BUSI 2601: BUSINESS LAW CHAPTER 1: THE ROLE OF LAW How Do We Define Law? 1. Law is needed to protect persons and property; it prohibits conduct that society believes to be harmful to others. The law punishes a wrongdoer who is found guilty of such conduct‚ and usually also give the vistim a right to obtain compensation from the wrongdoer. It prescribes simple but vital rules that allow us to get on with our everyday lives. 2. Law gives government the powers to act for the benefit of society
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IDEA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY Name Jeenal Bhatt Studying in MBA 3rd Semester Subject Legal Aspects of Business Study center Idea Institute Subject Code MB0051 Date of Submission Master of Business Administration- MBA Semester 3 MB0051-Legal Aspects of Business Assignment Set- 3 (60 Marks) Q.1. “Discharge refers to the termination of contractual relationship between the parties”. Explain the statement along with different modes of discharging a contract. Answer: Discharge
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1. What are the four elements of a valid contract? A contract is an "agreement between parties‚ with terms and conditions that describe the agreement that constitutes a legal obligation" (All Business). A valid contract requires four elements and these are: a. Mutual agreement there must be a meeting of the minds between parties. There should be an offer and an acceptance. There should be an agreement to enter into the contract b. Consideration - meaning that "every party is conferring a
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Business Law–LEGT1710 The Role of Law In Business The Law is a systematic set of rules to control conduct within a society‚ created by parliament and is enforced by courts. Sources of Law Law is made up of two parts: 1. Enacted (Statute) Law: law that is made by parliament. It can be changed by parliament but is interpreted by judges. In the case of a conflict between statue and common law‚ statue law prevails under the Doctrine of Parliamentary Supremacy as it has the ultimate law making
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CHOOSING A LEGAL FORM OF BUSINESS Choosing a Legal Form of Business Dannie L Holmes CHOOSING A LEGAL FORM OF BUSINESS Abstract Many of us probably have the thought of becoming an entrepreneur. With this thought comes many questions and you must have a plan. Let us say that you have an idea for a new kind of home appliance. You are convinced that this new technology idea would be applicable in a wide range of other products. With this idea in mind you have a few
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Ethical and Legal Behavior In Business Cory Vance Business Law 2301 Mr. Mellon September 16‚ 2012 With the first scenario‚ you need to review the Ethics Checklist. What are the alternatives? One alternative is to say that you had used drugs illegally in your past but for the last three years you have been clean and sober. Everyone has a past so most people can respect the fact that you have been clean and sober. Another thing you want to consider
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of Law Sakiya Patton Contemporary Business Law LAW/421 Majid Safaie‚ Esq. July 2‚ 2014 Role and Functions of Law In this essay the student will define the functions and role of law in business and in society in reference to the case brief Cipollone v. Liggett Group‚ Inc.‚ et al. Also‚ the student will discuss the functions and role of law in her present job. Last the student will provide the conclusion followed by the list of references. Functions and Role of Law Defined
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CONTRACT & AGENCY LAW END-OF-COURSE ASSESSMENT JULY 2012 PRESENTATION Submission Date : 08 Sept 2012 Question 1: Legal issues: As there are different parts to “Clause 8” in the employment contract which Julia as an employee has signed with Calypso Private Limited‚ we shall examine four separate legal issues. The first legal issue is whether Calypso is able to enforce part (a) of Clause 8 which states that Julia shall not be directly or indirectly
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Karen Boyd FCCA‚ Senior Lecturer at Northumbria University. Law for Business Students FIFTH EDITION ALIX ADAMS Law for Business Students provides an approachable introduction to the law for those new to the subject or studying law as part of a non-law degree. Alix Adams’ writing style brings the subject to life and encourages you to apply the law to your own experiences and the world around you. The new edition supports your learning and engagement with this area through a new colour design and
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In the business world‚ people need to comprehend the business law and legal work that applies for all their business activities. Each decision that many industries makes must be considered from a legal point of view in order to ensure that it avoids severe lawsuits and satisfies the law. It is‚ especially‚ essential for people to understand the law applications that goes into a situation because there are many cases where there are various laws included in the matter. Because of those various laws
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