features in Unit 2 A Question of Ethics 112, 133, 148, 159, 183, 193, 216 Cyberlaw 134, 161 Economic Impact 115, 171 Global Issues 116, 132, 143, 157, 180, 207 Hot Debate 108, 126, 140, 156, 170, 190, 206 In This Case 109, 115, 119, 127, 130, 142, 147, 159, 163, 173, 177, 181, 182, 193, 199, 208
Law Brief 120, 132, 150, 158, 173, 193, 215 Legal Research 110, 134, 150, 164, 178, 200, 210 Net Bookmark 111, 133, 145, 158, 175, 198, 209 Online Research 217 What’s Your Verdict? 109, 110, 114, 116, 118, 127, 128, 130, 131, 133, 141, 145, 147, 149, 157, 160, 162, 163, 164, 171, 174, 177, 179, 181, 191, 192, 197, 199, 207, 208, 210, 213, 214
Chapter 6 Offer and Acceptance
Chapter 10 Legal Purpose and Proper Form
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Creation of Offers Termination of Offers Acceptances Chapter 6 Assessment Sports & Entertainment Law
Chapter 7 Genuineness of Assent 7-1 7-2
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Duress and Undue Influence 127 Mistake, Misrepresentation, and Fraud 130 Chapter 7 Assessment 136 Case For Legal Thinking 139
Chapter 8 Consideration 8-1 8-2 8-3
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Types of Consideration Questionable Consideration When Consideration Is Not Required Chapter 8 Assessment Sports & Entertainment Law
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Chapter 9 Legal Capacity to Contract 156 9-1 9-2
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10-1 Illegal Agreements 10-2 The Statute of Frauds Chapter 10 Assessment Sports & Entertainment Law
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Chapter 11 Contractual Obligations and their Enforcement
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11-1 Transfer and Discharge of Obligations 11-2 Remedies for Breach of Contract Chapter 11 Assessment Sports & Entertainment Law
Chapter 12 Contractual Aspects of Marriage and Divorce
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12-1 Marriage and the Law of Contracts 12-2 Divorce and the Law of Contracts Chapter 12 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
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Contractual Capacity of Individuals and Organizations 157 Limits on the Rights of Those Without Capacity 162 Chapter 9 Assessment 166 Sports & Entertainment Law 169
Unit 3 The Law of Sales 226 Planning a Career in Law: Border Patrol Agent 227 Entrepreneurs and the Law: The Law of Sales 278
Community Action: Become a Consumer Activist 279 Winning Edge: FBLA Public Speaking I 279 Mock Trial Prep: Case Law: Search and Seizure 280
Features in Unit 3 A Question of Ethics 230, 250, 270 Cyberlaw 251, 264, 271 Economic Impact 252, 268 Global Issues 231, 244 Hot Debate 228, 242, 258 In This Case 232, 236, 244, 248, 270
Chapter 13 Sales Contracts 13-1 Sales 13-2 Special Rules for Sales Contracts Chapter 13 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
Chapter 14 Ownership and Risk of Loss in Sales 14-1 Transfer of Ownership 14-2 Risk of Loss and Insurable Interest in Sales Chapter 14 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
Law Brief 232, 249, 261 Legal Research 230, 251, 260 Net Bookmark 233, 251, 261 Online Research 273 What’s Your Verdict? 229, 232, 234, 235, 243, 245, 247, 249, 259, 260, 263, 266, 268
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Chapter 15 Consumer Protection
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15-1 Protection through Governmental Action 15-2 Protection through Action by the Consumer Chapter 15 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
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Unit 4 Property Law 282 Planning a Career in Law: Title Examiner 283 Entrepreneurs and the Law: Property Law 372 Community Action: Protect Your Environment 373
Winning Edge: BPA Presentation Management 373 Mock Trial Prep: Opening Statements
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Features in Unit 4 A Question of Ethics 291, 307, 326, 349, 365 Cyberlaw 286, 320, 349 Economic Impact 346 Global Issues 290, 306, 325 Hot Debate 284, 300, 314, 334, 356 In This Case 286, 290, 301, 307, 319, 324, 338, 344, 348, 359, 365
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Law Brief 287, 306, 318, 345, 361 Legal Research 293, 305, 317, 348, 366 Net Bookmark 290, 303, 321, 343, 364 Online Research 367 What’s Your Verdict? 285, 289, 292, 301, 302, 305, 307, 315, 319, 323, 325, 335, 336, 338, 340, 343, 347, 348, 357, 360, 364, 366
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Chapter 16 Property and Its Acquisition 284 16-1 Types of Property 16-2 How Property Is Acquired and Held Chapter 16 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
Chapter 17 Bailments 17-1 Bailments 17-2 Bailor and Bailee Duties Chapter 17 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
Chapter 18 Ownership and Leasing of Real Property 18-1 Ownership and Transfer of Real Property 18-2 Leasing Real Property Chapter 18 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
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Chapter 19 Insurance Law
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19-1 Insurance Fundamentals 19-2 Property and Casualty Insurance 19-3 Life and Social Insurance Chapter 19 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
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Chapter 20 Wills, Trusts, and Estates 356 20-1 Property Distribution Upon Death 20-2 Trusts Chapter 20 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
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Unit 5 Agency and Employment Law 376 Planning a Career in Law: Pension Investigator 377 Entrepreneurs and the Law: Agency and Employment Law 458 Community Action: Homeland Security at School 459
