Happy New Year!
The long-awaited third edition of Lord Macphail’s Sheriff Court Practice was published at the end of November and is now in stock at Avizandum. Edited by Sheriff T Welsh, QC and a team of distinguished sheriffs, this is an essential text for all those who practise in the sheriff court in Scotland.
The new year will also bring a wave of books from law publishers offering full text of & commentary on the Companies Act 2006. These include titles from Lexis Nexis, Jordans, Blackstone’s Guides & the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. Full details are in the Forthcoming Titles section below.
Our sister company, Avizandum Publishing, published Public Law in Scotland in November 2006. This important new title, edited by two distinguished Scottish academics, Aileen McHarg & Tom Mullen, examines the differences between the public law of Scotland & that of the rest of the UK since the creation of the new Scottish Parliament. Since the Union between Scotland & England in 1707, public law has often been regarded as largely identical north & south of the border. However there have always been differences between Scotland & the other jurisdictions in the UK, both in terms of government institutions & legal doctrines. Devolution has added to this distinctiveness & given rise to a range of new public law issues which are examined in this collection of essays by leading Scottish academics.
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S Cross & P Ford
Greens Annotated Acts
Publisher: W. Green
Published: Nov 2006
ISBN: 9780414016637
£38 Pbk
This important title features a fully annotated version of this highly publicised new Act. The Act fundamentally transforms the public regulation of charities, redefines 'charity' and also has an impact on trust law. Covers the creation of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator and the changes in trustee investment powers
The Law Society of Scotland Directory of Expert Witnesses 2007
Green’s Editorial
Publisher: W Green
ISBN: 9781847030108
Published: Nov 2006
£60.00 Pbk
Directory of expert witnesses who either work in Scotland or are prepared to travel to Scotland to work. Experts are listed by specialism & alphabetically by name. Also contains a list of translators & interpreters. Experts are included only after a careful checking process.
The Laws and Customes of Scotland, In Matters Criminal
Sir George Mackenzie of Rosehaugh
Publisher: The Lawbook Exchange Ltd
ISBN: 9781584776055
Published: Jan 2005
£125.00 Hbk
Facsimile reprint of this classic work, first published in 1678. New introduction by Chalmers, Gane & Leverick.
J Cummins
Publisher: W Green
ISBN: 9780414016576
Published: Dec 2006
£54.00 Pbk
An indispensable source of reference on liquor licensing law in Scotland. The title comprises a narrative introduction & full copy of the Act with commentary. The 2005 Act completely overhauls Scottish licensing law, introducing a distinctly different system of complex controls. This title provides an indispensable tool for all those involved with liquor licensing law, including solicitors, police officers, training organisations & licensing managers.
Personal Bar
E C Reid & J W G Blackie
Publisher: W Green
ISBN: 9780414014640
Published: Dec 2006
£135.00 Hbk
Publishing in the highly regarded SULI series, this title is a comprehensive & authoritative examination of the subject of personal bar. Personal bar cuts across all civil practice areas, yet there is no recent treatment of the subject & it is only briefly discussed in other general works. The authors have used careful analysis of the voluminous case-law to develop a modern framework for the doctrine.
C Hennessy
Publisher: W Green
ISBN: 9780414015036
Published: Dec 2006
£50.00 Hbk.
A straightforward, easily readable guide to the skills of conducting a litigation effectively in the sheriff court. This title sets down basic foundations & principles of litigation. It covers what you should say & do before litigation, when preparing for actions, & when pleading them.
A McHarg & T Mullen
Publisher: Avizandum
ISBN: 9781904968085
Published: Dec 2006
£29.95 Pbk
Since the Union between Scotland & England in 1707, public law has often been regarded as largely identical north & south of the border. However there have always been differences between Scotland & the other jurisdictions in the UK, both in terms of government institutions & legal doctrines. Devolution has added to this distinctiveness & given rise to a range of new public law issues. This book deals, in a thematic manner, with those aspects of Scots public law which differ significantly from other parts of the UK. Contributors are drawn from Scotland’s leading law schools & are recognised experts in their respective fields. The book consists of an introductory essay & 15 substantive essays in 3 sections: Scotland’s constitutional context; the governance of Scotland; controlling public power in Scotland.
