Business Law: An Introduction Learning Outcome 1 1. Identify & describe the source of legislation that are binding in Scots Law and quote at least one example. Legislation comes in 4 main sources in Scotland; UK Parliament‚ Scots Parliament‚ European Union and delegate legislation. UK Parliament Laws that are passed by Parliament come from proposals that are made by the Government. These proposals aim to shape society or address certain problems. Once such proposals have been
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INTRODUCTION TO LAW AND LEGAL REASONING Law – provides stability‚ predictability‚ and continuity. LAW IS AN (1. SET OF RULES) that (2. COURTS WILL ENFORCE)—and AMERICA’S FIRST LAW SYSTEM USED IS COMMON LAW/ ANGLO-AMERICAN COMMON LAW DEAN’S LIST 1. CONSTITUTION (+ CHARTERS) 2. STATUTES (+ ORDINANCES) 3. TREATIES 4. CASE LAW / PRECEDENTS / STARE DECISES 5. EXECUTIVE ORDERS 6. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES + REGULATIONS 7. CONTRACTS 8. INITIATIVE (+ RECALL) 9. REFERENDUM 10. COMMON LAW “ANGLO AMERICAN
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DUTIES OF DIRECTOR Introduction Duties and liabilities are imposed on officers of a company‚ including directors‚ both by common law and statute. Thus‚ directors owe their companies fiduciary duties at common law. These duties are further supplemented by the Act. Officer –section 4(1) FD duty of care skill and diligence statutory duty The fiduciary duties of directors may be conveniently examined under the following categories. Director owe a duty to: Act bona fide and in the interests
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Northwest Brands‚ Inc.‚ is a small business incorporated in Minnesota. It’s one class of stock is owned by twelve members of a single family. Ordinarily‚ corporate income is taxed at the corporate and shareholder levels. Is there a way for Northwest Brands to avoid this double-income taxation? Explain your answer. I believe so‚ the Northwest Brands can stay clear from double-income taxation by electing to be treated as an S corporation
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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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settlement in 1788 How laws are classified The different meanings of the terms “common law” and “civil law” What happens if there is a conflict between common law and statute law What is a ’federal” system of government and how this operates in Australia The doctrine of “separation of powers” and division of power under the Commonwealth Constitution How a law is made through the Australian Parliament Tutorial Questions 1. How does law regulate business conduct? 2. Briefly explain
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suffice to displace the provision that they are entitled to share equally. 4. Hence‚ Morrissey would most likely be awarded 1/5 of the capital as the provision was displaced by the understanding that Morrissey was to have a 1/5 share of the business should dissolution be ordered. Did Morrissey have authority to bind firm‚ making Smiths liable for losses caused by the power outage at Manchester Meat(“MM”) and damage to the air-conditioning? Actual Authority 5. Actual authority may be
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Advertising Law: You’ve got a great product or service to sell‚ and you’re anxious to begin promoting it to potential customers. To make sure the claims you make about your offerings are truthful and to protect consumers‚ all businesses have to comply with advertising and marketing laws. Employment & Labor Law: Bringing employees on board to work in your business is an exciting milestone. You’ll want to ensure that you are conducting employment processes in accordance to the laws. Finance Law: Healthy
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UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY‚ JAMAICA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BUSINESS LAW LAW OF CONTRACT TUTORIAL SHEET 1. On the first of January‚ David telephoned Donavan and offered to sell his car to him for $100.00. The offer was to remain until the 8th of January. That same evening‚ Donavan saw David in the bar and gave him a hundred dollar bill. He said to David: “I really appreciate you keeping the offer open until I can raise the money. Here’s a beer money for your trouble”
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Environmental or Ecological 1.2 Law Law – the total of rules at a certain point in time within a territory and or market‚ which companies and stakeholders must or can implement and which are created and enforced by bodies with the authority thereof Positive law – the sum of all legal rules in effect Jurisdiction – the geographical area over which an administration exercises legal authority Mandatory legal rules – the law does not allow any deviations (must) Supplementary law – applies only when parties do not arrange otherwise (can)
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