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Prerequisite(s): LA 200 or GB 103 Surveys the leading principles in international business law as applied in decisions of domestic and international courts; the sources, development and authority of international business law, such as the laws of the European Common Market; the making, interpretation and enforcement of treaties; and the organization and jurisdiction of international tribunals. I
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Prerequisite(s): LA 200 or GB 103 Introduces the student to labor and employment laws that govern the rights of employers and employees in the workplace. Federal and state statutes, leading court and agency decisions are examined. Topics include union representation, collective bargaining, unfair labor practices, the right to strike, dispute resolution, the erosion of the doctrine of employment-at-will, minimum wage law, occupational safety regulation, drug and alcohol testing, plant closing laws, employer-related immigration issues, and public sector employment topics. Fair employment practice law encompasses race, sex, religion, national origin, handicapped and age discrimination including the topics of equal pay for equal work, affirmative action and sexual harassment. Collaborative textual analysis is supplemented with lectures, guest speakers, films and panel discussions.
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Prerequisite(s): LA 200 or GB 103 Helps students recognize potential problems related to the purchase or rental of real estate. It includes the treatment of contracts for the sale of real estate, transfer of title, title examination, security for real estate transactions such as mortgages, methods and problems of co-ownership, zoning ordinances, brokerage contracts, and constitutional issues related to real property. Landlord and tenant rights and liabilities are addressed as well as environmental issues related to real estate. Satisfies Massachusetts real estate salesperson licensing requirements.
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Prerequisite(s): LA 200 or GB 103 Discusses, within a legal context, the roles and ethical considerations of corporate management, the underwriter, CPA, directors and "insiders." The nature of a security, the registration process, exemptions from registration, and civil liability are explained within the Securities Acts and regulations promulgated thereunder by the Securities Exchange Commission.
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Prerequisite(s): LA 200 or GB 103, junior-level standing or department chairperson's approval (class size is limited to 20 students) Discusses the evolving role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in dealing with commercial, consumer and labor disputes. Studies trends in nontraditional forms of litigation such as summary jury trials, mini-trials and private judging. Discusses the alternative options of negotiation, mediation and domestic and international arbitrationprograms for resolving business disputes. Covers negotiation skills, business considerations and ethical concerns in selecting and using ADR.
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Prerequisite(s): LA 200 or GB 103 An examination of the sports and entertainment industry requires delving into the law of contracts, labor, anti-trust, intellectual property, torts, Internet and the U.S. Constitution. Our analysis begins by studying college sports, amateur sports, Olympic sports, and Title IX's impact on athletic opportunities for women. A significant amount of the classroom material is devoted to surveying the major professional team sports including looking at collective bargaining agreements, labor discord, privacy, salaries, drug testing and freedom of movement from team to team. The economic aspects of both professional sports and movie industry are explored. This includes looking at team franchise movement in professional sports and financing, producing, and distributing movies and TV. The role of the Screen Actors Guild is reviewed at length. Agency law is also examined in the context of the relationships involving agents (and/or managers) who represent celebrities and athletes.
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Prerequisite(s): Department chairperson's permission Permits superior students to engage in specialized study. Allows repetition for credit.
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Prerequisite(s): Department chairperson's permission Provides opportunity for small groups of advanced students to study selected topics. ( Allows repetition for credit.)
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Prerequisite(s): Completion of either Legal Environment of Business, Law and Society or Consumer Law, junior level standing, 3.0 cumulative grade point average, and selection permission of the internship coordinator Note: May be used to fulfill unrestricted elective credits (split - three courses minor and three courses unrestricted) Students interested in law are afforded the opportunity to apply and expand their academic learning with hands-on experience that focuses on the laws and procedures of the legal system as related to consumers and others in need of assistance.
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Poetry is a universal vehicle for communicating thought and feeling. Different forms of poetry employ a wide array of strategies for presenting their messages. Examines many of these forms and teaches the appreciation of the creative devices used by different poets. In close readings of the poems, responds to the language, relate poets' attitudes to the forms they employ, and builds recognition of the poet's workshop of tools.
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