General Description:
This course provides an introduction to the legal rules and principles governing mergers and negotiated acquisitions. We will begin with an examination of the deal structures used in most common transactions. We will then typical provisions negotiated in merger agreements. Finally we turn to questions of the fiduciary duties of selling directors in the context of mergers and in negotiating the sale of the corporation. Requires LAWS 6211 or LAWS 7621. 2-3 credits, letter graded.
Select Term:
LAWS 7411-001
Instructor(s):
Andrew Schwartz
Meeting Times & Locations:
| |
Thu |
2:25 PM - 4:05 PM |
WOLF 304 |
Syllabus: Mergers, Acquisitions and Reorganizations Spring 2013 Syllabus
Advice Info: Corporations (LAWS 6211) is a recommended pre-requisite. With the permission of the instructor, Corporations may be taken concurrently with this course.
First Assignment: Please read and be prepared to discuss pages 1-23 in the Carney casebook (3d ed. 2011). In addition, please find and read one or two business news reports on the recently announced proposed acquisition of Zipcar by Avis Budget Group.
|
