To the outsider, the law of the European Union (EU) can appear confusing and opaque. However, the legal system of the EU is similar to a certain extent to that of the United States. Despite the similarities, there are significant differences, too. This comprehensive resource will help you understand, in depth, European Union business law. Unique in scope and depth, this guide includes references to all of the important decisions of the European courts. It is sufficiently comprehensive and analytical to serve as a useful research tool for those seeking to understand a particular area of the rapidly expanding world of EU business law. In one convenient volume, this book begins with a discussion of the institutional aspects of the EU which is essential in order to fully understand the more detailed discussion of the various business law issues throughout the book.