Advanced Corporate Law

Course Information

Course Number
L6931
Curriculum Level
Upperclass
Areas of Study
Corporate Law and Transactions
Type
Lecture

Section 001 Information

Instructor

Section Description

The course will discuss selected advanced corporate law issues, explore the economic theory and policy considerations underlying them, and consider their practical implications under Delaware law. Topics will include the purpose of the firm, ownership structures and super-voting shares, the rise of passive investors, activist hedge funds and anti-activist poison pills, stakeholder governance, and directors’ oversight duties.

School Year & Semester
Fall 2023
Location
WJWH 309
Schedule
Class meets on
  • Tuesday
  • Thursday
10:40 am - 12:00 pm
Points
3
Method of Evaluation
Exam
J.D Writing Credit?
No

Course Limitations

Instructor Pre-requisites
Corporations
Instructor Co-Requisites
Corporations
Recommended Courses
None
Other Limitations
None