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Author:   Cynthia Gayton
Publisher:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Imprint:   Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
Edition:   10th ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 21.10cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 27.70cm
Weight:   1.701kg
ISBN:  

9781465295316

ISBN 10:   1465295313
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   03 February 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Full Table of Contents Part 1 Overview Chapter 1 The Engineer and Design Professional in Management Highlights Engineering and Design Management, Executive Qualities Engineering Projects Legal Analysis Review Questions Suggested Readings Chapter 2 Ethics Highlights Federal Definition of a Professional State Registration Laws Professional Societies Public Service Code of Ethics Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Truthful Cost or Pricing Data U.S. DePartment of Justice Case No.: 14-02 Review Questions Chapter 3 Development of Law Highlights Beginnings of Law United States Legal Structure Cases Review Questions For Discussion Chapter 4 Courts, Trial Procedure, and Evidence Highlights Courts Pretrial Procedure Trial Procedure Types of Evidence The Engineer as an Expert Witness Cases Review Questions Supplemental Reading Part 2 Contracts Chapter 5 Introduction to Contracts Highlights Definition of Contract Sources of Contract Law Elements of a Valid Contract Classification of Contracts Cases Review Questions For Discussion Chapter 6 Parties Highlights Infants Insane and Incompetent Persons Intoxicated Persons Corporations Other Business Entities Governments Professional Persons Cases Review Questions For Discussion Chapter 7 Third- Party Rights Highlights Assignment Third- Party Beneficiary Contracts Warranties Cases Review Questions For Discussion Chapter 8 Agreement Highlights Contract Formation Electronic Contracting Cases Review Questions For Discussion Chapter 9 Reality of Agreement Highlights Situations in Which Assent is Not Voluntary Remedies Cases Review Questions For Discussion Recommended Readings Chapter 10 Consideration Highlights Essentials of Consideration Cases Review Questions For Discussion Chapter 11 Lawful Subject Matter Highlights Intent Contracts Contrary to Statute or Common Law Contracts Contrary to Public Policy Effect of Illegality on Contracts Cases Review Questions For Discussion Chapter 12 Statute of Frauds Highlights English Statute of Frauds Contemporary Application of the Statute of Frauds Other Activity Regulated by the Statute of Frauds Cases Review Questions Chapter 13 Performance, Excuse of Performance, and Breach Highlights Performance By Operation of Law Cases Review Questions Chapter 14 Remedies Highlights Damages Restitution Equitable Remedies Enforcement of Remedies Cases Review Questions For Discussion Chapter 15 Sales and Warranties Highlights Ownership Sales Contracts Warranties Performance and Breach Seller's Remedies Buyer's Remedies Cases Review Questions For Discussion Part 3 Project and Contract Management Chapter 16 Project Design and Contracting Procedures Highlights Project Stages Parties to a Contract Types of Construction Project Delivery Systems Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering and Architectural Services Direct Employment or Contract Payment Arrangements Contractor's Costs Cases Review Questions Chapter 17 Contract Preparation, Specifications and Management Highlights Preparation of Contract Documents Specification Writing Arrangement Managing a Contract Award Collusion Cases Review Questions Chapter 18 Agency Highlights Creation of Agency Agent's Authority Agent's Duties Principal's Duties Third-Party Rights and Duties Termination Partnerships and Corporations Cases Review Questions Part 4 Property Chapter 19 Tangible Property Highlights Real Property Transfer of Real Property Tangible Personal Property Forms of Ownership Water Rights Cases Review Questions For Discussion Further Reading Chapter 20 Introduction to Intellectual Property Highlights Brief History of Intellectual Property Law The Future of Intellectual Property A Conversation with Phil Bernstein on the Internet of Things Intellectual Property and Criminal Law Cases Review Question Chapter 21 Patents Highlights Cases Review Questions Chapter 22 Trademarks Highlights Cases Review Questions Chapter 23 Copyrights Highlights Cases Review Questions Chapter 24 Trade Secrets Highlights Cases Review Questions Part 5 Torts Chapter 25 Common Torts Highlights Who can be Sued Under Tort Law Negligence Torts Against a Person Torts Against Reputation Torts Against Property Torts Against Economic Rights Nuisance Time Limitations Discharge of Torts Cases Review Questions Chapter 26 Products Liability Highlights History Product Liability Claims and 21st Century Trends Statutes Summary Cases Review Questions Recommended Reading Reference Part 6 Governmental Regulation Chapter 27 Administrative Law Highlights Why Agencies? Administrative Agency Activities Agency Oversight Appealing an Agency Decision Cases Review Questions Chapter 28 Labor Highlights Historical Background Contemporary Labor Relations Law Unfair Labor Practices Strikes and Picketing Featherbedding Summary Cases Review Questions Chapter 29 Workers' Compensation Highlights The Historical Perspective Workers' Compensation Laws Cases Review Questions Chapter 30 Safety Highlights OSHA Cases Review Questions For Discussion Appendices Appendix A Professional Ethics Codes - NSPE, AIA, IEEE Appendix B NSPE Cases Index Study Tag Index

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