BH 305 - Legal Environment of Business

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Loyola University Maryland

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Description:

Prerequisite: 60 credits. Restricted to Sellinger scholars. Exam- ines the legal environment of business activity. Students learn to explain basic legal terms; articulate legal rights and requirements in the managerial setting; identify how a particular legal issue fits into the legal system and how law develops and changes; and discuss managing an organization's legal matters, including ethical use of the law. Topics include classifications and sources of law, dispute resolution, agency, business associations, cor- porate governance, contracts, torts, product liability, securities, equal employment opportunity; and intellec- tual property. Sellinger scholars are expected to undertake additional reading and prepare research in consultation with the instructor. Fulfills LW305 course requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.loyola.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 617-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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