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What You'll Learn
01 Introduction to Corporate Law 4 topics
1 Historical Development of Corporate Law
- Early forms of business organizations
- Evolution of the modern corporation
- Key developments in corporate law history
2 Theoretical Foundations
- The corporation as a legal entity
- Theories of corporate personhood
- Economic theories of the firm
3 Sources of Corporate Law
- Statutory law
- Case law
- Regulatory frameworks
- International sources
4 Comparative Corporate Law
- Common law jurisdictions
- Civil law jurisdictions
- Mixed systems
02 Business Entity Formation 4 topics
1 Types of Business Organizations
- Sole proprietorships
- Partnerships (general and limited)
- Limited liability companies (LLCs)
- Corporations (C and S corporations)
- Benefit corporations and social enterprises
2 Incorporation Process
- Pre-incorporation considerations
- Articles of incorporation
- Corporate bylaws
- Initial organizational meetings
- Post-incorporation formalities
3 Corporate Naming and Identity
- Name selection and restrictions
- Trademarks and corporate identity
- Domain names and digital presence
4 Jurisdictional Considerations
- Domestic incorporation
- Foreign incorporation
- Delaware advantage
- Tax considerations in jurisdiction selection
03 Corporate Governance 4 topics
1 Board of Directors
- Composition and structure
- Qualifications and selection
- Term limits and removal
- Board committees
2 Corporate Officers
- Appointment and authority
- Duties and responsibilities
- Relationship with board of directors
3 Shareholders
- Rights and powers
- Meetings and voting
- Proxy processes
- Shareholder proposals
- Shareholder activism
4 Governance Documents
- Corporate charters
- Bylaws
- Governance guidelines
- Codes of conduct
- Ethics policies
04 Fiduciary Duties 4 topics
1 Duty of Care
- Standard of conduct
- Business judgment rule
- Decision-making processes
- Oversight responsibilities
2 Duty of Loyalty
- Conflicts of interest
- Corporate opportunities
- Self-dealing transactions
- Competing with the corporation
3 Duty of Good Faith
- Definition and scope
- Intersection with other duties
- Bad faith conduct
4 Duties in Special Circumstances
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Hostile takeovers
- Insolvency
- Closely held corporations
05 Corporate Finance 4 topics
1 Capital Structure
- Equity financing
- Debt financing
- Hybrid securities
- Capital maintenance rules
2 Securities Issuance
- Common stock
- Preferred stock
- Corporate bonds
- Private placements
- Initial public offerings
3 Dividends and Distributions
- Dividend policies
- Legal restrictions on distributions
- Stock dividends and splits
- Share repurchases
4 Corporate Valuation
- Valuation methods
- Book value vs. market value
- Goodwill and intangible assets
06 Securities Regulation 4 topics
1 Securities Laws Framework
- Securities Act of 1933
- Securities Exchange Act of 1934
- State "blue sky" laws
- International securities regulation
2 Registration and Exemptions
- Registration process
- Exempt offerings
- Private placements
- Regulation D
- Crowdfunding
3 Disclosure Requirements
- Periodic reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K)
- Proxy statements
- Executive compensation disclosure
- Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures
4 Insider Trading and Market Manipulation
- Prohibited practices
- Rule 10b-5
- Safe harbors
- Penalties and enforcement
07 Mergers and Acquisitions 4 topics
1 Transaction Structures
- Mergers
- Stock acquisitions
- Asset acquisitions
- Tender offers
- Leveraged buyouts
2 Deal Process
- Target identification and valuation
- Due diligence
- Negotiation strategies
- Documentation
- Closing
3 Legal and Regulatory Considerations
- Antitrust review
- Securities law compliance
- Foreign investment review
- Industry-specific regulations
4 Defensive Strategies
- Poison pills
- Staggered boards
- White knights
- Crown jewel defenses
- Golden parachutes
08 Corporate Restructuring and Dissolution 4 topics
1 Reorganization
- Voluntary restructuring
- Chapter 11 bankruptcy
- Debt restructuring
- Business spin-offs
2 Liquidation
- Voluntary dissolution
- Involuntary dissolution
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Asset distribution
