Business Law

'Excellent, practical, inspirational, fun, absorbing, modern' Val Baker, Teaching Fellow, University of Reading 'Business Law's strengths are its clarity, accuracy, analytical nature, and the fact that all selected cases, examples and explanations are clearly related and of relevance to practical business scenarios, whilst retaining the interest of the student reader throughout.' Terry Shaw, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Chester Whether you are a budding entrepreneur or aim to be a CEO, MacIntyre's Business Law is the foremost text for non-law students seeking an understanding of the legal principles that apply to business. Each chapter begins with a clear outline of the topics to be covered, helping you break your learning down into manageable sections and fully grasp all aspects of the subject confidently. In addition, the text also offers questions to test your understanding, key points to guide your learning and tasks to help you apply what you have learned to business situations. Highly regarded for its comprehensive coverage, Business Law continues to provide you with an extensive and detailed guide to all aspects of law encountered in the business world. This seventh edition is fully updated with all recent changes and developments in the law. MyLawLab Join over 10 million students benefitting from Pearson MyLabs. This title can be supported by MyLawLab, an online homework and tutorial system designed to build and test your understanding. MyLawLab provides a personalised approach, with instant feedback and numerous additional resources to support your learning. Features: - an interactive Pearson eText for easy reference anywhere - a study plan designed to help identify your strengths and weaknesses - Virtual Lawyer, an interactive learning environment that helps develop your skills in answering legal problem questions - limitless opportunities to practice including a testbank full of multiple choice questions A student access card may have been included with this textbook at a reduced cost. If you do not have this access code, you can buy access to MyLawLab online at www.mylawlab.com.Study skills Chapter 1. The legal system Chapter 2. The courts and legal personnel Chapter 3. Formation of contracts - offer and acceptance Chapter 4. Other requirements of a contract - intention to create legal relations - consideration - formalities - capacity Chapter 5. Contractual terms Chapter 6. Misrepresentation - mistake - duress and undue influence - illegality Chapter 7. Discharge of liability - remedies for breach of contract Chapter 8. Terms implied by statute Chapter 9. Sale of goods - the passing of ownership Chapter 10. Sale of goods - the duties of the parties - remedies - international sales Chapter 11. Agency Chapter 12. The law of torts 1 Chapter 13. The law of torts 2 Chapter 14. Credit transactions Chapter 15. Partnership Chapter 16. The nature of a company and the formation of a company Chapter 17. The management of a company Chapter 18. Shareholders - resolutions - maintenance of capital - minority protection - debentures Chapter 19. Winding up of companies - limited liability partnerships - benefits of trading as a company, partnership or limited liability partnership Chapter 20. Employment 1 - duties of employer and employee - dismissal - redundancy Chapter 21. Employment 2 - discrimination - health and safety - rights of employees Chapter 22. Regulation of business by the imposition of criminal liability Chapter 23. Business property Appendix - Answers to Test your understanding questions