Law in Business 2600-BM-LIB
This course provides the knowledge on the fundamental elements of law from the perspective of business. Students will get to know the structure of legal systems and basic principles governing them. The following issues will be discussed during the course:
- The concept of law (nature, objectives, function)
- Introductory remark on the legal systems (brief overview of history, structure, basic principles e.g. separation of powers in democracies to ensure checks and balances among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
- primary sources of law
- overview of judicial system
- Legal reasoning and case law
- Regulation of economic activity
The course will explore how legal systems evolve to reflect societal changes and developments. During the course students will analyse relevant case law and learn basic principles of interpretation of law to better understand the regulatory framework for business.
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Term 2024Z:
This course provides the knowledge on the fundamental elements of law from the perspective of business. Students will get to know the structure of legal systems and basic principles governing them. The following issues will be discussed during the course: The course will explore how legal systems evolve to reflect societal changes and developments. During the course students will analyse relevant case law and learn basic principles of interpretation of law to better understand the regulatory framework for business. |
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
After completion of the course, the student:
in terms of knowledge:
- correctly uses basic terminology within the field of legal sciences (K_W01).
- discusses the legislative process (K_W04).
- identifies challenges associated with law-making (K_W04).
- analyzes sources of law, court rulings, and legal regulations concerning business activity (K_W04).
- identifies basic principles of legal interpretation and the role of judicial and administrative rulings in shaping legal provisions (K_W04).
- summarizes the importance of economic policy in the state (K_W05).
in terms of skills:
- collaborates in a group to prepare an analysis of court rulings, legal texts, and scientific articles (K_U07).
- recognizes personal educational needs in the area of knowledge of economic law (K_U08).
in terms of social competences:
- evaluates the impact of legal regulations and case law on business activity (K_K01).
- takes the social responsibility and the interests of a wide range of stakeholders in business activities into account (K_K03).
- argues in favor of integrity and professionalism, recognizing their impact on the reputation of the profession and industry, as well as on building social trust (K_K05).
Assessment criteria
Attendance, active in-class participation and exam (written or oral)
Exam (written or oral), passing threshold: minimum 51%; active, merit-based participation in classes will be additionally awarded.
Bibliography
- J. Hage, A. Waltermann, B. Akkermans (eds.), Introduction to Law, Springer International 2017
- A history of law in Europe : from the early middle ages to the twentieth century / Antonio Padoa-Schioppa ; translated by Caterina Fitzgerald, Cambridge University Press 2018
- Legal reason. The use of analogy in legal argument / L.L. Weinreb, Cambridge University Press 2016
- selected case law and handouts distributed during classes
Some of the materials will be available on Kampus platform. Materials are only for use for classes. Further dissemination is strictly prohibited.
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Term 2024Z:
- A history of law in Europe : from the early middle ages to the twentieth century / Antonio Padoa-Schioppa ; translated by Caterina Fitzgerald, Cambridge University Press 2018 Some of the materials will be available on Kampus platform. Materials are only for use for classes. Further dissemination is strictly prohibited. |
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