Function and Role of Law in Business and Society LAW 421 Function and Role of Law in Business and Society Our system of societal life could not exist without a set of rules that govern human behavior or business interactions. Black’s Law Dictionary defines these rules‚ called “law‚” as “the body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling authority‚ and having legal binding force” (Melvin‚ p. 4‚ 2011). The most important aspects of law is that it creates duties‚ obligations‚ and
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HI 5018 BUSINESS LAW Week 4 Application of Negligence to Business Chapter 9 Applications of Negligence to Business Chapter objectives On completion of this chapter‚ you should be able to: identify and discuss the application of the tort of negligence to the following: a) occupier’s liability b)strict liability c) negligent misstatements d)employer or vicarious liability e) breach of statutory duty f) criminal negligence HI 5018 BUSINESS LAW T2 2014 3 3 1 Chapter objectives On completion
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COMPANY LAW AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS Shares are securities which companies issue to members of the pubic in order to raise money to finance their operations. Shares are securities because they represent the financial interest which a person has in the share capital of the company. So long as the company is still in business‚ the financial interest (shares) of a shareholder is protected by law and cannot be taken away except by lawful means such as by court order or by nationalization provided
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study notes. If you are confused on any of these materials‚ please ask. 1. Chapter 1 Broadly‚ what law is and its role in business How law facilitates business activity and certainty in the marketplace Key concepts: litigation‚ mediation‚ arbitration‚ liability The difference between law and ethics Role and importance of business ethics Acquiring and maintaining knowledge of law if you are not a lawyer 2. Chapter 2 This chapter covers basic information you should know in order
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Roles and Functions of Law in Business and Society Introduction William O. Douglas said‚ “Common sense often makes good law.” Well that is what laws essentially are‚ rules and regulations that make sure common sense is followed. One could even say that laws are enforced ethics. Laws serve several roles and functions in business and society‚ and this paper will discuss those roles and functions. What is law? According to Reference.com (2007)‚ law is defined as: “rules of conduct of any organized
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INTRODUCTION “Business law” refers to the whole regulatory environment in which individuals or ‘organizations’ engage regularly for the purpose of securing commercial returns. It is a legal regime with the object of shaping the behavior of “actors” in business transactions. There is a vested interest for the law‚ like any other human relationships it claims to regulate‚ to step into the work-for-profit areas in order to ensure that commercial interactions are conducted in a proper manner. The
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Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] AC 562 is the most frequently cited attempt to rationalize the duty of care: ¡°You must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions which you can reasonably foresee would be likely to injure your neighbour. ¡± Who then in law is my neighbour? He defined the neighbour as ¡°persons who are so closely and directly affected by my act that I ought reasonably to have them in contemplation as being so affected when I an directing my mind to the acts or omissions which are called
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A contract is a promise that can be enforced by law. In order for a contract to be enforceable it must have the necessary elements to form a contract. The elements of a contract are an offer and acceptance‚ consideration‚ capacity‚ and legality. Three days before the 90-day expiration period was up
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1. Which of the following is not an essential element of a Contract of Sale? a. Consent b. Subject Matter c. Delivery d. Price 2. What is the effect when all the three (3) elements of a valid contract of sale are present but there is a defect or illegality constituting any of such elements? a. Contract is Void. b. Contract is Voidable. c. Contract is Unenforceable d. Contract is Rescissible. 3. It takes place upon the concurrence of the essential elements
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Acme Fireworks Management Latisha Bogan BUS 311: Business Law I Instructor: Shawn Grimsley March 16‚ 2015 Introduction Acme Fireworks Company is a fireworks retailer who sells fireworks‚ puts on ground displays and large aerial fireworks. As the manager‚ it is my job to determine if the inquiries from the large businesses can be fulfilled and if the contracts with these businesses are enforceable. In order to manufacture the increased amount of fireworks needed‚ the owner will be required to
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