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Law for Professional Engineers : Canadian and Global Insights, Fifth Edition / Donald L. Marston.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Marston, D. L. (Donald L.), author.
- Series:
- McGraw-Hill's AccessEngineering
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Engineering law--Canada.
- Engineering law.
- Engineering contracts--Canada.
- Engineering contracts.
- Engineers--Legal status, laws, etc--Canada.
- Engineers.
- Genre:
- Electronic books.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Edition:
- Fifth edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, [2020]
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Summary:
- Law for Professional Engineers: Canadian and Global Insights, Fifth Edition,' is a general reference text for engineers and for candidates preparing for engineering law exams, as well as for owners, consultants, project managers, and other participants engaged in engineering projects. It features concise, easy-to-understand explanations of many complex legal issues that impact engineers. Continuing the author's objective to demystify the laws of relevance to engineers, the book touches on a broad range of topics including contracts, professional negligence, international and Canadian dispute resolution alternatives, global issues, limitation periods, business law, employment law, and intellectual property issues. Selected case law examples demonstrate real-world applications of relevant legal principles. .
- Contents:
- Dedication
- About the Author
- Preface
- View sub-sections1 The Canadian Legal System
- View sub-sections2 Business Organizations
- View sub-sections3 Global Considerations
- View sub-sections4 Tort Liability
- View sub-sections5 Limitation Periods
- View sub-sections6 Proof
- View sub-sections7 Contracts
- View sub-sections8 Offer and Acceptance
- View sub-sections9 Intent
- View sub-sections10 Consideration
- View sub-sections11 Capacity
- View sub-sections12 Legality
- View sub-sections13 The Statute of Frauds
- View sub-sections14 Misrepresentation, Duress, and Undue Influence
- View sub-sections15 Mistake
- View sub-sections16 Tendering Issues?Contract A
- View sub-sections17 Contract Interpretation
- View sub-sections18 Discharge of Contracts
- View sub-sections19 Breach of Contract
- View sub-sections20 Limiting Liability by Contract
- View sub-sections21 The Agreement Between Client and Engineer
- 22 Concurrent Liability in Tort and Contract
- 23 The Duty of Honesty
- View sub-sections24 Construction Contracts
- View sub-sections25 Risks in Construction
- View sub-sections26 Bonds and International Performance Guarantees
- View sub-sections27 Subsurface Issues
- View sub-sections28 Arbitration and ADR
- View sub-sections29 ADR on International Projects
- View sub-sections30 Lien Legislation
- View sub-sections31 The Competition Act
- View sub-sections32 Regulatory Aspects and Ethics
- View sub-sections33 Intellectual Property
- View sub-sections34 The Law of Quebec
- View sub-sections35 Laws Relating to Employment
- Commentary and Sample Case Studies for Engineering Law Courses and Examination Programs
- Table of Abbreviations to Case and Statute Citation
- Table of Cases.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Electronic reproduction. New York, N.Y. : McGraw Hill, 2020. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.
- Description based on e-Publication PDF.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Law for Professional Engineers : Canadian and Global Insights, Fifth Edition.
- ISBN:
- 9781260135909 (print-ISBN)
- 126013590X (print-ISBN)
- OCLC:
- 1106175528
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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