ISBN | Product | Product | Price CHF | Available | |
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Essentials of Business Law |
9781292147215 Essentials of Business Law |
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Essentials of Business Law is well regarded for its clear yet succinct exposition of core principles and key cases across the essential legal topics relevant to business students. This new edition has been significantly updated and deals fully and comprehensively with the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Key features of this edition:
A study skills section at the start of the book provides guidance on how to effectively apply practical legal knowledge in exams and coursework.
Full-colour diagrams and flowcharts aid comprehension of legal structures and processes.
Case summaries highlight the key cases and legal principles you need to learn.
'Essential points' at the end of each chapter help you identify and focus on key information.
Practice questions and tasks allow you to test your knowledge and practice what you've learned.
A glossary of legal terms clarifies the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases.
This new edition has been significantly updated and deals fully and comprehensively with the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Preface
Table of cases
Table of statutes
Table of statutory instruments
Table of European legislation
Study skills
The legal system
Making a contract
The terms of the contract
Misrepresentation, mistake, duress and illegality
Discharge of contracts and remedies for breach
Agency
The Sale of Goods Act 1979
The tort of negligence
Nuisance, trespass, defamation and vicarious liability
Companies (1): Characteristics and formation
Companies (2): Management, control and winding up
Partnership, limited liability partnership and choice of legal status
Employment (1): The contract of employment, employment rights and dismissal
Employment (2): Discrimination and health and safety
Regulation of business by the criminal law
Credit transactions and intellectual property rights
The resolution of business disputes
Glossary
Index
'This text explains and illustrates the law in a very accessible way. Its expanded study skills section is particularly welcome, and borne from evident experience in helping students navigate their legal studies effectively.'
Sue Tarrant, Kent Business Law, University of Kent
Essentials of Business Law is well regarded for its clear yet succinct exposition of core principles and key cases across the essential legal topics relevant to business students. This new edition has been significantly updated and deals fully and comprehensively with the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Key features of this edition:
A study skills section at the start of the book provides guidance on how to effectively apply practical legal knowledge in exams and coursework.
Full-colour diagrams and flowcharts aid comprehension of legal structures and processes.
Case summaries highlight the key cases and legal principles you need to learn.
'Essential points' at the end of each chapter help you identify and focus on key information.
Practice questions and tasks allow you to test your knowledge and practice what you've learned.
A glossary of legal terms clarifies the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases.
Ewan MacIntyre has recently retired after 25 years as a Senior Lecturer in Law at Nottingham Law School and has extensive experience in teaching business law. He is also the author of the successful textbook, Business Law (Pearson).
Ewan MacIntyre has recently retired after 25 years as a Senior Lecturer in Law at Nottingham Law School and has extensive experience in teaching business law. He is also the author of the successful textbook, Business Law (Pearson).