BA 301 - Legal Environment of Business I

Interactivity: Discussion Board

Final Assessment: None

Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Understand how the American legal system is structured and why the structure can influence strategy decisions.
• Describe the steps in the litigation process.
• Specify the basic elements of common crimes and torts.
• Explain how tort law intersects with economics and social attitude.
• Identify the laws relevant to the employment relationship, and understand the rights and obligations involved.
• Define the meaning of contract, and explain how one is formed and breached.
• Read and understand court opinions, and recognize how decisions are reached.
• Assess the challenges faced by the legal system in light of modern technology and the global economy.