International Business Law and Its Environment, 7th Edition

International business law doesn’t have to be a mystery. With its unique thematic approach, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW AND ITS ENVIRONMENT, 7e, enables you to learn public and private law issues quickly and easily. From intellectual property to direct foreign investment, this student-friendly text explains issues in ways you can understand. Known for its current, comprehensive, and accurate coverage, the text balances the legal challenges of doing business in developing and nonmarket-economy countries with the economic and political issues that commonly arise. It also focuses on the transactional aspects of international business as well as on the legal, cultural, political, and economic environment affecting managerial decision making on a global scale. Packed with real-world examples, the text emphasizes ethics issues throughout, incorporates cutting-edge cases, and includes a companion Website that helps you maximize your study time.

Table of Contents

Part One: The Legal Environment Of International Business
Chapter One: Introduction To International Business
Chapter Two: International Law And The World’S Legal Systems
Chapter Three: Resolving International Commercial Disputes

Part Two: International Sales, Credits, And The Commercial Transaction
Chapter Four: Sales Contracts And Excuses For Nonperformance
Chapter Five: The Documentary Sale And Terms Of Trade
Chapter Six: The Carriage Of Goods And The Liability Of Air And Sea Carriers
Chapter Seven: Bank Collections, Trade Finance, And Letters Of Credit

Part Three: International And U.S. Trade Law
Chapter Eight: National Lawmaking Powers And The Regulation Of U.S. Trade
Chapter Nine: Gatt Law And The World Trade Organization: Basic Principles
Chapter Ten Laws Governing Access To Foreign Markets
Chapter Eleven: Regulating Import Competition And Unfair Trade
Chapter Twelve: Imports, Customs, And Tariff Law
Chapter Thirteen: The Regulation Of Exports
Chapter Fourteen: North American Free Trade Law
Chapter Fifteen: The European Union And Other Regional Trade Areas

Part Four: Regulation Of The International Marketplace
Chapter Sixteen: International Marketing Law: Sales Representatives, Advertising, And Ethical Issues
Chapter Seventeen: Licensing Agreements And The Protection Of Intellectual Property Rights
Chapter Eighteen: Host-Country Regulation: Corporate Law, Taxation, And Currency Risk
Chapter Nineteen: Nationalization, Expropriation, And Privatization
Chapter Twenty: Labor And Employment Discrimination Law
Chapter Twenty-One: Environmental Law
Chapter Twenty-Two: Regulating The Competitive Environment

Appendicx A United Nations Convention On Contracts For The International Sale Of Goods