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Lesson 11: Intellectual Property and Business Law in the Digital Age
Learning Outcomes After this Lesson, you should be able to: Distinguish between copyrights, patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and trade secrets Explain how the law applies in protecting each type of intellectual property Identify ways to minimize legal risks related to the infringement of various intellectual property rights Discuss legal aspects and protection of confidential business …
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Lesson 10: Property Law
Learning Outcomes After this Lesson, you should be able to: Define property law and discuss its purpose Distinguish ownership from possession of real and personal property Define personal, real, and intellectual property Explain the differences between lucrative, constructive, special, and gratuitous bailment Describe conditions and warranties that are useful when buying or selling real property …
Lesson 9: Workplace Law
Learning Outcomes After this Lesson, you should be able to: Discuss how the common law affects hiring and other employment decisions Analyze the common law that governs the dismissal of non-unionized employees Explain how to run a business in conformity with human rights legislation Identify key rights and obligations under employment standards, workplace safety and …
Lesson 8: Banking, Financing, and Debtor-Creditor Law
Learning Outcomes After this Lesson, you should be able to: Understand how financial institutions can assist business people Describe the different types of negotiable instruments and their uses Define an account agreement and describe its main provisions Explain how and why a business might borrow for the short and long term Understand how to negotiate …
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Lesson 7: Forms of Carrying On Business
Learning Outcomes After this Lesson, you should be able to: Detail the various business forms that business people choose for carrying on business Explain the legal characteristics of and describe the benefits and disadvantages of carrying on business as a sole proprietorship Distinguish between a general partnership, a limited partnership, and a limited liability partnership …
Lesson 6: Facilitating Business, Protecting Consumers, and Safeguarding the Marketplace
Learning Outcomes After this Lesson, you should be able to: Identify key federal and provincial statutes that have been created to facilitate business, protect consumers, and safeguard the Canadian marketplace Explain the effect of the Sale of Goods Act on conditions and warranties, transfer of title, and remedies for breach of contract Discuss how the …
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Lesson 5: Working with Contracts
Learning Outcomes After this Lesson, you should be able to: Explain the essential elements required for the formation of a legally binding contract Describe the consequences of breach of contract Discuss remedies for breach of contract Describe under what circumstances contracts are unenforceable Suggest ways to mitigate the risks and legal expenses associated with your …
Lesson 4: Understanding Contracts
Learning Outcomes After this Lesson, you should be able to: Define a contract and recognize when agreements are legal and enforceable and when and why they may not be Explain the importance of contract law for businesses Discuss the advantages of written contracts and the rules by which they are interpreted by courts and tribunals …
Lesson 3: Tort Law
Learning Outcomes After this Lesson, you should be able to: Recognize a tort Distinguish between intentional and unintentional torts Describe the concept of vicarious liability Describe the elements of negligence Explain strict liability Identify torts that are common in the commercial world Explain defenses to tort actions Manage business risks from a torts perspective
Lesson 2: Resolving Disputes and Navigating Canada’s Court System
After this Lesson, you should be able to: Identify circumstances when it may be advisable to obtain legal advice or assistance Explain what distinguishes a paralegal and a lawyer in Alberta with respect to what services each can offer Describe Canada’s hierarchy of courts List and describe five roles of Canadian courts Explain the litigation …
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Lesson 1: Foundations of Business Law in Canada
Learning Outcomes After this Lesson, you should be able to: Describe how law relates to business and its significance to business decision-making Describe the process for developing a legal risk management plan and explain its importance Explain the concept of legal precedent in Canada’s common law system Explain the function of the three branches of …
Lesson 10: Course Exam
Complete and submit your exam the course portal or per your instructor’s instructions Final Exam: You are required to write the final exam. This is a reflective paper/portfolio. Based on your learnings from this class, develop at least five components needed to be competent in diversity and inclusion in the human services profession. Explain how …
Lesson 9: Course Review
Review the course requirements and textbook’s main themes Your instructor will review the course with you
Lesson 8: Indigenous Peoples and the Criminal Justice System
Objectives Understand the relationship between Indigenous People and the Criminal Justice System in Canada Understand the issues (such as injustice) facing Indigenous people form the Criminal Justice System Activities Read Chapter 11 from your textbook Discuss the issue in the case study from page 465: CASE STUDY: COLTEN BOUSHIE Conduct the online quiz 2
Lesson 7: Current Socio-Economic Issues
Objectives Understand current socio-economic issues in Canada Understand the Canadian social welfare system and impact on various groups of people in Canada Activities Read Chapter 10 from your textbook
Lesson 6: Indian and Inuit Residential Schools
Objectives Understand the history of residential schools and the impact on Indigenous peoples of Canada and others Activities Read Chapter 9 from your textbook Read Chapter 9 from your textbook Watch the Youtube video about residential schools and reflect on the issues impacting Indigenous people today
Lesson 5: Colonisation and Treaties & Current Issues over Land
Objectives Understand the meaning of colonisation and brief history of Indigenous people Understand issues of Indigenous people in Canada Activities Read Chapter 7 and 8 from your textbook Watch a movie and reflect on Canadian Indigenous people face in Canada
Lesson 4: Diversity Competence in the Criminal Justice System
Objectives Understand Canadian criminal justice system and its levels Understand major issues in the Criminal Justice System Understand diversity comepetence justice system Understand differences Police Force Approach Versus Police Services Approach Complete Knowledge Check Online Quiz 1 on the portal Activity Read chapter 6 from textbook Watch Youtube videos and reflect on diversity issues and …
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