LAW 527 - Corp Governance & the Pub Corp

This seminar explores current topics in the field of corporate governance, drawing on business and finance sources, as well as traditional legal materials. The class will delve into corporate theory, the increasing activism of boards of directors, the emerging powers of institutional shareholders, and the changing balance between shareholders, board, and management, and the impact of the courts in encouraging business enterprises. There will be a field trip. Satisfies the writing requirement.

This course satisfies the writing requirement.