HADM 4800

Law for Entrepreneurs

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

An analysis of key legal issues that a startup or growing business must address, including: (i) choosing type of business entity, (ii) proper establishment and utilization of corporate boards of directors, (iii) sources of capital and understanding capitalization structures (common stock, preferred stock, warrants, etc.) (iv) use of stock options as employee incentives, (v) protecting confidential information and inventions, (vi) fundamental employment practices, (vii) negotiating relationships with landlords, distributors, resellers and customers; and (viii) secured transactions and basic debtor-creditor law.

When Offered Spring.

Satisfies Requirement Satisfies HADM or free electives for SHA students.

Comments Graduate students must enroll in HADM 6800.

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