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Presentation
Presentation
Business Law is a field of law that helps to understand the rules and principles that govern economic, commercial, and productive activities. As a cross-cutting discipline, it combines knowledge from different branches of law to explain how legal relationships operate within the scope of commercial activity. Therefore, it is essential to understand the legal framework of companies, not only in the exercise of business activity but also in the development of commercial activity in modern societies.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 6
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULP6623-2536
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Business Law and economic activity Economic, social, and legal framework of the company Freedom of enterprise and competition law The trader and the sole proprietor The commercial establishment Acts of commerce Liability for the commercial debts of the sole proprietor Special obligations of traders Incorporation of a commercial company Legal personality and capacity of commercial companies Types of commercial companies Obligations and rights of partners/shareholders Patrimonial autonomy and liability of partners/shareholders Management and supervisory bodies Liability of directors and managers Convening and functioning of the general meeting Dissolution and liquidation of commercial companies Commercial contracts Bank guarantees Negotiable instruments (credit instruments)
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Objectives
Objectives
Business Law aims to provide students with general knowledge and understanding of the legal framework applicable to companies and commercial activities, equipping them with the tools to grasp the main legal aspects of business operations. Students are expected to develop the ability to identify and apply the fundamental legal instruments of the private organization of the market, namely: understanding the concept and function of corporate contracts, knowing the forms of incorporation and types of commercial companies, analyzing the main legal issues related to labor relations, as well as understanding the rules on competition and other areas relevant to the management of companies, business portfolios, or any other economic activities.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The methodology combines theoretical lectures with the analysis and discussion of real-life situations whenever possible. It includes students’ independent study of practical cases, using the PBL (Problem-Based Learning) approach, along with their presentation and discussion in class, fostering active participation and critical thinking.
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References
References
SOUSA, Domingos Pereira de, Direito Empresarial , Lisboa. Quid Juris, 2020. ABREU, J. M. Coutinho de, Curso de Direito Comercial. Coimbra. Almedina, 2022. CORREIA, Miguel J. A. Pupo, Direito Comercial. Direito da Empresa, 14ª edição. Lisboa Ediforum, 2018. CUNHA, Paulo Olavo, Direito Empresarial para economistas e gestores, 4ª edição. Coimbra: Almedina, 2024. RAMIREZ, Paulo. Direito Comercial. 4ª Edição. Coimbra. Almedina, 2023. Co¿digo das Sociedades Comerciais / Co¿digo Comercial / Co¿digo Civil.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
