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Subject | MARKET LEGAL FRAMEWORK | Code | 00512006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Descriptors | Credit. | Type | Year | Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Basic Training | First | Second |
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Department | DERECHO PRIV. Y DE LA EMPRESA |
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madiag@unileon.es eperc@unileon.es |
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Web | http:// http://blogs.unileon.es/mercantil/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
General description | This subject deals with the legal regime of the market, studying the fundamental institutions that impact on the market, examining the issues contained in the subject program | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Competencias |
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A6461 | |
A6497 | |
A6512 | |
A6530 | |
A6538 | |
A6558 | |
A6562 | |
A6566 | |
A6577 | |
C2 | CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study. |
C4 | CMECES4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialised and non-specialised audience |
Learning aims |
Competences | |||
1. Applying commercial regulations to specific acts and contracts and interpreting them correctly. 2. Resolving business law related problems related to the singel business person. 3. Solving correctly the most relevant practical issues arising in relation to the company, which are regulated by Commercial Law. 4. Resolving conflicts relating to the different commercial companies, as a company entrepreneur, identifying the applicable regulations and adopting the most correct interpretation from a technical point of view. 5. Solving issues related to the competitive performance of the entrepreneur, in particular by applying competition law (defence of competition and unfair competition), advertising law and industrial property law appropriately. 6. Applying the regulations relating to commercial contracts, solving the legal problems that may arise. 7. Resolving problems related to the securities used in commercial practice. 8. Identifying the problems of insolvency, being able to interpret the insolvency regulations | A6461 A6497 A6512 A6530 A6538 A6558 A6562 A6566 A6577 |
C2 C4 |
Contents |
Topic | Sub-topic |
Block I: ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS / COMMERCIAL LAW | LESSON 1.- COMMERCIAL LAW AS THE LAW OF THE MARKET 1.1.-Concept and defining notes. 1.2.-Sources of Commercial / Business Law. LESSON 2.- THE COMMERCIAL ENTREPRENEUR AND THE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE.LEGAL STATUS OF THE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE. LESSON 3.- LEGAL PUBLICITY: THE COMMERCIAL REGISTRY ( “EL REGISTRO MERCANTIL”). 3.1.- Organization. 3.2.- Principles of registration. 3.3.- Register’s Official Publicity. The Official Gazette of the Central Mercantile Registry. |
Block II: THE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR IN THE MARKET. COMPANY LAW | LESSON 4.- COMMERCIAL COMPANIES 4.1.- General notions. 4.2.- Types 4.3.- Personal companies or collective partnerships. 4.3.1. The General Partnetrship (“Sociedad colectiva”). 4.3.2. The Limited Partnership (“Sociedad comanditaria simple”) LESSON 5.- CAPITAL COMPANIES (I) 5.1.- General considerations. 5.2.- The Single Member Company LESSON 6.- CAPITAL COMPANIES (II) 6.1.- Incorporation of capital companies. 6.2.Companies in formation, irregular and void companies 6.3.Social contributions. 6.4.Social participations and shares. LESSON 7.- CAPITAL COMPANIES (III) 7.1.- Concept and foundation. 7.2.- Social participation and members’ rights. LESSON 8.- CAPITAL COMPANIES (IV). 8.1.- Corporate bodies. 8.1.1. The General Shareholders' Meeting. 8.1.2. The administration of the company. 8.2.- Modification of bylaws. 8.3.- Winding up and dissolution. 8.4. Special companies. 8.4.1. The "New Business Company" 8.4.2. European Public Limited Company (Societas Europaea) and Listed Public Limited Companies. |
Block III: INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE MARKET: FREE AND FAIR COMPETITION | LESSON 9.- THE PROTECTION OF FREE AND FAIR COMPETITION IN THE MARKET. 9.1.- Protection of free competition in a market economy system. 9.2.- Protection against Unfair Competition. 9.3.- Commercial advertising as a competitive device. Advertising Law 9.4.- Industrial Property as an instrument to Competition in the Market: concept, characterization and protection. 9.4.1. Distinctive signs. 9.4.2. Industrial creations: In substance and in form. |
Block IV: COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS | LESSON 10.- COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS 10.1.- Obligations and commercial contracts: Distinctive features. 10.2.- Contracts of the market of Goods and rights: special reference to the Sale and Purchase contract. 10.3.- Contracts in the Market of Services: 10.3.1.- Collaboration contracts. 10.3.2.- Contract of carriage. 10.4.- Contracts of the credit market: special reference to banking contracts. 10.5..- Contracts in the market of risk contracts: insurance contract. 10.6.- Others. |
Block V: SECURITIES INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER SECURITIES | LESSON 11.- SECURITIES INSTRUMENTS 11.1.- Legal characterisation and types. 11.2.- The bill of exchange. 11.3- The cheque. 11.4.- The promissory note. 11.5.- The retrocession of Security instruments and Book entries. |
Block VI: INSOLVENCY LAW | LESSON 12.- INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY LAW 12.1.- Meaning of Insolvency / Bankruptcy Law. 12.2.- The declaration of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Administration. 12.3.- The effects of the declaration of insolvency. 12.4. - The settlement or the liquidation. |
