BUSINESS LAW I

Catalog description

Students become familiar with various laws and regulations facing businesses today. The legal business environment examines contracts, the civil court system, alternative dispute resolution, cyber-crime, insurance, real and personal property, intellectual property, torts, and fiduciary relationships. Additional areas of law focus on constitutional issues, criminal acts, the environment, estates, consumer protection, the internet, and professional liability of accountants and attorneys. Business formation is analyzed for a sole proprietorship, partnership, franchise, corporation, joint venture, and limited liability entity.