Welcome to Business Law!
This course presents a practical study of Canadian business law, including the legal and administrative systems, torts, contracts, employment laws, and general legal considerations that arise for a business. In addition, students will assess intellectual property, patent, trademark, copyright, and franchising laws and apply them to business cases.
Online Classes: Contact North
Each Online Course will be split into two periods. The first period will be 2 hours of lecture. The second period will be an assignment for you to complete on your own within a two hour period and submit via email. These assignments will go towards your test marks.
Course Evaluation:
- 3 Tests: 75% (25% each) Tests will be split into topic assignments that will be answered each day we have class. This means that if you miss a class, you will miss part of the test
- Case Study Assignment: 25%
Powerpoints
- Chapter 1: The Canadian Legal System
- Chapter 2: Torts and Professional Liability
- Chapter 3: Formation of Contracts
- Chapter 4: Enforcing Contractual Obligations
- Chapter 5: Legislation in the Marketplace
- Chapter 6: Agency and Employment
- Chapter 7: Methods of Carrying on Business
- Chapter 8: Property
- Chapter 9: Ideas and Information
- Chapter 10: Electronic Commerce and International Trade
Class Assignments
- Introduction to Law Assignment
- Tort Assignment
- Contract Law Assignment
- Enforcing Contract Law Assignment
- Legislation in the Marketplace Assignment
- Agency and Employment Assignment
- Methods of Carrying on Business Assignment
- Intellectual Property Assignment
- International Trade Assignment
Case Study Assignment: Human Rights Case Study Assignment
Due: Last Scheduled Class