Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs
Master essential legal concepts for startups: from business formation and employment law to contracts and liability protection.
Master essential legal concepts for startups: from business formation and employment law to contracts and liability protection.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand various business formation options
Navigate employment laws and regulations
Manage contracts and legal documentation
Implement effective risk management strategies
Establish proper corporate governance
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4.2 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
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There are 8 modules in this course
This comprehensive course provides entrepreneurs with essential legal knowledge through eight detailed modules. Students learn about business formation options, employment laws, contract basics, and risk management strategies. The curriculum covers critical topics including choosing business structures, understanding board governance, managing employee relationships, and navigating legal compliance. Through practical examples and case studies, participants develop the legal foundations needed for successful entrepreneurship.
Introduction to Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs
Module 1 · 28 Minutes to complete
Legal Fundamentals
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Mechanics of Business Formation
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Organizing Your Business
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Employee Status
Module 5 · 36 Minutes to complete
Employment Law and Liability
Module 6 · 49 Minutes to complete
Entering and Exiting Your Business
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Next Steps
Module 8 · 30 Minutes to complete
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Instructors
Leadership in Entrepreneurship Education and Innovation
Dr. James V. Green leads the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute's educational programs, designing and teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses while managing seed funding and residential entrepreneurship initiatives for students. As the director of two Master of Professional Studies programs—Technology Entrepreneurship and Product Management—he has earned accolades for his teaching excellence, including the Dean's Outstanding Performance Award in 2020 and the 2011 3E Learning Innovative Entrepreneurship Education Competition prize. Dr. Green’s research focuses on entrepreneurship education and the psychology of entrepreneurship, and he frequently presents at national conferences such as AOM and USASBE. With extensive experience in startups, including leadership roles at WaveCrest Laboratories, Cyveillance, and Netmentors, Dr. Green brings practical insights to his academic work. He holds advanced degrees in management, technology, and business from prestigious institutions.
A Multifaceted Leader in Technology and Policy
Wilson L. White is a results-oriented leader with nearly 20 years of experience in technology, encompassing roles as a software developer, patent lawyer, and currently serving as the global head of government affairs and public policy for various core business units at Google. As an executive member of Google's policy team, he manages a global team focused on government affairs and public policy strategy, advocating for issues such as artificial intelligence, privacy, security, competition, and intellectual property. Prior to his current role, Wilson was a patent litigation attorney at Google and Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, as well as a federal judicial law clerk for the Honorable Alexander Williams, Jr. at the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. In addition to his work at Google, he is a faculty member at the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute, teaching courses on the legal aspects of entrepreneurship. With extensive experience in forming and leading high-performing teams, he thrives on helping individuals and organizations tackle their most significant challenges.
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