Legal Environment 9th edition by Beatty

Legal Environment, 9th edition by Jeffrey F. Beatty and Susan S. Samuelson, introduces the laws and legal principles that shape modern business decisions. Published by Cengage, the text explains how courts, regulation, contracts, torts, constitutional law, criminal law, agency, employment law, intellectual property, and ethical issues affect organizations. Written for business law and legal environment courses, it emphasizes clear explanations, real-world examples, and decision-making context. Students gain a practical foundation for recognizing legal risks, understanding compliance responsibilities, and evaluating how law influences managers, entrepreneurs, employees, consumers, and society.