Includes bibliographical references and index.

Law and legal sources -- The criminal and civil courts -- Alternative dispute resolution -- Contract (1): Formation of a contract -- Contract (2): Contents of a contract -- Contract (3): Vitiating factors -- Contract (4): Discharge oa a contract -- Sale of goods and supply of services -- Negligence -- Vicarious and employers' liability --Liability for land and environmental damage -- Agency -- Partnership law -- Company law (1): The nature and formation of companies -- Company law (2): The management and operation of companies -- Individual employment rights (1): The contract of employment -- Individual employment rights (2): Equal pay and discrimination -- Individual employment rights (3): Termination -- Health and safety law.

"Business Law offers comprehensive coverage of the key aspects of business law in a straightforward manner that is easy to understand for both law and non-law students. Established legal topics such as Contract, Company and Employment Law, as well as emerging areas such as Health and Safety and Environmental Law, are considered as they apply to business. Including all the recent major developments in the law, such as the Equalities Act and environmental permitting, and the impact of environmental and climate change regulation on businesses, Business Law offers a fully comprehensive, topical overview of the subject for classroom use"-- Provided by publisher.