Role and Functions of Law In our daily lives in business or social‚ we must always uphold the laws that have been set forth by our government. We do not often stop and think of the significance of these laws in the successful operations of our daily routine and business operations around us. Laws provide a sense of moral and ethical standards which set certain expectations of how we conduct ourselves in business or person endeavors. Law is defined as “a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed
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Role and Functions of Law Keith De Luca LAW/421 April 1‚ 2013 Jacques Ward Role and Functions of Law Melvin (2011) stated‚ “Accepted generic definition of the law is a body of rules of action or conduct prescribed by controlling authority‚ and having legal binding force” (p.4). Law in our society gives the people duties‚ obligations‚ and rights to live by. Without these laws that where put into our constitution the wealthy‚ the powerful‚ and those with the most influence would win all arguments
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Travis J. Beasley LAW/ 421 Version1 Contemporary Business Law Role and Functions of Law Mrs. Safiya Byars The United States Constitution states in Article VI that the Constitution‚ and all laws made under it‚ “shall be the supreme Law of the Land”. These laws affect all persons and entities on a daily basis. In business law is often used in larger businesses to make sure the company stays in compliance with all the states laws. Large companies often keep what is called “in-house”
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Dignam & Lowry‚ Company Law‚ 5th edition (2009)* ** • Hicks & Goo’s Cases and Materials on Company Law‚ 7th edition 2011** • Mayson‚ French and Ryan on Company Law‚ 26th edition (2010) • Bourne on Company Law‚ 5th edition * Dignam & Lowry‚ Company Law‚ 6th edition (2012) may be published August 2012 ** These books will be used as the module readers Additional reading: The latest editions of: • Gower and Davies’ Principles of Modern Company Law‚ Even if you do not
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Laws play a powerful role in the prosperous operation of business and society by regulating social conduct that leads to a society that can run freely yet efficiently. Working on the accounting for a medium sized manufacturing company requires a great deal of knowledge of the functions and roles of law in the industry when issues of ethics‚ taxes‚ and disputes come into play. The more knowledgeable the accountant‚ the better prepared they will be when difficult legal situations are at hand. Laws
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shareholders from not taking liability personally for the company’s debts. However‚ in some situations the ‘Corporate veil ’ could be lifted if the shareholders do not follow the proper procedures. Lifting corporate veil is aim to "see through" the company and let its members take directly liability for the company ’s legal position. The statement points many situations in Corporations Act (“CA”) listed can lift the veil of corporate‚ which is true. Under s588G the directors will breach the duty by failing
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there any procedural irregularities with the meeting? Was the notice given in sufficient time? Is it valid that company secretary does not allow some of the corporate representatives and proxy holders to vote? Law: At least 21 days’ notice of shareholders’ meeting is required. However‚ for listed companies this is 28 days. (S249H) Irregularities may occur where the constitution or Corporations Act were not followed. For example‚ if a meeting is not validly called the meeting may be subject to a
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CLAW 2201 Corporations Law Assignment Introduction The Corporations Act[1] neither codifies nor excludes rulings at common law in relation to a company’s dealings with outsiders.[2] This means that in advising TV Treats of their contractual obligations‚ consideration need be paid to both common law and statutory positions. While there is some overlap between the two‚ inconsistencies between sources of law can result‚ leaving legislation to take precedence. A. Authority of a Company Secretary
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head: THE ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF LAW The Role and Functions of Law The Role and Functions of Law Before one begins to ask what the roles and functions of law in business and society consist of‚ one needs to begin by asking for the clear definition of‚ what is law? And how does it pertain to you and the society in which you live in? By definition law is a system of rules a society sets to maintain order‚ protect harm to individuals and property. Law works as several functions and roles in business
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Role and Function of Law To define the functions and role of law in business and society‚ we must first find out what the definition of law is. Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary gives us the following definition. Law is defined as “a binding custom or practices of a community: a rule of conduct or action prescribed or formally recognized as a binding or enforced by a controlling authority” (Merriam-Webster‚ Inc. (2009)1. In a free market system‚ business law plays an exceptionally important
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