Legal Strategy for Business

This program equips learners to understand the essentials of business law in order to become more effective, well-rounded leaders. Successful completion of the full program is required to earn this Certificate of Completion. Program content includes: Module 1: Legal Systems and the Role of Regulation Explore the application of U.S. laws both locally and globally, the role of the various courts and an overview of dispute resolution. Module 2: Agency and Employment Law Discover the circumstances under which a business is legally liable for the wrongful acts of its employees. Module 3: Tort Law: Establishing Liability for Civil Wrongs Examine the basic requirements for a claim under tort law and the potential defenses to it. Module 4: Leveraging Contract Law for Commercial Success Investigate the fundamentals of commercial contracts and key business considerations. Module 5: Antitrust and Competition Law Examine the nuances of antitrust law and global competition law. Module 6: Developing an Intellectual Property Strategy Discover the business value of patents, trademarks and copyrights. Module 7: Corporations, LLCs, Partnerships and Other Business Entities Review various business structures and the circumstances in which the protection they offer might be lost. Module 8: Corporate Governance and the Duties of Officers and Directors Explore the fundamentals of good corporate governance and the fiduciary duties of directors and officers.