BLAW 2103-03   LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS                                   

3 SEMESTER HOURS

There are 20 lessons and 3 exams in this primary business law course.  Students in any paralegal, pre-law, nursing, business, and/or accounting undergraduate program will find this class invaluable.  Designed to be real world, and not simply text book, this introduction to the legal environment of business is a must for anyone wanting a better understanding of basic legal/business workings.  Topics covered in this survey course include: the foundations of the American legal system, including business ethics and corporate social responsibility; the regulatory and competitive environment of business, including labor and employment law; intellectual property law including copyrights, trademarks, and patents and protection of those assets;  medical malpractice and violation of privacy law; and private law affecting business, including contracts, agency, and the law and various types of business organizations.