International Business Law and Its Environment
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In this text for courses in international business law, international business transactions, and the law of international trade and investment, Schaffer (business, Appalachian State University) emphasizes both private and public law, and treats general principles of the law of nations and the work of various intergovernmental organizations such as the WTO and the UN. Foreign laws and case decisions are presented for comparison purposes, to illustrate differences in legal and economic systems, and to offer examples of doing business in other countries. This sixth edition covers major legal and political developments that followed 9/11, and analyzes the latest developments in trade negotiations, the European Community, intellectual property, and global environmental protection. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR Booknews Emphasizing both public and private law, this textbook is designed for courses in international business law, international business transactions, or the law of international trade and investment. Schaffer (business law, Appalachian State U.) and two co-authors discuss international and US trade law, international commercial transactions, and the regulation of the international marketplace. A sampling of topics includes the resolution of international disputes, liability of air and sea carriers, sales contracts, the WTO, NAFTA, GATT, the European Union, labor law, environmental law, and intellectual property rights. The volume does not contain bibliographical references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Table of CasesTable of TreatiesTable of StatutesPt. 1 The Legal Environment of International Business 2Ch. 1 Introduction to International Business 4Ch. 2 International Law and the World's Legal Systems 47Ch. 3 Resolving International Commercial Disputes 85Pt. 2 International Sales, Credits, and the Commercial Transaction 114Ch. 4 Sales Contracts and Excuses for Nonperformance 116Ch. 5 The Documentary Sale and Terms of Trade 161Ch. 6 The Carriage of Goods and the Liability of Air and Sea Carriers 191Ch. 7 Bank Collections, Trade Finance, and Letters of Credit 227Pt. 3 International and U.S. Trade Law 258Ch. 8 National Lawmaking Powers and the Regulation of U.S. Trade 260Ch. 9 GATT Law and the World Trade Organization: Basic Principles 288Ch. 10 Laws Governing Access to Foreign Markets 321Ch. 11 Regulating Import Competition and Unfair Trade 356Ch. 12 Imports, Customs, and Tariff Law 384Ch. 13 The Regulation of Exports 431Ch. 14 North American Free Trade Law 463Ch. 15 The European Union and Other Regional Trade Areas 499Pt. 4 Regulation of the International Marketplace 530Ch. 16 International Marketing Law: Sales Representatives, Advertising, and Ethical Issues 532Ch. 17 Licensing Agreements and the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights 558Ch. 18 Host-Country Regulation: Corporate Law, Taxation, and Currency Risk 584Ch. 19 Nationalization, Expropriation, and Privatization 606Ch. 20 Labor and Employment Discrimination Law 637Ch. 21 Environmental Law 662Ch. 22 Regulating the Competitive Environment 690AppendicesA United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale ofGoodsB The General Agreement on Tariffs and TradeC Multilateral Agreements on Trade in Goods (Selected Provisions)D General Agreement on Trade in Services (Selected Provisions)E Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property RightsF North American Free Trade AgreementIndex
