EU Business Law Fiebig AndrePaperback

To the outsider the law of the European Union EU can appear confusing and opaque However the legal system of the EU is similar to a certain extent to that of the United States Despite the similarities there are significant differences too This comprehensive resource will help lawyers understand in depth European Union business law Unique in scope and depth this guide includes references to all of the important decisions of the European courts It is sufficiently comprehensive and analytical to serve as a useful research tool for those seeking to understand a particular area of the rapidly expanding world of EU business law In one convenient volume this book begins with a discussion of the institutional aspects of the EU which is essential in order to fully understand the more detailed discussion of the various business law issues throughout the book This valuable resource includes the history of the EU the legal foundations and the legislative process of the EU as codified in the various EU treaties; discussion of the relationship between EU law and national law as well as the framework and operation of the monetary union; numerous aspects of EU business law including internal trade competition external trade insolvency sales agent intellectual property and e commerce; current legislation relevant to EU business law; comprehensive references to all the leading EU cases interpreting and applying EU business law; and a keyword index which allows the reader to quickly identify discussions of legal issues which might be contained in different chapters