Module Code - Title:
LA4005
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LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To provide students with a knowledge of the legal environment in which business operates and of the legal principles central to commercial life.
Syllabus:
The concept of law. Legal systems: common law systems; the civil law systems; the European Union legal system. Sources of Law; precedent; legislation; the 1937 Constitution, the European Treaties. The administration of justice in Ireland, courts and quasi-judicial tribunals; legal and equitable remedies. The role of law in the business environment, its function and methods, legal philosophy in business law. Core elements of private law. Contractual transactions: formation; formalities; capacity; contractual terms and obligations; standard form contracts; statutory regulation; discharge. Civil liability: negligence; statutory duties and remedies; economic torts: inducement to breach of contract; conspiracy; passing off; deceit and injurious falsehood.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Interpret the legal setting for the operation of business in Ireland;
Transfer fundamental concepts of law in Ireland to the business environment;
Explain the Irish Court structure, as well as alternative dispute resolution mechanisms;
Recount the variety of mechanisms available to courts in the disposal of cases;
Distinguish the forms of liability which can attach to businesses and their employees;
Demonstrate a working knowledge of contract law and the relevant case law.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
N/A
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Doolan, B. (2003)
Principles of Irish Law (6e)
, Dublin: Gill and Macmillan
Byrne, R. and J.P. McCutcheon (2001)
The Irish Legal System (4e)
, Dublin: Butterworths
Other Relevant Texts:
Grimes, R. and P. Horgan (1998)
Introduction to Law in the Republic of Ireland. 2e
, Dublin: Wolfhound
Delany, V.T.H (1975)
The Administration of Justice in Ireland
, Dublin: Institute of Public Administration
Harris, P. (2002)
An Introduction to Law (6e)
, London: Butterworths
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
Luke.Danagher@ul.ie