LGL 600. Foundations in U.S. Law and Regulation. 3 Credit Hours.
This course introduces students to the legal system and types of regulation in the U.S. It will explain the legislative and judicial processes. Students will gain an understanding of where the power to regulate originates and the basis of federal law and regulations. It will provide an introduction to several doctrinal areas of law, such as constitutional law, torts, and contracts.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 601. Legal Research, Writing and Analysis Skills. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will teach students how to conduct thorough legal research using a variety of legal research tools and how to conduct basis legal analysis through a series of written exercises and assignments.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 602. Corporate Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management. 3 Credit Hours.
This course serves as an introduction to the growing area of compliance and focuses on the broad role of a compliance professional. Topics include corporate oversight, the role of regulators and prosecutors, the general flow of a compliance professional’s work, the growing trends of metrics and integrated GRC, as well as the compliance landscape/compliance roles. This course will also examine risk management issues that impact various corporate and government entities, providing students the opportunity to explore risk analysis and compliance in a variety of legal environments.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 603. Advanced Compliance Skills. 3 Credit Hours.
This skills course provides students with the opportunity to communicate complex policies and procedures in a variety of modalities to different audiences, including c-suite executives, boards of directors, lawyers, and regulators.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 604. Ethical Foundations of Risk and Compliance. 3 Credit Hours.
This course explores the role of ethics and leadership values in corporate governance and decision-making. Students will examine the role of the compliance officer in setting the tone and culture of an organization.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 605. Integrity, Risk, and Compliance in the Sports League Context. 3 Credit Hours.
Students in this course will explore risk assessment, compliance, and ethics programs specifically as they pertain to sports leagues. Topics may include building and implementing a corporate code of conduct, anti-corruption and anti-bribery policies, protecting the integrity of the game in an expanding environment of legalized sports betting, and the roles of athletes, events, and vendors in the risk landscape.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 610. Introduction to U.S. Healthcare Law and Policy. 3 Credit Hours.
This survey course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the framework of laws and regulations encountered by professionals in a variety of healthcare settings. Students will examine and apply statutory and regulatory principles commonly used in the healthcare system, including Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 620. Introduction to Law and Technology. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will introduce students to the legal issues surrounding cybersecurity, maintaining privacy of information and data.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 630. Introduction to Employment Law. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will examine the laws regulating the employment environment including employment at will and employment contracts, claims, anti-discrimination, and wage protections.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 640. Real Estate Law and Regulation. 3 Credit Hours.
This survey course introduces students to the laws and regulations that govern the development and conveyance of real property in the United States, focusing on common commercial real estate transactions.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 650. Regulating Financial Services Institutions. 3 Credit Hours.
This course provides an overview of the regulation of the U.S. banking and financial services systems. It explores the multitude of federal and state financial services regulators and introduces students to the fundamentals of financial services compliance.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 710. Healthcare Information Privacy: HIPAA and Beyond. 3 Credit Hours.
The course will cover a company’s contractual and legal obligations in the health-related privacy arena with specific comparisons between the obligations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the foundation for federal protections of health care information, and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act), and other privacy and security-related laws.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 711. Healthcare Compliance & Risk Management: Audits & Investigations. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will examine investigation and audit processes as it relates to Healthcare Compliance and Healthcare Risk Management. The course will focus on practical applications, including how to handle investigations and audits from start to finish. Course topics include intake, working with legal counsel, issue spotting for healthcare regulatory issues, interviewing, document review, and conclusion/findings.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 712. Healthcare Fraud and Abuse. 3 Credit Hours.
This course examines the nature and methods of healthcare fraud and how to identify and reduce the opportunities for abuse. Students will learn about investigatory proceedings and the role of compliance officers in civil and criminal fraud violations.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 713. Legal Regulation of Medical Billing and Coding. 3 Credit Hours.
This course focuses on laws and regulations governing medical billing and coding in the healthcare industry and will explore legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines and third-party payer requirements.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 714. AI in Healthcare and Medical Technology. 3 Credit Hours.
This course explores legal, ethical, and regulatory issues surrounding the application of AI and machine learning in medicine and healthcare settings.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 715. Introduction to Food and Drug Law. 3 Credit Hours.
This course explores the federal regulation of products subject to FDA jurisdiction, including food, human prescription and nonprescription drugs, animal feed and drugs, biologics and blood products, medical devices, and cosmetics. The course examines the public policy choices underlying the substantive law, FDA enforcement power, and agency practice and procedure.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 716. Regulation of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Research and Development. 3 Credit Hours.
This course explores the regulatory entities and schemes governing the research and development of products in the pharmaceutical, medical device and life sciences sectors. The course will focus on the role key regulators play in research and development, the pre-clinical and clinical research process and their compliance with FDA regulations governing all aspects of research during product development and market approval.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 717. Regulation of Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Sales and Marketing. 3 Credit Hours.