Winning Edge: BPA Human Resources Management 459 Mock Trial Prep: Direct and Cross Examination 460
Features in Unit 5 A Question of Ethics 385, 404, 414, 436, 450 Cyberlaw 429, 446 Economic Impact 436 Global Issues 388, 402, 420 Hot Debate 378, 394, 410, 426, 442 In This Case 381, 387, 398, 404, 414, 417, 428, 433, 444, 449
Law Brief 384, 403, 412, 428, 452 Legal Research 380, 402, 416, 430, 447 Net Bookmark 381, 396, 411, 434, 451 Online Research 437 What’s Your Verdict? 379, 380, 384, 386, 387, 395, 396, 401, 404, 411, 413, 416, 417, 427, 429, 432, 434, 435, 443, 447, 449
Chapter 21 Agency Law
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Chapter 22 Employment Law 394
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22-1 Making and Terminating Employment Contracts 395 22-2 Duties of Employers and Employees 401 Chapter 22 Assessment 406 Sports & Entertainment Law 409
21-1 Creation and Operation of Agencies 21-2 Agency Duties Chapter 21 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
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Chapter 23 Unions and the Employment Relationship
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23-1 Establishment of Unions 23-2 Employment Relations in a Unionized Workplace Chapter 23 Assessment Sports & Entertainment Law
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Chapter 25 EmploymentRelated Injuries
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25-1 Safety on the Job 25-2 Employer’s Liability for Work-Related Injuries Chapter 25 Assessment Sports & Entertainment Law
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Chapter 24 Discrimination in Employment 426 24-1 Legal versus Illegal Discrimination 24-2 Proving Illegal Discrimination Chapter 24 Assessment Sports & Entertainment Law
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Unit 6 Legal Forms of Business Organization 462 Planning a Career in Law: Corporate Attorney 463 Entrepreneurs and the Law: Legal Forms of Business Organization 524
Community Action: Ethical Business Conduct 525 Winning Edge: FBLA Business Plan 525 Mock Trial Prep: Evidentiary Questions: Objections 526
Features in Unit 6 A Question of Ethics 467, 498, 512 Cyberlaw 494, 516 Economic Impact 488, 514 Global Issues 473, 490 Hot Debate 464, 486, 508 In This Case 467, 472, 477, 487, 495, 502, 509, 516
Law Brief 480, 498, 518 Legal Research 471, 501, 518 Net Bookmark 466, 494, 517 Online Research 503 What’s Your Verdict? 465, 469, 473, 476, 479, 487, 490, 493, 496, 500, 501, 509, 511, 514, 517
Chapter 26 Forms of Business Organization 464
Chapter 28 Organizational Forms for Small Business
26-1 Main Forms of Business Organization 465 26-2 Creating and Terminating Partnerships 469 26-3 Operating Partnerships 476 Chapter 26 Assessment 482 Case For Legal Thinking 485
28-1 Traditional Small Business Forms 28-2 New and Evolving Small Business Forms Chapter 28 Assessment Sports & Entertainment Law
Chapter 27 The Law of Corporations 27-1 Founding a Corporation 27-2 Shareholders, Directors, and Officers 27-3 Corporate Powers and Termination Chapter 27 Assessment Sports & Entertainment Law viii
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Unit 7 Borrowing Money and Paying Bills 528 Planning a Career in Law: Forensic Accountant 529 Entrepreneurs and the Law: Borrowing Money and Paying Bills 614 Community Action: Protect Against Identity Theft 615
Winning Edge: BPA Extemporaneous Speaking 615 Mock Trial Prep: Closing Arguments 616
Features in Unit 7 A Question of Ethics 534, 554, 563, 578, 602 Cyberlaw 539, 570 Economic Impact 581, 604 Global Issues 538, 548 Hot Debate 530, 544, 560, 576, 592 In This Case 533, 546, 553, 561, 569, 578, 584, 594, 601
Law Brief 531, 547, 568, 577, 605 Legal Research 538, 551, 570, 584, 606 Net Bookmark 534, 548, 564, 582, 599 Online Research 609 What’s Your Verdict? 531, 532, 537, 545, 546, 551, 552, 561, 562, 564, 568, 577, 578, 581, 586, 593, 597, 601, 604, 606
Chapter 29 Commercial Paper
Chapter 32 Secured and Unsecured Credit Transactions
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29-1 Basic Types of Commercial Paper 29-2 Specialized Types of Commercial Paper Chapter 29 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
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Chapter 30 Negotiability and Negotiation of Commercial Paper 544 30-1 Requirements of Negotiability 30-2 Proper Indorsement and Negotiation Chapter 30 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
Chapter 31 Discharge of Commercial Paper and Electronic Fund Transfers
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31-1 Discharge of Commercial Paper 31-2 The Law of Electronic Fund Transfers Chapter 31 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
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32-1 What Is a Secured Credit Transaction? 32-2 How Are Security Interests Perfected and Terminated? Chapter 32 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
Chapter 33 Creditors, Debtors, and Bankruptcy
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33-1 Legal Protection of Creditors 33-2 Legal Protection of Debtors and Credit Card Users 33-3 Bankruptcy Chapter 33 Assessment Case For Legal Thinking
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Appendix A Constitution of the United States
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Appendix B The Declaration of Independence 630 Glossary of Legal Terms
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Case Index
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Index
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