Understanding Business Law, 6th Edition

Name: Understanding Business Law, 6th Edition
Brand: LexisNexis Australia
SKU: 9780409332131
Price: 783.00 HKD
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Author: Pentony; Graw; Parker; Whitford
ISBN: 9780409332131

Edited by Pentony · Graw · Parker · Whitford

LexisNexis Australia November 2012

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9780409332131
Publisher: LexisNexis Australia
Publication: November 2012
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Australia ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Understanding Business Law is designed for accounting, business and management students. It provides a concise overview of subjects affecting business, including the Australian legal system, contracts, sale of goods, agency, consumer credit, bailment, intellectual property, insurance law and incorporates commentary on national consumer protection laws.

With case examples the authors illustrate how legal principles are applied in a business context. Understanding Business Law is accompanied by extensive ancillary material to aid student leaning and provide lecturer support.

Features
· Updated content commentary
· New, engaging, 4-colour design
· Strong pedagogy to assist student learning
· Clear, concise language and explanations of key concepts
· Student Value Pack options available

PART 1: THE AUSTRALIAN LEGAL SYSTEM
1. Introduction to the Australian Legal System
2. The Law up close
3. Remedies Outside the Court System
PART 2: THE LAW OF CONTRACTS
4. Contracts: Formation
5. Interpretation
6. Apparent Contracts: Lack of True Agreement
7. Contracts: Termination and Breach
8. Sale of Goods
9. Employment Law
PART 3:CONSUMER LAW
10. Introduction to Consumer Law
11. Consumer Protection Law
12. Consumer Credit
13. Competition Law
14. Business Ethics
PART 4: FORMS OF BUSINESS OWNERSHIP
15. Agency
16. Choosing a Business Form
17. Trusts
18. Companies
19. Companies: Members, Management and Dissolution
PART 5: BUSINESS PROPERTY INTERESTS
20. Property
21. Intellectual Property
22. Bailment
23. Insurance
24. Introduction to Torts
25. Negligence
26. Property and Business Torts
27. Debt recovery: Bankruptcy and Insolvency
PART 6 - FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
28. Negotiable Instruments and Banking
29. Cheques and Plastic Money