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Law You Can Use

Marily Nixon, Esq.

This course introduces relevant legal topics through flexible weekly modules, allowing completion within five weeks or less. Each standalone module is designed to be completed independently, so you can engage with all five modules or focus on the ones most relevant to your needs. Topics covered include an overview of the U.S. legal system, healthcare compliance with a focus on HIPAA regulations, human resources law addressing issues like disability discrimination and workplace policies, corporate compliance exploring ethics and emerging trends, and international business law covering dispute resolution and enforcing judgments across borders.

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Syllabus

Getting Started
Welcome to the Getting Started module, where you'll find the course welcome, an overview of the structure, and insights into the module content covering key areas of U.S. legal systems, healthcare compliance, human resources law, corporate compliance, and international business law.
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Module 1: Introduction and Overview of the Law
This module examines the foundations of the U.S. legal system, from federal and state courts to the branches of government shaping laws. You will also learn about common law versus civil law systems and how to analyze legal materials like cases, statutes, and regulations.
Module 2: HIPAA and Healthcare Compliance
In this module you learn the key components of an effective compliance program. We explore the value of compliance programs in general through the lens of how an organization must comply with a specific federal statute: the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1966, or “HIPAA.”
Module 3: Human Resource Law
This module covers essential topics such as defining disabilities, reasonable accommodations, and legal considerations for employee conditions like drug use and vaccination refusal. Through exploration of these topics, participants enhance their ability to foster inclusivity and ensure ADA compliance, while also gaining knowledge to navigate complex legal frameworks, understand ADA regulations, and foster inclusive workplaces.
Module 4: Corporate Compliance
In this module you explore the fundamental principles of corporate compliance, providing a detailed explanation of its definition and highlighting its significance. It also examines the intersection of ethics and compliance with corporate governance, along with contemporary issues and emerging trends in the realm of corporate compliance.
Module 5: International Business Law
This module explores the complex mechanisms of alternative dispute resolution, such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, along with enforcement strategies for international judgments, and navigate the intricate terrain of resolving disputes across borders.

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Develops legal knowledge that is core for navigating U.S. law and is useful for personal growth and development
Taught by Marily Nixon, an attorney with vast experience in all areas of law covered
Examines essential legal topics highly relevant for employment, business, and organizations
Course modules are self-contained and flexible, allowing for tailored learning
Explores emerging trends and best practices in corporate compliance
Meets industry standards by presenting a comprehensive overview of key aspects of U.S. and international law

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Law You Can Use with these activities:
Review: The Essentials of Law
Provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of law, enhancing understanding of legal concepts and principles.
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  • Read the book thoroughly
  • Take notes on key legal principles
  • Discuss the book with a peer or mentor
Organize Course Notes and Materials
Organizing course notes and materials will help students stay on top of the course material and make it easier to study for exams.
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  • Create a system for organizing your notes and materials
  • Regularly add to your system as you complete new lessons
  • Review your notes and materials regularly
Follow Legal Research Tutorials
Builds proficiency in legal research by following guided tutorials, improving the ability to locate and analyze legal sources.
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  • Identify a legal research topic
  • Find a reputable online tutorial
  • Follow the tutorial steps carefully
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Peer Review Legal Documents
Enhances critical thinking and legal analysis through peer review of legal documents, providing feedback and improving understanding.
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  • Find a peer who is also taking the course
  • Exchange legal documents for review
  • Provide constructive feedback on legal reasoning, clarity, and organization
Follow a Tutorial on International Business Dispute Resolution
Following a tutorial on international business dispute resolution will help students learn about the different methods of resolving disputes across borders.
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  • Search for a tutorial on international business dispute resolution
  • Watch the tutorial and take notes
  • Complete any exercises or quizzes that are included in the tutorial
Solve Case Studies on Disability Discrimination
Solving case studies on disability discrimination will help students apply the legal principles they learn in the course to real-world situations.
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  • Read the case study and identify the legal issues involved
  • Research the relevant laws and regulations
  • Analyze the facts of the case and apply the law to the facts
  • Write a summary of your analysis and conclusions
Practice Healthcare Compliance Plan
Creates a draft healthcare compliance plan to proactively ensure compliance and provide hands-on experience in understanding HIPAA regulations.
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  • Review HIPAA regulations and guidelines
  • Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities
  • Develop policies and procedures for data privacy and security
  • Implement the compliance plan and monitor its effectiveness
Join a Study Group to Discuss Course Concepts
Joining a study group will allow students to discuss the course concepts with their peers and get help with any questions they have.
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  • Find a study group that meets regularly
  • Attend the study group meetings and participate in the discussions
  • Ask questions and share your insights
  • Help other students understand the course concepts
Develop Workplace Policy
Reinforces understanding of HR law by creating a comprehensive workplace policy addressing issues like disability discrimination and employee rights.
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  • Identify a workplace issue or concern
  • Research relevant laws and regulations
  • Draft a clear and concise policy
  • Review and finalize the policy
Practice International Dispute Resolution
Enhances understanding of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and international judgment enforcement strategies.
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  • Read case studies on international disputes
  • Simulate negotiation, mediation, and arbitration processes
  • Research and analyze international judgment enforcement procedures
Develop Corporate Compliance Report
Applies knowledge of corporate compliance by creating a comprehensive report that evaluates ethical issues and compliance risks in a business organization.
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  • Conduct a risk assessment
  • Identify and analyze ethical issues
  • Develop and implement compliance measures
  • Create a comprehensive compliance report
Draft a Corporate Compliance Policy
Drafting a corporate compliance policy will help students understand the key elements of an effective compliance program and how to implement one in their own organization.
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  • Research the legal and regulatory requirements for corporate compliance
  • Identify the risks that the organization faces
  • Develop policies and procedures to address the risks
  • Write a compliance policy that outlines the organization's commitment to compliance and the policies and procedures that will be implemented

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Effort
5 weeks (each week 3 hours)
Level
Introductory
Via
Coursera
Institution
University of Pittsburgh
Instructor
Marily Nixon, Esq.
Session
August 5, 2024 - September 23, 2024
Language
English
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Develops legal knowledge that is core for navigating U.S. law and is useful for personal growth and development
Taught by Marily Nixon, an attorney with vast experience in all areas of law covered
Examines essential legal topics highly relevant for employment, business, and organizations
Course modules are self-contained and flexible, allowing for tailored learning
Explores emerging trends and best practices in corporate compliance
Meets industry standards by presenting a comprehensive overview of key aspects of U.S. and international law
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