Essentials Of Irish Business Law

This book is designed to give students of commerce or business sufficient legal knowledge and analytical skills to enable them to cope with, and to make decisions regarding, the routine legal problems which they will encounter in their future employment. It provides material that is designed to be easy to understand as it is broken down into shorter sections for ease of reference.

Written by leading experts in the field, the sixth edition of Business Law is designed to provide trainee solicitors with a clear understanding of key aspects of business law, one of the most challenging and dynamic areas of law in study and in practice. Each chapter gives a clear overview of the subject as well as focusing on the legal issues that solicitors face in practice. Coverage includes: establishing and operating a business, buying and selling a business, selected business law issues, and business arrangements. The manual is essential reading for trainee solicitors on the Law Society of Ireland's Professional Practice Courses, and is also an excellent resource for Irish legal practitioners.

"This is a student friendly, concise and clear textbook for non-law students." Dr. Orkun Akseli, Newcastle University Law School 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. The numerous diagrams are presented in colour to better aid comprehension of legal structures and processes.

An Introduction to Business Law is designed to provide a framework of relevant Irish law for students whose primary areas of study are in business and accountancy. The text is written in a style that breaks down the complexities of the law in a simple and concise manner so that it can be easily understood by students.

Business lawBusiness law (or the law of business organisations) is the area of law concerning companies and other business organisations. This includes corporations, partnerships and other associations which usually carry on some form of economic or charitable activity.If you are a law student or you have, or are thinking about, setting up your own business,this textbook will provide you with an essential grounding in company structure and law within Ireland. The structure of business and the legal requirements for partners, directors, shareholders and company secretaries are crucial in order to ensure that companies stay within the law and avoid costly and potentially devastating leadership mistakes.Legal writing in plain English. Law books using plain English which is easy to understand using clear concise plain wording. Welcome to my series of law textbooks for beginners.Business law is a broad spectrum in Irish law, is utilises various legal principles and doctrines such as the law of Contract, the law of Tort, Company law, Consumer law, the law of Agency, Employment law, and of course, the fundamentals of the Irish legal system.The Law of ContractFormation of a ContractOfferDistinction between Offer and Invitation to TreatTermination of an offerAcceptanceThe Postal Rule (for acceptance)Intention to Create Legal Relations (intention to be legally bound)Family, Domestic or SocialCommercial Arrangements (courts held that an intention to create legal relations is implied)Consideration Unilateral ContractsExecuted and executory considerationDoctrine of privity of contractContents of a ContractConditionWarrantyExpress termsImplied TermsMatter of FactOfficious Bystander TestMatter of LawImplied under StatuteTerms implied by the CourtsImplied by CustomThe Parol Evidence RuleInnominate termOnus of proofMistakeUnilateral or bilateral mistakeCommon MistakeSection 7 of the Sale of Goods Act 1893Mutual Mistake - Mutual misunderstandingUnilateral MistakeMistaken IdentityDamagesRectificationRecissionSpecific PerformanceExemption ClausesThe legal effects of exemption/limitation clausesLimitation ClauseExclusion ClausesBars to exclusion/limitation clausesMisrepresentationCollateral UndertakingsUnconscionable BargainContra ProferentemVitiating factors, discharge and remedyDuressThreats Economic DuressPressureCausationRemedies for DuressBars to remediesUndue InfluencePresumed Undue InfluencePresumed on RelationshipSpecial relationshipsRebutting the presumption of Undue Influence Unconscionable BargainMisrepresentationReliance in factExceptions to silenceCompensationRecessionEnforcement and AbetmentDamages in LeiuPartial rescissionLegislationVoid ContractsLaw of Tort NegligenceDonoghue v StevensonDuty of careBreachCausationRemotenessReasonable PersonCaparoMitigate LossesIllegalityConsent, volenti non fit injuriaContributory NegligenceStandard of CareLaw of Agency RatificationEstoppelEmergency/necessityEmployment law Vicarious liabilityUnfair dismissalWrongfulConstructiveRedundancyTUPEtransfer of undertakingsConsumer law Sale of goods and Supply of ServicesConsumer protection Act 2007National Consumer AgencyCompany law Directors dutiesAuditorsBoard of directorsDebenturesSharesCompany meetingsLTDDACPLCUltra viresReceivershipExaminershipLiquidationIncorporationCompanies Act 2014

Are you an employer worried about employment related claims by employees? Are you an employee whose rights are being infringed or ignored? Employment law can be confusing for both employers and employees alike. There is a huge amount of rules, regulations, laws, directives, case law concerning employment law in Ireland.Even with the best will in the world, it is easy to do the wrong thing. To make a mistake. "Employment Law in Ireland-A Plain English Guide for Employers and Employees" can help because it can save you time and money. And it can reduce the doubts in your mind about your situation.> For Employers and Employees If you are an employer it can save you the expense of defending and perhaps losing a costly claim by an employee. If you are an employee it can help you obtain your employment rights and eliminate the stress of not knowing where you stand. Because it explains what your obligations are as an employer, and what your rights are as an employee. Wide Range of Topics CoveredTopics such as unfair dismissal, redundancy, the employment contract, health and safety, what policies and procedures should be in place in the workplace, equality and discrimination, holiday entitlements, part time and fixed term workers' rights, rest periods and breaks, data protection, TUPE (transfer of undertakings) regulations, temporary agency workers, young persons in work, performance improvement plans disciplinary procedure-step by step NERA and how they operate, intoxicants in the workplace, maternity leave, other leave entitlements, payment of wages, and more are explained in easy to understand language. Employers are understandably worried about costly claims for unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, discrimination, unfair selection for redundancy.This book helps avoid such claims by explaining the correct steps to take to prevent claims and what the employers' obligations are. Many employees too are unsure about their employment rights and are badly treated in the workplace. They have experienced the sick feeling in the pit of their stomach going into work everyday and not knowing whether there is anything that they can do about their treatment. This book aims to give peace of mind and reduce stress for both employers and employees. It also explains the essential terms that should be included in the employment contract and why 80% of cases for unfair dismissal are lost. And it is written by a practicing solicitor who has been an employer in Ireland since 1986. Written in Understandable Language If you are looking for a text book on employment law in Ireland, this is not for you. This is not an academic work. If you are looking for a straightforward reference guide to refer to on a daily basis in the workplace, this book should suit you just fine. Other Topics Other topics covered include the forums for redress of your employment rights, working time, internships in the workplace and what can go wrong, fixed term contracts, contracts of indefinite duration, employment permits, staff handbooks, the most important policies and procedures to have, without prejudice negotiations, temporary agency workers, etc. If this book helps you as employer avoid one claim or if it helps you uphold just one of your employment rights it will have proven to be one of the best investments you have made this year. Written by a Solicitor Terry Gorry is a solicitor, small business owner and has been an employer in Ireland since 1986. He helps other small business owners and their employees.

This book offers an introduction to business law in Ireland and explores the major requisite themes, including the law of tort, the law of contract, company and commercial law, European/EU law, and employment law. Contents include: what is "a tort"? * professional negligence * passing off * offer and acceptance * consideration and intention to create legal relations * the sale of goods and supply of services * contractual terms and exclusion clauses * misrepresentation * mistake * economic duress and undue influence discharge * remedies for a breach of contract * introduction to company law * directors * agency * corporate borrowing * negotiable instruments * insurance * corporate insolvency * introduction to European law * significant case law of the EU * the contract of employment * employment law disputes. (Series: Core Text) [Subject: Irish Law, Business Law, Labor Law]