Learn the basics of business law and what it means to you with UNDERSTANDING THE LAW, Seventh Edition. This popular text discusses how various aspects of the law affect the individual, highlighting the personal law issues that confront people in their everyday lives. UNDERSTANDING THE LAW uses engaging hypothetical and real examples to illustrate important points of the law and to inspire lively discussion with your peers. This edition incorporates new coverage of ethical issues and the law. These ethical and moral issues are covered in boxed readings as well as throughout each chapter. This edition also continues to incorporate coverage of international and comparative law throughout to give you essential knowledge for today's global marketplace.

Book Contents
Preface
Ch 1: Introduction to Law
Learning Objectives
The English Source of U.S. Law
Modern Sources of U.S. Law
Types and Classifications of Law
The Relationship between Law and Ethics
Using Court Cases
Case
Chapter Questions and Problems
Ch 2: The Constitution
Ch 3: The Court System
Ch 4: Attorney-Client Relationship and Dispute Resolution
Ch 5: Administrative Law
Ch 6: Crimes: Public Wrongs
Ch 7: Torts: Private Wrongs
Ch 8: Contracts: Enforceable Agreements
Ch 9: Real Property and Homeownership
Ch 10: Intellectual and Personal Property Including Motor Vehicles
Ch 11: Renters and Landlords
Ch 12: Employee and Employer Rights and Duties
Ch 13: Consumer Rights, Privacy and Protection
Ch 14: Family Law
Ch 15: Wills, Trusts, and Probate
Chapter Questions and Problems
Appendix A: Case Brief
Appendix B: Legal Research
Glossary
Index