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In the nation's increasingly litigious society, plaintiffs and their lawyers are out for blood and money. The best defense is prevention and that's what's covered in author and attorney Martin Segal's PREVENTATIVE LAW FOR BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS. This comprehenive quide equips you with preemptive self-defense tools to use in business situations before they escalate into legal actions. You'll learn an anticipatory thinking approach and will explore potential perils, illustrated by case study examples of typical business law problems. Packed with examples, the book emphasizes actual court cases, helping you understand the legal reasoning of the presiding judges. PREVENTATIVE LAW gives you a better understanding of the legal ramifications of their business decisions, as well as the skills to prevent and counteract legal headaches before they take root.

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I. 101 PREVENTIVE BUSINESS LAW ISSUES 1. The Preventive Law Method 2. The Purpose Of Laws ? Why Do We Have Them? 3. The Sources Of Laws ? What Are They? 4. To Sue Or Not To Sue 5. Hiring A Lawyer 6. The Legal Remedy: Which One Is Appropriate? 7. Where To Sue: The Jurisdiction Of Courts 8. How To Sue: The Civil Lawsuit II. CREATING THE CONTRACT 9. Basic Contract Concepts 10. Is There A Valid Offer? 11. Is There A Valid Acceptance? 12. Is The Agreement Legally Enforceable? III. DEFENSES TO ENFORCEMENT OF THE CONTRACT 13. Capacity Of The Parties 14. Legality Of The Transaction 15. Real Consent: was The Assent Voluntary And Knowing? 16. Written Form: Will A Verbal Agreement Be Enforceable? 17. Rights Of Third Parties: Can Outsiders To The Contract Enforce It? 18. Legal Excuses For Non-Performance 19. Special Rules For Sales Of Goods 20. Special Rules For Product Liability 21. Special Rules For E-Commerce And Cyberlaw IV. Trends In The Law

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