Planning |
Methodologies :: Tests | |||||||||
Class hours | Hours outside the classroom | Total hours | |||||||
Assignments | 6 | 9 | 15 | ||||||
Case study | 6 | 9 | 15 | ||||||
Personal tuition | 14 | 0 | 14 | ||||||
Lecture | 31 | 60 | 91 | ||||||
Objective multiple-choice tests | 3 | 12 | 15 | ||||||
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Description | |
Assignments | Assignments are tasks, comments, etc., carried out by the student, the results of which are presented or exhibited either publicly, if sufficient time is available, or to the lecturer. |
Case study | Practical classes serve to consolidate and apply the knowledge obtained in the theoretical sessions, by placing the student in the reality of business and by inviting him/her to undertake the task of legal interpretation, through which the student is trained in the task of solving real-life legal-commercial issues, ultimately acquiring the necessary skills for the practical application of the Law. These practical sessions, which are planned in relation to some specific subjects of the syllabus, will mainly consist on studying and solving cases proposed by the lecturer, although the choice of this or any other modality that may be adopted is at the lecturer's free and wise decision. |
Personal tuition | Tutorials are of great relevance for students in terms of pedagogical criteria and subject content, and are particularly useful for resolving doubts and providing guidance on the most appropriate study techniques to prepare for the subject. In principle, 14 face-to-face hours are foreseen for this activity. Two types of tutorials are envisaged: in groups, with a number of students to be determined by the lecturer, taking into account the timetable of the subject; and individually, upon request to the lecturer and on the date agreed with him/her. |
Lecture | The theoretical teaching will be developed mainly through theoretical classes or lectures on the essential contents of the syllabus of the subject. The development of these classes will be carried out with a practical approach, helping students to understand the functioning of commercial institutions in commercial transactions. |
Personalized attention |
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Assessment |
Description | Qualification | ||
Lecture | Aspects to be assessed: The knowledge and understanding of the subject. At the teacher's discretion, also the active participation of the students during these sessions, showing dedication and effort to acquire knowledge of the subject, may be assessed. | Véanse otros comentarios. | |
Assignments | In addition to theory and practical classes, and depending on the availability of the teaching staff, the student's training may be complemented by other teaching tools, in the form of other activities, including, for example, the preparation and presentation of assignments on subjects on the syllabus. In the event that this activity cannot be carried out, the percentage of the mark awarded to this activity will be given to the activity that replaces it, for example the case study. Assessable aspects: Practical knowledge |
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Case study | Assessable aspects: Practical knowledge. Assessment criteria: Resolution and presentation of cases and development of the activities foreseen in the practical classes. Procedures:Assessment of the results obtained and the presentation given. |
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Objective multiple-choice tests | Multiple choice objective tests will be proposed on the subjects contained in the syllabus. Aspects to be assessed: Theoretical content of the subject. Assessment criteria: Knowledge and understanding of the subject. Procedures: Final written multiple-choice test. In all multiple-choice tests, each wrong answer will subtract a value equivalent to half the value assigned to each correct answer. The teacher may, if he/she deems it appropriate, ask also short questions. Where appropriate, and also at the discretion of the teacher, and depending on his/her availability, other written tests may also be given. In order to pass the subject, it will be necessary to obtain a minimum score of 3.5 points out of a maximum of 7 points in the final written test. |
70% de la nota final en primera convocatoria. Véanse otros comentarios y segunda convocatoria. |
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Other comments and second call | |||
As mentioned above, the final written test represents 70% of the final grade. The remaining 30%, which will only be taken into account for students who have obtained a minimum of 3.5 points in the final tests, where points will be awarded to the other activities proposed by the teaching staff of the subject, such as the resolution of practical cases and the carrying out of assignments, etc. The distribution of this 30% will be at the discretion of the teacher, depending on the activities carried out and the importance assigned to them. In any case, in order to pass the course, the final mark, calculated according to the above criteria, must be at least 5 points.
Other comments and second call As explaines, written tests represent 70% of the final mark. The remaining 30%, which will only be taken into account for students who have obtained a minimum of 3.5 points in these tests, will be awarded to the other activities proposed by the teachers of the subject.
In order to pass the course, it will be necessary to obtain a minimum final mark, calculated according to the above criteria, equal to or higher than 5 points.
In the second call and, where appropriate, in the extraordinary call in December, the objective Final test represents 100% of the final mark. In these examinations, the student must sit all the subjects included in the syllabus.
