The essence of the law. Lawbook Co. Nutshells are the essential revision tool: they provide a concise outline of the principles for each of the major subject areas within undergraduate law. Written in clear, straight-forward language, the authors explain the principles, and highlight key cases and legislative provisions for each subject. - Publisher's website.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note
1. The Corporations Act 2001: the statutory framework 2. Types of companies 3. Company powers and how they are exercised 4. Contracts before registration 5. Company organs 6. How a company is registered 7. Consequences of incorporation 8. Constitution 9. Replaceable rules 10. Capital of the company 11. The share buy-back regime 12. Directors' control of the company and directors' duties 13. Members: rights, duties and remedies 14. Liability of the company to outsiders 15. Regulation of financial markets and services and consumer protection of investors 16. Reporting and audit requirements 17. Powers of ASIC and the takeovers panel 18. Insolvency and deregistration of companies.