Scots Law Times 2005 (2 bound volumes)
Green’s Editorial
Publisher: W Green
ISBN: 9780414016620
Published: Nov 2006
£330.00 Hbk
Scots Law Times is the fastest & only law reporter containing coverage from every Scottish court, civil and criminal, from the sheriff court to the House of Lords and the Privy Council in a single service.
H R Galbraith
Publisher: W Green
ISBN: 9780414015999
Published: Dec 2006
£71.42 Hbk & CD-Rom
This book provides practical information & a wealth of styles for trusts as part of will planning & for inter vivos trusts. The author has experience of the pioneering way in which trusts are used in England. This title offers innovative ways of using trusts to help clients & includes a CD-Rom of styles fully explained & instantly ready for use. A highly functional guide for practitioners.
Sheriff Court Practice (3rd edn)
The Hon Lord Macphail
Edited by Sheriff T Welsh, QC
Publishers: W Green & Scottish Universities Law Institute Ltd
ISBN: 9780414016095
Published: Nov 2006
£238.00 Hbk
The third edition of the indispensable text for all those who work, practise & sit in the sheriff court. All the contributors are sitting sheriffs. A new chapter explaining the rules, practices & procedures which govern the commercial court has been added.
Annotated Guide to Insolvency Legislation and Practice
Enterprise Chambers
Publisher: LexisNexis
ISBN: 9780406950659
Published: Nov 2006
£99.00 Pbk
A detailed annotation of insolvency legislation & other related material which is of fundamental importance for all those involved in advising on insolvency matters. It includes the EC Regulation on Insolvency Proceedings & the changes made to the Insolvency Rules in 2005 & 2006.
Bingham & Berryman’s Personal Injury & Motor Claims Cases (12th edn)
P Taylor & T Oliver
Publisher: LexisNexis
ISBN: 9781405712330
Published: Nov 2006
£245.00 Hbk
The leading work in this field, written by experts in PI & insurance law. The new edition takes account of major changes in both motor & personal injury litigation. These include:
Complete rewrite of the procedure section to take into account the 'bedding down' of the CPR rules & to incorporate the new judicial guidance;
Extensive rewriting & updating of the highways chapters to cover recent litigation dealing with the highways' authorities' responsibility for snow, ice & signage;
Coverage of periodical payments, Ogden tables & JSB Guidelines & consequent case law to reflect the significant developments in quantum law & assessment since the last edition;
Costs section rewritten & brought up to date following the implementation of conditional fee arrangements & success fees;
New chapter on the Motor Insurers' Bureau;
A complete rewrite of the animals on highways chapter.
Butterworth’s Intellectual Property Law Handbook (7th edn)
J Phillips
Publisher: LexisNexis
ISBN: 9781405708982
Published: Dec 2005
£111.00 Pbk
The seventh edition provides an invaluable collection of UK primary & secondary legislation as well as EC & international materials, together in one manageable volume. The new edition fully incorporates the significant changes in legislation since the publication of the previous edition, including the Patents Act 2004, Patents (Amendment) Rules 2004, Patents (Convention Countries) Order 2004, Regulatory Reform (Patents) Order 2004, The Trade Marks Regulations 2004, & The Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys Order 2004.
Chitty on Contracts: Third Supplement to the 29th edition
H Beale
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9780421930605
Published: Nov 2006
£89.00 Pbk
The third Supplement to the 29th edition of the undisputed heavyweight of contract law.
Conveyancing Searches & Enquiries (3rd edn)
F Silverman
Publisher: Jordan Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9780853088707
Published: Nov 2006
£49.00 Pbk
An updated edition that takes into account new developments since the previous edition in 1992, in particular the increased significance of environmental searches. The Law Society has stipulated that the buyer's solicitor must advise the client about potential liability for contaminated land; furthermore, the Land Registration Act 2002, due for implementation in 2003, will change land registration procedures in readiness for the introduction of e-conveyancing. All these changes will have an impact upon the process of conducting searches & enquiries, making this book a useful tool for residential & commercial conveyancing solicitors.
