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Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Law Blockchain Cryptocurrency

LBC 905 (1ON) - Blockchain, Cryptocurrency & the Law

Blockchain Cryptocurrency Law

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2019 - Law (08/26/2019 - 12/06/2019)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 17432
This course will introduce students to the core concepts, history and legal implications, of blockchain's distributed ledger technology, cryptocurrencies (including Bitcoin, Ethereum etc.), smart contracts, and decentralized applications (a/k/a dApps).
Attributes: Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2019 12/6/2019 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Business Law (LAW)

LBS 904 (01) - Antitrust Law

Antitrust Law

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2019 - Law (08/26/2019 - 12/06/2019)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 13384
This course will explore the operation of the competitive market process, the issues that have arisen, and how the federal judiciary has construed the antitrust laws. In addition, state antitrust activities will be briefly covered. Finally, in recognition of the emergence of the global economy, we will also discuss the international application of U.S. antitrust laws, as well as a brief mention of the antitrust regulations of foreign countries. The primary emphasis is how the federal antitrust laws have been interpreted and applied. Since the U.S. Supreme Court is the most important interpreter of the antitrust laws, we will analyze a number of cases decided by the Court. Over the years the Supreme Court has changed its attitude about certain business practices, in response to developments in economic conditions, the political climate, or the Court's understanding of their effects on other businesses and the public. To further complicate matters, and to make client advising difficult in this area is the fact that the Court appears to have different goals at different times: at one time the goal may be economic efficiency; at another time it may be the preservation of small businesses; at another the decentralization of economic (and political) power; and, at yet another time it may be the protection of consumers. From the text, readings, cases, classroom discussion, lectures, and multimedia presentations you will learn tools and analytical techniques for assessing the antitrust risks of corporate and individual behavior. Eligibility: Open to all except 1Ls. Grading Information: final examination 70%; midterm examination 20%; and class preparation and participation 10%. This course may be taken for an S/U grade.
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2019 12/6/2019 TR 1:30pm - 3:00pm UNHL 202
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Business Law (LAW)

LBS 905 (01) - European Union Competition Law

EU Competition Law

Credits: 1.0
Term: Fall 2019 - Law (08/15/2019 - 12/17/2019)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 16102
To explore the basis for the inclusion of competition law and policy, together with the rules on state aid, within the European Union founding treaties and subsequent amendments. To examine the similarities in the structure of EU competition law and US antitrust legal provisions. To contrast the role of the state in the enforcement of competition law in the EU when compared with the role of the state and the private citizen in US antitrust procedure. To determine the effectiveness of sanctions in EU competition law, including the powers of EU and member state enforcement agencies and the role of intra member state and international co-operation. Pre-req: Antitrust.
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/15/2019 12/17/2019 Hours Arranged UNHL 227
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Business Law (LAW)

LBS 907 (01) - Business Associations I

Business Associations I

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2019 - Law (08/26/2019 - 12/06/2019)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   55  
CRN: 13386
This course introduces the basic concepts of business associations. While the primary emphasis is on corporations, the course also provides coverage of partnerships, limited liability companies and other unincorporated business entities. In the course we examine the core concepts of agency and authority and both state and federal aspects of corporate law. Corporate law subjects will include the roles, responsibilities and liabilities of shareholders, directors and officers; fiduciary principles; the organization and operation of closely held corporations; and the basic aspects of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In addition, recent developments in corporate governance law and concepts will also be covered. Eligibility: Open to all except 1Ls. Course format: lecture. This course is recommended for taking the bar exam. Grading: other (see syllabus), 100%. This course may be taken for an S/U grade.
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2019 12/6/2019 MW 1:00pm - 2:30pm UNHL 200
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Business Law (LAW)

LBS 932 (1ON) - Personal Income Taxation

Personal Income Taxation

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2019 - Law (08/26/2019 - 12/06/2019)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   35  
CRN: 16010
This course is an introductory course to federal taxation. We will cover a range of topics including: Income and deductions, accounting methods, transactions resulting in capital gain, deferral of tax, and choice of the taxable person. In essence, this course is about the Internal Revenue Code (Title 26 of the United States Code) and related Regulations promulgated by the United States Treasury Department. The course has three fundamental objectives. 1. Statutory Analysis. This course should improve your ability to comprehend and apply complex statutes and regulations. Tax laws change every year, and this skill will help you regardless of what field you practice in. 2. Income Tax Policy and Evaluation. The course is also designed to provide a basic understanding of federal tax policy. Sometimes, if we know the why behind a code section, it helps us to understand how or what the code section is trying to do. In addition, the Internal Revenue Code is also used to motivate certain behaviors (buying a home, saving money, investing in certain types of real estate). It is helpful to examine whether those behaviors should be legitimized and, if so, whether the Code effectively promotes the desired behaviors. 3. Overview of Tax Issues in Other Practice Areas. We will also address how the tax law affects other areas of the law, including: family law, litigation, business, health and medicine and real property (among others). Eligibility: Open to all except 1Ls. Course format: problem-based. This course is recommended for taking the bar exam. Grading: final exam, 60%; midterm exam, 30%; class prep. and participation, 10%. This course may be taken for an S/U grade.
Attributes: Online (no campus visits), EUNH
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2019 12/6/2019 Hours Arranged ONLINE
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Business Law (LAW)

