* Provides students with a broad knowledge of the principles of Irish law as it affects commercial transactions

* New developments examined, including: - Courts and Court Officers Act 2007 - Personal Injuries Assessment Board - Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 - Consumer Protection Act 2007 - European Enlargement and Restructuring - Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 - Permit Act 2006 - Protection of Employment Act 2007

* Each chapter contains: - A list of important topics covered and a summary of the purpose of the chapter - Presentation of the related rules of law to help students assimilate the necessary facts - List of important cases and/or statutes referred to - A progress test based on the contents of the chapter - Useful internet resources for further research

* Written primarily for students sitting examinations in third level and professional institutes, including: - Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland - Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators - Marketing Institute - Institute of International Trade of Ireland - Irish Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management

* Suitable for students taking any introductory law course and ideal for revision purposes as past exam questions from professional bodies are included