LAWS C527 - Corporations-Sect.A

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

LAWS - Law School

Description:

This course examines the legal nature, promotion and formation of the modern business corporation. This course also provides an overview of other business forms including partnerships and the limited liability companies (LLC). Specific topics include: the structure of corporate management and the distribution of powers among directors, officers and shareholders; the acquisition of corporate assets and distribution of corporate earnings; the fiduciary obligations of management and their enforcement by shareholders' derivative suits; and rights and remedies arising under the Federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934 including insider trading.

Credits:

0.00 - 4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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