Business Law and the Legal Environment - Standard Edition

Introduce principles of business law and today’s legal environment with a book that students will thoroughly enjoy. Recognized for its reader-friendly presentation, current examples and engaging stories, Beatty/Samuelson/Abril's Business Law and The Legal Environment, Standard Edition, 9E is praised by judges, attorneys, professors and students.

The authors apply more than 75 years of combined teaching experience to anticipate and answer student questions and focus on topics of interest, from marijuana contracts to the impact of Covid-19. Because the authors practiced law, they can clearly explain both theory and how legal concepts actually work in everyday business practice. Respected scholars, the authors apply their understanding of legal and business practices to predict and address emerging legal trends and issues.

This edition also offers an in-depth discussion of executive compensation, contrasting extensive research and theory with everyday reality. MindTap digital resources further reinforce learning with more than 1,600 cases.

About the Authors

Jeffrey F. Beatty earned his B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and J.D. from Boston University. He has practiced law at Greater Boston Legal Services, where he has represented indigent clients. Professor Beatty has earned The Metcalf Cup and Prize, Boston University’s highest teaching award. In addition to his legal research and writings, Professor Beatty has written both plays and television scripts that have been performed in Boston, London and Amsterdam.

Susan S. Samuelson earned her A.B. and J.D. from Harvard University. She has practiced corporate law with Choate, Hall and Stewart. Professor Samuelson has earned the Broderick Prize for excellence in teaching at the Questrom School. A highly respected legal professional, she has written numerous articles on legal issues for scholarly and popular journals, including the American Business Law Journal, Ohio State Law Journal, Boston University Law Review, Harvard Journal on Legislation, National Law Journal, Sloan Management Review, Inc. Magazine and Boston Magazine.

Patricia Sánchez Abril earned her B.A. from Duke University and J.D. from Harvard Law School. She has practiced law with Hunton & Williams, LLP as well as Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Professor Abril has been awarded the Academy of Legal Studies in Business, Distinguished Junior Faculty Award and Outstanding Proceedings, the Hoeber Memorial Award for Excellence in Research and the University of Miami Faculty Senate Outstanding Teaching Award. Professor Abril’s research has appeared in numerous professional and scholarly journals, such as the American Business Law Journal, Harvard Journal of Law & Technology, Florida Law Review, Houston Law Review, Wake Forest Law Review and Columbia Business Law Journal.