Introduction to Business Law
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Business Law
Overview of business law, importance, and relevance in business decision-making

Module #2
Sources of Law
Common law, statutory law, administrative law, and constitutional law

Module #3
Court Systems
Federal and state court systems, jurisdiction, and venue

Module #4
Legal Terminology
Key terms and concepts in business law

Module #5
Business Ethics
The role of ethics in business decision-making and sustainability

Module #6
Contracts:Definition and Types
Elements of a contract, types of contracts, and contract classification

Module #7
Contract Formation
Offer, acceptance, consideration, and capacity

Module #8
Contract Performance and Breach
Contract obligations, breach, and remedies

Module #9
Sales Contracts
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Article 2, sales contracts, and warranties

Module #10
Tort Law
Intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability

Module #11
Business Organizations
Sole proprietorships, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLCs)

Module #12
Corporations
Corporate structure, shareholders, and directors

Module #13
Employment Law
Employment-at-will, discrimination, and harassment

Module #14
Intellectual Property
Copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets

Module #15
Securities Regulation
Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and SEC regulations

Module #16
Antitrust Law
Sherman Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act

Module #17
Environmental Law
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act

Module #18
International Business Law
International trade, NAFTA, and WTO agreements

Module #19
Dispute Resolution
Negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation

Module #20
Cyberlaw and E-Commerce
Online contracts, digital signatures, and cybersecurity

Module #21
Business Law and Social Responsibility
Corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and ethics

Module #22
Government Regulation of Business
Federal and state regulations, agency oversight, and compliance

Module #23
Business Law in the Global Economy
Globalization, trade agreements, and international business law

Module #24
Legal Research and Writing
Legal research methods, writing, and citation

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Introduction to Business Law career

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