Cook on Costs 2007
M J Cook
Publisher: LexisNexis
ISBN: 9781405712293
Published: Nov 2006
£72.00 Pbk
Cook on Costs is well established as a practical guide providing clear straightforward explanations of every aspect of the remuneration of solicitors & barristers for every level. No one who wishes to understand the principles & practice of legal costs should be without a copy.
Copinger & Skone James on Copyright: First Supplement to the 15th edition
G Harbottle & G Davies
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9780421960404
Published: Nov 2006
£125.00 Pbk
Covers The Artist’s Resale Right Regulations 2006. Includes the current vesion of Part II of the 1988 Act. Takes account of several significant decisions of the Court of Appeal including Hyperion Records Ltd v Sawkins & Dyson Ltd v Qualtex(UK) Ltd. Also covers international & European developments.
Enforceability of Landlord and Tenant Covenants (2nd edn)
T Fancourt, QC
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9780421952904
Published: Dec 2006
£275.00 Hbk
This highly respected work, often cited in the Court of Appeal, provides detailed guidance on the enforceability of leasehold covenants. It covers both ‘new’ tenancies created since the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995, which made fundamental changes in this area, & ‘old’, pre-1995 tenancies. A decade on from implementation of the 1995 Act, this new edition explains current law & practice, examining the important changes introduced by subsequent human rights & property legislation, & explaining its interpretation by the courts.
English, French and German Comparative Law (2nd edn)
R Youngs
Publisher: Routledge-Cavendish
ISBN: 9781859419243
Published: Nov 2006
£45.00 Pbk
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Comparative analysis of differing approaches to important areas of law in England, France & Germany. Covers constitutions, sources of law, rights against the state to prevent abuses of power & rights of individuals & organisations against each other in tort & contract. The court systems are also covered. Includes translations of relevant French & German codal material.
Expert Evidence: Law & Practice (2nd edn)
T Hodgkinson & M James
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9780421889309
Published: Dec 2006
£169.00 Hbk
A comprehensive survey of the law, practice & procedure relating to the admission of expert evidence in courts, tribunals, official enquiries & other proceedings (including arbitration). It gives detailed guidance to those involved in the pre-trial preparation of expert evidence or the presentation or questioning of it in court. The Civil Procedure Rules inaugurated a fundamentally new approach to expert evidence & this edition brings together the many developments that have occurred since introduction of the CPR.
Covers expert evidence in both civil & criminal proceedings;
Sets out general principles & deals with their application in specific contexts
Examines pre-trial procedure;
Deals with every aspect of the expert witness in court;
Discusses the rules that apply in specific fields of litigation, such as medical reports in personal injury cases, patents, proceedings involving children & drink-driving cases;
Looks at tribunals not covered by the strict rules of evidence;
Quotes in full all important statutory provisions & rules of the court.
Exploring Law’s Empire: The Jurisprudence of Ronald Dworkin
Editor: S Hershowitz
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199274352
Published: Dec 2006
£50.00 Hbk
A collection of essays by leading legal theorists & philosophers who have been invited to develop, defend, or critique Ronald Dworkin’s jurisprudence. Explores Dworkin’s critique of legal positivism, his theory of law as integrity, & his writings on constitutional jurisprudence. Includes a concluding essay by Dworkin himself.
Goff & Jones: The Law of Restitution (7th edn)
G Jones
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9780421926004
Published: Jan 2007
£275.00 Hbk
‘Nowhere else can such a thorough, exhaustive and accurate analysis of the multifarious aspects of the law of unjust enrichment be found.’ - New Law Journal
Injunctions (9th edn)
Mr Justice Bean
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9780421933101
Published: Dec 2006
£79.00 Pbk
Contents: Introduction; Criteria: Permanent injunctions; Criteria: Interim injunctions; Special cases in the law of injunctions; Interim applications; Other proceedings; Harassment & anti-social behaviour; Contempt of court; Freezing injunctions; Search orders; County courts; Matrimonial injunctions & similar orders; Precedents; Appendices.
