BMBA9454, Legal Environment | Professor Shannon
We delve into key areas of the legal environment that shape the modern business landscape. Each episode engages with critical legal topics and breaks down complex concepts into practical insights for business graduate students. Understanding these foundational legal principles is essential to success in entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, or strategic decision-making. For graduate students in business, these legal topics are not just theoretical—they are practical tools for managing risk, fostering innovation, and creating sustainable, competitive organizations. A solid grasp of these areas empowers future business leaders to make informed decisions, anticipate challenges, and seize opportunities in an increasingly complex and interconnected global economy.
Listen on:
Episodes
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Episode 5: Copyrights – Protecting Creativity
Episode 5.examines the fascinating and rapidly evolving world of copyright, examining how it protects creative
expression, shapes access to culture and education, and must adapt to emerging technologies and global legal systems.
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Episode 4: Patents: Protecting Innovation
This episode explores a foundational yet often misunderstood area of intellectual property: patents.
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Episode 3: Capturing Intellectual Property – Trade Secrets
This episode examines one of the most powerful yet least visible forms of intellectual property: trade secrets.
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Episode 2: Intellectual Property And Competition
This episode examines a complex and evolving issue: the intersection of intellectual property and competition in a world increasingly influenced by global economic shifts, AI-generated creativity, and pressing ethical debates.
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Episode 1: The Foundation of Innovation
This episode sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of intellectual property. What exactly is intellectual property? Why is it a cornerstone of economic and technological progress? And how has it influenced creativity and human advancement over the centuries?
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Episode 8: The Role of the FTC: Policing Unfair Business Practices and Protecting Consumers
We're taking a closer look at the Federal Trade Commission, better known as the FTC, and its evolving role in shaping competition policy, regulating digital markets, and protecting consumers in an era of rapid technological change.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Episode 7: Global Competition: How U.S. Antitrust Laws Shape the World
Today’s episode examines the global influence of U.S. antitrust laws, examining their history, applications, and the ethical questions they raise in an interconnected world. We’ll explore how these laws impact international businesses, shape regulatory frameworks, and pave the way for future competition policies in a digital transformation era
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Episode 6: Tying Contracts, Mergers, and Market Concentration: The Clayton Act’s Legacy
We’re exploring one of the most significant additions to the antitrust framework: the Clayton Act. This episode promises to be an in-depth exploration of the Act’s enduring legacy, contemporary relevance, and the ethical dimensions it raises in today’s economy.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Episode 5: Exceptions to the Rule: When Antitrust Laws Don’t Apply
In this episode, we’ll explore one of Antitrust Law's most thought-provoking aspects: exceptions to the rule. These carve-outs challenge our understanding of competition and force us to consider broader societal, ethical, and economic implication
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Episode 4: The Price Wars: Horizontal, Vertical, and Indirect Price Fixing
Price fixing is one of the most overt and damaging forms of anti-competitive behavior. Disrupting fair competition undermines market dynamics, harms consumers through inflated prices, and stifles innovation that drives progress. While the concept may sound straightforward, price fixing manifests in various forms. We must deeply explore these distinctions to grasp their implications and legal remedies fully.