Law and Entrepreneurship

This course will examine the major legal issues faced by entrepreneurs and start-up businesses. The course covers issues such as the entrepreneur's choice of business form, and the legal regulation of capital formation, venture capital financing and initial public offerings. In addition, students will become familiar with a wide range of legal issues that arise in the day-to-day operation of an entrepreneurial venture including: labor and employment law issues; intellectual property challenges; insurance matters; legal limits on marketing and competition; global trade issues and the regulation of e-commerce. The course will also address fundamental changes to the business, including mergers, acquisitions and the sale of the business.