N MacCormick
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: Jan 2007
ISBN: 9780198267911
£40.00 Hbk
An original account of the nature of law & legal systems in the contemporary world. This book provides the definitive statement of Sir Neil MacCormick's well-known 'institutional theory of law', defining law as 'institutional normative order' & explaining each of these three terms in depth. It attempts to fulfil the need for a twenty-first century introduction to legal theory marking a fresh start such as was achieved in the last century by H. L. A. Hart's The Concept of Law It is written with a view to elucidating law, legal concepts & legal institutions in a manner that takes account of current scholarly controversies but does not get bogged down in them. It shows how law relates to the state & civil society, establishing the conditions of social peace & a functioning economy. In so doing, it takes account of recent developments in the sociology of law, particularly 'system theory'. It also seeks to clarify the nature of claims to 'knowledge of law' & thus indicate the possibility of legal studies having a genuinely 'scientific' character.
Judicial Studies Board (JSB) Guidelines for Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases (8th edn)
Judicial Studies Board
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199207572
Published: Sept 2006
£20.95 Pbk
Guidelines are designed to provide a clear & logical framework for the assessment of general damages while leaving the discretion of the assessor unfettered, since every case must depend to a degree on its own facts. They provide an invaluable guide to all those involved in personal injury litigation: solicitors, barristers, insurance companies, trade unions, & medical defence organizations.
Law Relating to Trustees (17th edn)
The Hon Mr Justice Hayton, Prof P Matthews & Prof C Mitchell
Publisher: LexisNexis
ISBN: 9781405708630
Published: Dec 2006
£340.00 Hbk
This major work provides practitioners with an incisive examination of the many important developments in laws relating to trusts & trustees that have taken place since the last edition in 2002, as well as forecasting likely developments in the future. A brand new chapter deals with the termination of a trust. Comprehensive in its coverage & edited by a leading authority on trusts, this is the definitive work of reference on this subject for practitioners & academics alike.
Limitation Periods (5th edn)
A McGee
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9780421923805
Published: Nov 2006
£199.00 Hbk
The leading text in the field, this title steers practitioners through the complexities of limitation periods. A significant number of cases on limitations have been decided since publication of the previous edition & these are incorporated into the text which:
Gives detailed guidance on time limitations in all areas of law, from preliminary issues to proceedings;
Helps practitioners manage casework so that actions are begun within the required period;
Sets out the time limits for commencing different types of action;
Explains what happens when time has expired;
Points out the many exceptions to the rules;
Explains the implications of recent case law;
Covers European & international limitation period issues.
Lingard’s Bank Security Documents (4th edn)
T Parsons
Publisher: Lexis Nexis
ISBN: 9781405710596
Published: Oct 2006
£196.20 Hbk
The leading textbook on bank security documents. This is a core resource for banking lawyers in-house, in private practice or at the Bar, bankers dealing with security documents or recovery situations & insolvency practitioners. This edition takes account of recent clarification on the law relating to floating charges & is updated in light of the overhaul of the insolvency regime. It also includes new material on subjects such as charges over cash & security over IP rights & copyright, a widely expanded precedents section & a CD of the precedents which can be adapted to house style.
Practitioner’s Guide to FSA Regulation of Banking (2nd edn)
J Tattersall
Publisher: City & Financial Publishing
ISBN: 9781905121045
Published: Dec 2006
£85.00 Pbk
‘[U]seful and practical advice on complying with the current FSA regime & in elucidating what can be, of necessity, sometimes quite detailed regulation. The contributors to this book are well known in their areas of expertise & their work will be a useful tool for all practitioners seeking to understand the FSA's regulation of this important industry.’ - John Tattersall, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
The 2nd edition of this Practitioner's Guide remains the only title written for banking professionals who face a daunting task in meeting their duty to fully understand the risk assessment framework & the scope of their obligations under the FSA. The second edition offers readers:
Commentary on the impact of Basel 2 & the Market Abuse & Money Laundering directives on banks;
An easy to use concise reference book;
Analysis from acknowledged market experts;
Cross-references to the regulations & primary legislation.
