ESCP Europe

"Alix Adams Law for Business Students explains the law in a jargon-free, engaging style and explores the law firmly within the context of the business world using real-life examples. The text follows a six-part structure, beginning with an introduction to the study of law for those new to the subject, before outlining each major area of legal concern in business including contracts and sales, tort, employment, corporate organisation (now expanded to include dissolution of companies) and intellectual property. This 10th edition has been updated with over 20 new case references including all relevant key decisions of the European Court of Justice and the UK Supreme Court. Reference to new legislation includes the Equality Act (Gender Pay Gap) Regulations 2017. Catering for a range of learning styles, Law for Business Students clearly outlines the main legal rules and cases. It uses business examples and topical news stories to reinforce understanding and demonstrate the practical application of the law. Key terms are explained in helpful margin notes, and a broad variety of end-of-chapter resources ensures that you understand the issues covered in the chapter and gives you an opportunity to apply your knowledge in questions and activities relating to each topic. The full-colour page design clearly identifies each learning feature to help you get the most out of your study." - from publisher.

Preface --- Tables of cases --- Tables of statues --- Tables of statutory instruments --- Tables of European and international legislation --- PART 1: INTRODUCTION: GETTING STARTED --- 1. Study skills --- 2. The nature of law --- 3. How the law is made --- 4. Resolving legal disputes --- PART 2: LAW OF CONTRACT, AGENCY AND SALE OF GOODS --- 5. The law of contract: offer and acceptance --- 6. The law of contract: consideration, intention and privity --- 7. The terms of the contract at common law --- 8. Statutory terms in contracts for sale of goods and services --- 9. Defects in the contract: misrepresentation, mistake, duress and undue influence --- 10. More defects: illegality and incapacity --- 11. Discharge of the contract and remedies for breach --- 12. The law of agency --- PART 3: THE LAW OF TORT --- 13. Tort liability for defective goods --- 14. Tort liability for defective services --- 15. Tort liability for premises --- PART 4: ELEMENTS OF EMPLOYMENT LAW --- 16. Rights at work: the contract of employment and health and safety at work --- 17. Rights at work: protection against discrimination --- 18. Rights at work: protection against dismissal and redundancy --- PART 5: INTRODUCTION TO COMPANY LAW --- 19. Business organisation --- 20. Forming a registered company --- 21. Running the company: raising and maintaining capital --- 22. Daily management of the company: functions of directors, secretary and auditors --- 23. Company meetings and shareholder participation --- PART 6: GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW --- 24. Statutory intellectual property protection: copyright, designs, patents and trade marks --- 25. Common law protection of intellectual property: passing off, malicious falsehood and breach of confidence --- Appendix 1: Additional resources --- Appendix 2: Worth thinking about? and quiz solutions..