Course Information

607 01 Y - Business Association

Professor: Paul Rose
Credits: 4
Semester: 2008 Autumn
Second Writing? No
Seminar? No
Professional Responsibility? No

This course provides an introduction to the laws governing business entities. We will examine the structure and characteristics of modern business organizations, particularly publicly traded and closely held business corporations. Significant emphasis is placed upon the nature of the corporate governance system and the fiduciary obligations of directors and officers. A broad range of topics will be addressed including: agency, partnership, the formation and financing of corporations, the proxy system, stockholder derivative suits, change of control transactions, stock trading by corporate insiders, and corporate social responsibility.

• EXAM
• SECOND-YEAR PRIORITY COURSE

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