Introduction to Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs-Overview
Welcome
Meet the Faculty
Connect with Your Classmates
Introduction to Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs-Expand Your Learning
Explore the Specialization in the Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
Legal Fundamentals-Introduction to Law and Types of Legal Systems
Introduction
What is the Law and What Function Does it Serve
Modern Legal Systems of the World
Sources of Law
Key Takeaways
Legal Fundamentals-Initial Priorities
Attorney-Client Privilege
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Hiring an Attorney
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Contracts
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Crimes
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Business Plans
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Mechanics of Business Formation-Mechanics of Business Formation
Introduction to the Mechanics of Business Formation
Articles of Incorporation
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Duties and Powers of Officers and Directors
Board of Directors
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Board Compensation
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Mechanics of Business Formation-Challenge Activity
Board of Directors Analysis (Optional)
Organizing Your Business-Organizing Your Business
Introduction to Organizing Your Business
Factors to Consider for Organizing a Business
Business Formation
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Corporations
Corporations
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Partnerships Versus Corporation
Partnerships
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Limited Liabilities Companies
Limited Liabilities Companies
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Choosing a Business Form
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Employee Status-Employee Status
Employment Law
Hiring Employees
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Employee Status
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Employment Law and Liability-Employment Law and Liability
Employment Agreement
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Stock Options
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Employment Legislation
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Entering and Exiting Your Business-Entering and Exiting Your Business
Buying or Selling a Business
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Going Public
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Leaving Your Job
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Entering and Exiting Your Business-Challenge Activity
Entity Formation Plan (Optional)
Next Steps-Next Steps
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