Opus College of Business

Michael Garrison

Professor : Ethics and Business Law Department
 

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Academic Background

B.S., economics, North Dakota State University
J.D., (with distinction) University of North Dakota School of Law

Research Specialties
  • Employment law
  • Real estate law
  • E-Commerce law
  • Accountants’ liability and securities law
Current Research
  • Employee non-compete agreements and trade secrets
  • Information security and privacy
  • Marketability of title issues
Major Works
  • “Sign this Agreement Not to Compete or You’re Fired! Noncompete Agreements and the Public Policy Exception to Employment at Will,” with C. D. Stevens, Employee Responsibilities & Rights Journal, Vol. 15, 2003.
  • American Law of Real Estate, with J. D. Reitzel and R. Bennett, South-Western Pub. Co., 2002.
  • “Limited Liability Company Interests As Securities: A Proposed Framework For Analysis,” with T. Knoepfle, American Business Law Journal, Vol. 34, 1996.
  • “Corporate Political Speech, Campaign Spending, and First Amendment Doctrine,” American Business Law Journal, Vol. 27, 1989.
  • “Should All Cigarette Advertising Be Banned? A First Amendment and Public Policy Issue,” American Business Law Journal, Vol. 25, 1987.
Significant Scholarly Honors
  • Distinguished Educator Award, NDSU Blue Key Fraternity, 1999
  • Ralph C. Hoeber Award for Excellence in Research, American Business Law Journal, Vol. 34
  • Ralph C. Hoeber Award for Best Overall Article & Award for Best Major Article, American Business Law Journal, Vol. 27
  • Ralph C. Hoeber Award for Best Overall Article & Articles' Editor Award for Best Major Article, American Business Law Journal, Vol. 25
  • Teacher of the Year Award, NDSU College of Business Administration, 1992
Current Editorial Board Appointments
  • American Business Law Journal, articles reviewer
  • Journal of Law and Business, articles reviewer