This course explores the laws and regulations governing pharmaceutical and medical device sales and marketing practices, including the history and evolution of food and drug laws, research and development, the drug and device approval process, product pricing, advertising, labeling, promotion, and distribution.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 719. Hot Topics in Healthcare Regulation. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will cover a specialized “hot topic” in Healthcare Law and Regulation, the content will change based on the topic covered.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 720. Information Privacy Law. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will introduce students to the development of information privacy law in the United States with a focus on legal regulations limiting government access to private information, as well as laws regulating the ability of third parties to access such information.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 721. Global Data Privacy and Protection. 3 Credit Hours.
This course provides an overview of Data Privacy and Protection within the European Union. Topics include an introduction to the EU Data Protection Directive and the new General Data Protection Regulation (2018), the Data Protection Authorities and cybersecurity in Europe. Students will also explore the so-called “Right to Be Forgotten,” and how EU Law affects US companies doing business in Europe or with European entities.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 722. Cybersecurity Law and Managing Cyber Breaches. 3 Credit Hours.
This course introduces the legal, regulatory, and ethical framework governing U.S. cybersecurity and provides the practical solutions to the creation of a defensible cybersecurity program. It also covers the legal requirements of data breach response.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 723. AI, Machine Learning and the Law. 3 Credit Hours.
This course examines broad ranging legal, regulatory, and policy challenges arising from emergent technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 724. Global Corruption: AML and Beyond. 3 Credit Hours.
This course covers a broad scope of global financial crimes and their intersection with the U.S. financial system. Students will learn about various types of financial crimes, laws and regulations, which regulators enforce them, the consequences for individuals and financial institutions who enable such crimes, and how current events, politics, and technological advances intersect with these criminal enterprises.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 729. Hot Topics in Privacy/Cyber/AI. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will cover a specialized “hot topic” in Privacy, Cyber, or AI.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 730. HR Issues in the Employer-Employee Life-Cycle. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will explore the myriad legal, regulatory and management issues that arise during the full life-cycle of an employment relationship, from interviewing and hiring through termination and post-employment obligations, with a particular focus on federal law.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 731. Negotiation, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution in Employment. 3 Credit Hours.
This course introduces you to the fundamentals of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as it occurs in the context of human resources compliance and focuses on three broad types of ADR: Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 732. Employee Benefits and Compensation Compliance. 3 Credit Hours.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of human resource compliance in the areas of compensation and benefit plan administration. The course will explore the strategic importance of compensation schemes to achieve organizational goals and introduce students to skills needs to design and manage compensation and benefits systems.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 733. Privacy in the Workplace. 3 Credit Hours.
This course explores privacy in the modern workplace and includes a survey of U.S. law and regulation that apply to workplace privacy. Students will examine the competing legal and ethical interests of employers and employees when it comes to the gathering and use of employee personal information.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 734. Managing Workplace Investigations. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will equip students with the essential skills to conduct thorough, fair, and legally compliant workplace investigations. Through real-world scenarios and hands-on exercises, participants will learn effective techniques for gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and documenting findings.
LAWMO Degree Program, MLS Academic Plan, Master of Legal Studies students only.
Components: MOD.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 739. Hot Topics in Talent Acquisition Regulation. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will cover a specialized “hot topic” in employment law and human resources risk management.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 740. Developing Planning and Zoning Regulation. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will examine private and public regulation of land use and development. Students will explore how land use is controlled by the law, how these laws are applied and enforced, and the roles of policy and regulatory authorities involved in the process.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 741. Real Estate and Construction Contract Administration. 3 Credit Hours.
In this course students will learn the various types of real estate and construction contracts, express and implied warranties, the role of the schedule and claims related to scheduling and stop notices. Students will learn about real property contracts, relationships and responsibilities among owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers on projects.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 742. Real Estate Investment and Finance Law. 3 Credit Hours.
This course covers laws governing real estate investment and financing including the legal responsibilities of those involved in the transactions from acquisition to disposition.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 743. Green/Sustainable Development Compliance. 3 Credit Hours.
In this course students will explore the legal, policy, and ethical aspects of environmental protection and use of natural resources in real property development.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 744. Housing Law and Regulation. 3 Credit Hours.
This course provides an overview of issues to consider in housing law and affordable housing development. Housing issues are examined from a variety of perspective, including landlords, tenants, regulators and advocacy groups.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 745. The Law of Title Insurance. 3 Credit Hours.
