BLAW 305 Legal and Regulatory Environment (3 crs)

Prerequisite: Completion of 54 credits

This course considers legal and ethical issues affecting American business. Students will learn to recognize, prevent, and manage related risks in the legal and regulatory environment in which businesses operate. Students are introduced to the U.S. court system, alternative dispute resolution techniques, and administrative law. Sustainability of business practices, social responsibility, and rights and duties are emphasized through discussion of topics such as environmental law, employment discrimination, torts, agency principles, and related constitutional law principles.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BLAW 306 Business Law (3 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum junior standing.

• BLAW 305 is recommended prior to enrollment in this course.

Law of contracts, sales, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, suretyship, bankruptcy, accountant's legal liability, personal property, bailments and documents of title, real estate, wills, trusts, and insurance.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0

BLAW 315 International Business Law (3 crs)

Prerequisite: Minimum junior standing.

A study of private and public law as it affects U.S. companies dealing in international business.

Lecture/Discussion Hours: 3

Lab/Studio Hours: 0