Business Law

Catalog description

Introduces the foundations and principles of American legal jurisprudence and aspects of the legal environment that impact business executives. Begins with an overview of the court system, litigation, and the U.S. Constitution. Emphasizes the roles of contract law, tort law, criminal law, and property rights in business. Focuses on the legal organization and operation of business entities such as corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships, including corporate governance models, board of director liability, shareholder conflicts, proxy contests, and stakeholder rights. Special topics affecting business include intellectual property, employment laws, discrimination in the workplace, international law, and securities regulations.