LA 301 - The Legal Environment of Business

Institution:

Fisher College

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Description:

Students examine and analyze the domestic and international legal and regulatory environment in which both public and private businesses and agencies function. Through extensive classroom discussion of assigned textual readings and judicial decisions aff ecting modern business practice, students apply fundamental statutory and regulatory concepts to actual disputes in business. Throughout the course, students practice critical legal thinking skills in analyzing law cases including careful consideration of the ethical issues raised in each. Among the major topics covered in the course are: ethics and the social responsibility of business, nature and classifi cation of contracts, equal opportunity in employment, international dispute resolution, business organizations, and commercial transactions including the law of sales.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fisher.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 236-8800

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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