This course provides the student with an overview of the impact of legal, ethical and regulatory considerations on the business organization. Although introductory in nature, the course provides substantive analysis of the topics addressed. Specific topics considered include: legal theory, legal forums and institutions, contract law, business forms, employment regulation, anti-competitive practices and intellectual property. Although the focus of this course is primarily from a USA domestic law perspective, consideration is given to international and comparative legal issues.

*Course content subject to change