Corporate Law: Year 4

Corporate Law: Year 4

Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution: Laws and practices of resolving disputes outside the courts.

  1. Week 1: Introduction to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods
  2. Week 2: Mediation: process, techniques, and legal framework
  3. Week 3: Arbitration: process, laws (domestic and international), and enforcement
  4. Week 4: Other ADR methods: negotiation, conciliation, and mini-trials

Corporate Crimes and Fraud: Study of laws related to white-collar crimes, corporate fraud, and enforcement.

  1. Week 1: Overview of corporate crimes: securities fraud, insider trading, and bribery
  2. Week 2: Laws and regulations for combating corporate crimes: FCPA, SOX, Dodd-Frank Act
  3. Week 3: Corporate fraud detection, investigation, and litigation
  4. Week 4: International aspects of corporate crimes: cross-border investigations and enforcement

Regulatory Compliance and Ethics: Overview of regulatory compliance and business ethics.

  1. Week 1: Understanding the role of compliance in corporations
  2. Week 2: Key compliance areas: AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, data protection
  3. Week 3: Setting up a compliance program: policies, training, monitoring
  4. Week 4: Business ethics and ethical decision making in business

International Corporate and Business Strategy: Study of corporate strategies in an international context.

  1. Week 1: Overview of international business strategies and their legal implications
  2. Week 2: International expansion: joint ventures, alliances, M&A, franchising
  3. Week 3: Legal and regulatory issues in international business strategies
  4. Week 4: Risk management in international business: political, regulatory, cultural risks

Trade Secrets Law: Understanding the legal aspects of protecting and litigating trade secrets.

  1. Week 1: Introduction to trade secrets and related laws
  2. Week 2: Protection of trade secrets: policies, non-disclosure agreements, non-compete clauses
  3. Week 3: Trade secret misappropriation: detection, remedies, and litigation
  4. Week 4: International aspects of trade secret protection

E-commerce Law: Laws and regulations related to online businesses and transactions.

  1. Week 1: Overview of e-commerce and related legal issues
  2. Week 2: Contracts, payments, and consumer protection in e-commerce
  3. Week 3: Intellectual property, domain names, and advertising in e-commerce
  4. Week 4: Privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity in e-commerce

Privacy and Data Protection Law: Laws regarding personal data protection and privacy in the corporate sector.

  1. Week 1: Overview of privacy and data protection laws: GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA
  2. Week 2: Compliance with data protection laws: policies, data processing agreements, DPIAs
  3. Week 3: Data breaches: prevention, response, and legal obligations
  4. Week 4: International data transfers and privacy challenges in new technologies (AI, IoT)

Law of Financial Institutions: Understanding laws that govern banks and other financial institutions.

  1. Week 1: Overview of banking and financial services regulation
  2. Week 2: Regulation of banks: capital requirements, prudential standards, resolution
  3. Week 3: Regulation of non-bank financial institutions: broker-dealers, asset managers, insurers
  4. Week 4: International aspects of financial regulation: Basel III, MiFID II, cross-border issues

Health and Safety Law: Understanding occupational health and safety laws in a corporate context.

  1. Week 1: Introduction to occupational health and safety law
  2. Week 2: Compliance with OSHA standards and regulations
  3. Week 3: Workers’ compensation laws and claims
  4. Week 4: Workplace issues: ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and violence

Immigration Law for Corporations: Basics of immigration law as it pertains to businesses.

  1. Week 1: Introduction to corporate immigration law: visas, green cards, and naturalization
  2. Week 2: Employment-based immigration: H-1B, L-1, and EB visas
  3. Week 3: Compliance with immigration laws: I-9 verification, audits, and penalties
  4. Week 4: Immigration issues in international business: cross-border transfers, global mobility

Consumer Protection Law: Study of laws related to consumer rights and corporate responsibilities.

  1. Week 1: Introduction to consumer protection law: deceptive practices, product safety
  2. Week 2: Federal and state consumer protection laws: FTC Act, state UDAP statutes
  3. Week 3: Specific areas of consumer protection: credit, privacy, telemarketing
  4. Week 4: Enforcement and compliance in consumer protection law

Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics: Understanding the role and responsibility of corporations in society and ethical considerations.

  1. Week 1: Introduction to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its legal implications
  2. Week 2: CSR areas: environmental, social, governance (ESG) issues
  3. Week 3: CSR reporting and disclosure laws and standards
  4. Week 4: Business ethics and corporate culture: role of leadership, ethical decision-making.