In all multiple-choice tests, in any exam session, each wrong answer will subtract a value equivalent to half of the value assigned to each correct answer.
No material other than the usual stationery (pencil and pen) may be used during the tests. The possession and use of mobile and/or electronic devices is strictly forbidden during the tests. The simple presence of such devices, as well as unauthorised notes, books, folders or other materials during the assessment tests, will lead to the immediate withdrawal of the exam, expulsion from the same and a failing score, and the incident will be reported to the Academic Authority of the Faculty in order to carry out the actions set out in the Guidelines for Action in Cases of Plagiarism, Copying or Fraud in Exams or Assessment Tests, approved by the Standing Committee of the Governing Board on 29 January 2015.
It is reminded that the recording of classes, tutorials or consultations with teachers of this subject, whether audio, audiovisual or by any other means, is strictly forbidden, unless expressly authorised in writing by the lecturer recorded, in which the authorised uses of the recording and other circumstances will be established. In the event of non-compliance, sanctions will be applied and legal action will be taken in accordance with the regulations in force. |
Sources of information |
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE |
Basic | |
Basic AVAILABLE RESOURCES:
UPDATED COMMERCIAL LEGISLATION
BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY (latest editions) - DíAZ GÓMEZ, M.A. (dir.)/ PÉREZ CARRILLO, E.F. (coord.), El Derecho Mercantil practicado en el mercado. Aprendizaje guiado y autoaprendizaje, Eolas, 2018. - Manual de Derecho Mercantil, BROSETA PONT, M. (edición revisada por F. MARTÍNEZ SANZ), Editorial Tecnos. - Prácticas de Derecho de Sociedades, DÍAZ GÓMEZ, Mª A., Editorial Tecnos, Madrid, 1999. - Derecho Mercantil, JIMÉNEZ SÁNCHEZ, G. (coord..), Editorial Ariel. - Lecciones de Derecho Mercantil, JIMÉNEZ SÁNCHEZ, G., Editorial Tecnos. - Instituciones de Derecho Mercantil, SÁNCHEZ CALERO, F., Editorial McGraw-Hill. - Curso de Derecho Mercantil, URÍA, R./MENÉNDEZ, A. (dirs.), Editorial Cívitas. - Derecho Mercantil, URÍA, R. Editorial Marcial Pons. - Introducción al Derecho Mercantil, VICENT CHULIÁ, F., Editorial Tirant lo Blanch.
WEB RESOURCES
Website of the Commercial Law Area of the University of León "DerMerUle" at http://blogs.unileon.es/mercantil/ |
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RESOURCES AVAILABLE:
SUPPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY (latest editions)
- FERNÁNDEZ-ALBOR BALTAR, A./PÉREZ CARRILLO, E.F. (dirs.), Actores, actuaciones y controles del buen gobierno societario y financiero, Marcial Pons, 2018.
- Tratado de Derecho Mercantil, AA.VV. (dirigido por M. OLIVENCIA, C. FERNÁNDEZ-NÓVOA, R. JIMÉNEZ DE PARGA, coordinado por G. JIMÉNEZ SÁNCHEZ). - Contratos mercantiles, BERCOVITZ, A. (dir.). - Derecho de los títulos-valores, EIZAGUIRRE, J.Mª. - Tratado sobre Derecho de Marcas, FERNÁNDEZ-NÓVOA, C. - Contratos mercantiles, GALLEGO, E. - Comentario a la Ley de Competencia Desleal, MASSAGUER, J. - Derecho Cambiario. Estudios sobre la Ley cambiaria y del cheque, MENÉNDEZ, A. - Comentario de la Ley Concursal, ROJO, A./BELTRÁN, E. (dirs.). - Diccionario de Derecho de la Competencia, VELASCO SAN PEDRO, L. (dir.).
SPECIALISED JOURNALS
Among the leading journals in the commercial law arena it is worth mentioning, by way of indication, the following: -Revista de Derecho Mercantil. -Revista de Derecho de Sociedades. -Derecho de los Negocios. -Revista de Derecho de la Competencia y Distribución. -Revista de Derecho Bancario y Bursátil WEB RESOURCES
Without limiting the possibility of providing students with other useful web addresses for the study of the different subjects throughout the course, as well as the possibility of using the other websites to support teaching the following are listed below for their interest:
· BORME http://www.boe.es
· National Competition Commission http://www.cncompetencia.es
· Directorate General of Registers and Notaries http://www.justicia.es/portal
· Spanish Patent and Trademark Office http://www.oepm.es
· Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market http://oami.europa.eu
· Central Commercial Registry http://www.rmc.es
LEGISLATION AND CASE LAW SEARCH ENGINES · http://www.westlaw.es/
· http://www.derecho.com |
Recommendations |
Other comments | |
It is very convenient, in order to facilitate the preparation of the subject, to attend class. |