äriõigust

Äriõigust, also known as business law, is a branch of law that governs the conduct of persons and businesses engaged in commerce, merchandising, trade, and sales. It is also known as commercial law or corporate law. Äriõigust encompasses a wide range of legal topics, including the formation and operation of businesses, the regulation of commercial transactions, and the resolution of business disputes.

In Estonia, äriõigust is primarily governed by the Commercial Code, which was enacted in 1995 and has since been amended several times. The Commercial Code regulates various aspects of business activities, including the establishment and management of companies, the rights and obligations of shareholders, and the rules governing corporate governance.

Äriõigust also covers other important areas such as contract law, which governs the formation and enforcement of agreements between businesses, and intellectual property law, which protects the creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce.

Additionally, äriõigust includes regulations related to employment law, which governs the relationship between employers and employees, and competition law, which promotes fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices.

Overall, äriõigust plays a crucial role in facilitating and regulating business activities, ensuring that businesses operate within the bounds of the law, and providing a framework for resolving disputes that may arise in the course of business.