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Welcome to the Department of Business Law

 

To assist in our campus repopulation efforts, the Department of Business Law Office (Bookstein Hall 3121) will be open to assist you in person on the following dates.

Spring 2022 - Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

We will continue to offer virtual services on days we are not available on campus from 8am to 5pm (except weekends and holidays). Please call us at (818) 677-2905 or email us at (via your CSUN email address) with the following information

1. Your name

2. Student ID

3. Detailed email of your issue/concern

4. Attach any pertinent documents

We will respond to your email as soon as possible. Please continue to review the CSUN webpage and our webpage for department updates.

                  

                         

Welcome to the homepage of the Department of Business Law.  Our mission is to equip students with the academic knowledge and the problem solving, analytical, and professional skills necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals in the areas of business law, business ethics, and real estate.  All of our faculty are accomplished academics and professionals who are committed to teaching.  We are dedicated to the success of our students, and our programs are designed to prepare students for careers in business, public service, and professional practice.

Recent Faculty Publications

Featured News

Professor Kurt Saunders Publishes Second Edition

August 9, 2022

Business Law

Professor Kurt Saunders Publishes Second Edition

The second edition of "Intellectual Property Law: Legal Aspects of Innovation and Competition" by Professor Kurt Saunders has been published by West Academic.  The textbook, which was first published in 2016 and is used in a number of U.S. law schools and business schools, covers the study of trade secrets, patents, copyrights, trademarks, the right of publicity, and related doctrines.  "Because intellectual property law is such a dynamic and constantly evolving area, I was glad to have the opportunity to do a second edition that reflects all of the changes in the law since 2016, " stated Professor Saunders.

 
 
 
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BLAW AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 2022

May 11, 2022

Business Law

2022 Business Law and Real Estate Student Award and Scholarship Recipients Announced

The Faculty of the Department of Business Law is proud to announces the recipients of our student awards and scholarships for this year.   Read more

Spring 2022 Moot Court Competition

February 21, 2022

Part-time lecturer Valerie Flugge

Spring 2022 Moot Court Competition

The Department of Business Law is hosting a student Moot Court competition for Spring 2022. Students will prepare and deliver an appellate court argument based on a case involving students’ rights under the First and Second Amendments.  The competition will consist of teams of two students each and two rounds of arguments taking place on Wednesday, April 20 (7:00-9:00 pm) and Friday, April 29 (3:00- 5:00 pm).  Please see the attached flyer for more details. Link Read more

RELUI scholarships granted to CSUN students

January 21, 2022

The University Library

RELUI scholarships granted to CSUN students 

The Department of Business Law is pleased to announce that several of our students recently received grants from California's Real Estate and Land Use Institute, a partnership between the CSU and California's Department of Real Estate.  These grants, designed to further the study of real estate in California higher education, honor excellent students.  Students Matthew D'Angelo, Estrada Perry, Manuel Perez, Julissa Garcia Meza, Juliet Parsons, Greysen Holmes, and Javier Nava all impressed the scholarship committee with their goals and accomplishments.  CSUN had the greatest number of grant recipients throughout the CSU/Cal Poly system.  We appreciate the efforts of our real estate faculty in so successfully making students aware of this opportunity.  Read more

Professor Nanci Carr Considers the Meaning of "Cheating" in Casino Gambling

April 12, 2021

Nanci Carr

Professor Nanci Carr Considers the Meaning of "Cheating" in Casino Gambling

 
Professor Nanci Carr was interviewed recently about her latest article in the Harvard Journal of Sports and Entertainment Law.  In the article, she discusses whether "advantage play" is different from cheating in casino gambling and considers whether this issue might prompt further regulation of the gambling industry. 
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Apply for Student Awards and Scholarships

February 26, 2021

Business Law

Apply for Student Awards and Scholarships  

 The Department of Business Law invites and encourages eligible students to apply for the following awards and scholarships:  

  • Business Law Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award  
  • Real Estate Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award  
  • Business Law Book Award  
  • Business Law Faculty & Alumni Scholarship
  • David R. Lazarony Memorial Scholarship 
  • Donald Bleich Memorial Scholarship
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Prof. Melanie Williams Named Director of RELUI

April 13, 2020

Melanie Williams

Prof. Melanie Williams Named Director of RELUI

Professor Melanie Williams has been appointed by Chancellor Timothy White to serve as executive director of the CSU Real Estate and Land Use Institute (RELUI), effective July 1, 2020.   Read more

BLAW 280 & 308 Tutoring

March 18, 2020

Business Law
BLAW 280 & 308 Tutoring Continues Online
 
The Business Law tutoring program will be continuing, with two changes:
1.  Tutoring sessions will be by appointment only; and
2.  All tutoring sessions will occur via Zoom.
To make an appointment: https://blawtutoring.timetap.com
Take advantage of the Business Law 280 & 308 Tutoring program!  To make an appointment: https://blawtutoring.timetap.com 
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FIRE Chapter Alumni Association Panel Event

