A review of the legal and related ethical issues that commonly arise in the business environment, with emphasis on the American legal system and litigation, corporate responsibility, the changing nature of contracts and employment, torts and products liability, consumer law and business crimes.

A review of the legal environment of international business and a comparative analysis of the legal principles, issues, conventions and competitive influences affecting international business activities as conducted by U.S. multinational enterprises when operating outside of the United States and by foreign multi-national enterprises when operating within the United States. Emphasizes legal aspects of international business transactions, jurisdictional issues, international trade law and agreements, international sales contracts, letters of credit and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

A review of the principles of law related to business organizations, with emphasis upon agency and employment, property law related to personal and real property, bailments, wills, trusts, estates, insurance, administrative law, corporate governance, legal compliance, professional responsibility, agency, contract law and UCC contract concepts, creditor-debtor law, bankruptcy, secured transactions, securities regulation, and creation, formation, and operation of business associations such as corporations and partnerships.

Faculty-supervised, independent study/research of a specific area or topic in Business Law.

Provides an owner/manager's perspective of the significant influence of the law and of legal principles on managerial decision making. Major topics will include government regulation of business activities, contract law, liability law and forms of business organizations. Emphasis is on the application of these principles to managerial decision making in the current business environment.