Business Law

Ethical behavior is critical to the success of your career and your company. But ethics are not always black and white. Many factors can affect how people respond in ethically gray situations, including conflicts of interest, fear of failure, and business pressure. To ensure you have a strong ethical compass, you need to be informed and prepared. In this course, filled with practical examples and live-action scenarios, expert Bob McGannon helps you understand what business ethics are and why they are so important. Learn how to conduct an ethical self-check, apply ethical standards to your work with stakeholders and coworkers, and report any ethical issues that arise. Bob also describes how to promote ethical behavior from top to bottom and explains how ethics are evolving in rapidly changing world.

Today's headlines are rife with stories of corporate corruption. These incidents are often pinned on the decision-makers at the top—and rightly so, in most cases. Modern corporate leaders are charged with both promoting ethical behavior and grappling with the ethical quagmires that crop up during their tenure. In this course, Bob McGannon delves into the subject of business ethics, explaining why it's critical to the success of your business—particularly in the era of social media—and how to refine your own ethical framework. Bob describes some of the behaviors and expectations you can put in place at your company today to promote ethical behavior from top to bottom. He also showcases ethics in action, including how to deal with situations where the right answer isn't readily apparent.

Regardless of your profession, the subject of ethics is an important one to review. That said, it's particularly critical for sales professionals, who are in contact with many different people and exposed to a variety of business settings. In this course, explore examples of tricky situations that salespeople often encounter, and learn how to behave ethically while dealing with the pressure to deliver results. Sales coach Dean Karrel explores ethical business practices for dealing with expense accounts, working offsite, giving and accepting gifts, hiring and firing, and more.

Did you know that you have legal responsibilities as a manager? Even if you work with a corporation, you can still be held personally liable for certain legal violations. While you don't need to possess a deep understanding of the law to succeed as a manager, familiarizing yourself with current business laws can help you avoid sticky situations. In this course, learn what you need to know about US business and intellectual property law as a manager working within a business setting. Legal expert Jo-Ná Williams discusses how to protect yourself and your company—and know when to bring in the legal eagles. Learn the difference between copyright, trademark, and patent law; what constitutes wrongful discrimination and termination; the differences between business law and business ethics; and more.

How are you protecting your work? Author and attorney Dana Robinson gives you a high-level overview of intellectual property (IP), including topics such as patents, trademarks, and other protections. Learn the answer to common IP questions and discover an attorney's perspective on how you can best safeguard your ideas, and avoid infringing others' rights.

Dr. Matt Davis teaches the basics of the law governing Corporations including: constitutional rights, liability & taxation, powers, classification, formation, responsibilities, combination, and termination.

In 7 episodes, Stan Muller teaches you about Intellectual Property! This course introduces you to the concept and importance of intellectual property, and covers copyright, patents, international IP law and problems with intellectual property.

It can be daunting to move from the abstract idea stage to the realm of bank accounts, taxes, and liability. Sometimes, it can feel like you’re making arbitrary decisions, but we’re going to wade through the legalese together.

Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news.

Business Law is a foundation course for business students which introduce them to the major sources of law and deals with the main principles concerning the formation of contract, inter alia.

The Business Law Focus podcast series covers the latest and most important developments in business law and tax. Through exclusive interviews with leading experts in the field and the lawyers actually arguing the most important cases, these interviews cut through the noise to provide legal insights that matter for the C-suite, entrepreneurs and professionals.

Professionals engage in business law cases and explore business law topics.

Legal Toolkit is a comprehensive resource for professionals in law practice management. Each month, host Jared Correia invites forward-thinking lawyers to discuss the services, ideas, and programs that have improved their practices.

New Solo covers a diverse range of topics including transitioning from law firm to solo practice, law practice management, and more.

This Torts video series was created in collaboration with Prof. Lindsay Wiley from American University Washington College of Law.

The To The Extent That… podcast covers the latest technology-related topics in business law.

Legal Road Map® podcast is a must-listen for any online business owner. Through solo episodes and interviews with some of the biggest names in online business, Legal Road Map® is perfect for business owners who are ready to step away from relying on Google for legal advice and move toward sound legal protection and strategy to grow their business to the next level.