Essentials of Business Law, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (April 6, 2018) © 2018
Ewan MacIntyre

Title overview

 

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.

Hallmark Features

  • 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 flowchartsaid 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 tasksallow you to test your knowledge and practice what you've learned.
  • A glossary of legal terms clarifies the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases.

New to this Edition

This new edition has been significantly updated and deals fully and comprehensively with the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

Table of contents

  1. 1 The legal system
  2. 2 Making a contract
  3. 3 The terms of the contract
  4. 4 Misrepresentation, mistake, duress and illegality
  5. 5 Discharge of contracts and remedies for breach
  6. 6 Agency
  7. 7 The Sale of Goods Act 1979
  8. 8 The tort of negligence
  9. 9 Nuisance, trespass, defamation and vicarious liability
  10. 10 Companies (1): Characteristics and formation
  11. 11 Companies (2): Management, control and winding up
  12. 12 Partnership, limited liability partnership and choice of legal status
  13. 13 Employment (1): The contract of employment, employment rights and dismissal
  14. 14 Employment (2): Discrimination and health and safety
  15. 15 Regulation of business by the criminal law
  16. 16 Credit transactions and intellectual property rights
  17. 17 The resolution of business disputes

Author bios

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).
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