About this course
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn the fundamentals of business law relevant to paralegals, including key topics such as agency law, business structures, intellectual property, contracts, and regulatory frameworks. Additionally, you’ll gain practical skills to support legal teams in corporate settings and understand how legal principles influence business operations. Offered in partnership with CLS by BARBRI, this comprehensive program equips you with the knowledge needed to succeed in the legal side of the business world.
Learning objectives
- Analyze how state and federal constitutions, legislation, and court decisions, alongside international treaties, shape the legal landscape for business operations and First Amendment rights.
- Differentiate among various business organizational structures (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, LLC) and explain the principles of agency, including the ethical and functional duties of a corporate paralegal.
- Evaluate the formation, enforcement, and remedies for breach of business contracts, applying these concepts to general agreements and those specific to the entertainment industry.
- Apply the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) to legal issues concerning the sale of goods, secured transactions, and bailments.
- Distinguish between different forms of intellectual property, including trademarks, service marks, copyrights, and patents, recognizing their unique protections.
- Examine the impact of specific government regulations (e.g., FCC, local entertainment regulations) on businesses and explain the legal framework and provisions of bankruptcy under Chapters 7 and 11.
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.
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Prerequisites
Successful completion of Paralegal I and II, or equivalent experience.
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