This course covers the law surrounding title insurance and protection of real property ownership rights. Students will explore issues and disputes related to ownership claims, defects, liens and encumbrances, boundary disputes and closing torts.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 746. Real Estate Deals: Legal Issues from Contracts to Closings. 3 Credit Hours.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of legal issues involved in real estate transactions, focusing on Florida real estate law. Students will examine the entire process, from contract negotiation and drafting, to due diligence, financing, closing, and post-closing issues.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 749. Hot Topics in Real Estate. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will cover a specialized “hot topic” in real estate and construction law and regulation.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 750. Investment Company Regulation and Compliance. 3 Credit Hours.
This is a survey level course covering the regulation of investment companies, highlighting important regulatory and legal considerations for those in the securities and financial services industry. This course will primarily cover the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, along with a brief survey of the greater regulatory landscape affecting the securities industry and coverage of recent areas of industry concern.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 751. Investment Advisor Regulation. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will introduce students to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and how it laid the foundation for present day regulation. It will explore the various legal and regulatory schemes that govern investment companies and look at the key policies that drive them.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 752. Broker/Dealer Regulation and Compliance. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will examine ways in which broker-dealers register with the SEC and FINRA, conduct their operations, and execute their supervisory responsibilities. Special attention will be paid to legal issues that arise in an increasingly complex regulatory environment and the role of compliance and legal functions within a broker-dealer.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 753. Cryptocurrency and Digital Commerce Regulation. 3 Credit Hours.
This course delves into regulations surrounding all aspects of the financial technology industry including digitization of currency, remote banking, and online financial services.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 754. Consumer Financial Protection Law. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is a primer on U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Laws, including their implementing regulations and agency guidance as appropriate. Students will learn about how these laws apply to different areas of the U.S. financial, legal, and other systems; how they protect consumers; what financial institutions must do to comply; who enforces these laws and regulations; and what the consequences are for failing to comply.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 755. Navigating the Invest Local Act and Raising Capital in Florida. 3 Credit Hours.
This course covers securities law in Florida and specifically explores changes brought about by the Invest Local Act, which improves the capacity of Florida-based companies in Florida to raise money in Florida.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 757. Legal Literacy for Wealth Professionals. 3 Credit Hours.
Wealth management professionals operate in a heavily regulated environment. This survey course provides an overview of the U.S. legal and regulatory landscape governing estates, trusts, family offices, and wealth advisory services.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 758. The Law of Fiduciaries: Core Duties and Liabilities. 3 Credit Hours.
Who and what is a fiduciary? This course introduces students to fiduciaries in various positions (trustee, financial advisor, executor, board member) and explores the legal obligations, liabilities, and ethical responsibilities that accompany the designation.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 759. Hot Topics in Financial Regulatory Compliance. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will cover a specialized “hot topic” in financial service regulations. The content will change based on the topic covered.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 760. Estate Administration and the Role of the Executor. 3 Credit Hours.
This course examines the legal responsibilities of executors in administering estates, and provides a step-by-step roadmap to probate and estate settlement, including navigating probate, securing estate assets and dealings with beneficiaries, creditors, debts and taxes.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 761. Introduction to Trust Administration. 3 Credit Hours.
Students will explore legal frameworks and practical responsibilities for the creation, administration, and termination of private trusts. Topics include types of trusts and their common uses, the duties of the trustee, reporting and compliance, and risk mitigation.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 762. Legal Foundations of Family Offices. 3 Credit Hours.
This course introduces students to the core legal concepts and structures that underpin single and multi-family offices. Topics include governance models, succession planning, fiduciary obligations, and entity selection to meet the unique needs and dynamics of multi-generational family enterprises.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 763. The Regulatory Landscape of Family Office Management. 3 Credit Hours.
From data privacy and securities regulation to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, family offices must navigate a complex environment of regulatory and legal risks and obligations. Students in this course will explore the domestic and international regulatory schemes that accompany the day-to-day business of running a family office.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 764. The Legal Landscape of Intergenerational Wealth Transfer. 3 Credit Hours.
This course equips students with a working understanding of the legal instruments and principles that guide the transfer of wealth across generations. Students will explore how trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and family agreements function to protect and transfer wealth while minimizing conflict.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 765. Elder Law and Incapacity Planning: Legal Tools for Financial Professionals. 3 Credit Hours.
Students will explore the legal frameworks available to support clients as they age, become incapacitated, or need long-term planning support. Topics include powers of attorney, guardianship, and advance directives, the role of trusts in elder planning and estate recovery laws.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
LGL 799. Master's Capstone. 3 Credit Hours.
The students will select a Writing Capstone or a Project Capstone. The Capstone will guide students through extensive legal research in an area of interest pertinent to their studies which will culminate in a written research paper of publishable quality or a large project of similar stature.
Must be enrolled in the Masters of Legal Studies Program.
Components: DIL.
Grading: GRD.
Typically Offered: Offered by Announcement Only.
