Business Organizations for Paralegals

by Deborah E. Bouchoux

Business Organizations for Paralegals thoroughly covers all the various types of business organizations, providing a solid and up-to-the minute understanding of each entity. There is more in-depth treatment of Limited Liability Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies than in any other text, and an entire chapter is devoted to securities regulation. Designed for the paralegal student, Business Organizations for Paralegals relies on a clear and direct presentation, and each chapter includes features--both conventional and Internet-based--that help students prepare for real-life paralegal work. The massively revised Sixth Edition features new and updated charts demonstrating key principles of business organizations. The content reflects major developments such as the new social enterprises that combine profit-making with social good; the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010; new trends in corporate governance; and the impact of new algorithmic or high-frequency trading of stocks as well as the part it may have played in the Wall Street ""flash crash"" of 2010. Proposed revisions to securities regulations that would make raising capital easier for smaller companies (e.g. crowdfunding) is covered as well as the trend toward ""reverse mergers"" to avoid regulatory oversight. Other new topics include the continuing effect of the 2008 financial crisis, new constituency statutes, and new DB(k) retirement plans. Thoroughly updated, the revised Sixth Edition

Genres: Nonfiction

697 pages, Paperback

First published April 30, 1997

Reviews

[kghgte · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not the best textbook I’ve ever read to be honest.

[Adrienna · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have to read this book for Corporate Law class. Not liking this book too much, especially the further the read, and a bit confusing at times for me. However, I will continue the readings or skim through the book for midterm(s). It also helps with some of the group projects. Up to chapter 11.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book clearly distinguishes the difference between types of businesses, pros and cons of each, and how to determine which would be best for your client. However, I wished it discussed (if even just slightly) American business organizations in the International Market, which would have been more helpful for me and the types of clients and business that I worked with.