Introduction to law and the American legal system in today's business world.
Special emphasis is given to contracts, sales, and commercial paper.
An example of the role and function of the judiciary, elements of civil and criminal lawsuits, and other emerging areas of the law, including alternative dispute resolution. Combines a critical introduction to the economic and ethical components of consumer issues with and analysis of relevant substantive aspects of consumer law. Incorporates an integrated coverage of the economic, legal and regulatory environments in which the consumer must survive in avoiding and resolving disputes regarding fraudulent transactions, financial matters, personal and real property contracts, credit investment issues, and family relationships. Same course as ECON 309I and FCS 309I. Team taught. Topics include owning and financing a home, minimizing taxes, investing goals and strategies, budgeting to match income and expenses, developing a savings plan, controlling expenses and credit usage, determining life, health, home and auto insurance needs, planning retirement.