BLAW - Legal Studies (BLAW)

BLAW 2301  Legal Foundations of Business  (3 Credits)  

Examination of the relationship between the business environment and the legal environment. Topics include constitutional law implications, contractual relationships, employment and ethics. Offered: Fall, Spring.

BLAW 3462  Government and Business  (3 Credits)  

Examines the regulatory interactions of government with enterprise. Survey of the institutional and legal structure in which business functions in the United States. The theoretical and empirical implications of regulation evaluated through the case method.

Prerequisites: ECON 1402 with a minimum grade of D and ECON 1403 with a minimum grade of D  
BLAW 4310  Advanced Topics in Legal Studies  (3 Credits)  

Extension and application of legal and ethical issues beyond the foundations level.

Prerequisites: BLAW 2301 with a minimum grade of D  
BLAW 4315  International Law  (3 Credits)  

Highlights those aspects of public and commercial law that are relevant to American business operating in the international environment. Includes legal and ethical aspects of international trade and commercial transactions. Prerequisite: BLAW 2301. Offered: Irregularly.

Prerequisites: BLAW 2301  
BLAW 4316  Consumer Law  (3 Credits)  

In-depth examination of legal and ethical issues relating to consumer rights, responsibilities, and advertising. Prerequisite: BLAW 2301. Offered: T.B.D.

Prerequisites: BLAW 2301  
BLAW 4318  Products Liability  (3 Credits)  

Examination of legal and ethical issues of this specialized area of tort law. Particular emphasis is on the development of products liability and its impact on the business environment. Topics include negligence, warranties and strict liability.

BLAW 4320  Disruption, Technology and Law  (3 Credits)  

This course examines several of the many issues and challenges propelled by technology driven disruption. It is clear that the established order in business, and society more generally, faces unprecedented change as a result. Since the legal and regulatory environment, broadly defined, is often among the most significant influencer of outcomes, we will examine the implications of these disruptive technologies on the law as well.

BLAW 4322  Commercial Law  (3 Credits)  

Examination of legal and ethical issues relating to commercial transactions involving sales, remedies, commercial bailments, security interests, bankruptcy, and select advanced topics in business associations.

BLAW 4325  Law, Ethics and Public Policy  (3 Credits)  

Examines the ethical and public policy issues raised in a variety of areas of law. Provides an in-depth treatment of many of the legal and ethical issues faced in the business environment.

Prerequisites: BLAW 2301 with a minimum grade of D  
BLAW 4326  Issues in Employment Law  (3 Credits)  

Examination of employment law issues and ethical dilemmas facing today¿s managers. Emphasis on sexual discrimination, racial discrimination, sexual harassment, whistle blowing, hiring, firing, layoffs and disability. Discussion of the relationship between corporate social responsibility and employment. Prerequisite: BLAW 2301. Offered: T.B.D.

Prerequisites: BLAW 2301  
BLAW 4330  Sport Law  (3 Credits)  

The constitutional aspects of sports with special attention toward procedural and substantive due process. The formation and conditions of contracts from both the management and individual’s perspectives. Topical coverage includes: Agency; Labor and Employment; Antitrust and Title IX coverage. Strong emphasis on ethical concerns in the sport industry.

Prerequisites: BLAW 2301 with a minimum grade of D  
BLAW 4331  Securities Regulation  (3 Credits)  
BLAW 4335  Legal Aspects of Information Technology  (3 Credits)  

Examination of legal, ethical, and social responsibility issues related to information technology, including privacy and confidentiality, e-commerce law fundamentals, consumer protection, content regulation, internet and intellectual property law and the protection of information products and services. Discussion of information technology innovation, including, but not limited to, new media and social networking platforms, and its impact on legal and ethical issues.

BLAW 4336  Legal Aspects of Inform Techno  (3 Credits)  
BLAW 4340  Legal Research, Writing and Moot Court  (3 Credits)  

Introduction to the research techniques currently used in the legal community. Shows how to develop an analytical approach toward legal issues through both written and oral exercises.

Prerequisites: BLAW 2301  
BLAW 4397  Directed Research/Legal Studies  (1 Credit)  

Individual research in the area of legal studies independent of a formal course structure. Prerequisite: permission of supervising faculty member prior to registration. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

BLAW 4398  Directed Research/Legal Studies  (2 Credits)  

Individual research in the area of legal studies independent of a formal course structure. Prerequisite: permission of supervising faculty member prior to registration. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

BLAW 4399  Directed Research/Legal Studies  (3 Credits)  

Individual research in the area of legal studies independent of a formal course structure. Prerequisite: permission of supervising faculty member prior to registration. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

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