Bücher von Michael Bootsma

Comprehensive Business Law uses real-life court cases combined with a wealth of strong supporting material to educate readers about key legal principles in the area of business law. The text introduces students to the history and structure of the United States legal system. Readers learn about court procedures as well as alternative forms of dispute resolution such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Dedicated chapters cover tort law, intellectual property law, constitutional law, criminal law, contract law, property law, consumer law, employment law, bankruptcy law, business entity law, and environmental law. Each chapter includes learning objectives, brief excerpts from real-world cases, essay questions, vocabulary, discussion questions, and comprehensive problems. The third edition has been fully updated to reflect changes to the law since the previous edition, as well as new examples of key concepts and cases. Michael Bootsma is a certified public accountant and attorney in the state of Iowa. He holds a J.D. and an M.A. from the University of Iowa, as well as a master's in taxation and an LL.M. from Golden Gate University. He is the dean's teaching fellow at the Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University. Michael Thieme received a J.D. from the University of Iowa. He is a judge advocate in the United States Air Force. He previously served as an assistant professor of law at the United States Air Force Academy. Charles Damschen is a registered patent attorney and partner at Hamilton IP Law. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Iowa College of Law, where he received his J.D. with high distinction. Sophia Harvey is an attorney in the state of North Carolina. She holds a J.D. from the University of Iowa, a B.A. in government from Harvard University, and an LL.M. from the University of Florida. Craig Nierman earned a J.D. with high distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law, where he previously served as an adjunct professor. He practices insurance law in Iowa and serves nationally as an expert witness and consultant in insurance litigation.

Comprehensive Business Law uses real life court cases combined with a wealth of strong supporting material to educate readers about key legal principles in the area of business law. Comprehensive Business Law introduces students to the history and structure of the United States legal system. Students are also exposed to court procedures as well as alternative forms of dispute resolution such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. The textbook contains chapters specifically devoted to tort law, intellectual property law, constitutional law, criminal law, contract law, property law, consumer law, employment law, bankruptcy law, business entity law, and environmental law. The text incorporates cyber law and related cases in each of these content areas. Each chapter includes learning objectives, several brief excerpts from real-world cases, essay questions, target vocabulary, discussion questions, and comprehensive problems.Michael Bootsma is a certified public accountant and attorney in the state of Iowa. Mr. Bootsma holds a Juris Doctorate as well as an M.A. from the University of Iowa.Charles Damschen is a Registered Patent Attorney and partner at Hamilton IP Law. Mr. Damschen is also an adjunct at the University of Iowa College of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate with high distinction.Craig Nierman earned a Juris Doctorate with high distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law. Mr. Nierman currently practices insurance law in Iowa and serves nationally as an expert witness and consultant in insurance litigation.Michael Thieme received a Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa. Mr. Thieme currently serves as an assistant professor for the Department of Law at the United States Air Force Academy.Sophia Harvey is an attorney in the state of North Carolina. Ms. Harvey holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa and a B.A. in Government from Harvard University.