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Product Identifiers

PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100198727348

ISBN-139780198727347

eBay Product ID (ePID)208808138

Product Key Features

Number of Pages664 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameBusiness Law

SubjectCommercial / General, General

Publication Year2015

TypeTextbook

AuthorJames Marson, Katy Ferris

Subject AreaLaw, Business & Economics

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight38 Oz

Item Length9.7 in

Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2014-956604

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsReview from previous edition A professionally executed and stylish text, which provides comprehensive coverage of business law at the appropriate level and in a suitable analytical manner, 'Review from previous edition A professionally executed and stylish text, which provides comprehensive coverage of business law at the appropriate level and in a suitable analytical manner. 'Cheryl Dolder, Kent Law School, University of Kent

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal346.4207

Table Of Content1. Studying lawPart I The English Legal System2. The law, the constitution and human rights in the UK3. Sources of law, statutory interpretation, and the legislative process4. The court structure and alternative forms of dispute resolutionPart II Law of the European Union5. History, institutions, sources of law and the impact on the UK, and the international dimensionPart III Contractual Obligations6. Essential features of a valid contract 1: offer and acceptance7. Essential features of a valid contract 2: consideration, intention to create legal relations and certainty of terms8. Contracts, contractual capacity, mistake, misrepresentation, and duress9. Contractual terms10. Statutory regulation of contracts11. Discharge of contract and remedies for breachPart IV Tortious Liability12. Negligence and nuisance13. Economic loss, the liability of professional advisors, and psychiatric injury14. Vicarious liability and statutory dutiesPart V Company Law15. Type of organization and forming the business enterprise16. Corporate administration17. Maintenance of finance and capital18. Corporate managementPart VI Agency Law19. AgencyPart VII Employment20. Employment status and the terms forming the contract21. Dismissal at common law, redundancy and the transfer of undertakings22. Unfair dismissal and constructive dismissal23. Discrimination in the workplace and parental rights24. Regulation of the conditions of employmentPart VIII Intellectual Property25. Intellectual property

SynopsisMarson and Ferris' Business Law demonstrates the real applicability of the law to the business world, packed full of up-to-date and relevant examples and case law.Designed for non-lawyers,Business Law is written in a clear and easy-to-follow style which avoids excessive legal terminology and presents the need-to-know facts and cases. Would-be entrepreneurs and those looking to a career in management will find that this book provides the solid base needed to make confident business decisions in the future.Fully referenced throughout and with an accompanying Online Resource Centre, Business Law combines accurate legal detail with strong learning tools such as self-test questions, chapter summaries and key definitions, helping students successfully navigate their way through this often complex subject. Online Resources The book is accompanied by a comprehensive Online Resource Centre offering resources tailored to support students and lecturers. Student Resources:Multiple choice questions Indicative answers to the end of chapter questionsAdditional material on the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, business and ethics, corporate manslaughter, and the Legal Services Act 2007Flashcard casesFlashcard glossariesLegal updatesLecturer Resources:Customizable PowerPoint slides for use in your teachingTest bank of multiple choice questions, Marson and Ferris' Business Law demonstrates the real applicability of the law to the business world, packed full of up-to-date and relevant examples and case law.Designed for non-lawyers, Business Law is written in a clear and easy-to-follow style which avoids excessive legal terminology and presents the need-to-know facts and cases. Would-be entrepreneurs and those looking to a career in management will find that this book provides the solid base needed to make confident business decisions in the future. Fully referenced throughout and with an accompanying Online Resource Centre, Business Law combines accurate legal detail with strong learning tools such as self-test questions, chapter summaries and key definitions, helping students successfully navigate their way through this often complex subject.Online Resources:The book is accompanied by a comprehensive Online Resource Centre offering resources tailored to support students and lecturers.Student Resources: * Multiple choice questions * Indicative answers to the end of chapter questions * Additional material on the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, business and ethics, corporate manslaughter, and the Legal Services Act 2007* Flashcard cases * Flashcard glossaries * Legal updates Lecturer Resources:* Customizable PowerPoint slides for use in your teaching* Test bank of multiple choice questions, Marson and Ferris' Business Law demonstrates the real applicability of the law to the business world, packed full of up-to-date and relevant examples and case law. Designed for non-lawyers, Business Law is written in a clear and easy-to-follow style which avoids excessive legal terminology and presents the need-to-know facts and cases. Would-be entrepreneurs and those looking to a career in management will find that this book provides the solid base needed to make confident business decisions in the future. Fully referenced throughout and with an accompanying Online Resource Centre, Business Law combines accurate legal detail with strong learning tools such as self-test questions, chapter summaries and key definitions, helping students successfully navigate their way through this often complex subject. Online Resources The book is accompanied by a comprehensive Online Resource Centre offering resources tailored to support students and lecturers. Student Resources DT Multiple choice questions DT Indicative answers to the end of chapter questions DT Additional material on the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, business and ethics, corporate manslaughter, and the Legal Services Act 2007 DT Flashcard cases DT Flashcard glossaries DT Legal updates Lecturer Resources DT Customizable PowerPoint slides for use in your teaching DT Test bank of multiple choice questions, Marson and Ferris' Business Law demonstrates the real applicability of the law to the business world, packed full of up-to-date and relevant examples and case law. Designed for non-lawyers, Business Law is written in a clear and easy-to-follow style which avoids excessive legal terminology and presents the need-to-know facts and cases. Would-be entrepreneurs and those looking to a career in management will find that this book provides the solid base needed to make confident business decisions in the future. Fully referenced throughout and with an accompanying Online Resource Centre, Business Law combines accurate legal detail with strong learning tools such as self-test questions, chapter summaries and key definitions, helping students successfully navigate their way through this often complex subject. Online Resources The book is accompanied by a comprehensive Online Resource Centre offering resources tailored to support students and lecturers. Student Resources : DT Multiple choice questions DT Indicative answers to the end of chapter questions DT Additional material on the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, business and ethics, corporate manslaughter, and the Legal Services Act 2007 DT Flashcard cases DT Flashcard glossaries DT Legal updates Lecturer Resources : DT Customizable PowerPoint slides for use in your teaching DT Test bank of multiple choice questions, Marson and Ferris' Business Law provides a thorough account of the subject for students on Business degrees. It introduces students to the essential topics by exploring current and pertinent examples. It emphasizes the importance of cases and demonstrates the relevance of the law in a business environment.

LC Classification NumberKD665.B86M37 2015