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LAW 2150. Legal Environment of Business/(3).F;S.


An introduction to the legal process in order to
demonstrate its effect on individuals and
businesses. A philosophical and historical
background of jurisprudence and of the American
legal system is supplied as well as a larger
in-depth study of the federal and state court
systems. Emphasis is also placed on legislative,
administrative and common law, stressing specific
topics affecting businesses, such as contracts,
business crimes and torts, government regulations,
environmental protection, and the ethical problems
confronting businesses in both the national and
international trade settings.




LAW 3910. Business Law I/(3).On Demand.


A study of selected traditional areas of the law
that affect the commercial community. Includes law
of contracts, commercial paper, agency, personal
property and bailments. Common law concepts are
investigated as well as the impact of the Uniform
Commercial Code on commercial transactions. The
course is designed to give students an awareness
of legal problems that may exist in a commercial
transaction, and to develop the analytical skills
necessary to recognize and seek assistance for
such problems. (A special objective of this course
is to assist students in preparing for the CPA
examination.)




LAW 3930. Hospitality Law/(3).On Demand.


Laws applicable to ownership and operation of
hotels, restaurants and resorts. Consideration of
contracts, real property, ownership forms, torts,
liabilities, duties and administrative agency
regulations. Prerequisites: HOS 2000.




LAW 3960. Insurance Law/(3).On Demand.


A study of the legal issues that affect licensing,
regulation, sales and claims in the insurance
industry. Common law and statutory schemes are
investigated as well as the ethical responsibility
of all involved parties. This course is designed
for insurance majors that seek an in-depth
understanding into the legal framework of the
insurance process. Prerequisite: LAW 2150.




LAW 4640. Business Law for Accountants/(3).F.


An in-depth study of legal rules, theories and
regulations that impact upon the accounting
profession. Common law and statutory sources will
be utilized, with special emphasis in the areas of
business organizations, SEC, accountants legal
liability and ethics. Objectives of this course
include exposing the accounting student to legal
issues that confront the profession and assist the
student in preparing for the CPA examination.
[Dual-listed with LAW 5640.]