Includes bibliographical references and index

A practical introduction to business law, designed with the assumption that a business law course will be the first time a business student has been obliged to think deeply about the legal system. As business students will likely approach the information differently to that of someone with an interest in a legal profession, this introduction needs to be as accessible as possible.1 Business and the law 2 The Australian legal system 3 Politicians and judges 4 How to find, understand and use the law 5 Deliberately causing harm 6 Carelessly causing harm 7 Contract law: formation of the contract 8 Contract law: terms of the contract 9 Contract law: enforcement of the contract 10 Contract law: working with agents 11 Dealing with consumers 12 Dealing with competitors 13 Protecting IP 14 Managing a business: start-up 15 Managing a business: business ownership 16 Managing a business: companies and corporate governance 17 Managing a business: Making payments and recovering debts 18 Managing a business: Insurance and taxes 19 Managing a business: Employing workers 20 Managing a business: closing down

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