Card & James' Business Law, 4th Edition

• User friendly text design and presentation with numerous pedagogical features both in text and online.
• Offers the most comprehensive coverage of all business law textbooks in all areas of study.
• Legal principles are embedded within the business context to ensure that the relevance and application of the law is clearly outlined.
• Provides authoritative treatment of the English legal system, contract law, the law of tort, partnership and company law, and employment law, as well as online coverage of other relevant topics, including unfair and illegal commercial practices and the law relating to the sale of goods.
• Includes footnote referencing as well as end of chapter further reading to direct you to additional useful materials.

New to this edition

• Updated coverage of devolved legislative powers.
• Coverage of updates to the Civil Procedure Rules.
• Updated coverage on the enlargement of the EU and progress towards the EU's accession to the European Convention on Human Rights.
• Coverage of the Draft Consumer Rights Bill.
• Coverage of the new rules relating to the registration of company charges.
• Coverage of changes to the composition and fee systems of employment tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
• Coverage of proposed changes contained in the Child and Families Bill, including the introduction of shared parental leave.
• Coverage of new legislation, including: Crime and Courts Act 2013; Defamation Act 2013; Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013; European Union Act 2011; Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013; Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
• Notable case law developments including: Berg v Blackburn Rovers Football Club & Athletic plc [2013] ; Bowen v National Trust [2011] ; Chandler v Cape plc [2012] ; Church v MGN Ltd [2012] ; Eweida and Others v United Kingdom (2013) ; JGE v Portsmouth Roman Catholic Diocesan Trust [2012] ; Kudos Catering (UK) Ltd v Manchester Central Convention Complex Ltd [2013] ; Lord McAlpine of West Green v Bercow [2013] ; Macdonald v Costello [2011] ; Petrodel Resources Ltd v Prest [2013] ; Pulse Healthcare Ltd v Carewatch Care Services Ltd [2012] ; Rainy Sky SA v Kookmin Bank [2011] ; Rolf v De Guerin [2011] ; Sienkiewicz v Grief (UK) Ltd [2011] ; Simmons v Castle [2012] ; Stannard (t/a Wyvern Tyres) v Gore [2012] ; USDAW v Ethel Austin Ltd and Others [2013] ; VTB Capital plc v Nutritek International Corp [2013] ; Various Claimants v Institute of the Brothers of Christian Schools [2012] ; Yam Seng Pte Ltd v International Trade Corp Ltd [2013]

Card & James' Business Law is the most detailed and analytical account of business law, providing commanding analysis of the English legal system, contract law, the law of tort, partnership and company law, and employment law. All of this is discussed using relevant examples from the business environment, and the key legal cases to help develop a greater understanding of the interconnections between the law and the corporate setting. 

The learning features which have been incorporated throughout will support your studies and make a difficult subject more accessible. Key case boxes and example boxes demonstrate the application of law and highlight core principles, whilst self-test questions allow students to assess their progress. 

Readership: Suitable for students who are taking a first course in law on a business, accounting or finance based degree. Also suitable for students who want a comprehensive introduction to the core legal subjects.