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Law of Associations: A Custom Publication for Western Sydney University
A Custom Publication relating to corporations and associations law for Western Sydney University
Selected by: Grace Borsellino
Product description
This title has been prepared for students at Western Sydney University and reproduces material from the following LexisNexis Butterworths titles:
- Robert Austin & Ian Ramsay, Ford, Austin and Ramsay’s Principles of Corporations Law, 17th ed, 2018
- Robert Boadle, The Law of Restructuring, 2019
- John Farrar & Pamela Hanrahan, Corporate Governance, 2017
- John Gooley, Michael Zammit, Matthew Dicker & David Russell, Corporations and Associations Law: Principles and Issues, 6th ed, 2015
- Jason Harris, Company Law: Theories, Principles and Applications, 2nd ed, 2015
- Jason Harris, Anil Hargovan & Michael Adams, Australian Corporate Law, 6th ed, 2018
Features
- Readings selected to support learning in the WSU Law of Associations unit
Table of contents
Topic 1: Introduction to Business Structures, Companies and the Regulatory Scheme.
- Reading 1 — Jason Harris, Company Law: Theories, Principles and Applications, 2nd ed, 2015, Chapter 1 ‘Corporate Law: Theories, Principles and Applications’, [1.1] – [1.23].
- Reading 2
- Jason Harris, Company Law: Theories, Principles and Applications, 2nd ed, 2015, Chapter 2 ‘The Regulatory Framework’, [2.1] – [2.32].
- Reading 3
- Jason Harris, Company Law: Theories, Principles and Applications, 2nd ed, 2015, Chapter 3 ‘The Nature of Companies, Partnerships, and Other Business Structures’, [3.2] - [3.8].
- Reading 4
- Jason Harris, Anil Hargovan & Michael Adams, Australian Corporate Law, 6th ed, 2018, Chapter 3 ‘Business Structures’, [3.1] – [3.101].
- Reading 5
- Jason Harris, Anil Hargovan & Michael Adams, Australian Corporate Law, 6th ed, 2018, Chapter 4 ‘Partnerships and Associations’, [4.1] – [4.75].
Topic 2: Incorporation and Its Effects
- Reading 6
- Jason Harris, Company Law: Theories, Principles and Applications, 2nd ed, 2015, Chapter 4 ‘Corporate Personality’, [4.1] – [4.22].
- Reading 7
- Robert Austin & Ian Ramsay, Ford, Austin and Ramsay’s Principles of Corporations Law, 17th ed, 2018, Chapter 4 ‘Incorporation and Its Consequences’, [4.160].
- Reading 8
- Robert Austin & Ian Ramsay, Ford, Austin and Ramsay’s Principles of Corporations Law, 17th ed, 2018, Chapter 20 ‘Protection of Creditors’ [20.130], [20.200] – [20.230].
Topic 3: Corporate Governance, ASIC and Managing Companies
- Reading 9
- John Farrar & Pamela Hanrahan, Corporate Governance, 1st ed, 2017, Chapter 3 ‘Corporate Governance’, [3.1] – [3.38].
- Reading 10
- John Farrar & Pamela Hanrahan, Corporate Governance, 1st ed, 2017, Chapter 18 ‘Holding Directors Accountable: Role and Powers of ASIC’, [18.1] – [18.31].
- Reading 11
- Jason Harris, Company Law: Theories, Principles and Applications, 2nd ed, 2015, Chapter 6 ‘Internal Management and Meetings’, [6.1] – [6.36].
- Reading 12
- Jason Harris, Company Law: Theories, Principles and Applications, 2nd ed, 2015, Chapter 8 ‘Managing Companies’, [8.1] – [8.32].
Topic 4: Duties and Liabilities of Directors and Officers - Framework of Duties, Duty to Act in Good Faith and Duty to Act for a Proper Purpose
- Reading 13
- Jason Harris, Anil Hargovan & Michael Adams, Australian Corporate Law, 6th ed, 2018, Chapter 15 ‘Directors’ and Officers’ Duties: Good Faith and Proper Purposes’, [15.2] – [15.8], [15.9] – [15.23].
- Reading 14
- Robert Austin & Ian Ramsay, Ford, Austin and Ramsay’s Principles of Corporations Law, 17th ed, 2018, Chapter 3 ‘Regulating Companies’, [3.390] – [3.430].
Topic 5: Duties and Liabilities of Directors and Officers – Duty of Care
- Reading 15
- Jason Harris, Anil Hargovan & Michael Adams, Australian Corporate Law, 6th ed, 2018, Chapter 17 ‘Directors’ and Officers’ Duties: The Duty of Care and Diligence’, [17.1] – [17.22].
- Reading 16
- Jason Harris, Company Law: Theories, Principles and Applications, 2nd ed, 2015, Chapter 9 ‘The Duty of Care and Diligence’, [9.1] – [9.34].
Topic 6: Duties and Liabilities of Directors and Officers – Loyalty
- Reading 17
- Robert Austin & Ian Ramsay, Ford, Austin and Ramsay’s Principles of Corporations Law, 17th ed, 2018, Chapter 9 ‘Conflicts of Interest and Special Cases’, [9.010] – [9.053], [9.057] – [9.100], [9.125] – [9.284], [9.288] – [9.560], [9.650] – [9.850.12].
Topic 7: Shareholder Rights and Remedies
- Reading 18
- Jason Harris, Company Law: Theories, Principles and Applications, 2nd ed, 2015, Chapter 13 ‘Members’ Remedies’ [13.1] – [13.28].
- Reading 19
- Robert Austin & Ian Ramsay, Ford, Austin and Ramsay’s Principles of Corporations Law, 17th ed, 2018, Chapter 10 ‘Members Remedies’ [10.070] - [10.070.12], [10.435] – [10.435.3].
- Reading 20
- John Farrar & Pamela Hanrahan, Corporate Governance, 1st ed 2017, Chapter 21 ‘Shareholder Remedies’ [21.1] – [21.40].
Topic 8: Corporate Liability, Promoters, Pre-Registration Contracts and Corporate Contracting
- Reading 21
- John Gooley, Michael Zammit, Matthew Dicker & David Russell, Corporations and Associations Law: Principles and Issues, 6th ed, 2015, Chapter 16 ‘Contractual, Tortious and Criminal Liability’, [16.1] – [16.88].
- Reading 22
- Robert Austin & Ian Ramsay, Ford, Austin and Ramsay’s Principles of Corporations Law, 17th ed, 2018, Chapter 16 ‘A Company’s Liability for Civil and Criminal Wrongs’, [16.020] – [16.310.6].
- Reading 23
- Jason Harris, Anil Hargovan & Michael Adams, Australian Corporate Law, 6th ed, 2018, Chapter 8 ‘Promoters: Duties and Liabilities’, [8.1] – [8.15].
Topic 9: Share Capital and Corporate Fundraising
- Reading 24
- Jason Harris, Company Law: Theories, Principles and Applications, 2nd ed, 2015, Chapter 7 ‘Shares and Shareholders’, [7.2] – [7.3], [7.13].