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Business Organizations: Cases, Problems, and Case Studies 2nd Edition

by D. Gordon Smith (Author), Cynthia A. Williams (Author)
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 46 ratings
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Reflecting changes in the structure of contemporary business enterprise, Business Organizations: Cases, Problems, and Case Studies, now in a Second Edition, uses case law, problems, and case studies to examine the role and purview of law in real-life business transactions.
This innovative casebook offers:


clear descriptions of the development and current state of the law

up-to-date cases that feature interesting facts, as well as the major must-know cases

coverage of both modern business structures and growth industries

engaging business-school-style case studies based on real events encourage in-depth analysis of the application of legal principles in business transactions, and include:


extensive facts about the situation and businesses involved

excerpts from transactional and litigation documents

short problems that follow selected topics test students understanding of material covered

separate chapters devoted to limited liability companies and federal securities regulation, including:

a detailed case study of Enron and its role in shaping the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

a rich selection of teaching resources on a password-protected author website:

additional transactional and litigation documents related to the cases in the book

PowerPoints that cover the entire casebook o regular updates
a detailed and up-to-date Teacher s Manual

New to the Second Edition:
updated materials on Shareholder Proposals

revised coverage of directors duties, including the Disney case and Stone v. Ritter

Tooley v. Donaldson on direct versus derivative claims

new chapter focusing on limited liability companies

integration of the Restatement (Third) of Agency into Chapter 1
A wealth of materials, both in the casebook and on the authors password-protected website, gives you an almost unlimited ability to expand or deepen you exploration of specific topics.

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  1. ISBN-10
    0735571406
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0735571402
  3. Edition
    2nd
  4. Publisher
    Aspen Publishers, Inc.
  5. Publication date
    August 5, 2008
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.25 x 2.25 x 10.25 inches
  8. Print length
    1056 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Aspen Publishers, Inc.; 2nd edition (August 5, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 1056 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0735571406
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0735571402
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 2.25 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 46 ratings

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MICHAEL SEAN GONSALVES
5.0 out of 5 stars BOTO cares
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2020
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I liked that the book arrived on time and was wrapped in plastic to protect it! Thank you BOTO for this and i am glad that you had this edition for my fall semester class!
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D. Gordon Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars At least you liked my blog!
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2008
As the author of this casebook, I think it's only fair to point out that the "Law Student" from Wisconsin who posted the negative review of the casebook was not using the second edition, which was not published until after the review was posted. While the cases in the first edition were not in a "random order," I suspect that the student would find the organization of the second edition more intuitive. As for the other elements of the book (e.g., the editing of the cases, the nature of the supplementary and background material, and the value of the case studies), perhaps these are a matter of taste, because many other students and faculty have offered praise for the way we have executed these elements. (Just not on Amazon!) And, of course, a student's perception might be colored by the views and skills of the instructor. In any event, I hope that students and faculty will decide for themselves. I love teaching from the book (of course), and my students seem to like it, too. And, if this is any indication, sales of the second edition are brisk.

P.S. Amazon would not allow me to post this response without rating the book. Hmm. What to do? Honesty usually serves me well ... so I gave the book five stars!
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Vincent Chen
1.0 out of 5 stars Received without the access code to eBook
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2022
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A new book should come with an access code to the eBook, but mine does not come with the code.
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Michael Myers
4.0 out of 5 stars SO MUCH FUN!
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2010
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Taking a class with this right now. It actually is my favorite class and the book is good quality but definitely not "fun."
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Adam Dickson
2.0 out of 5 stars An Inefficient Textbook
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2010
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This casebook presents business law concepts straightforwardly enough, but the lack of case editing really lowers its appeal and overall utility to students. I'm not sure to what degree, if at all, the authors edited many of the cases in this book - but the majority of the cases I was assigned were overly long and burdened by unnecessary details. I ended up spending half my reading time trudging through pages of introductory factual material until I finally got to the "golden nugget" of knowledge the case was supposed to impart, or the concept the case was supposed to illustrate. Hopefully the 3d Edition will be more concise.
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Sarah Metropulos
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Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021
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Horrible quality for a $200 book. Will likely be returning. Binding is completely off.
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Horrible quality for a $200 book. Will likely be returning. Binding is completely off.
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Parmenedies
4.0 out of 5 stars Cases icky but commentary and problems: AWESOME Helpful!
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2011
I just began reading the book for Business Associations class in law school. But so far,

Bad news first:

I agree with previous reviewers the cases do SOMETIMES contain too much information. And, by the way, how often do we praise case editing in casebooks? :)

Great news:

The theory sections/comments/author's discussions in between the stupid cases are awesome gems jammed packed with information. I do not see a need for supplemental given how much he yacks it up about the Restatement and contextual data.

The hypothetical problems are a gift to the student. Great job here! Who needs E&E with these around?

Definitely, the positive aspects far outweigh the negative aspects of the case book.

To the author if he reads this: sometimes it is not clear where the case ends and your comment begins. :(
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Harry Terzian
1.0 out of 5 stars Go to the publisher
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2021
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Verónica
5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty satisfied!
Reviewed in Mexico on August 31, 2017
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The book is in a good shape, although it's not perfect may be because of the shipment, it seems to be new, has no erasures or marks. I received it 6 days after scheduled but, the wait was worth it. Thanks!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty satisfied!
Reviewed in Mexico on August 31, 2017
The book is in a good shape, although it's not perfect may be because of the shipment, it seems to be new, has no erasures or marks. I received it 6 days after scheduled but, the wait was worth it. Thanks!
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