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© SOUTH-WESTERN THOMSON INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LESSON LESSON 8-1 8-1 GOALS GOALS Identify and Identify and describe the legal describe the legal systems upon which systems upon which international law is international law is based. based. Explain product Explain product liability. liability. INTERNATIONAL LEGAL SYSTEMS AND LIABILITY

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LESSONLESSON8-18-1GOALSGOALS

Identify and describe the Identify and describe the legal systems upon which legal systems upon which international law is based.international law is based.

Explain product liability.Explain product liability.

INTERNATIONAL LEGAL SYSTEMS AND LIABILITY

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Legal Systems

Civil lawCommon lawStatutory law

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Liability

Liability for debt, loss, and injuryProduct liability

NegligenceStrict liability

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Explain laws and Explain laws and international trade international trade agreements that protect agreements that protect property rights.property rights.

Describe when an Describe when an agreement has all of the agreement has all of the components of a contract.components of a contract.

PROPERTY AND CONTRACTS

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Property Rights and Responsibilities

Property lawIntellectual property

PatentsTrademarksCopyrights

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Components of a Contract

CapacityMutual agreementConsiderationLegal purpose

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Treaties and Trade Agreements

World Trade Organization (WTO)European Union (EU)North American Free Trade Agreement

(NAFTA)CanadaMexicoUnited States

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Identify several different Identify several different ways to resolve ways to resolve international legal disputes.international legal disputes.

Explain the litigation Explain the litigation process.process.

Describe the role of the Describe the role of the International Court of International Court of Justice in international Justice in international business.business.

RESOLVING LEGAL DIFFERENCES

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Resolving Legal Differences

Without Court ActionMediationArbitration

Using Court ActionLitigation

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The International Court of Justice

Established by the UN Charter in 1946Sits in The HagueSettles disputes between nationsAdvises UN on matters of international

law