Corporate Law: Year 3

Corporate Law: Year 3

Antitrust Law and Competition Policy – Part I: Introduction to laws governing competition and monopolies.

  1. Week 1: Introduction to antitrust law, its history and purpose
  2. Week 2: The Sherman Act: monopolization and anti-competitive agreements
  3. Week 3: The Clayton Act: mergers, acquisitions, and anti-competitive practices
  4. Week 4: The Federal Trade Commission Act: unfair and deceptive practices

Antitrust Law and Competition Policy – Part II: Advanced topics in antitrust laws and practices.

  1. Week 1: Antitrust enforcement: DOJ, FTC, and private suits
  2. Week 2: Antitrust issues in specific industries: tech, pharmaceuticals, sports, etc.
  3. Week 3: International antitrust and competition law
  4. Week 4: Emerging issues in antitrust: digital markets, big data, and platform monopolies

Venture Capital and Private Equity Law – Part I: Basics of laws related to venture capital and private equity.

  1. Week 1: Basics of venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE)
  2. Week 2: Legal issues in VC and PE: fundraising, due diligence, and investment agreements
  3. Week 3: VC investment structures: convertible notes, SAFE, and equity
  4. Week 4: PE investment structures: leveraged buyouts, growth capital, and mezzanine

Venture Capital and Private Equity Law – Part II: Advanced legal topics on financing arrangements and transactions.

  1. Week 1: VC and PE exits: trade sale, IPO, and secondary sale
  2. Week 2: Legal issues in exits: sale agreements, IPO processes, and regulatory compliance
  3. Week 3: Governance issues in VC- and PE-backed companies
  4. Week 4: International VC and PE: cross-border transactions and offshore funds

Fintech and Blockchain Regulation – Part I: Introduction to laws and regulations regarding financial technologies.

  1. Week 1: Overview of financial technology (fintech) and its regulatory challenges
  2. Week 2: Regulation of payment services, digital wallets, and remittance
  3. Week 3: Regulation of crowdfunding, P2P lending, and robo-advisors
  4. Week 4: Introduction to blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation

Fintech and Blockchain Regulation – Part II: Advanced study of legal aspects of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and digital assets.

  1. Week 1: Cryptocurrency regulation: securities, commodities, and money transmission laws
  2. Week 2: Initial coin offerings (ICOs) and token sales
  3. Week 3: Blockchain and smart contracts: legal and regulatory issues
  4. Week 4: Privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection in fintech and blockchain

Environmental Law for Corporations – Part I: Basics of environmental regulations affecting corporations.

  1. Week 1: Overview of environmental law and its impact on corporations
  2. Week 2: Air and water pollution regulation and corporate compliance
  3. Week 3: Waste management, hazardous substances, and corporate liability
  4. Week 4: Environmental impact assessments and corporate responsibility

Environmental Law for Corporations – Part II: Advanced topics, including climate change, sustainability, and corporate responsibility.

  1. Week 1: Climate change regulation and corporate strategy
  2. Week 2: Corporate sustainability: laws, standards, and best practices
  3. Week 3: Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in corporate decision-making
  4. Week 4: International environmental law and its impact on multinational corporations

Law of Commercial Transactions: Introduction to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and its application.

  1. Week 1: Introduction to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
  2. Week 2: UCC Article 2: Sales of goods
  3. Week 3: UCC Article 9: Secured transactions
  4. Week 4: Other UCC articles: Negotiable instruments, bank deposits, and funds transfers

Real Estate and Property Law for Corporations: Basics of property law as it pertains to corporate entities.

  1. Week 1: Basics of real estate law: ownership, leases, and easements
  2. Week 2: Real estate transactions: purchase agreements, due diligence, and closings
  3. Week 3: Real estate finance: mortgages, liens, and foreclosure
  4. Week 4: Land use regulation, zoning, and environmental issues

Insurance Law for Corporations: Laws regarding different types of insurance policies in a corporate context.

  1. Week 1: Introduction to insurance law and its importance for corporations
  2. Week 2: Liability insurance: D&O, E&O, and CGL insurance
  3. Week 3: Property and business interruption insurance
  4. Week 4: Specialty insurance: cyber, environmental, and political risk

Pension and Benefits Law: Understanding the legal framework of employee benefits and pensions.

  1. Week 1: Introduction to pension and benefits law
  2. Week 2: Legal requirements for employee benefit plans under ERISA
  3. Week 3: Pension plans: defined benefit and defined contribution plans
  4. Week 4: Health and welfare benefits: insurance, COBRA, and FSAs