: This course covers the basics of business law for an entrepreneur. It reviews legal structures for a new venture, intellectual property, employment law, contracts, government regulation, and personal and real property.
: This course has a "Mentor Expert" helpdesk feature. Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying.
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Lesson 1
After completing this course, you should be able to discuss the following topics:
Legal Environment
Sole Proprietorships
Partnerships
Corporations
Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships
S Corporations and Limited Liability Companies
Franchises
Intellectual Property Rights
Patents
Copyright
Trademarks and Trade Secrets
Employment Law
Forming a Contract
Contracts and Fraud
Sales Contracts
Taxation and the Employer's Responsibilities
Government Regulation
Personal Property
Real Property
Transfer of Real Property Ownership
Bankruptcy
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