Module Details

Module Code: ZLAW H4101
Module Title: Law for Brewing and Distilling 2
Title: Law for Brewing and Distilling 2
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: John Tully
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the regulatory environment relevant to the brewing and distilling industry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify and distinguish between the various branches of commercial law, and demonstrate a clear understand of the salient features of each
LO2 Apply theoretical knowledge to common problem scenarios to produce reasoned solutions
LO3 Access and utilize both paper and electronic sources of legal information for research purposes
LO4 Evaluate the efficacy of applicable legal rules and identify desired reforms for communication to the relevant authorities
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
DATA PROTECTION LAW
• Statutory Basis for Data Protection Law • Data Controllers and Data Processors • Legal Obligations of Data Controllers • Rights of Data Subjects • Data Protection Rules • Direct Marketing • Transfers Abroad • Data Security Breach Code of Practice
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW
• The Law of Patents and Allied Rights • The Law of Copyright and Related Rights • The Law of Trademarks and Allied Rights • Intellectual Property Rights in Data and Information • Unfair Competition • Trade Secrets • Enforcement and Remedies
EMPLOYMENT LAW
• The Contract of Employment (Overview, Formalities, Express and Implied Terms, Variation of Terms, etc) • Protective Legislation • Equality Claims • Unfair Dismissal • Requirement for Fair Procedures • Workplace Bullying
INTRODUCTION TO IRISH AND EU COMPETITION POLICY
• Introducing and operating an effective competition law compliance programme in order to avoid breaches of domestic or EU competition law, in particular: directly or indirectly fixing purchase or selling prices or any other trading conditions; limiting or controlling of production, markets, technical development, or investment; sharing markets or sources of supply; applying dissimilar conditions to equivalent transactions with other trading parties which place them at a competitive disadvantage; making the conclusion of contracts subject to acceptance by the other parties of supplementary obligations which, by their nature or according to commercial usage, have no connection with the subject of such contracts; abusing a dominant position on a particular market
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 6.73 101
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Allison Kenneally & John Tully. (2013), The Irish Legal System, 1. 21, Clarus Press, Ireland, p.400, [ISBN: 9781905536].
  • Anthony Thuillier and Catherine MacDaid. (2015), Business Law in Ireland, 1. 25, Clarus Press, Ireland, p.350, [ISBN: 9781905536771].
  • John Tully. (2014), Tort Law in Ireland, 1. 19, Clarus Press, Ireland, p.400, [ISBN: 9781905536].
  • Anthony Thuillier. (2015), Company Law in Ireland, 2. 20, Clarus Press, Ireland, p.400, [ISBN: 9781905536].
  • Gráinne Callanan. (2015), An Introduction to Irish Company Law, 4. 22, Gill and Macmillan, Ireland, p.336, [ISBN: 9780717158454].
  • Eavan Murphy. Business & Company Law For Irish Students, 2. Gill and Macmillan, Ireland, [ISBN: 9780717143771].
  • Aine Keenan. (2012), Essentials of Irish Business Law, 6. 32, Gill & Macmillan Ltd, Ireland, p.400, [ISBN: 9780717152612].
  • Brian Doolan. (2011), Principles of Irish Law 8edn, 8. 44, Gill & Macmillan, Ireland, p.543, [ISBN: 9780717149896].
  • Mary Faulkner. (2013), Essentials of Irish Labour Law, 2. 9, 9780717152629, Ireland, p.224, [ISBN: 9780717152629].
  • Joseph Kinsella. (2012), Health, Safety & Welfare Law in Ireland, 2. 11, Gill & Macmillan Ltd, Ireland, p.224, [ISBN: 9780717152636].
  • Sinead Eaton, Patrick O'Brien. (2015), Competition Law in Ireland, Kluwer Law International, p.104, [ISBN: 9041161554].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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