A study of the nature, functions and limits of law as a social policy agency. Each semester, an area of substantive law is examined to examine the relationship between legal norms developed and developing in the region and societal problems and needs. Current offers can be found in the department. This course examines corporate responsibility from competing theoretical and management perspectives. The focus is on theories of ethics and their application to business case studies. Topics include moral issues in advertising and sales; recruitment and promotion; Financial management; corporate pollution; Security; and decision-making across borders and cultures. This course introduces students to the legal framework of international trade regulation – nationally, regionally and internationally. Topics covered include dispute settlement mechanisms, different norms for the attribution of nationality, issues of jurisdiction and choice of law, controversies over the treatment of foreign direct investment and expropriation of foreign-invested enterprises, models of extraterritoriality, problems of conflicting legal norms affecting areas such as labour and the environment, and plans to create more uniform rules of application. international trade. Students are encouraged to assess the political dimensions of laws and develop their own critical perspectives on them. MBA Advisor: Vince Buccola (Email: buccola@wharton.upenn.edu, Phone: 215.573.0575) This course provides an introduction to environmental management with an emphasis on the fundamental concepts of environmental law and policy and how they influence business decisions.

The main objective of the course is to provide students with a deeper practical understanding of the important relationship between business and the natural environment, the existing legal and policy framework for environmental protection, and how business leaders can think about managing their relationship with the environment and law. This course introduces students to the law of corporate financial distress and how to resolve it. This course focuses on three things: (1) familiarize students with the conceptual and historical underpinnings of U.S. law`s response to financial hardship; (2) Gain knowledge of liquidation and insolvency law, as is often the case in modern corporate environments, paying particular attention to how common settlement schemes affect investors across the capital structure; and (3) the introduction of cutting-edge legal issues at the forefront of today`s troubled investments and restructurings. As an academic subject, law is at a disciplinary crossroads that cuts across many humanities and social sciences. This academic minor seeks to familiarize students with multiple perspectives on law and public policy as general preparation for careers or graduate studies in law, government, journalism, health care, business, international affairs, or the nonprofit sector. This concentration, hosted by the Department of Business Law and Ethics, includes relevant course offerings from departments such as Business Administration and Public Policy, Finance, Business Law and Ethics, Management, Marketing and Operational Information and Decisions. Additional courses in economics, energy, and the environment may be credited towards the Wharton undergraduate concentration in Environmental Policy and Management from the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the School of Design, among others, as noted below. This course focuses on the areas of association law, contract, constitutional, labour, antitrust and agency law as they apply to the sports industry. This course exposes students to many legal issues faced by stakeholders in sports organisations. Particular attention is paid to the regulation of professional sports leagues, which promote competitive balance, and to antitrust law and labour-management relations, which deal with the organizational structure of sports leagues. The course also provides an overview of previous and newly formed collective agreements and the use or absence of salary caps in professional sports leagues.

The development of effective communication skills is emphasized through classroom presentations, written assignments and quizzes. Leadership and interpersonal communication are nurtured through projects and small group meetings, and critical thinking and problem-solving skills are encouraged through careful study of case law, which impacts the sport industry in various facets. This hands-on course explores the critical legal issues facing startups, with a focus on innovation and disruption. Current topics include blockchain, fintech, AI, digital and mobile topics. Students learn to use law to manage risk, deploy resources, and maximize value. The course covers the entire life cycle of a business, including confidentiality, non-competition and invention transfer clauses, intellectual property (IP) including patents, trade secrets, copyrights and trademarks, limited liability company (LLC) vs. limited liability company (LLC) tax benefits. Corporations or partnerships, securities law strategy to obtain angel financing, convertible debentures and venture capital (including SAFEs and KISSs), independent contractors vs. employee concerns, discrimination laws, merger and acquisition plans, restructuring and bankruptcy.

Students will come out of the course with the skills and tools to design term sheets and contracts, negotiate agreements tailored to their business models, and mitigate liability through risk protection policies, insurance, and litigation management. The course meets elective requirements for 5 concentrations, major or minor: * Wharton Legal Studies and Business Ethics; * Wharton entrepreneurship and innovation/management; * Wharton`s Social Impact and Responsibility; * SAS Legal Studies Minor; * SAS STSC Major (Science, Technology and Society) – with permission. Blockchain technology is a form of decentralized database that enables the secure exchange of value without depending on trusted intermediaries. Blockchain is the basis of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, as well as distributed ledger platforms used by consortia of companies in various sectors. Many believe that blockchain solutions have revolutionary potential. They promise to replace law enforcement with cryptographic consensus technical mechanisms to build trust. Technology has generated considerable enthusiasm, investment and entrepreneurial activity in recent years. However, the business value of blockchain-based solutions is uncertain, cryptocurrency valuations are speculative, and there are serious legal, regulatory, and governance challenges that need to be addressed. This course is designed to provide students with the tools to critically assess ongoing developments in this evolving field. I would advise a student interested in the LGST concentration to take courses that they believe will not only be interested, but will also provide them with excellent tools and skills that will help them at a later date.