Legal Environment of Business, 10th edition

Published by Pearson (12 January 2026) © 2027

  • Henry R. Cheeseman University of Southern California
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Cheeseman’s The Legal Environment of Business presents more than 100 cases representing real legal disputes within the business world. By assessing the facts of each case and applying legal concepts, you’ll build the analytical skills needed to continually ask “how” and “why” and to practice business law in the context of today’s legal climate.

The 10th Edition assesses significant changes affecting business law in recent years. Cheeseman explores the governmental shifts, ethical dilemmas and technological advances confronting today’s businesses. He considers how businesses are responding to AI-led transformations as well as to far-reaching changes in digital law, information technology and eCommerce.

Table of contents

  1. Legal Environment of Business and Digital Commerce
  2. Ethics and Social Responsibility in Business
  3. Courts and Jurisdiction
  4. Judicial and Alternative Dispute Resolution
  5. Constitutional Law for Business
  6. Torts and Product Liability
  7. Criminal Law, Business Crimes, and Cybercrime
  8. Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence
  9. Contract Formation and Smart Contracts
  10. Contract Performance and Breach
  11. Sales Contracts, Warranties, and Controllable Electronic Records
  12. Digital Law, E-Commerce, and Cryptocurrency
  13. Credit, Secured Transactions, and Bankruptcy
  14. Sole Proprietorships, General Partnerships, and Limited Partnerships
  15. Limited Liability Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, Franchises, and Licensing
  16. Corporate Formation and Governance
  17. Securities Law, Cryptocurrency Offerings, and Investor Protection
  18. Agency Law and Independent Contractors
  19. Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Discrimination
  20. Employment and Labor Law, Gig Economy, and Immigration Law
  21. Administrative Law and Regulatory Agencies
  22. Consumer Protection and Online Privacy
  23. Environmental Law and Polar Regions
  24. Antitrust Law and Unfair Trade Practices
  25. Real Property and Land Use Law
  26. International, World Trade, and Space Law
  • Appendix: The Constitution of the United States of America
  • Glossary

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