Jackson & Powell: Professional Negligence (6th edn)
J Powell, R Stewart & R Jackson
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9780421955103
Published: Dec 2006
£275.00 Hbk
‘The bible on the law of professional negligence.’ - New Law Journal
Tolley’s Guide to the Pensions Act 2004
A Ure
Publisher: LexisNexis
ISBN: 9780754527305
Published: Nov 2006
£49.95 Pbk
Lays down the main aspects of the new law & secondary legislation in a clear & accessible way to ensure that you are fully compliant. The text provides scheme managers, trustees & advisers with an easily accessible source of legislation as well as practical examples of problem-solving to ensure that you give your clients the correct advice.
Tolley’s Health and Safety at Work Handbook 2007 & Supplement
Various Contributors
Publisher:Tolley
ISBN: 9780754529521 (main work)
ISBN: 9780754533313 (supplement)
Published: Nov 2006
£88.00 (inc Supplement)
The definitive one-stop reference source for health & safety practitioners. This latest edition addresses all the recent changes in legislation & regulations, & explains how these changes affect the role of the health & safety manager. Significantly revised with substantial updates.
Tolley’s UK Taxation of Trusts (16th edn)
M Hutton & I Ferrier
Publisher: Lexis Nexis
ISBN: 9780754529682
Published: Dec 2006
£89.95 Pbk
A concise yet comprehensive reference source for all who practise in this area. Written by specialists in the field to provide a detailed explanation of the impact of income tax, capital gains tax & inheritance tax on the various types of trusts. Includes fully revised chapters covering the UK taxation of offshore trusts, as well as worked examples & illustrations, contains UK & offshore resident trusts, references to the Revenue Trust Manual, & the provisions of the Finance Act 2006 (including the changes to the IHT treatment of trusts).
TUPE: Law and Practice
R Upex & M Ryley
Publisher: Jordan Publishing
ISBN: 9780853088622
Published: Nov 2006
£70.00 Hbk
The status of employee rights on the transfer of an undertaking is an extremely complex area of employment law, subject to frequent review by the courts. The new TUPE Regulations, brought into force on 6 April 2006, are intended to simplify this area of law & provide greater certainty for all parties to a transfer. Major changes introduced by the Regulations include:
An expanded definition of service provision to cover any contracting out scenario;
A clarification of how dismissals & changes to terms & conditions of employment will be dealt with under TUPE;
An obligation to provide information regarding employees who will transfer in advance of the transfer.
TUPE: Law and Practice offers a definitive account of the legal framework of TUPE, together with a comprehensive look at the practical application of the law.
Understanding European Union Law (3rd edn)
K Davies
Publisher; Routledge Cavendish
ISBN: 9780415419772
Published: Dec 2006
£16.99 Pbk
An excellent introduction to EU law for students new to the discipline & acting as an essential revision aid for the more experienced. This new edition has been fully revised & updated. It examines the main themes of EU law in a logical & progressive manner. This book provides readers with a thorough understanding of EU law, including a number of issues presently facing the EU, such as enlargement & the prospect of a comprehensive written constitution.
Understanding the New FIDIC Red Book: A Clause-by-Clause Commentary
J Glover, S Hughes, C Thomas,QC
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9780421915909
Published: Dec 2006
£155.00 Hbk
This major new text provides clause-by-clause commentary on the new FIDIC Red Book, the widely used international construction contract. Reproducing each clause in full, it then explains the effect & operation of each clause with bullet-pointed key features followed by detailed commentary. It is the only work to provide detailed commentary for lawyers on the most recent version of the FIDIC Red Book. The new MDB harmonised version of the Red Book, recently approved for use by the World Bank, is also covered, & its variations for the standard version of the Red Book considered in detail.
Wilkinson’s Road Traffic Offences: Second Supplement to the 22nd edition
P Wallis & K McCormac
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9780421898707
Published: Nov 2006
£65.00 Pbk
The second Supplement to the 22nd edition of Wilkinson's Road Traffic Offences, which is widely regarded as the definitive authority on road traffic offences in England & Wales.
