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Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 10 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Maryland, College Park
  • Offered by

عن

By its nature, the law touches on many aspects of entrepreneurship, making it an applicable and versatile topic of study. For aspiring entrepreneurs, it's important to understand how to form the business and work with the initial customers. For active entrepreneurs, there are critical considerations on employment law and operating policies. For everyone, the role that the law plays in managing the company, and its associated risks, must be properly understood to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities. With the aspiring and active entrepreneur in mind, this course focuses on the foundational elements of law. We'll begin with an introduction to the nature of law and modern legal systems and sources. Initial priorities, including what legal activities you may pursue on your own, versus when and how to select and work with an attorney, are explored. Business formation choices and considerations are also central points of discussion. Employments laws and liabilities are examined, with the closing topic being entering and existing your business. "Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs" is one of three courses in the "Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship Specialization" by Coursera and the University of Maryland. This specialization explores the critical legal and business issues entrepreneurs face as they build and launch a new venture. Learners examine real-world scenarios and address legal and business issues from ideation to all of the important junctures along the path to success. Significant attention is placed on new venture formation, intellectual property management, and contracts and financing arrangements.

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Overview

    • 3 Readings
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3 Readings

  • Welcome
  • Meet the Faculty
  • Connect with Your Classmates

Expand Your Learning

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Explore the Specialization in the Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship

Introduction to Law and Types of Legal Systems

    • 5 Readings
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5 Readings

  • Introduction
  • What is the Law and What Function Does it Serve
  • Modern Legal Systems of the World
  • Sources of Law
  • Key Takeaways

Initial Priorities

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz

5 Videos

  • Attorney-Client Privilege
  • Hiring an Attorney
  • Contracts
  • Crimes
  • Business Plans

Mechanics of Business Formation

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz

3 Videos

  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Board of Directors
  • Board Compensation

2 Readings

  • Introduction to the Mechanics of Business Formation
  • Duties and Powers of Officers and Directors

Challenge Activity

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Board of Directors Analysis (Optional)

Organizing Your Business

    • 5 Videos
    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz

5 Videos

  • Business Formation
  • Corporations
  • Partnerships
  • Limited Liabilities Companies
  • Choosing a Business Form

5 Readings

  • Introduction to Organizing Your Business
  • Factors to Consider for Organizing a Business
  • Corporations
  • Partnerships Versus Corporation
  • Limited Liabilities Companies

Employee Status

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Hiring Employees
  • Employee Status

1 Readings

  • Employment Law

Employment Law and Liability

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz

3 Videos

  • Employment Agreement
  • Stock Options
  • Employment Legislation

Entering and Exiting Your Business

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Buying or Selling a Business
  • Going Public
  • Leaving Your Job

Challenge Activity

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Entity Formation Plan (Optional)

Next Steps

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • Congratulations!
  • Explore the Specialization in the Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
  • Accelerate Your Career with the #1 Online Master’s Degree for Startup Entrepreneurs and Corporate Innovators
  • Acknowledgements

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"Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs" is a foundational course designed for aspiring and active entrepreneurs, focusing on essential legal aspects of business formation, employment laws, and operational policies. Offered by Coursera and the University of Maryland, this course is part of the "Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship Specialization," providing practical insights into real-world legal scenarios. With a comprehensive duration of 600 minutes, learners can subscribe at the Starter level to gain critical knowledge for managing legal risks and opportunities in entrepreneurship.

Wilson L. White
Instructors

Wilson L. White

Dr. James V. Green
Instructors

Dr. James V. Green