Books
Constance E. Bagley & Craig E. Dauchy, The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Law (4th ed. 2011).
Abstract (from Amazon): The updated 4th Edition of The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Business Law takes you through the various stages of starting a business--from start-up and growth to an initial public offering--while highlighting the legal preparations and pitfalls that go along with them. Packed with practical strategies for managing legal issues, the text presents the essentials on leaving your job, competing with a former employer, contract law, and bankruptcy, as well as on the most current issues like clean energy, e-commerce, and the effects of the recent recession on entrepreneurship.
Frank J. Cavico & Bahaudin Mujtaba, Business Law for the Entrepreneur and Manager (2nd ed. 2011).
Abstract (adapted from Amazon): Business Law for the Entrepreneur and Manager introduces the reader to fundamental principles of the laws regulating business as well as their practical application in the United States. Chapters include: Introduction to law and the legal system; Torts and business; Products liability; Contract law; Sales law and the uniform commercial code; Agency and employment law; Business organizations; Commercial paper and banking transactions; Creditors and debtors- rights and responsibilities; Internet law; Intellectual property law; Real property law; International business law; Liability of accountants and other professionals; Wills and trusts; and Personal property, gifts, and bailment. This book may be used for courses such as "Business Law I" and "Business Law II" in undergraduate business curriculums.
Leo Paul Dana, World Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship (2011).
Abstract: This comprehensive reference work, written by some of the most eminent academics in the field, contains entries on numerous aspects of entrepreneurship. Topics covered include: business angels, Chinese clan entrepreneurship, criminal entrepreneurship, defining the entrepreneur, education, employee start-ups, entrepreneurship policy, ethics, ethnic minority entrepreneurship, family business, global entrepreneurship and trans-nationalism, indigenous entrepreneurship, international entrepreneurship, internationalization, involuntary entrepreneurship, Islam and entrepreneurship.
Daniel V. Davidson & Lynn M. Forsyth, The Entrepreneur’s Legal Companion (2011).
Abstract: This work covers: hiring a lawyer to help protect the enterprise; avoiding litigation; selecting the proper business form; establishing and serving on boards of directors; operating through agents and officers; raising funds for the venture; avoiding torts and minimizing risks; supervising workers to reduce the risks; complying with employment laws; protecting the venture's name and reputation; protecting what makes the venture unique; minimizing and shifting risks through contract; obtaining insurance to protect the enterprise from risks; and identifying legal risks before they become legal problems.
Robert B. Dickie, FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS AND BUSINESS VALUATION FOR THE PRACTICAL LAWYER. (2nd ed. 2006).
Abstract: Written expressly for business lawyers, this best-selling guide takes you step-by-step through the key principles of corporate finance and accounting. This Second Edition will update the title's content and provide additions to reflect post-Enron SEC and FASB rules and new rules regarding merger and acquisition accounting.
Franklin Gevurtz, Business Planning (4th ed. 2008).
Abstract: The Fourth Edition includes chapters dealing with choice of business entity, and the formation of partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships, which take into account the explosive growth in the use of these entities. Materials have been added reflecting developments in tax law and other amendments to the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, materials have been included reflecting the application of modern valuation techniques (the Capital Asset Pricing Model) in appraisal proceedings. This casebook provides detailed information on business planning. The casebook provides the tools for fast, easy, on-point research.
Robert W. Hamilton & Richard A. Booth, BUSINESS BASICS FOR LAW STUDENTS: ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS (4th ed. 2006).
Abstract (from publisher): This book explains the mechanics, concepts, and legal context of business topics in exceptionally clear and accessible language. The book demystifies business principles through the combined skills of distinguished authors who draw on their teaching and writing experience to build student confidence, straightforward explanations of daunting topics (accounting, financial statements, taxes, mortgages, etc.) tailored to students without a business background, generous use of examples to convey ideas and applications, a helpful list of new terms in the appendix, conveniently keyed to the pages where they are used and explained, frequent use of visual aids, such as tax forms, financial quotes as they appear in the newspaper, tables, and graphs, an accessible design featuring lists of topics keyed to headings at the beginning of each chapter, key terms and concepts bolded for easy identification, and frequent use of lists to clearly enumerate points and examples.
Karen Thomas, Ultimate Book of Business and Legal Forms for Startups: 200+ Downloadable Forms and Spreadsheets (2010).
Abstract: Assembled by a team of more than fifteen attorneys whose legal specialties apply to practically all aspects of starting, operating, and maintaining a business, this valuable resource delivers not only the necessary forms to launch a business, but everything from hiring and firing, conducting business online, to franchising--totaling more than 200 forms, all at your fingertips.