Commercial Law


The Commercial Law concept offers an overview of European commercial and industrial regulation. It also presents some useful examples of commercial conflicts involving different industries.

Technique Overview

Commercial Law

Commercial Law Definition

Commercial law is the body of law that governs the way business firms enter into contracts with each other, execute contracts and remedy problems that arise in the process (Monczka et al., 2010).

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Further Reading

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Commercial Law references (4 of up to 20) *

  • Austin, J. (2009) Parts shortage closes 2 Chrysler plants in Canada. The New York Times. April 2nd.
  • Bloomberg (2009) Chrysler supplier dispute closes second Canada plant. April 2nd [online] Available at: (www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&refer=transportation&sid=a07pM1ZoBA_4) [Accessed 26 October 2011].
  • Bowersox, D.J., Closs, D.J. and Cooper, M.B. (2007) Supply Chain Logistics Management, 2nd ed. McGraw-Hill: Boston, MA.
  • Cavinato, J.L. (1984) Purchasing and Materials Management. Integrative Strategies. West Publishing Company: St. Paul, Minnesota.

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