BLAW375 – The Legal System, Lawyers and the Common Law
OFFERED FALL SEMESTER
Introduction to the court system, sources of law, and an overview of the three major areas of the common law: torts, contracts, and property. Emphasizes intellectual property, zoning, product liability, Uniform Commercial code and other topics relevant to business. Examines the role of lawyers in business settings.
Professor Harvey Perlman
BLAW376 – Civil and Criminal Litigation
OFFERED FALL SEMESTER
Examines civil and criminal justice system and key legal concepts that frame the operations of these systems, including jurisdiction and venue, civil and criminal case progression, structure and function of key legal documents, discovery and evidence, civil appeals process, components of criminal responsibility criminal defenses, search and seizure, the privilege against self-incrimination, sentencing issues, and the post-conviction process. Examines issues that arise in business settings.
Professor Martin Gardner and
Assistant Dean Marc Pearce
BLAW377 – Introduction to Corporate Compliance
OFFERED SPRING SEMESTER
Examines relationships between corporate governance, risk and compliance. Identification and discussion of common features of compliance programs and specific regulations affecting corporate compliance. Discussion of the role of risk assessment and ethical considerations.
Professor Catherine Lee Wilson
BLAW378 – Legislation and Regulation
OFFERED SPRING SEMESTER
Introduction to legislation, the structure of the U.S. government, the sources of governmental policy, and the various factors that influence policy and related regulations. Examines considerations that go into legislative and administrative policymaking and how businesses can play a role in shaping legislative and administrative agendas. Analyzes complex language through the art of statutory interpretation.
Professor Eric Berger