LAWS C222 - Securities Regulation

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

LAWS - Law School

Description:

The course is designed to deal with the offering and sale of securities which is governed under the Securities Act of 1933, sometimes referred to as the ¿Truth in Securities Act.¿ The students should complete the course with the overall understanding of the securities registration process as it applies in the United States. The course will explore the question of what is a security. It will then address the registration process and how securities are offered to the public. The concept of materiality is considered and the consequences of a deficient registration statement, including the remedies available under the Act, including damages and rescission. The course also explores certain exemptions from the registration requirements of the Act including the private offering exemption, the intrastate offering and Regulation D. Secondary transactions are also covered. Prerequisite: Corporations.

Credits:

2.00

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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