I and is of special interest to the accountancy major. Acquaints the student with laws relevant to agencies, partnerships, limited partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, real estate, securities regulations, bankruptcy, insurance, wills, trusts and estates. Tax laws are discussed throughout the course as they relate to the subject matter being discussed. Case study, federal and state statutes and government regulation are reviewed and explained. Applying the principles and concepts of the laws discussed, the students will create their own startup e-business.
Students present the business plan and web site to the class.
The course syllabus, cases, and readings can be viewed on the Bentley web site. Federal and state statutes, leading court and agency decisions are examined. Fair employment practice law encompasses race, sex, religion, national origin, handicapped and age discrimination including the topics of equal pay for equal work, affirmative action and sexual harassment. Collaborative textual analysis is supplemented with lectures, guest speakers, films and panel discussions. It includes the treatment of contracts for the sale of real estate, transfer of title, title examination, security for real estate transactions such as mortgages, methods and problems of co-ownership, zoning ordinances, brokerage contracts, and constitutional issues related to real property.