3 Corporate Wind-Down
- Legal requirements
- Tax considerations
- Employee considerations
- Records retention
4 Business Revival
- Reinstatement procedures
- Successor liability
- Assignment for benefit of creditors
09 Corporate Litigation 4 topics
1 Shareholder Litigation
- Direct suits
- Derivative actions
- Class actions
- Demand requirements
2 Corporate Internal Investigations
- Triggering events
- Process and procedures
- Attorney-client privilege issues
- Reporting obligations
3 Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration
- Mediation
- Negotiated settlements
- Forum selection clauses
4 Indemnification and Insurance
- Director and officer indemnification
- Advancement of expenses
- D&O insurance
- Indemnification limitations
10 Corporate Compliance and Risk Management 4 topics
1 Compliance Programs
- Program design and implementation
- Risk assessment
- Training and education
- Monitoring and auditing
- Response and prevention
2 Corporate Criminal Liability
- Respondeat superior doctrine
- Corporate prosecution guidelines
- Deferred prosecution agreements
- Non-prosecution agreements
3 Anti-Corruption Compliance
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
- UK Bribery Act
- OECD Anti-Bribery Convention
- Facilitation payments
4 Whistleblower Protection
- Statutory protections
- Internal reporting systems
- Retaliation claims
- Bounty programs
11 International Corporate Law 4 topics
1 Multinational Corporations
- Cross-border operations
- Parent-subsidiary relationships
- Branch offices and subsidiaries
- Agency relationships
2 International Corporate Governance
- OECD principles
- Country-specific governance codes
- Convergence vs. divergence
3 Cross-Border Transactions
- International mergers and acquisitions
- Joint ventures
- Technology transfers
- Foreign direct investment
4 Treaty-Based Protections
- Bilateral investment treaties
- Free trade agreements
- Dispute resolution mechanisms
- Sovereign immunity issues
12 Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG 4 topics
1 Legal Frameworks for CSR
- Mandatory vs. voluntary approaches
- Benefit corporation statutes
- Corporate purpose clauses
- Stakeholder statutes
2 Environmental Obligations
- Environmental compliance
- Climate change disclosure
- Sustainability reporting
- Environmental justice
3 Social Considerations
- Labor and employment standards
- Human rights due diligence
- Supply chain management
- Community relations
4 Governance Best Practices
- Board diversity
- Executive compensation
- Shareholder engagement
- Ethical business practices
13 Technology and Corporate Law 4 topics
1 Digital Governance
- Virtual shareholder meetings
- Electronic voting
- Digital signatures
- Records management
2 Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
- Legal obligations
- Board oversight responsibilities
- Breach response planning
- Cross-border data transfers
3 Emerging Business Models
- Platform companies
- Sharing economy
- Fintech innovations
- Decentralized autonomous organizations
4 Blockchain and Smart Contracts
- Distributed ledger technology
- Smart contract enforcement
- Tokenization of assets
- Regulatory challenges
14 Corporate Taxation 4 topics
1 Corporate Tax Structures
- C corporation taxation
- S corporation taxation
- LLC taxation options
- Partnership taxation
2 Tax Planning Strategies
- Entity selection considerations
- Capital structure optimization
- Compensation planning
- Deduction maximization
3 International Tax Considerations
- Transfer pricing
- Controlled foreign corporations
- Base erosion and profit shifting
- Tax treaties
4 Tax Compliance
- Filing requirements
- Tax accounting methods
- Estimated tax payments
- Tax controversy management
15 Special Industry Regulations 4 topics
1 Financial Institutions
- Banking regulations
- Securities firms
- Insurance companies
- Investment advisors
2 Healthcare Organizations
- Provider entities
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Medical device manufacturers
- Healthcare IT
3 Energy Companies
- Oil and gas
- Utilities
- Renewable energy
- Nuclear power
4 Technology and Communications
- Telecommunications
- Software and internet
- Social media platforms
- Cloud services
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