Legal Aspects of Engineering, Design, and Innovation

AvCynthia Gayton

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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Based on input from adopting instructors and students, this edition encourages engagement and in-depth analysis for all subjects, as well as provides guidance and serves as a reference for common legal issues.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2017-02-03
Mått:280 x 216 x 42 mm
Vikt:1 796 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:277
Förlag:Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
ISBN:9781465295316

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Innehållsförteckning

Full Table of ContentsPart 1 OverviewChapter 1 The Engineer and Design Professional in ManagementHighlightsEngineering and Design Management,Executive QualitiesEngineering ProjectsLegal AnalysisReview QuestionsSuggested ReadingsChapter 2 Ethics HighlightsFederal Definition of a ProfessionalState Registration LawsProfessional SocietiesPublic ServiceCode of EthicsForeign Corrupt Practices Act and TruthfulCost or Pricing DataU.S. DePartment of Justice Case No.: 14-02Review QuestionsChapter 3 Development of Law HighlightsBeginnings of LawUnited States Legal StructureCasesReview QuestionsFor DiscussionChapter 4 Courts, Trial Procedure, and Evidence HighlightsCourtsPretrial ProcedureTrial ProcedureTypes of EvidenceThe Engineer as an Expert WitnessCasesReview QuestionsSupplemental ReadingPart 2 ContractsChapter 5 Introduction to Contracts HighlightsDefinition of ContractSources of Contract LawElements of a Valid ContractClassification of ContractsCasesReview QuestionsFor DiscussionChapter 6 Parties HighlightsInfantsInsane and Incompetent PersonsIntoxicated PersonsCorporationsOther Business EntitiesGovernmentsProfessional PersonsCasesReview QuestionsFor DiscussionChapter 7 Third- Party RightsHighlightsAssignmentThird- Party Beneficiary ContractsWarrantiesCasesReview QuestionsFor DiscussionChapter 8 Agreement HighlightsContract FormationElectronic ContractingCasesReview QuestionsFor DiscussionChapter 9 Reality of Agreement HighlightsSituations in Which Assent is Not VoluntaryRemediesCasesReview QuestionsFor DiscussionRecommended ReadingsChapter 10 Consideration HighlightsEssentials of ConsiderationCasesReview QuestionsFor DiscussionChapter 11 Lawful Subject Matter HighlightsIntentContracts Contrary to Statute or Common LawContracts Contrary to Public PolicyEffect of Illegality on ContractsCasesReview QuestionsFor DiscussionChapter 12 Statute of Frauds HighlightsEnglish Statute of FraudsContemporary Application of the Statute of FraudsOther Activity Regulated by the Statute of FraudsCasesReview QuestionsChapter 13 Performance, Excuse of Performance, and Breach HighlightsPerformanceBy Operation of LawCasesReview QuestionsChapter 14 Remedies HighlightsDamagesRestitutionEquitable RemediesEnforcement of RemediesCasesReview QuestionsFor DiscussionChapter 15 Sales and Warranties HighlightsOwnershipSales ContractsWarrantiesPerformance and BreachSeller's RemediesBuyer's RemediesCasesReview QuestionsFor DiscussionPart 3 Project and Contract ManagementChapter 16 Project Design and Contracting Procedures HighlightsProject StagesParties to a ContractTypes of ConstructionProject Delivery SystemsConstruction, Manufacturing, Engineering and Architectural ServicesDirect Employment or ContractPayment ArrangementsContractor's CostsCasesReview QuestionsChapter 17 Contract Preparation, Specifications and Management HighlightsPreparation of Contract DocumentsSpecification WritingArrangementManaging a Contract AwardCollusionCasesReview QuestionsChapter 18 Agency HighlightsCreation of AgencyAgent's AuthorityAgent's DutiesPrincipal's DutiesThird-Party Rights and DutiesTerminationPartnerships and CorporationsCasesReview QuestionsPart 4 PropertyChapter 19 Tangible Property HighlightsReal PropertyTransfer of Real PropertyTangible Personal PropertyForms of OwnershipWater RightsCasesReview QuestionsFor DiscussionFurther ReadingChapter 20 Introduction to Intellectual Property HighlightsBrief History of Intellectual Property LawThe Future of Intellectual PropertyA Conversation with Phil Bernstein on the Internet of ThingsIntellectual Property and Criminal LawCasesReview QuestionChapter 21 Patents HighlightsCasesReview QuestionsChapter 22 Trademarks HighlightsCasesReview QuestionsChapter 23 Copyrights HighlightsCasesReview QuestionsChapter 24 Trade SecretsHighlightsCasesReview QuestionsPart 5 TortsChapter 25 Common Torts HighlightsWho can be Sued Under Tort LawNegligenceTorts Against a PersonTorts Against ReputationTorts Against PropertyTorts Against Economic RightsNuisanceTime LimitationsDischarge of TortsCasesReview QuestionsChapter 26 Products Liability HighlightsHistoryProduct Liability Claims and 21st Century TrendsStatutesSummaryCasesReview QuestionsRecommended ReadingReferencePart 6 Governmental RegulationChapter 27 Administrative Law HighlightsWhy Agencies?Administrative Agency ActivitiesAgency OversightAppealing an Agency DecisionCasesReview QuestionsChapter 28 Labor HighlightsHistorical BackgroundContemporary Labor Relations LawUnfair Labor PracticesStrikes and PicketingFeatherbeddingSummaryCasesReview QuestionsChapter 29 Workers' Compensation HighlightsThe Historical PerspectiveWorkers' Compensation LawsCasesReview QuestionsChapter 30 Safety HighlightsOSHACasesReview QuestionsFor DiscussionAppendicesAppendix A Professional Ethics Codes - NSPE, AIA, IEEEAppendix B NSPE Cases Index Study Tag Index