Rights and Duties Between Principal and Agent, Partners, and Members of an LLC; Vicarious Tort Liability; Express, Implied and Apparent Authority; Inherent Agency Power; Undisclosed Principal; Ratification; Notice, Notification, Imputed Knowledge; Termination of Authority; Partnership Formation, Operation and Termination; Fiduciary Duties Among Partners; Right to an Accounting; Creditors' Rights Against Partners and the Partnership; Dissociation and Dissolution; Winding-Up; Liquidation. Limited Partnership and the LLC: Creation, Operation and Dissolution.

This comprehensive guide explains the law of agency, partnership, and limited liability companies, and includes numerous references to the Restatement of the Law Third-Agency and the most recent versions of the partnership and LLC statutes. The authors seek to provide concise and accurate explanations of fundamental principles in these areas of the law as well as useful applications of those principles.

This short, self-teaching paperback is a superb way to give your students substantive foundation covering all agency and partnership issues. Use it to efficiently manage class time in your Corporations, Business Associations, or Agency and Partnership courses by allowing students to learn key concepts on their own. As part of the Little, Brown Examples and Explanations Series, AGENCY AND PARTNERSHIP: Examples and Explanations combines clear, accessible text with analytical problems and explanations to allow students to test their understanding of the material. The author devotes the first six chapters to coverage of agency And The latter five to partnership. Each chapter progresses from simple to more detailed problem to reinforce learning and give students practice with more complex issues. Other helpful features include: -diagrams that enhance textual discussion -thumbnail lists of key issues regarding RUPA -clear readable format Whether you teach a combination course or a separate Agency and partnership course, give your students a solid background in this important are. Assign or recommend AGENCY AND PARTNERSHIP:Examples and Explanations! Table of Contents Preface Introduction Special Notice PART ONE: AGENCY 1: Introductory Concepts in the Law of Agency 1.1 the Agency Relationship Defined and Exemplified; Its Players Identified 1.2 Creation of the Agency Relationship 1.3 the Relationship of Agency and Contract 1.4 Major Issues in the Law of Agency 2: Binding Principals to Third Parties in Contract and Through Communications 2.1 'Binding the Principal' 2.2 Actual Authority 2.3 Apparent Authority 2.4 Estoppel 2.5 Inherent Agency Power 2.6 Ratification 2.7 Chains of Authority 3: Binding the Principal in Tort 3.1 Overview 3.2 Respondeat Superior 3.3 Liability for Physical Harm Beyond Respondeat Superior 3.4 Torts Not Involving Physical Harm 3.5 Attributing Torts in Complex or Multilevel Relationships 4: Duties and Obligations of Agents and Principals to Each Other and to Third Parties 4.1 Duties and Obligations of the Agent To The Principal 4.2 Duties and Obligations of the Agent to Third Parties 4.3 Duties and Obligations of the Principal To The Agent 4.4 Duties and Obligations of the Principal to Third Parties 5: Termination of the Agency Relationship 5.1 Ending the Agency Relationship 5.2 Power Versus Right in Termination 5.3 Effects of Termination 6: Distinguishing Agency from Other Relationships 6.1 Agency and Other Beneficial Relationships 6.2 Ersatz Agency 6.3 Constructive Agency PART TWO: PARTNERSHIPS 7: Introductory Concepts in the Law of General Partnerships 7.1 the Role and Structure of the Uniform Partnership Act 7.2 Partnership Described 7.3 the Hallmark Consequence of Partnership: Partners' Personal Liability For The Partnership's Debts 7.4 Contesting and Establishing the Existence of a Partnership 7.5 Partnership by Estoppel RUPA Highlights 8: Financial Aspects of a Partnership (Creation and Operation) 8.1 the Practical Background 8.2 the Partner's Basic Return 8.3 Rules for Sharing Profits and Losses 8.4 A Partner's Right to Indemnity 8.5 Remuneration for Labor Provided by Partners To The Partnership 8.6 Remuneration for Capital Provided by Partners To The Partnership 8.7 Special Problems with K-and-L Partnerships 8.8 Property Interests in Partnership Law RUPA Highlights 9: Management Issues and Fiduciary Duties 9.1 the Panoply of Management Rights 9.2 the Right to Know 9.3 the Right to Be Involved in the Business 9.4 the Right to Bind the Partnership 9.5 the Right to Participate in Decision Making and to Veto Some Decisions 9.6 Agreements That Change Management Rights 9.7 Management Duties 9.8 Partner's Fiduciary Du

Important features of Business Associations, Fourth Edition, include: * Complete & developed materials on agency & partnership reflecting the authors' view that a good background in agency & partnership principles is important for its own sake, & for the study of corporate law * Problems helpful in illustrating material * Attention to the lawyer as planner, as opposed to litigator or critic.

Helps you dissect any proposed transaction, spot the issues that need to be addressed, and achieve a successful outcome. This book includes discussions on: building a successful partnership, joint venture and strategic alliance; choice of entity considerations; fiduciary duties; tax and regulatory issues; and the role of lawyers.

A favorite classroom prep tool of successful students that is often recommended by professors, the Examples & Explanations (E&E) series provides an alternative perspective to help you understand your casebook and in-class lectures. Each E&E offers hypothetical questions complemented by detailed explanations that allow you to test your knowledge of the topics in your courses and compare your own analysis. Here’s why you need an E&E to help you study throughout the semester: Clear explanations of each class topic, in a conversational, funny style. Features hypotheticals similar to those presented in class, with corresponding analysis so you can use them during the semester to test your understanding, and again at exam time to help you review. It offers coverage that works with ALL the major casebooks, and suits any class on a given topic. The Examples & Explanations series has been ranked the most popular study aid among law students because it is equally as helpful from the first day of class through the final exam.

This encyclopedia fills a much-needed gap between legal texts focusing on the theory and history behind the law and more practical guides dealing with the law and its everyday effect upon its citizens. Containing approximately 200 articles, the Encyclopedia includes: brief descriptions of each issue's historical background, covering important statutes and cases; profiles of various U.S. laws and regulations; and details of how laws and regulations vary from state to state.

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This easy-to-read, Qandamp;A resource includes 300+ answers to help you custom design an LLC or LLP, weigh the pros and cons of converting your business to an LLC or LLP, capitalize on the advantages of converting to an LLC or LLP, ensure IRS compliance and avoid andquot;double taxationandquot; of revenues; also includes a state-by-state listing of statutory provisions regarding structure and organization; registration procedures and filing fees; a comparison chart of the LLC, LLP, regular and S corporation, limited partnership, and general partnership; with model operating agreements. By Alson R. Martin, Esq. For most companies, doing business as a limited liability company or partnership offers significant benefits. Limited Liability Company and& Partnership Answer Book's easy-to-read Qandamp;A format makes clear and accessible both the legal rules and important business decisions regarding LLCs and LLPs. With more than 300 authoritative answers, you'll understand how to: Custom design an LLC or LLP that provides liability protection to principals and agents -- and one-time taxation of revenue Weigh the pros and cons of converting your business to an LLC or LLP Capitalize on the operational, tactical, and strategic advantages of converting to an LLC or LLP Ensure compliance with the IRS and avoid andquot;double taxationandquot; of revenues Set up accurate and efficient tax and accounting systems Use a family limited partnership or LLC in business succession planning Plus, this practical handbook contains a state-by-state listing of statutory provisions regarding structure and organization; registration procedures and filing fees; a comparison chart of the LLC, LLP, regular and S corporation, limited partnership, and general partnership; and model operating agreements.