KDEC 6000 - Introduction to corporate law

Martine KLOEPFER PELESE : The law of business associations governs the various stages in the life of business organizations as well as the relationship between and among directors, partners/shareholders and third parties.

This course will present, from an American and comparative law perspective, an introductory overview of the formation and elements of business associations, including general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations. The basic concepts of agency, liability, duties, accounting, taxation, dissolution, capitalization, dividends, redemptions and agreements among shareholders will be covered.

Mark VECCHIO : A practical introduction to the practice of corporate law, from a U.S. and an international perspective, including an exploration of various types of legal entities and business associations (general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations), as well as a look at business transactions in which they engage – i.e., mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, debt and equity financing, etc. The course will also touch on related areas, including intellectual property, taxation, regulatory oversight and dispute resolution.

Main and Recommended Reading Materials will be made available on Moodle.

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12 weekly two-hour sessions. Students should be prepared to discuss and question the issues raised in class.

VECCHIO Mark :

The final grade will be based 50% on the final papers and presentations, prepared in groups, 25% on an individual mid-term take-home paper, and 25% on oral participation during the semester.

KLOEPFER PELESE Martine : Review in progress with the teacher .

Students will read and analyze approximately 40 pages per week in the textbook and/or in supplemental materials that will be distributed during the semester.