Introduction to Business Law

• Business Insight boxes show the content to be relevant and newsworthy and allow the students to engage with the law in a way that other textbooks don't
• Diagrams and flowcharts are presented in a fresh colour design and the many headings guide the reader's progress through the subject
• Viewpoint boxes show testimony from former business students and professionals to illustrate how the topics in business law affect people in every discipline of business from marketing through to operations
• A Must-Know Terms feature prominently presents definitions for ease of reference and provides students with a full understanding of relevant terminology
• Accessible author commentary sheds light on the theories presented whilst making it accessible for students who are new to this discipline
• Students only need to buy one text for this course: this single volume can be used as a gateway for further study since it describes, analyses, and interprets all the fundamental aspects of a business law course
• An accompanying student website features detailed updates of the law, a flash card glossary of key terms, multiple choice questions to provide a fully supported learning experience
• Reviewed for accuracy by subject area specialists

Readership: Business, accountancy and finance students studying a business law module. This module is compulsory on qualifying accountancy degrees. It is either compulsory or optional on business studies courses and other business degrees such as business management. Business school students will generally have not studied law before and so often find this module challenging.

Lucy Jones, University of Brighton

"This book provides an excellent introduction to all aspects of business law for both law and non-law students. It is an invaluable text for those students seeking a clear and well written account of business law with brilliant features illustrating how the law applies in everyday situations." - Sukhninder Panesar, Associate Head of Law, Coventry University

"Introduction to Business Law is a multi-faceted learning resource. It will assist different learning styles, striking a neat balance between the use of diagrams, text, and tables to convey the information you need. The text highlights key concepts and cases throughout which help to engage the reader." - Robert Shaw, Business student, Durham University

Part One: The English Legal System
1: The Nature of the English Legal System
2: The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution
3: Sources of Law
Part Two: Contract Law
4: Offer and Acceptance
5: Intention and Capacity
6: Terms
7: Vitiating Factors
8: Discharge of Contract and Contractual Remedies
9: Law of Agency
10: The Sale and Supply of Goods
Part Three: The Law of Tort
11: Negligence
12: Product Liability, Defective Premises, Interference with Land and defences
Part Four: Employment Law
13: The Employment Contract and Health and Safety at Work
14: Discrimination and Dismissal
Part Five: The Structure and Management of Business
15: Business Organisations
16: Company Law I: Formation and Financing
17: Company Law II: Company Officers and Liabilities
18: Company Law III: Winding Up and Insolvency
Part Six: Study Skills and Revision Advice
19: Study Skills