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In order to successfully navigate legal issues that arise in your business, you need to familiarize yourself with the way a lawyer would perceive the challenges you might face. This course will introduce you to basic legal language and concepts that will allow you to approach your business conflicts with a legal mind. You will analyze case studies and participate in discussions where you will practice using legal thinking. You will complete a course project where you will have an opportunity to navigate legal ambiguity, find the best way to communicate with legal counsel, and assess the costs and benefits of pursuing a legal option.
  • Jun 17, 2026
  • Sep 9, 2026
  • Dec 2, 2026

Before you decide to pursue the legal option to resolve your business challenge, it is important to familiarize yourself with the sources and enforcement mechanisms of law that are most likely to affect your situation. In this course, you will explore the specific functions of different bodies of law and discover how to harness them by planning a legal compliance strategy. You will also examine the court structure to help you decide which legal authorities would serve you best in resolving your business conflicts. Finally, you will analyze the risks and strategies for foreign business by taking into consideration foreign legal systems and their unique mechanisms.

You are required to have completed the following course or have equivalent experience before taking this course:

  • Thinking Like a Lawyer
  • Apr 8, 2026
  • Jul 1, 2026
  • Sep 23, 2026
  • Dec 16, 2026

When turning to litigation as a means to resolve business conflicts, you should be aware of the advantages and risks that the litigation process entails. In this course, you will acquire tools that will help you decide whether you should follow the litigative route and examine how to gain the most out of the process. Based on your specific issue, you will discover how to identify the most appropriate court for your litigation process. You will practice how to evaluate the comprehensive cost of litigation and study tactics that help you decide whether to appeal a court decision. In addition, you will explore potential circumstances where litigation is not the most effective option and consider other alternatives.

You are required to have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience before taking this course:

  • Thinking Like a Lawyer
  • Sources of Law
  • Apr 22, 2026
  • Jul 15, 2026
  • Oct 7, 2026
  • Dec 30, 2026

Your business interests might be in conflict with judicial power and regulation. This course will focus on navigating circumstances where the law limits your interests. You will explore ways to apply legal tools to challenge judicial enforcement that limits your interests. You will also identify the best legal forum in which to follow your judicial challenge. You will practice applying constitutional protections against regulations. By the end of this course, you will be able to analyze a case that highlights the economic consequences of limiting freedom of speech.

You are required to have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience before taking this course:

  • Thinking Like a Lawyer
  • Sources of Law
  • Litigation
  • May 6, 2026
  • Jul 29, 2026
  • Oct 21, 2026

eCornell Online Workshops are live, interactive 3-hour learning experiences led by Cornell faculty experts. These premium short-format sessions focus on AI topics and are designed for busy professionals who want to gain immediately applicable skills and strategic perspectives. Workshops include faculty presentations, breakout discussions, and guided hands-on practice.

The AI Workshops All-Access Pass provides you with unlimited participation for 6 months from your date of purchase. Whether you choose to attend one workshop per month, or several per week, the All-Access Pass will allow you to customize your AI journey and stay on top of the latest AI trends.

Workshops cover a range of cutting-edge AI topics applicable across industries, hosted by Cornell faculty at the forefront of their fields. Whether you are just getting started with AI, seeking to build your AI skillset, or exploring advanced applications of AI, Workshops will provide you with an action-oriented learning experience for immediate application in your career. Sample Workshops include:

  • Work Smarter with AI Agents: Individual and Team Effectiveness
  • Leading AI Transformation: Bigger Than You Imagine, Harder Than You Expect
  • Using AI at Work: Practical Choices and Better Results
  • Search & Discoverability in the Era of AI
  • Don't Just Prompt AI - Govern it
  • AI-Powered Product Manager
  • Leverage AI and Human Connection to Lead through Uncertainty

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