LB&R Discussion Outlines

These discussion outlines support Law, Business & Regulation, by Hunter, Shannon, Amoroso & O’Sullivan-Gavin. These discussion outlines have been developed by, and are the property of, Professor John H. Shannon. They are for the use of his students and may not be used for any commercial purpose. Your access to these materials cannot be transferred to anyone else who may use that access for any other purpose. VIOLATION WILL SUBJECT YOU TO VARIOUS PENALTIES.

Unit I: Introduction to the Legal Environment

• Chapter One: The American Legal System
• Chapter Two: Court Systems
• Chapter Three: Constitutional Perspectives
• Chapter Four: International Perspectives

Unit II: Contracts

• Chapter Five: Contracts Overview
• Chapter Six: The Agreement
• Chapter Seven: Consideration
• Chapter Eight: Contractual Capacity
• Chapter Nine: Genuineness Of Assent
• Chapter Ten: Writing And Form
• Chapter Eleven: Legality
• Chapter Twelve: Performance And Discharge
• Chapter Thirteen: Remedies For Breach Of Contract

Unit III: Business Associations

• Chapter Fourteen: Agency
• Chapter Fifteen: Sole Proprietorships And Partnerships
• Chapter Sixteen: Corporations And Hybrid Forms Of Organization

Unit IV: Regulatory Environment

• Chapter Seventeen: Employment Law, Regulation And Labor Law
• Chapter Eighteen: Employment Discrimination
• Chapter Nineteen: Antitrust Law
• Chapter Twenty: Intellectual Property: Patents
• Chapter Twenty One: Intellectual Property: Copyrights
• Chapter Twenty Two: Intellectual Property: Trademarks And Trade Secrets