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GDPR Compliance: Essential Training

Taught by Mandy Huth
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a privacy-related regulation in the EU that became active and enforceable in May…
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Understanding US Trademarks: A Deeper Dive

Taught by Dana Robinson
Virtually every business has a trademark, whether they know it or not. Your trademark might be your most valuable asset.…
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CIPP/US Cert Prep: 3 Government and Court Access to Information

Taught by Mike Chapple
The United States restricts government and court access to private sector information. These regulations protect citizens from unfair prosecution and…
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CIPP/US Cert Prep: 5 State Privacy Laws

Taught by Mike Chapple
In the world of privacy, the federal and state governments of the United States have overlapping authority. As a privacy…
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Essential Training

Taught by Mandy Huth
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is the first major privacy act to come out of the United States. Instructor…
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Tech Ethics: Avoiding Unintended Consequences

Taught by Raina Kumra
Both users and creators of technology are starting to notice projects with a troubling lack of ethical considerations. News headlines…
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Business Ethics

Taught by Bob McGannon
Ethical behavior is critical to the success of your career and your company. But ethics are not always black and…
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Leadership Ethics

Taught by Bob McGannon
Today’s headlines are rife with stories of corporate corruption. These incidents are often pinned on the decision-makers at the top—and…
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CCSP Cert Prep: 6 Legal, Risk, and Compliance

Taught by Mike Chapple
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to help businesses secure information and systems in the cloud by earning the…
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Influence versus Manipulation: The Ethics of Persuasion

Taught by Madecraft
Success in business depends on being able to get your viewpoint heard and your ideas taken seriously. So how do…
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Tech on the Go: Ethics in Cybersecurity

Taught by Jerod Brennen
Never before has there been so much power available literally at your fingertips—from a computer, mobile phone, or tablet. That’s…
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Copyright for Photographers: Rights and Releases

Taught by Carolyn E. Wright
The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. What are your rights as a photographer? Where and what…
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Debiasing AI Using Amazon SageMaker

Taught by Kesha Williams
Artificial intelligence (AI) can have deeply embedded bias. It’s the job of data scientists and developers to ensure their algorithms…
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Business Law for Managers

Taught by Jo-Ná Williams
Did you know that you have legal responsibilities as a manager? Even if you work with a corporation, you can…
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Business Ethics for Sales Professionals

Taught by Dean Karrel
Regardless of your profession, the subject of ethics is an important one to review. That said, it’s particularly critical for…
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Copyright for Creatives: Protecting Your Work

Taught by Von Glitschka
Many creative people are familiar with the frustrating experience of discovering that their work is being used online without their…
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Understanding Patents: A Deeper Dive

Taught by Dana Robinson
Want to patent your invention or technology—or avoid infringing on someone else’s? Learn the defining characteristics of successful patents, including…
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Understanding Trademarks: A Deeper Dive

Taught by Dana Robinson
Your trademark is your brand. Learn how to protect it! In this course, lawyer and author Dana Robinson provides a…
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Music Law: Copyrighting a Song

Taught by Richard Stim
Registering a copyright to a song is not the easiest process, but it’s helpful for songwriters. It preserves your legal…
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Copyright for Photographers

Taught by Carolyn E. Wright
The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. At one of those crossroads lies copyright. Many photographers aren’t…
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13 Jobs You Can Do with a Legal Studies Degree

13 Jobs You Can Do with a Legal Studies Degree

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Online International Business Law, MLS Program

Online International Business Law, MLS Program

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Online Indigenous Peoples Law, MLS Program

Online Indigenous Peoples Law, MLS Program

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OU Connection - Alumni Mentors

Cara Bennett, JM BSN RN

Alumni, Students / Peers
  • San Francisco, California
  • Registered Nurse | Juris Master of Healthcare Law C. Bennett Healthcare Integrity Consulting Firm LLC
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Kristy Clark

Alumni
  • Moore, Oklahoma
  • Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Counsel Ginny Freeman Insurance Agency Inc.
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Scott Deatherage

Alumni
  • Dallas, Texas
  • Managing Member S Deatherage Law, PLLC
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James Humphries

Alumni
  • Jena, Louisiana
  • Deportation Officer Department of Homeland Security
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Caleb Jn Pierre

Alumni
  • Police Sergeant Bermuda Police Service
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Joseph Mazariegos

Alumni
  • Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • N/A N/A
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Diana Morales

Alumni
  • Irving, Texas
  • Consultant DIMO Ventures
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Michael Nash

Alumni
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Trial Attorney United States Department of Justice - Antitrust Division - Antitrust
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David Proctor

Alumni
  • Graham, Texas
  • General Counsel Southern Bleacher Company, Inc.
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Robert Redus

Alumni, Students / Peers
  • Rockwall, Texas
  • Police Officer / Hostage Negotiator / Instructor City of Garland
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Michael Smith

Alumni
  • Westminster, South Carolina
  • Retired State of South Carolina
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Tracy Stewart

Alumni
  • Dallas, Texas
  • N/A N/A
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