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The Legal Infrastructure of Business (42201)

The point of this course is to introduce students to the legal system and legal reasoning with an emphasis on the way that law shapes the strategic environment for businesses. Said differently, this course is about the intersection of law and business strategy. There is no textbook for the course and I will post the readings in chunks throughout the quarter. You will be able to download the readings at the course website.

None.
There is a public website for the course and that is where you will find the syllabus. The syllabus evolves throughout the quarter but what you see at the link should be representative of what we will cover.
Based on written assignments on a course blog and a final examination. Auditors require instructor approval.
Description and/or course criteria last updated: June 17 2025
SCHEDULE
  • Autumn 2025
    Section: 42201-81
    W 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
    Gleacher Center
    304
    In-Person Only
  • Autumn 2025
    Section: 42201-85
    S 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Gleacher Center
    304
    In-Person Only

The Legal Infrastructure of Business (42201) - Picker, Randal>>

The point of this course is to introduce students to the legal system and legal reasoning with an emphasis on the way that law shapes the strategic environment for businesses. Said differently, this course is about the intersection of law and business strategy. There is no textbook for the course and I will post the readings in chunks throughout the quarter. You will be able to download the readings at the course website.

None.
There is a public website for the course and that is where you will find the syllabus. The syllabus evolves throughout the quarter but what you see at the link should be representative of what we will cover.
Based on written assignments on a course blog and a final examination. Auditors require instructor approval.
Description and/or course criteria last updated: June 17 2025
SCHEDULE
  • Autumn 2025
    Section: 42201-81
    W 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
    Gleacher Center
    304
    In-Person Only
  • Autumn 2025
    Section: 42201-85
    S 1:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Gleacher Center
    304
    In-Person Only