Essentials of Irish business law [printed text] / Aine Keenan, Author  . -  7th . - Tipperary : Boru Press, 2021 . - 479 p. : ill. col ; 30 mm.
ISBN : 978-1-916019-98-0 : €42.99
This is a cornerstone textbook for anyone navigating the legalities of the Irish commercial landscape. Here is a brief summary:

Overview
The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the principles of Irish law specifically as they relate to business and commercial transactions. Since Irish law is constantly evolving, this 7th edition was a significant update, incorporating a decade's worth of legislative changes and landmark court rulings (specifically those between 2012 and 2021).

Key Content & Updates
The text covers the fundamental "bread and butter" of business law, but its real value lies in its integration of modern statutes, including:

The Companies Act 2014: The massive overhaul of Irish company law.

Employment & Workplace: Coverage of the Workplace Relations Act 2015 and Paternity/Parents' Leave acts.

Data & Consumer Rights: Updates on the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019.

Regulation: Inclusion of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 and the Mediation Act 2017.

Structure & Design;
- Designed primarily for students and professionals, the book is built for "scannability" and exam prep:

- Learning Objectives: Every chapter begins with what you need to know.

- Case Law & Statutes: It distills complex legal precedents into digestible facts.

Progress Tests: Self-assessment tools at the end of sections to ensure the material sticks.

Exam Focus: It includes past exam questions from professional bodies like ATI, CPA, CIMA, and ACCA.

Class number:

346.41707

Contents note:

Part 1: Introduction to the study of law 1. The functions and sources of law; 2. The division of law- civil and criminal; 3. Administration of law; 4. Structure of the courts Part 2: Elements of the law of tort 5. Principles of liability; 6. Remedies; 7. Negligence; 8. Defamation Part 3: Law of Contract 9. The nature of a contract; 10. Offer and acceptance; 11. Consideration; 12. Intention to create legal relations; 13. Terms of a contract; 14. Form of a contract; 15. Misrepresentation; 16. Mistake in contract; 17. Duress and undue influence; 18. Contracts illegal or contrary to public policy; 19. Capacity to contract; 20. Discharge of contract; 21. Remedies for breach of contract Part 4: Commercial law 22. Negotiable instruments; 23. Bills of exchange; 24. Cheques and promissory notes; 25. Agency; 26. Sale of goods; 27. Hire purchase and leasing; 28. Insurance Part 5: European Union law 29. European Union law Part 6: Employment law 30. Employment law Part 7: Law of persons 31. Partnerships; 32. Companies