Course Guides - Corporations

Course Description

This course examines the legal nature, promotion and formation of the modern business corporation. This course also provides an overview of other business forms including partnerships and the limited liability companies (LLC). Specific topics include: the structure of corporate management and the distribution of powers among directors, officers and shareholders; the acquisition of corporate assets and distribution of corporate earnings; the fiduciary obligations of management and their enforcement by shareholders derivative suits; and rights and remedies arising under the Federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934 including insider trading. (4 credits) Required Course

Faculty Who Teach This Course

• Rona Kaufman Kitchen (Assistant Professor of Law)
• Ronald J. Ricci (Professor of Law)

Subject Covered Presently in Collection by:

Under Subject Area:

• Commercial Law / Business Law

Course Listed Under the following Law School Areas of Interest:

• Business Law
• International Law
• Sports and Entertainment Law