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Presented and written in a friendly and engaging style, Dr Brian Sloan continues to update Borkowski's classic textbook which is (read more)

Presented and written in a friendly and engaging style, Dr Brian Sloan continues to update Borkowski's classic textbook which is perfectly pitched for today's undergraduate students. Considerable attention is given to the area's rich and evolving case-law, illustrating the relevance of the law to modern life; the central issues and academic debates surrounding inheritance are discussed fully. New to this edition chapter nine, Family provision, has been restructured to include Ilott v The Blue Cross and subsequent case law, an expanded section on inheritance tax and more diagrams on key concepts and processes, all presented in a clear design to aid understanding and ease navigation. (hide)

Since publication of the first edition in 1976, The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated has provided a detailed, authoritative, (read more)

Since publication of the first edition in 1976, The Building Regulations: Explained and Illustrated has provided a detailed, authoritative, highly illustrated and accessible guide to the regulations that must be adhered to when constructing, altering or extending a building in England and Wales. This latest edition has been fully revised throughout. Much of the content has been completely rewritten to cover the substantial changes to the Regulations since publication of the 13th edition, to ensure it continues to provide the detailed guidance needed by all those concerned with building work, including architects, building control officers, Approved Inspectors, Competent Persons, building surveyors, engineers, contractors and students in the relevant disciplines.
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Business Law offers comprehensive coverage of the key aspects of business law that is easy to understand for both law and non-law (read more)

Business Law offers comprehensive coverage of the key aspects of business law that is easy to understand for both law and non-law students. Established legal topics such as the English Legal System, Contract, Consumer, Company and Employment Law, as well as emerging areas such as Health and Safety and Environmental Law, are considered as they apply to business. This edition also includes coverage of the now essential field of Intellectual Property, written by Janice Denoncourt.

The work has been thoroughly updated to include all the recent major developments in the law, such as the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 together with important cases that have been decided in the period since the last edition. Mention, of course is made of Brexit, although as yet its outcome and consequences remain uncertain. (hide)

Business Negotiations and the Law: The Protection of Weak Professional Parties in Standard Form Contracting aims to explore the issues (read more)

Business Negotiations and the Law: The Protection of Weak Professional Parties in Standard Form Contracting aims to explore the issues surrounding contract negotiations between entrepreneurs and other professionals when one of the parties does not have the same level of bargaining power as the other. The need to protect weaker parties from unfair contract terms exists not only in relationships between businesses and consumers, but in business to business contracts also. This book focuses on the problem of small enterprises, independent contractors and other professional weak parties and examines these from a European point of view. (hide)

A fully updated edition of the must-have Blue Book. With its combination of statutes, statutory instruments and relevant European (read more)

A fully updated edition of the must-have Blue Book. With its combination of statutes, statutory instruments and relevant European legislation, this title is considered the essential reference work for corporate lawyers, accountants, company secretaries, tax advisers, regulators and students. Legislation is printed as currently in force with all amendments, repeals and revocations, providing full assurance that you are advising clients accurately. (hide)

This is the latest edition of arguably the most comprehensive single collection of UK and EU statutory source material and official (read more)

This is the latest edition of arguably the most comprehensive single collection of UK and EU statutory source material and official guidance on competition law. Legislation is printed as currently practiced and the simple layout directs you to the information you need quickly and easily. In addition to all amendments, repeals and revocations, it features expert annotations regarding commencement and cross-references to other legislation.

Butterworths Competition Law Handbook presents the latest legislation in an easy-to-use format so you will be able to find information quickly and easily. It can be used as a stand-alone desktop reference.

**Published: December 10, 2021** (hide)

Butterworths Employment Law Handbook is an indispensable reference source of fully-updated statutory, non-statutory and European (read more)

Butterworths Employment Law Handbook is an indispensable reference source of fully-updated statutory, non-statutory and European materials relating to employment law in England and Wales and Scotland. Cross-references to Harvey on Industrial Relations and Employment Law are included, providing a convenient reference tool for use in tribunals.

Key updates for the 29th edition include:

Comprehensive coverage of Brexit legislation that has been implemented now that the UK has formally exited the European Union;
Legislation generated to deal with the COVID 19 pandemic;
Substantial amendments to the Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure;
Extended coverage to include the legislation on criminal record checks for new and prospective employees. (hide)

The most comprehensive single collection of statutory source material and practice directions relating to insolvency law in England, (read more)

The most comprehensive single collection of statutory source material and practice directions relating to insolvency law in England, Wales and Scotland.

Adopting a user-friendly, chronological layout, it covers the most important statutes, statutory instruments and European legislation. Legislation is printed as currently in force with all amendments, repeals and revocations, providing full assurance that you are advising clients accurately. This prestigious handbook makes research time efficient and effortless.

This text is the essential reference source for lawyers, accountants, insolvency practitioners, regulators and students.
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The Butterworths Intellectual Property Law Handbook is an essential addition to your legal library, as it provides an invaluable (read more)

The Butterworths Intellectual Property Law Handbook is an essential addition to your legal library, as it provides an invaluable single source collection of UK primary and secondary legislation, as well as EC and international materials in one manageable volume. The 14th edition brings the content fully up-to-date with all Copyright, Designs, Trade Mark, Patents developments in UK and EU law. (hide)

Now in its 153rd edition, Butterworths Stone’s Justices’ Manual is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference source (read more)

Now in its 153rd edition, Butterworths Stone’s Justices’ Manual is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference source in its field.

In three volumes, this publication provides the most reliable and current coverage of all the changes affecting magistrates’ courts, including criminal procedure. The accompanying CD-ROM completes the service and an updating CD-ROM and supplement in November, included in the subscription, ensure you remain completely up to date.

Updates to the 2021 edition include:

Legislation:

Sentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Act 2020
Sentencing Act 2020
Extradition (Provisional Arrest) Act 2020
Fisheries Act 2020
European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020
Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 (hide)