January 23, 2020

Business Law

SUSTAINABILITY CLIMATE CHANGE & THE FUTURE
Please join us for a monumental speaker event hosted by Katherine Miller from the Conrad Hilton Foundation. Our acclaimed speakers will be covering topics including real estate, sustainability and much more!  Read more

Internship Prgram

January 21, 2020

Business Law

Study and Intern for a semester in our nation's capital as part of the D.C. Internship Program. Read more

The Great Cookie Comeback Screening

November 22, 2019

Business Law

The Great Cookie Comeback Screening

The Business Law Department and Beta Gamma Sigma hosted a well-attended campus screening of “The Great Cookie Comeback” on November 18th. Read more

Pre-Law Association Announces Upcoming Events

November 2, 2019

The University Library
The CSUN Pre-Law Association is a student-run organization that provides information about the legal field and job market, encourages active involvement, and provides networking opportunities with local alumni, lawyers, and judges.  The club meets every other Wednesday at 7:00 pm in the Burbank room east conference center located in the USU.  Here's a list of upcoming events: 
 
November 6: CSUN Alumni Attorney Networking Group | 5:30pm
Location: Lewitt Hackman | 16633 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA | 11th floor
A networking and mentoring mixer with CSUN alumni who are attorneys.
 
November 6: Ronald Goudy- San Fernando District Attorney | 7pm
Location: Burbank Room | East Conference Center | USU
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CSUN is hosting the California Court of Appeal

October 4, 2019

Ca Court of Appeals Flyer

The Department of Criminology and Justice Studies is hosting a special session of the California Court of Appeal to be held here at the CSUN campus for the benefit of our students and campus community on Wednesday, October 16, from 10:00 am -12:00 noon at the Plaza del Sol auditorium at the USU.  The doors will open at 9:00 am. Read more

Research by Business Law Professor, Melanie Williams, Shows that Peer-Assisted Learning Techniques Improve Student Learning

August 12, 2019

Students studying

When exam time arrives, it’s not uncommon to see students gather in groups in the hallways of CSUN campus buildings or at the Delmar T. Oviatt Library for last-minute cram sessions. Throughout the semester, students may have questions about a quiz or may not understand the homework. Thankfully, peer tutors are there to help.

“Students feel less intimidated asking questions from a peer than asking a professor,” Williams said. “Such self-disclosure can lead to more opportunities for teachers to provide meaningful help.” Read more

Economists Use Auction Theory to Show Private Equity Firms Rigged the Bidding in Leveraged Buyouts at Expense of Shareholders

April 3, 2019

Melanie Williams

Professor Melanie Stallings Williams co-authored an article, “Masters of the Universe: Bid Rigging By Private Equity Firms in Multibillion Dollar LBOs,” for the University of Cincinnati Law Review that throws the spotlight on a rare class-action lawsuit in which the plaintiffs – shareholders in companies purchased – demonstrated that some of the world’s largest private equity firms unlawfully colluded to ensure that they held down prices on the companies they were bidding to buy.

“I don’t think people realize that when this happens, it’s our money, yours and mine, that’s involved,” Williams said. “Yes, some of the shareholders are monied people, but some of the shareholders are retirement funds and the type of mutual funds that your grandmother owns. These aren’t just rich people they are taking advantage of. It’s you, me and the people we care about.” Read more

Contact

Kurt Saunders

Kurt M. Saunders, J.D.
Department Chair & Professor
E-mail: kurt.saunders@csun.edu

Anna M. Villanueva
Department Coordinator

E-mail:anna.villanueva@csun.edu

Dept. Office: Bookstein Hall 3121
Dept. Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Phone: (818) 677-2905
Fax: (818) 677-6264
E-mail:business.law@csun.edu

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Why Business Law?

The Department of Business Law Department offers a course of study leading to a B.S. Degree in Business Administration with an option in Business Law. This program prepares students to analyze complex problems, think critically and communicate effectively while learning the legal principles pertinent to making business decisions.

Careers

The Business Law option is valuable preparation for careers in a variety of fields, including governmentally regulated industries, for example banking, insurance, securities and real estate. It is also useful for careers in risk management, contract administration, public affairs, finance, management, legal and judicial support services and employment relations. It is well suited for students who plan careers in industries that are highly regulated, for example banking, insurance, securities, health care and real estate. It is useful for entrepreneurs. It is focused on the legal applications of business decisions, and so is useful in a variety of careers.

Why Real Estate?

The option in Real Estate covers both theoretical and practical aspects of real estate and provides an academic foundation for careers in real estate. Students completing the option in Real Estate will have satisfied most of the educational requirements for the California real estate broker’s license and the real estate appraiser’s license.

Careers

While the Real Estate option is designed for students with career interests in the various functional fields of real estate-brokerage, appraisal, finance, investment, development and asset management, as well as service areas such as escrow and title insurance-the skills with which students in the option will become familiar are applicable in virtually all business fields. 

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