This survey course examines the federal law and policies governing the purchase and sale of securities, particularly the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and related regulations. The first portion of the course will deal with the securities law issues faced by privately-owned companies up to and including a company's initial public offering. The second portion of the course will deal with the issues faced by public companies, including periodic reporting, insider trading, and selected business transactions.
Prerequisite: Law 303 Corporations I or Law 320 Business Associations.
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