A selection of titles of interest which are due to be published in the next two months
Please note that the publication dates and prices may be changed by the publishers and are given here as a guide only!
Acquisition of Private Companies and Business Assets (8th edn)
WJL Knight & J Newman
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9780421840003
Expected Publication Date: 28/02/07
£175.06 Hbk & CD
A complete, practical guide to the law, taxation & procedure of acquiring shares in private companies & business assets designed for the practitioner. This edition has been thoroughly revised & updated by a leading practitioner to take on board changes in law & practice since the last edition. Major updates include the expansion of the environmental section to reflect the impact of relevant EC legislation, the Environment Act 1995 & more. A new chapter on capacity has been added, the auction sales section has been expanded, & the chapter on pensions has been completely rewritten to take account of legislative changes post-1996.
Further revisions include those concerning:
Cross-border issues, EC merger control changes & effects of the new Competition Act;
Tax changes arising from the new CGT regime;
Impact of the TUPE consultation paper;
Implications of FSMA;
IT issues in an asset purchase;
New & updated precedents & checklists.
Blackstone’s Guide to the Companies Act 2006
A Steinfeld et al
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199217106
Expected Publication Date: 31/03/07
£55.00 Pbk
This new Blackstone's Guide provides the complete text of the Companies Act 2006, together with a clear explanation of the legislation & its impact. The Companies Act is a major piece of legislation, representing an attempt to reform company law for the 21st century in accordance with the government's stated objectives of encouraging small companies, promoting shareholder involvement & fostering a long term investment culture. It puts whole areas of company law which are the product of the common law on a statutory basis for the first time, & implements EU Directives on Takeovers and Transparency Obligations. Yet large parts of the current Companies Act 1985 remain in force. Practitioners are therefore required to navigate a complex landscape of old & new legislation. This Guide provides a clear analysis of the new legislation, explaining both its genesis & likely effect. The authors adopt a topic-based approach, focussing on the most important changes & developments for both private & public companies.
Butterworths Company Law Handbook 20th Edition Supplement – the Companies Act 2006
K Walmsley
Publisher: LexisNexis
ISBN: 9781405723558
Expected Publication Date: 28/02/07
£59.00 Pbk
New for the 20th edition, the Supplement complements the main text by featuring the new Companies Act. The full Act & explanatory notes are reproduced in this supplement, alongside the amended provisions of the old legislation. Also included are notes as to commencement on all provisions, tables of amendments & table of origins. It will give all practitioners a clearer picture of the way forward under the new regime.
Companies Act 2006: A Guide for Private Companies
P Van Duzer
Publisher: Jordan Publishing
ISBN: 9781846610387
Expected Publication Date: 28/02/07
£65.00 Pbk
Focusing on the provisions of particular relevance to private companies, this practical guide highlights changes to company procedure, obligations & liabilities including the proposed model form of articles for a private company limited by shares, the ending of the requirement for a company secretary, the new statutory statement of directors' duties & new procedures for resolutions, passing resolutions in writing & company meetings. Each chapter contains a separate section summarising the major differences between the new law & the previous law & also includes a table detailing changes to annual & event driven compliance.
An essential guide for company executives, company secretaries & owner-managed businesses on the implications for private companies in terms of the changes to procedures, obligations & liabilities.
Companies Act 2006: The New Law
A Alcock, J Birds & S Gale
Publisher: Jordan Publishing
ISBN: 9781846610363
Expected Publication Date: 31/01/07
£75.00 Pbk
Following the highly regarded Jordans New Law Series format, this book, written by leading company law experts & contributors to Gore-Browne on Companies, offers an authoritative account of the background & effect of the Act. Focusing on the areas of change, the title combines analysis of the new provisions with essential cross-references to existing law remaining in force, providing a comprehensive account of the forthcoming regime & its implications for company law practice. The full text of the Act will be reproduced.
