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3.00 Credits
3 credits Prerequisite: Admission to the Paralegal Studies BAS program or permission of the Dean, PLA 2114. The course will introduce students to various forms of reasoning and informal fallacies. Subsequently, the course will conduct an in-depth study of deductive syllogistic logic and will conclude by introducing the quantification techniques of propositional and predicate logic (first-order symbolic logic). The course includes logic games and application of logical analytical principles to legal writing. 47 contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Prerequisites: PLA 2114 and admission to the Paralegal Studies BAS program. This course introduces the student to the law office work environment and contains instruction and practice on computer programs common to law offices. Applications will include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, document preparation and billing software. 47 contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Prerequisite: Admission to the Paralegal Studies BAS program or permission of the Dean, PLA 2114. The course surveys federal and state regulation of securities from initial registration and issuance to public trading. The course focuses on the nature and extent of investor protection and the duties and liabilities of corporate officers and directors, the issuer, and others. Various aspects of securities regulation in the area of business entity finance are discussed including such regulatory schemes as the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the Florida Blue Sky laws. 47 contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Prerequisite: PLA 2114 or permission of the program director. The course is developed both topically and historically to approach the judicial review process, the doctrine of implied powers, the three branches of power, substantive due process along with equal protection, civil rights, free speech and religion. 47 contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Prerequisite: PLA 2114 or permission of the program director. This course provides a comprehensive review of the entire legal researching and writing process. The further development of legal researching and writing skills is fostered with special emphasis on analyzing and preparing documents for either the state or federal court system. 47 contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Prerequisite: PLA 1003 and PLA 2203. This course is intended to provide an overview of basic concepts and laws within tort and personal injury law. Topics covered include intentional torts, the four elements of negligence, strict liability torts, various types of defamation, malpractice, insurance, and business torts. The applicable defenses to the aforementioned torts will be covered as well. In addition, it will provide the student fundamental tools in this area of the law concerning how law firms function, assessing cases for settlement value, investigating claims, billing hours, and evaluating insurance policies. 47 contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Prerequisite: BUL 2241 or BUL 2131 or BUL 3310 or permission of Dean. This course is intended to provide an overview of regulations and laws applying to the health care system. Topics covered include the contractual relationship established between patient and provider as well as patient and health insurance company; state and federal regulations regarding licensing, health care facilities, and health care insurance; and state and federal laws governing health care, privacy and bioethics. In addition, the course will give an in-depth look at the governing case law in each of these areas as well as addressing issues surrounding liability in the health care profession and medical malpractice. 47 contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Prerequisite: PLA 1003 and PLA 2203. This course is intended to provide an overview of concepts and laws within environmental law. Topics covered include the history and foundations of environmental law and the main laws and regulations surrounding the protection of our environment. An in-depth examination of the applicable laws and regulations will be pursued to achieve the requisite knowledge of environmental issues. 47 contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Prerequisite: BUL 2241 or BUL 2131 or BUL 3310. This course introduces the student to basic concepts and regulations within the sports and entertainment industry with a focus on contract, constitutional, and intellectual property law. Topics covered in the area of sports law include the history of sports agents, torts and crimes in sports, Title IX and women's issues, contract law regarding athletes, financial and compensation considerations, American with Disabilities Act in sports, athlete/celebrity status, and intellectual property issues. Topics covered in the area of entertainment law include the legal structure of film, television, music, live stage, and publishing industries, contract law regarding entertainers, credits and compensation, constitutional considerations, and intellectual property law issues. 47 contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Prerequisite: Admission to the Paralegal Studies BAS program or permission of the Dean, PLA 2114. This course provides an examination of various legal traditions and systems of the world. International law and transboundary issues will be discussed. Substantive and procedural laws will be examined. Availability of resources will be emphasized. 47 contact hours.
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