Fundamentals of Business Organizations for Paralegals, Sixth Edition Deborah E. Bouchoux

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1454896256
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1454896258

Now available in its Sixth Edition, Essential Principles of Business Organizations for Paralegals provides comprehensive coverage of various types of business entities in the United States. Deborah E. Bouchoux skillfully blends substantive discussions with practical guidance for paralegals.

What’s new in the Sixth Edition:

• Analysis of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its impact on all pass-through entities and corporations
• Recent case summaries demonstrating fundamental principles in each chapter, including a case study of In re Trulia, Inc. Stockholder Litigation, the 2016 Delaware case involving judicial review of settlements that offer no financial recovery to shareholders challenging mergers
• Examination of the shift in the U.S. system from a global tax system to a modified territorial system
• Discussion of new developments in corporate law, such as inversions (relocating a U.S. company overseas to achieve a lower tax rate), measures to discourage inversions, and the utilization of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin in initial coin offerings
• Overview of recent trends in corporate governance and developments in shareholder proposals
• New and revised sample forms

Educators and students will benefit from:

• Comprehensive yet concise coverage of business organizations, presenting a clear overview of each business entity in the United States. The text covers:
  • The nature of the business
  • The advantages and disadvantages of each type of organization
  • Business operations and management
  • Transfer of ownership
  • Formation and dissolution of the business
  • Tax implications for each type of entity
• Updated coverage of recent trends and topics
• Useful visual aids and charts that clarify and emphasize key points
• Sample forms integrated within the text for practical reference
• Online resources, including a compilation of relevant websites in each chapter, directing readers to additional information, forms, and agreements online
• Key Terms defined in the margins for quick lookup
• Exploration of the paralegal’s role in every chapter, featuring a list of tasks commonly undertaken in relation to each topic
• Discussion Questions that engage students during class sessions and reinforce their understanding of the material. Net Worth analysis queries help students locate information by accessing frequently used business-related websites.
• Practice Tips provided in each chapter offer expert advice for paralegals
• A comprehensive glossary for easy terminology reference