00221 - Business Law (D-L)

Learning outcomes

Aim of the course is giving students a complete knowledge of commercial law.

Course contents

The regulation of entrepreneurial activity, with specific focus on the following topics:

• the legal notion of "entrepreneur" and "concern";
• competition law;
• joint ventures, associations firms and networks;
• intellectual property;
• theory of business organisation;
• partnerships;
• the joint stock company;
• the limited liability company;
• the regulation of listed companies.

Readings/Bibliography

For students of Single cycle Degree:

1) F. Vella, G. Bosi, Diritto dell’impresa e dell’economia, Bologna, Il Mulino, latest edition;

AND

2) F. Vella, G. Bosi, Diritto ed economia delle società, Bologna, Il Mulino, latest edition.

For students of Attività integrative di diritto commerciale: R. Costi, Il mercato mobiliare, Torino, Giappichelli, latest edition (except the chapter no. 6 on the regulation of market structures).

Teaching methods

The course lasts an entire academic year; two-hour lectures are held twice a week.

Assessment methods

The final exam is a written EOL+Zoom exam.

Teaching tools

Students are encouraged to use the Italian Civil Code both during the lectures and while studying for the exam.

Office hours

See the website of Francesco Vella

See the website of Silvia Guizzardi