For upper-level undergraduate and MBA students enrolled in an international business law course. August emphasizes the diversity and similarity of how firms are currently regulated and governed around the world. Case Studies. The cases in this text have been selected for their importance and currency, which have been drawn from a wide range of geographical settings. Casepoint. Each case has a summary at the end, or “Casepoint,” that gives students an overview of the most important point or points that the case illustrates. Readings. The readings in this text reflect the controversies and challenges facing domestic and international legal systems to help students understanding the issues around the world. Some topics include: Challenges facing the World Bank Issues facing investors of developing nations Offshore financial havens The International Court of Justice Protection of the environment Cross border banking Ownership of financial funds