ICSA Companies Act 2006 Handbook
Linklaters Solicitors
Consultant Editor: K Walmsley
Publisher: ICSA Publishing
ISBN: 9781860723629
Expected Publication Date:28/02/07
£65.00 Pbk
An accessible route map & guide to the changes ahead. The Handbook includes:
An introduction to, & commentary on, the Companies Act 2006, written by the corporate team at Linklaters;
The full text of the Act itself;
A comprehensive index to key terms & sections;
Destination & derivation tables which plot the changes between the new Act & the 1985 Companies Act.
Published within weeks of Royal Assent, the Handbook will provide essential information on the new legislation, how this relates to current law & the likely implications for company law practice.
The Company Director (9th edn)
P Loose
Publisher: Jordan Publishing
ISBN: 9780853089940
Expected Publication Date: 28/02/07
£65.00 Hbk
The passing of the Companies Act 2006 has made it even more vital that directors are fully aware of the extent of their responsibilities & the serious pitfalls which await those who are unprepared.The Company Director is essential reading for all company directors, company secretaries & their advisers. It provides comprehensive coverage, in a single volume, of the powers, legal obligations & responsibilities of executive & non-executive company directors. The complex relationships of directors with fellow directors, with the company, its employees & shareholders are fully explained.The 9th edition of this well respected & established work has been thoroughly updated to take account of the substantial changes introduced by the 2006 Act & the almost complete restatement of the previous Acts which it contains.
Comparative Law of International Arbitration (2nd edn)
J-F Poudret & S Besson
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN: 9780421932104
Expected Publication Date: 28/02/07
£185.00 Hbk
This new & updated English language edition of an acclaimed French language text guides practitioners through the international arbitration process from beginning to end. It covers each step of arbitral procedure, from the conclusion of the arbitration agreement to the enforcement of the arbitral award, from a comparative standpoint, helping practitioners decide which jurisdiction/institution’s rules they wish to be bound by.
The Construction of Contracts
G McMeel
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199277933
Expected Publication Date: 31/03/07
£135.00 Hbk
This new practitioner-orientated text provides a clear & comprehensive account of the legal principles & doctrines which come into play whenever the parties disagree about the meaning & effect of the contractual words. Although the common law principles & techniques of construction are of long ancestry, they have recently come to greater prominence as judges have self-consciously sought to modernise the approach to the interpretation of contractual instruments. This work provides a new & refreshed account of the principles involved, focusing on the practitioner's needs, tackling modernisation head on & equipping readers with the necessary means to avoid pitfalls in contractual provisions. The coverage extends to related rules & doctrines, including rectification & implication of terms, & consideration of the status of the controversial 'parol evidence rule.' The book also considers the nature & effect of particular species of contractual provision, including warranties & indemnities, exemption clauses, 'force majeure' clauses & 'entire agreement' clauses.
Immigration Law Handbook (5th edn)
M Phelan & J Gillespie
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Expected Publication Date: 28/02/07
ISBN: 9780199209170
£49.95 Pbk
This fifth edition brings together the key materials in one volume, which provides an essential reference tool for those working in the area. It is fully up to date to include the new Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006, which makes further changes to the legal structure governing immigration control, including new restrictions on entry clearance appeals, a new scheme of fixed penalties for employers of illegal workers, & provision for the removal of British nationality in certain circumstances. It also includes the new Immigration (European Economic Area Regulations 2006).The text takes in all amendments to the Immigration Rules to October 2006, & contains all key legislation, Procedure Rules & Statutory Instruments. In addition to domestic legislation, the Handbook also contains sections on relevant European & international materials, including the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights & Fundamental Freedoms, & the new Asylum Procedures Directive.
The Law of Banking in Scotland (2nd edn)
L D Crerar
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Expected Publication Date:28/02/07
ISBN: 9781845921514
£90.00 Pbk
A comprehensive guide to the law of banking in Scotland, providing an in-depth analysis of all matters relevant to bankers in both domestic & commercial banking operating in Scotland.
