The course aims to provide students with skills in the specific field of entrepreneur’s civil liability in the exercise of the enterprise, starting from the foundations of the regulation of torts and breach of contract, up to examine the more complex models of corporate’s liability.
The learning objective is to develop a better knowledge of the general theory of civil liability, on one side, and highlight the special features of civil liability in relation to the enterprise activity, on the other side. The aim is to sensitize students to the consideration of specific emerging issues in this field, such as the management of enterprise risk, the need for an adequate organizational structure, the situations of scientific uncertainty and technical.
Particular attention is given to the precautionary and protective measures imposed by modern industrial civilization, even in the perspective of the protection of fundamental values such as the safety of individuals and the protection of the environment.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the main legal problems of corporate’s liability.
Applying Knowledge and understanding:
Students will demonstrate critical analysis capabilities and the ability to link concrete cases with abstract cases.
Judging skills.:
The student will be able to identify and solve problems related to corporate civil liability. In particular, will be able to submit opinions, negotiation and procedural solution.
Communicative skills:
Students will express their knowledge in a clear and efficient manner, with appropriate legal terminology.
Lifelong learning skills:
The student will deepen the knowledge gained through the updating of the sources of law, of the case law and doctrine. Will follow the normative evolution and will be able to tackle with maturity the specialist studies and the professional experiences and working paths.