The second edition of this text incorporates the latest changes to Australian corporations law, up to and including the Corporations Act 2001 and the Financial Services Reform Act 2001. Like the 1st edition, this text is written particularly for undergraduate law students. The book introduces students to Australian corporate law in a way that is informed by theory and policy. Throughout the book the authors draw upon materials from fields such as economics, sociology and politics to provide a contextually relevant account of modern corporate law. Ample references and pointers are provided to policy debates, contemporary issues, and to further reading. The authors bring considerable experience in interdisciplinary corporate law teaching and research. The authors aim to stimulate the reader into further critical analysis of corporate law issues, and to equip them with the capacity to respond in an informed way to future changes and developments. The book also encourages the reader to independently pursue further research in areas of corporate law. Each of the 25 chapters has been revised and updated. The book deals with: Introduction - the history of corporate law, and key themes and perspectives. Corporate Structures and Regulation - including the structure of Australian corporate law; ASIC's role and powers; and the role of auditors. Corporate Obligations - including corporate capacity; contractual and criminal liability. Corporate Governance - membership and meetings; directors' duties; shareholders' rights. Corporate Finance - including share and debt capital, the Managed Investments Act 1998, and fundraising. Securities and Takeovers Corporate Rescues and Winding Up
This monograph presents a comprehensive overview of the electrocardiography from the aspect of wireless and mobile monitoring and its potential for personalized health management. The topical focus is on the implementation and efficient application of user friendly m-Health systems. The target audience comprises biomedical engineers, medical doctors, students, industrial experts and health managers developing m-Health solutions.
Looking at the governance of resources companies in China, this book tackles contemporary issues of resource security and environmental change which are closely related to the depletion of the world’s natural resources. It contains case studies of other international resources giants such as BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Shell and Chevron to enhance readers understanding of the differences that exist between them and Chinese resources companies.
The second edition of this text incorporates the latest changes to Australian corporations law, up to and including the Corporations Act 2001 and the Financial Services Reform Act 2001. Like the 1st edition, this text is written particularly for undergraduate law students. The book introduces students to Australian corporate law in a way that is informed by theory and policy. Throughout the book the authors draw upon materials from fields such as economics, sociology and politics to provide a contextually relevant account of modern corporate law. Ample references and pointers are provided to policy debates, contemporary issues, and to further reading. The authors bring considerable experience in interdisciplinary corporate law teaching and research. The authors aim to stimulate the reader into further critical analysis of corporate law issues, and to equip them with the capacity to respond in an informed way to future changes and developments. The book also encourages the reader to independently pursue further research in areas of corporate law. Each of the 25 chapters has been revised and updated. The book deals with: Introduction - the history of corporate law, and key themes and perspectives. Corporate Structures and Regulation - including the structure of Australian corporate law; ASIC's role and powers; and the role of auditors. Corporate Obligations - including corporate capacity; contractual and criminal liability. Corporate Governance - membership and meetings; directors' duties; shareholders' rights. Corporate Finance - including share and debt capital, the Managed Investments Act 1998, and fundraising. Securities and Takeovers Corporate Rescues and Winding Up
This second edition updates the considerable changes in Australian corporation laws since the second edition of1990. Particular emphasis is given to the policy directions of corporation law and rapidly growing areas such as takeover law and securities law. Designed for practitioners and students of corporation law.
Fourth edition tertiary level textbook for students of corporations law and commerce, first published 1990. Chapter topics include the context of Australian corporations law, constitutional aspects, registering a company, company dealings, directors' duties, accounts and audit, corporate fundraising, and registration. Also incorporates related chapters on insolvency, takeovers, and securities regulation. Includes table of statutes, table of cases, bibliography and index. Tomasic is Professor and Dean, Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Melbourne. Jackson is Professor of Law at the University of Melbourne and Woellner is Dean of the College of Law and Business, University of Western Sydney.
Introductory text for students of insolvency law in law and business schools. Reviews existing case law and the provisions of the corporate law as amended by the Corporate Law Reform Act 1992. Provides a critical analysis of relevant principles and policies. Includes tables of cases and legislation, a bibliography and an index. The author is Professor of Law and Head, School of Law, at the University of Canberra.
With the fall of the corporate high-fliers of the 1980s, the behaviour and ethics of Australia's leading business people have become matters of public concern. This book provides a systematic analysis and assessment of the legal rules governing directors' behaviour and the attitudes of the management in Australia's top 500 public companies towards their corporate responsibilities. The authors draw upon interviews conducted with senior executives from companies experiencing corporate collapse. They also present material from recent judicial, regulatory and governmental inquiries into corporate misconduct. The book questions the effectiveness of the enforcement of the legal rules governing the duties of directors of public companies, and presents the regulatory problems and pitfalls besetting company directors and their shareholders.
The second edition of this text incorporates the latest changes to Australian corporations law, up to and including the Corporations Act 2001 and the Financial Services Reform Act 2001.
Contains full texts of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975, the Administrative Decisions (Judicial) Review) Act 1977, the Ombudsmen Act 1976 and the Freedom of Information Act 1982, with commentary, annotations and discussion of relevant legal principles. Includes a table of cases.
Roman Cholij's study of the life and thought of Theodore the Stoudite provides a complete analysis of, and guide to, all the primary source material attributed to Theodore.
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