Written by three of Australia's foremost corporate law experts, Commercial Applications of Company Law 2019 is the textbook of choice for students studying company law, with insightful commentary guiding readers through complex legislation and contemporary issues. Now in its twentieth year, this text introduces the key aspects of company law as they relate to business organisations. It focuses on corporate legal personality, corporate management and governance, corporate finance and corporate liability, demonstrating how they influence company practice and policy.New to this editionUpdated to reflect the latest developments in regulatory practice, legislation and case lawNew discussion of developments including:The expansion of crowd sourced equity funding to proprietary companiesRecent decisions relating to the doctrine of capital maintenance and capital reductions'Safe Harbour' protections for directors from insolvent trading liability when undertaking a company restructureRelated party transactions under Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)Proposed reforms to increase penalties for corporate and financial sector misconductTransacting by companies (Chapter 23) updated with cases relating to section 129(5) and (6) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)Key featuresTwo running Case Studies involving a listed public company and a large proprietary company with Problem Sets to help readers apply legal principles to real-life situationsSample Company Documents to familiarise readers with the tools they will use in the workplaceLegislative Extracts with important provisions from the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth)Table of Cases, Table of Legislation, and Index to assist with navigating the text

This publication covers the relevant topics studied in university business courses and would be useful to any student who needs a robust general understanding of New Zealand law relating to contracts, consumers, companies, financial markets and corporate governance. Content for this book is drawn from the bestselling titles Understanding Commercial Law, 9th edition and Understanding Company Law, 4th edition ¿ both new editions which have been updated to take account of recent developments, case law and legislation. The use of plain language throughout ensures that the work is invaluable to students coming to the topic for the first time or who have English as a second language.

UNDERSTANDING COMPANY LAW 3RD EDITION is a textbook for non-law students at polytechnics and universities studying the law of companies and business organisations. Providing an excellent balance between theory, case law and practice, UNDERSTANDING COMPANY LAW covers the essential concepts of company law, business organisations, financial markets and takeovers in a clear and straightforward manner.

Commercial Law: Text, Cases, and Materials provides students with an extensive and valuable range of extracts from key cases and writings in this most dynamic field of law. The authors' expert commentary and questions enliven each topic while emphasizing the practical application of the law in its business context. Len Sealy and Richard Hooley have been joined by four renowned experts in the field for the preparation of this edition. The authors have captured the essence of this fascinating topic at a time of significant legislative, regulatory, and political change.

A less-expensive grayscale paperback version is available. Search for ISBN 9781680923018. Business Law I Essentials is a brief introductory textbook designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of courses on Business Law or the Legal Environment of Business. The concepts are presented in a streamlined manner, and cover the key concepts necessary to establish a strong foundation in the subject. The textbook follows a traditional approach to the study of business law. Each chapter contains learning objectives, explanatory narrative and concepts, references for further reading, and end-of-chapter questions. Business Law I Essentials may need to be supplemented with additional content, cases, or related materials, and is offered as a foundational resource that focuses on the baseline concepts, issues, and approaches.

This innovative textbook examines commercial law and the social and political context in which it develops. Topical examples, such as funding for terrorism, demonstrate this fast-moving field's relevance to today's concerns. This wide-ranging subject is set within a clear structure, with part and chapter introductions setting out the student's course of study. Recommendations for further reading at the end of every chapter point the reader to important sources for advanced study and revision questions encourage understanding. The extensive coverage and detailed commentary has been extensively market tested to ensure that the contents are aligned with the needs of university courses in commercial law.

Chapple’s award winning Company Law textbook is written for business or commerce students studying an accounting major. This updated second edition presents company law in an applied context rather than the doctrinal context many major legal publishers use. It is concise and to the point, covering the core concepts in a typical company law unit without any extraneous topics. The Company Law interactive e-text features a range of instructional media content designed to provide students with an engaging learning experience. This includes practitioner videos from Clayton Utz, animated work problems and questions with immediate feedback. Chapple’s unique resource can also form the basis of a blended learning solution for lecturers.