B LAW 488

Selected Topics in Business Law

3 units

Fall 2026

Topics

Interview exercise
Interview reflection due
Complaint Resolution & mid term review
Resolution exercise
Resolution reflection due Court application exercise
Oral advocacy workshop pt. 1
Oral advocacy workshop pt. 2
Wrap up class
Explain and apply key principles of administrative law and professional regulation to practical legal and regulatory issues
Analyze legal and regulatory issues and develop clear, well-supported positions based on legislation, case law, evidence, and applicable professional standards
Exercise professional judgment by identifying legal, ethical, and practical issues, analyzing risks, and effectively communicate a well-supported opinion

Winter 2024

display a broad understanding of commercial law and how it impacts entrepreneurial activity in several areas
identify the specific legal issues that an entrepreneur needs to understand at various stages of venture development
articulate practical skills for setting up and running a new venture
apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills
develop a practical legal strategy for a new venture

B. Tingle, Start-up and Growth Companies in Canada (3ed. 2018) The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Law and Strategy, 5th Edition
recommended

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