What will you learn in this Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law Course
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Contract Formation: Understand the essential elements required to form a valid contract, including agreement, consideration, capacity, legality, and satisfaction of the statute of frauds.
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Contract Enforceability: Determine when a contract may be void, voidable, or otherwise unenforceable.
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Sales Contracts under UCC Article 2: Describe the rights and responsibilities of buyers and sellers in contracts for the sale of goods, focusing on the modifications introduced by the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Article 2.
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Employment Law Basics: Describe the basic rights granted to employees and labor unions, including aspects of agency and employment relationships
Program Overview
1. Introduction to the Course
1 hour
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Familiarize yourself with the course structure, instructor, and learning environment.
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Obtain the technical skills required to navigate and succeed in the course.
2. Forming Enforceable Agreements
5 hours
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Explore the concept of legally enforceable agreements (contracts).
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Learn about the elements of a valid contract: agreement, consideration, capacity, legality, and statute of frauds.
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Recognize valid, enforceable contracts and identify reasons for unenforceability
3. Special Rules for Sales Contracts
4 hours
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Understand the special rules that apply to contracts for the sale of goods.
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Learn how UCC Article 2 modifies common law rules governing contract formation.
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Determine which contracts are governed by UCC Article 2 and how they differ from other contracts.
4. Enforcing Agreements
5 hours
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Examine who can enforce contracts and when contracts can be enforced in court.
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Discuss the types of awards courts grant when a party breaches a contract.
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Focus on different rules that apply to contracts for the sale of goods.
5. Employment Law
8 hours
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Introduce the legal principles governing the employment relationship.
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Discuss the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.
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Explore topics such as employment-at-will, wrongful termination, and labor unions.
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Job Outlook
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Proficiency in contract and employment law is valuable for roles in business, human resources, and legal compliance.
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Understanding these legal concepts can aid in risk management and decision-making within organizations.
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Skills acquired are applicable across various industries and sectors.
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