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Up-to-date, plain-language explanations of legal issues affecting todays engineers
Law for Professional Engineers: Canadian and Global Insights, Fifth Editionis 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 authors 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.
Key updates in the Fifth Edition include:
New case law from Canadas Supreme Court relating to honesty and good faith in contracting
New case law from Canadas Supreme Court that addresses the importance of freedom to contract and limiting potentialliability by contract
An update on Ontarios new Construction Act
An important chapter on the civil law of Quebec
Donald L. Marston,P.Eng., J.D. is an experienced lawyer and registered professional engineer. An international arbitrator lóÏ
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