LAW 6131

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LAW 6131
Business Organizations

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

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.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025FA, 2025SP, 2024FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11172 LAW 6131   LEC 001

    • MTWR
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Whitehead, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11173 LAW 6131   LEC 002

    • MT
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Hockett, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Department Consent Required (Add)