LBS 934 (01) - Real Estate Transactions

Real Estate Transactions

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2019 - Law (08/26/2019 - 12/06/2019)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 13433
The course will consider legal principles and practice issues involved in common real estate transactions, and require the exercise of related legal practice skills. Topics will include: marketing and contracts for the sale of real estate, real estate brokers, mortgage financing, recording acts, title examination, deeds, closing and escrow, title insurance, surveys and boundary lines, mortgagor's and mortgagee's rights, foreclosures, distressed real estate, and transaction accounting. Eligibility: Open to 2Ls and 3Ls. Course format: lecture. Grading: final exam, 50%; other (see syllabus), 50%.
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2019 12/6/2019 R 6:00pm - 8:00pm UNHL 274
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Business Law (LAW)

LBS 942 (01) - Wills Trusts and Estates

Wills Trusts and Estates

Credits: 3.0
Term: Fall 2019 - Law (08/26/2019 - 12/06/2019)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   50  
CRN: 13439
This course examines the various methods by which property is transferred at death. Topics covered include: 1. the law of intestacy; 2. wills, including the interpretation of wills, the formalities of execution and revocation, testamentary capacity, and undue influence; 3. will substitutes, such as inter vivos gifts and joint tenancies; and 4. trusts, including modification and termination, administration, and the rights and interests of beneficiaries and creditors. The course will also examine the inheritance rights of surviving spouses and children, and special considerations regarding health care directives and living wills. The estate, gift and income tax provisions of the Internal Revenue Code affecting gratuitous property transfers will be reviewed in limited detail. Eligibility: Open to 2Ls and 3Ls. This course is recommended for taking the bar exam. Grading: see syllabus. This course cannot be taken for an S/U grade.
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2019 12/6/2019 MW 3:00pm - 4:30pm UNHL 200
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Business Law (LAW)

LBS 946 (01) - In-House Counsel

In-House Counsel

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2019 - Law (08/26/2019 - 12/06/2019)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 17427
This course focuses on the unique aspects of working as a lawyer within a corporation. Practice in this setting (whether as the sole in-house lawyer or one of several hundred in a global company) can be intellectually challenging and personally and professionally fulfilling. In-house practice can also involve issues and risks which are different from practicing law in a firm. This course covers the role and function of in-house lawyers; how legal departments can be organized and effectively managed; retaining and working with outside counsel; and special ethical and policy challenges for in-house counsel, including compliance; attorney-client privilege; ethical dilemmas; and prosecutions of in-house attorneys. Eligibility: Open to all except 1Ls. Course format: lecture. Grading: other (see syllabus), 100%. This course may be taken for an S/U grade.
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2019 12/6/2019 R 9:00am - 11:00am UNHL 205
Law   Franklin Pierce School of Law :: Clinical (LAW)

LCL 908 (01) - Advanced Intellectual Property and Transaction Clinic

Adv Intel Prop&TransactnClinic

Credits: 2.0
Term: Fall 2019 - Law (08/26/2019 - 12/06/2019)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   2  
CRN: 13382
The Advanced IP & Transaction Clinic will continue the clinical component of the (basic) IP & Transaction Clinic. Students taking the Advanced IP & Transaction Clinic will take on more challenging projects, will assist with supervision of basic IP & Transaction Clinic students, and will gain the proficiency to more quickly and independently bring strategic plans for client objectives to conclusion. In addition to enhancing and solidifying the knowledge, skills, and values the students attained in the basic Intellectual Property & Transaction Clinic, students taking the Advanced IP & Transaction Clinic will be expected to develop a mastery of trademark and copyright prosecution that can be more independently applied in developing strategic IP protection and management schemes, will be expected to be more proficient in start-up law and transactional practice sufficient to independently design strategic plans for clients, and to routinely incorporate the values of sound legal judgment and ethics in coming to client solutions. As with the basic IP & Transaction Clinic, the Advanced IP & Transaction Clinic will incorporate very frequent usage of the Patent and Trademark and Copyright Office websites to conduct legal research, factual research, and prepare and submit filings, as well as frequent use of the USPQ and secondary sources for legal research. Advanced IP & Transaction Clinic students do not take a companion lawyering course; only the clinic component may be taken for credit, and that is because real-life client cases generate a continually new and changing curriculum. Eligibility: Open to all except 1Ls. Prerequisites: IP & Transaction Clinic & Class. Instructor permission required to enroll. Course enrollment is limited to 4 students. Course format: clinic. Grading: other (see syllabus), 100%. This course cannot be taken for an S/U grade.
Instructors: STAFF
Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/26/2019 12/6/2019 Hours Arranged TBA