Overview
Law for Project Managers provides an easily understandable and practical guide to the laws of contract, liability, intellectual property and so on, entirely from the perspective of the project manager. It will enable you to approach projects forewarned and forearmed, and able to avoid potential legal problems altogether.Synopsis
Project management and engineering consultant Wright explains British and European law that impacts on project managers, what the consequences of the law are, and how to minimize or avoid the consequences. He begins by looking at the law's approach and the nature of contracts. Then he explores the origins of British and European Union law, contract law from such perspectives as the meanings behind the words and the law of breach, involving the legal experts in disputes, liability law regarding negligence and liability for escapes, and other important topics such as intellectual property and exporting and importing. Distributed in the US by Ashgate. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR