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* '''[http://www.finlex.fi/fi/ Legislation of Republic of Finland and more online]''' in Finnish / suomeksi
* '''[http://www.finlex.fi/fi/ Legislation of Republic of Finland and more online]''' in Finnish / suomeksi
* '''[http://www.finlex.fi/en/laki/kaannokset/ Translations of finnish laws and regulations at finlex.fi]'''
* '''[http://www.finlex.fi/en/laki/kaannokset/ Translations of finnish laws and regulations at finlex.fi]'''
* '''[http://lib.eduskunta.fi Library of The Parliament of Finland]''' is situated in the "Postitalo" right at the core of Helsinki ([http://lib.eduskunta.fi/Resource.phx/kirjasto/sijainti.htx map]). In addition to having all laws and all regulations legistlated by the parliament, they offer wide variety of weekly and monthly magazines from all over the world.
* '''[http://lib.eduskunta.fi Library of The Parliament of Finland]''' is situated in the "Postitalo" right at the core of Helsinki ([http://lib.eduskunta.fi/Resource.phx/kirjasto/sijainti.htx map]). In addition to having all laws and all regulations legislated by the parliament, they offer wide variety of weekly and monthly magazines from all over the world.
* Book: Access to Finnish Law by Aapo Surakka also available as an e-book
* Book: Access to Finnish Law by Aapo Surakka also available as an e-book


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'''[[w:Corporate law]]''' (also called "company" or "corporations" law) is the study of how [[w:shareholders]], [[w:Board of directors|directors]], [[w:employees]], [[w:creditors]], and other stakeholders such as [[w:consumer]]s, the [[w:community]] and the [[w:environment (biophysical)|environment]] interact with one another.  
'''[[w:Corporate law]]''' (also called "company" or "corporations" law) is the study of how [[w:shareholders]], [[w:Board of directors|directors]], [[w:employees]], [[w:creditors]], and other stakeholders such as [[w:consumer]]s, the [[w:community]] and the [[w:environment (biophysical)|environment]] interact with one another.  
:::Corporate law is a part of a broader '''[[w:companies law]]''' (or law of business associations).
:::Corporate law is a part of a broader '''[[w:companies law]]''' (or law of business associations). ( Wikipedia )


Relevant corporate laws in Finland are  
Relevant corporate laws in Finland are  
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*'''Consumer complaint''' ( [[w:fi:Reklamaatio]] )
*'''Consumer complaint''' ( [[w:fi:Reklamaatio]] )


*'''[[w:Contract|Contract]]s''' ( [[w:fi:Sopimus]] )  ( See course '''[[Business Negotiations and Contracts]]''' as main article )
*'''[[w:Contract|Contract]]s''' ( [[w:fi:Sopimus]] )  ( See course '''[[#Business Negotiations and Contracts|Business Negotiations and Contracts]]''' for keys )
::* Both verbal and written are [[w:legally binding]]
::* Both verbal and written are [[w:legally binding]]
::* '''[[w:breach of contract|breach of contract]]''' ( sopimusrikko, sopimusrikkomus ) can land you and your business in [[w:court|court]].
::* '''[[w:breach of contract|breach of contract]]''' ( sopimusrikko, sopimusrikkomus ) can land you and your business in [[w:court|court]].


*'''[[w:Liability|Liability]]''' ( sitoumus, vastuu ) ( '''Obs.''' [[w:Liability (finance)]] and '''[[w:Legal liability]]''' are two distinct things. )
*'''[[w:Liability|Liability]]''' ( sitoumus, vastuu ) ( '''Obs.''' [[w:Liability (financial accounting)]] and '''[[w:Legal liability]]''' are two distinct things. )


*'''[[w:limited liability|Limitation of liabilities]]''' or full liability
*'''[[w:limited liability|Limitation of liabilities]]''' or full liability
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Topics: Contract law continues, marketing and Consumer Law ( redirects to [[w:Consumer protection]] ), Companies law
Topics: Contract law continues, marketing and Consumer Law ( redirects to [[w:Consumer protection]] ), Companies law
*'''[[w:Companies law]] ''' (or the [[w:law of business associations]]) is the field of law concerning companies and other business organizations.
:::'''[[w:Corporate law]]''' is a subset of companies law relating to incorporated bodies.


*'''[[w:Consumer protection]]'''  ( [[w:fi:Kuluttajansuojalaki]] ) it consists of laws and organizations designed to ensure the rights of consumers as well as fair trade competition and the free flow of truthful information in the marketplace. ( Wikipedia )
*'''[[w:Consumer protection]]'''  ( [[w:fi:Kuluttajansuojalaki]] ) it consists of laws and organizations designed to ensure the rights of consumers as well as fair trade competition and the free flow of truthful information in the marketplace. ( Wikipedia )
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{{Q|Private international law concerns relations across different legal jurisdictions between persons, and sometimes also companies, corporations and other legal entities|Wikipedia|Private international law according to [[w:Conflict of laws|Conflict of laws]] )}}
[[w:Private international law|Private international law]] concerns relations across different legal jurisdictions between persons, and sometimes also companies, corporations and other legal entities ( Wikipedia on private international law according to [[w:Conflict of laws|Conflict of laws]] )


{{Q|Public international law ( [[w:fi:Kansainvälinen oikeus]] ) concerns the structure and conduct of [[w:sovereign state|sovereign state]]s; analogous entities, such as the [[w:Legal status of the Holy See|Holy See]]; and [[w:intergovernmental organizations|intergovernmental organizations]]. To a lesser degree, international law also may affect [[w:multinational corporations|multinational corporations]] and [[w:individual|individual]]s, an impact increasingly evolving beyond domestic legal interpretation and enforcement.|Wikipedia|[[w:Public international law|Public international law]]}}
[[w:Public international law|Public international law]] ( [[w:fi:Kansainvälinen oikeus]] ) concerns the structure and conduct of [[w:sovereign state|sovereign state]]s; analogous entities, such as the [[w:Legal status of the Holy See|Holy See]]; and [[w:intergovernmental organizations|intergovernmental organizations]]. To a lesser degree, international law also may affect [[w:multinational corporations|multinational corporations]] and [[w:individual|individual]]s, an impact increasingly evolving beyond domestic legal interpretation and enforcement. ( Wikipedia )


:{{Q|International law is the set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and between nations. It serves as a framework for the practice of stable and organized international relations. International law differs from state-based [[w:legal systems|legal systems]] in that it is primarily applicable to countries rather than to private citizens.|Wikipedia|[[w:International law|International law]]}}
::[[w:International law]] is the set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and between nations. It serves as a framework for the practice of stable and organized international relations. International law differs from state-based [[w:legal systems|legal systems]] in that it is primarily applicable to countries rather than to private citizens. ( Wikipedia )




* '''Sources of international law'''
* '''Sources of international law'''
* '''Different [[w:legal system|legal system]]s''' ( [[w:fi:Oikeusjärjestys]] ) ( '''[[w:List of national legal systems|List of national legal systems]]''' )
* '''Different [[w:legal system|legal system]]s''' ( [[w:fi:Oikeusjärjestys]] ) ( '''[[w:List of national legal systems|List of national legal systems]]''' )
* '''Basic [[w:legal principles]]''' and [[w:legistlation|legislative]] [[w:framework|framework]] of the [[w:European Union|European Union]]
* '''Basic [[w:legal principles]]''' and [[w:legislation|legislative]] [[w:framework|framework]] of the [[w:European Union|European Union]]
* '''[[w:Conflicts of laws|Conflicts of laws]]''' and '''[[w:jurisdiction|jurisdiction]]''' ( tuomiovalta tai toimivalta )
* '''[[w:Conflicts of laws|Conflicts of laws]]''' and '''[[w:jurisdiction|jurisdiction]]''' ( tuomiovalta tai toimivalta )
* '''[[w:Dispute resolution|Dispute resolution]]''' ( kiistanratkaisu )
* '''[[w:Dispute resolution|Dispute resolution]]''' ( kiistanratkaisu )
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* [[w:European Court of Justice|European Court of Justice]]
* [[w:European Court of Justice|European Court of Justice]]


*'''[[w:Civil law (legal system)]]''' ( [[w:fi:säädösoikeus]] ) and '''[[w:common law|common law]]''' ( [[w:tapaoikeus|tapaoikeus]] tai "maan laki" ) are competing legal systems
*'''[[w:Civil law (legal system)]]''' ( [[w:fi:säädösoikeus]] ) and '''[[w:common law|common law]]''' ( [[w:fi:tapaoikeus]] tai "maan laki" ) are competing legal systems


::'''Obs.''' In Finland ( Civil law ) you can be made to pay the legal fees of the winning party. In USA ( common law ) you don't have to.
::'''Obs.''' In Finland ( Civil law ) you can be made to pay the legal fees of the winning party. In USA ( common law ) you don't have to.
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:# Specifically adressed
:# Specifically adressed


[[w:Contract of sale|Sale of Goods]] legistlation and [[w:United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods|United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods]] affect sales of goods
[[w:Contract of sale|Sale of Goods]] legislation and [[w:United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods|United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods]] affect sales of goods


[[w:UNIDROIT|UNIDROIT]] is the [[w:International Institute for the Unification of Private Law|International Institute for the Unification of Private Law]]
[[w:UNIDROIT|UNIDROIT]] is the [[w:International Institute for the Unification of Private Law|International Institute for the Unification of Private Law]]
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