Explores the intersections of law and business at a broad level with the aim of building a general understanding of how legal systems and contemporary legal issues affect businesses. Students will develop their abilities to (a) identify and understand legal issues in a dynamic business environment and (b) communicate more effectively with legal counsel.
Athena Title
LEGAL & REG ENV BUS
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in LEGL 2700, LEGL 2700H
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to explain the origin, purpose, and mechanics of various legal processes and the effects the legal processes have on businesses.
Students will be able to utilize appropriate legal terminology to facilitate effective communication between business professionals, compliance officers, and legal counsel.
Students will be able to recall requirements of various legal theories in multiple areas of the law.
Students will be able to determine the potential risk of legal liability in new scenarios based on facts presented and requirements of various legal theories in multiple areas of the law.
Topical Outline
Introduction to Legal Foundations and Terminology
Court systems and Court Procedures/Litigation
Constitutional Law
Torts: Intentional Torts, Negligence, Strict Liability, and Remedies
Contracts and Sales: Formation, Performance, Breach, and Remedies
