Spring 2009 Course Schedule

Business Associations (LAW-611-001)
Wallace

Meets: 10:30 AM - 12:20 PM (MW) - Room 401

Enrolled: 95 / Limit: 96

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Notices

It has come to our attention that the bookstore currently lists the statute book by Bauman as the only required book for this course. Students should note that there are TWO required texts for this course:

R. Hamilton & J. Macey, CASES AND MATERIALS ON CORPORATIONS, INCLUDING PARTNERSHIPS AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (10 th ed. Thompson-West 2005) (ISBN: 0314180745); and

J. Bauman, CORPORATIONS (statutory supplement, Thompson-West 2008 ed.) (ISBN: 0314190058).

If students are unable to purchase the book from the AU bookstore, they are encouraged to seek out alternative vendors. As of 1/8/09, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble online and the publisher (West) list the casebook as in-stock and available for purchase.

Description

The state laws governing business entities with an analysis of legal and business considerations, including basic tax questions leading to business associations in corporate and unincorporated form. Agency and judiciary principles applied to business associations are analyzed in relation to corporations and partnerships. Topics include the creation of general and limited partnerships; the relationship of the partners inter se, and of the partners and the partnership to third parties; the creation, form, and nature of the closely held corporation; rights and duties of shareholders, directors, and officers; rules relating to dividends and dissolution; and an introduction to applicable provisions of federal securities laws.

Textbooks and Other Materials

The textbook information on this page was provided by the instructor. Students should use this information when considering purchases from the AU Campus Store or other vendors. Students may check to determine if books are currently available for purchase online.

There are TWO required books for this course:

R. Hamilton & J. Macey, CASES AND MATERIALS ON CORPORATIONS, INCLUDING PARTNERSHIPS AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES (10 th ed. Thompson-West 2005) (H);

J. Bauman, CORPORATIONS (statutory supplement, Thompson-West 2008 ed.)

First Class Readings

For the first class, please read Session 1 on Syllabus. For the second class, please read Session 2 on Syllabus.

NOTE: The Syllabus is available for download, in MS Word and .pdf file format, below and on Blackboard.

Syllabus

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