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Nature and function of law and legal institutions in society, with emphasis on those areas of law most relevant to business operations. Topics include the court systems, torts, the Constitution and business administrative agencies, international law, labor law, antitrust law, and environmental law. A student may not receive credit for both BA 3010 and BA 4400.

This course is required for all students in UNO’s College of Business Administration. It is designed to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts applicable to business. In addition to basic legal concepts, such as jurisdiction and the doctrine of stare decisis, the course covers contracts law, constitutional law, corporations law, torts, and international law.
In Innsbruck, I will be adding to the discussion of international law, a general review of comparative law, such as comparing differences between U.S. laws relating to business with those of European Union nations. I will also invite local guest speakers who are engaged in business and/or the practice of law in Austria.

The University of New Orleans International Summer School program has a mandatory class attendance policy. All students are required to attend class for all morning classes and any required afternoon and/or weekend fields trips and lectures. No unexcused absences are allowed. However, LFU students who have to miss a UNO class due to LFU examinations in the first two weeks of our program, can receive one excused absence for this. Any further unexcused absences will result in an academic penalty. Each faculty member determines the penalty for missed classes. Most professors deduct a letter grade for each additional missed class day. For details, please refer to your course syllabi, which will be distributed on the first day of class. The listed ECTS credits are a recommendation by the University of New Orleans Innsbruck Summer School, based on contact hours, anticipated out-of-classroom requirements such as field trips, and projected workload for readings, assignments, and exam preparation. Mail: Center-New-Orleans@uibk.ac.at