This week I taught class number 1 of Business Law (what I also refer to as law for businesses). Class #1 is a “get to know” class in which we discussed the court and legal systems, jurisdiction, sources of laws, and some relevant U.S. Constitution and Amendment provisions. And, as I had not yet had the opportunity to plug my laptop into the available projector system, I also learned by doing how that system works – and I was very happy with what is available. In class number 2 we will start discussing legal forms of business (such as corporations, LLCs, partnerships, nonprofits, etc.).
The following is a brief narrative of the primary topics that we covered in class number 1:
Class 1. August 26, 2024
Introduction to the legal environment for business. Sources of law. Federal court system, federal question, and diversity jurisdiction. California court system. Stare Decisis. Plaintiff standing to sue. Jurisdiction over the defendant – in personam, in rem, long-arm statute, service on the defendant, due process. United States Constitution and Amendments (that are relevant to a business (such as a corporation) as a person) – First Amendment – freedom of speech, and freedom of religion; Fourteenth Amendment – equal protection; Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments – due process; Article IV and Fourteenth Amendment – privileges and immunities; Fifth Amendment – government taking of property; Article VI, Paragraph 2 – supremacy clause; Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 – commerce clause
Onward.
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