About this course
What you’ll learn
This course examines the law and practice of business organizations and the paralegal’s potential functions in this area of law. It begins with an examination of basic agency law, followed by a study of the fundamental structure and most important legal doctrines relating to general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, small closely-held corporations, and large publicly-traded corporations.
Business law is not, in itself, a field of law. Rather, it is the study of how civil (and sometimes criminal) law affects the operation of businesses. Any study of business is increasingly concerned with the legal environment. This course is designed to provide paralegals with the information they need to work under the supervision of counsel in the legal department of a corporation or to assist attorneys that specialize in providing counsel to businesses. It also provides the general public with knowledge of the legal environment in which businesses operate.
Learning objectives
- Discuss how state & federal constitutions, legislations, state and federal court’s decisions affect business law.
- Examine the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is and its function.
- Explain how businesses deal with globalization of the economy, treaties and conventions.
- Differentiate Trademarks, Service Marks, Copyrights and Patents.
- Explain the enforcement and remedies in business contracts, including breached contracts.
- Discuss the basic contracts within the entertainment industry.
- Examine and evaluate certain government regulations, such as the FCC/Broadcasting and the local regulation of entertainment.
- Discuss First Amendment rights through freedom of expression, assembly and religion.
- Define bailment, bailors and bailees.
- Explain legal issues surrounding the sale of goods.
- Discuss secure transactions and the requirements placed by the UCC.
- Explain bankruptcy and the regulations and provisions of Chapters 7 & 11.
- Explain the concept of agency and an agency agreement.
- Examine the functions and duties of a Corporate Paralegal.
- Differentiate business organizations including the sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation and the limited liability corporation.
- Examine the ethical considerations of the corporate paralegal.
Continuing Education Information
This is an accelerated course. You will be expected to spend an average of at least 8 hours per week reading and completing assignments. Please note that extensions will not be granted for this online course. This course is the equivalent of at least 45 clock hours of study. 70% is the minimum passing score on all tests and assignments for this course.
Requirements & policies
Accommodations
The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education is committed to providing equal access to continuing education programs for students living with permanent or temporary disabilities. Learn more about the program accommodations (Opens in a new window).
Prerequisites
Successful completion of Paralegal I and II, or equivalent experience.
Organizations
Supporting associations
The Advanced Legal Research and Writing Certificate is offered by the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education in partnership with CLS by BARBRI.
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