LAW - 613 Advanced Corporate Law

(2 hrs.)

The state laws governing both publicly held and close corporations, with emphasis on issues either introduced or not covered in Business Associations. Topics vary each year but may include corporate governance in the 1990s; shareholder voting, proxy contests, and meetings; developments in mergers and takeovers; appraisal rights; developments and dissolution of close corporations; indemnification; and creditors’ rights. Prerequisite: Business Associations (LAW-611).