LAW451
Corporations Law
(Dzah)
Prerequisite courses:
Prerequisite for: LAW613 Corporate Securities
Instructor(s): Professor Godwin Dzah
Course credit: 3
Method of presentation: Lecture
METHOD OF EVALUATION
Final Exam (Open Book) - 60%
Reflection Paper - 20%
In-class Assessment - 20%
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will cover the laws governing private corporations, including such topics as:
Selecting the form of business enterprise
The nature and effects of corporate personality
The corporation as a legal person
The process of incorporation
Corporate governance
The tortious, criminal, contractual, and regulatory liability of corporations
Directors' and officers’ duties
Shareholders' rights and remedies
Social responsibility of corporations
SPECIAL COMMENTS
Description updated 2022-23. Please contact the instructor for any specific questions you may have related to this particular course section.
REQUIRED TEXTS (IF ANY):
In-house materials.