Historical development of banking; Legal framework of banking & its supervision; Customers of a bank; Relationship between bank & customer; Types of account; Negotiable instruments & other orders for payment; The collecting banker & the paying banker; Modern methods of money transfer; Security for advances made by bankers; Heritable securities; Appendices: Codes of banking practice; The Ombudsman Scheme.
Publisher: Dundee University Press
Expected Publication Date: 31/01/07
European Law Essentials
K Middleton & J Galloway
ISBN: 9781845860097
£13.50 Pbk
Revenue Law Essentials
W Craig
ISBN: 9781845860202
£15.50 Pbk
Nutcases Series
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell
Intellectual Property
C Wilson
Expected Publication Date: 01/02/07
ISBN: 9781847030047
£7.50 Pbk
Remedies for IP infringement; patent law; breach of confidence; trade mark law; passing off; copyright subsistence & infringement; copyright remedies & moral rights; design law.
International Law
R Wallace
Expected Publication Date: 01/04/07
ISBN: 9781847030177
£7.50 Pbk
Sources of international law; relationships of international law & domestic law; subjects of international law; state responsibility; jurisdiction; settlement of international disputes.
Medical Law
G Tovey
Expected Publication Date: 01/02/07
ISBN: 9781847030030
£7.50 Pbk
Consent to treatment; children; medical confidentiality & healthcare law; medical negligence; abortion; assisted reproduction & surrogacy; organ transplantation; sterilisation & the mentally incapacitated patient; the end of life, euthanasia & assisted suicide.
Oxford Handbook of Criminology (4th edn)
M Maguire, R Morgan & R Reiner
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Expected Publication Date: 31/03/07
Hbk: ISBN: 9780199205448
Hbk: £75.00
Pbk: ISBN: 9780199205431
Pbk: £36.99
A complete & authoritative single-volume guide to criminology. Brings together contributions from leading academics detailing the relevant theory, recent research, policy developments, & current debates, enabling students to fully appreciate the diverse array of viewpoints in criminological discourse. Includes detailed references enabling readers to further research the topics discussed. An accompanying website includes a test bank of questions written by the editors, for lecturers to use to test their students' progress and understanding.
Paget’s Law of Banking (13th edn)
M Hapgood
Publisher: LexisNexis
Expected Publication Date: 31/03/07
ISBN: 9781405712989
£395.00 Hbk
First published in 1904, Paget’s Law of Banking has established itself as the leading practitioner text on banking law, combining meticulous accuracy & depth with a clear approach to this complex area. The 13th edition has been substantially rewritten & expanded to provide a thoroughly modern approach to the subject matter, while remaining unique in providing a comprehensive, clear & accurate statement of the law of banking, with a particular emphasis on the principles which underpin the case law.
Developments since the last edition include:
Enterprise Act 2002 and many changes in the area of insolvency;
New Banking Codes;
Spectrum relating to fixed and floating charges;
Major changes to Accounting Standards;
Changes to FSMA;
Consumer credit reforms;
UCP 600.
Redgrave’s Health and Safety (5th edn)
M Ford & J Clarke
Publisher: LexisNexis
ISBN: 9781405718905
Expected Publication Date: 28/02/07
£184.95 Hbk
Now in its fifth edition, Redgrave is fully updated to contain the numerous legal developments in the health & safety field, both in the form of national legislation & case law. This edition includes expanded coverage of Scottish case law.
New for this edition:
Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002;
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002;
Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002;
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, establishing a new regime for regulating fire safety;
Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005;
Work at Height Regulations 2005;
Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005;
New regulations on health and safety on the railways;
Offshore Installations (Safety Cases) Regulations 2005.
Scots Law of Succession (2nd edn)
H Hiram
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
Expected Publication Date: 28/02/07
ISBN: 9781845922948
£38.00 Pbk
A clear yet comprehensive exposition of the law with a commentary on the background & possible difficulties of interpretation of the rules of succession. Examples & illustrations are provided where appropriate & succession is placed in its broader context of property law, family law & trusts. This new edition takes into account the new Family Law (Scotland) Bill 2005 & Civil Partnership Act with the addition of new cases & updates to statutory entitlements.
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