LAW 6131

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LAW 6131
Business Organizations

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023. Courses of Study 2022-2023 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

An introduction to the legal rules, principles, and economic factors that influence the governance of business enterprises in the United States. While the principal focus of the course will be the governance of large, publicly-traded corporations, we will also devote some attention to agency relationships, partnerships, and closely-held corporations. Legal topics will include business formation and capitalization, fiduciary obligations, shareholder voting, derivative suits, corporate control transactions, and the purpose of the firm.

When Offered Fall, Spring.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18357 LAW 6131   LEC 001

    • WR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 1, 2022

    • Hockett, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18358 LAW 6131   LEC 002

    • MTWR
    • Aug 22 - Dec 1, 2022

    • Whitehead, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)