Business Law (BLAW)

BLAW 20003. The Legal Environment of Business (ACTS Equivalency = BLAW 2003). 3 Hours.

Introduction to the legal and ethical environment in which business operates. Topics covered in this survey course include: introduction to the legal system and the judicial resolution of disputes, constitutional law, administrative law, criminal law, torts, contracts, property law, advertising and marketing law, bankruptcy and credit transactions, business organizations, antitrust, employment law and ethics. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)

BLAW 200H3. Honors The Legal Environment of Business. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the legal and ethical environment in which business operates. Topics covered in this survey course include: introduction to the legal system and the judicial resolution of disputes, constitutional law, administrative law, criminal law, torts, contracts, property law, advertising and marketing law, bankruptcy and credit transactions, business organizations, antitrust, employment law and ethics. (Typically offered: Fall, Spring and Summer)
This course is equivalent to BLAW 20003.

BLAW 30303. Commercial Law. 3 Hours.

A study of the laws applicable to commercial transactions. Topics covered include the common law of contracts, Articles Two (Sales) and Three (Commercial Paper) of the Uniform Commercial Code, secured transactions, suretyship, and bankruptcy. (Typically offered: Spring)

BLAW 50003. Commercial Transactions. 3 Hours.

A study of laws applicable to business. Topics covered include the law of Contracts and UCC Sales, Payment Systems (checking accounts and E-payments), Bankruptcy, Intellectual Property, Principal-Agency Relationships, Business Entities, Data Security, Federal Securities Law, and Accountant's Legal Liability. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the Master of Accountancy or Master of Professional Accounting program. (Typically offered: Irregular)