Publisher's Synopsis
This book provides cases, commentaries, case studies, and discussion questions on corporate law. It is intended for use in the introductory course in corporate law at U.S. law schools. Emphasis is placed on Delaware corporate law, though comparative perspectives are developed as well. Teaching slides and teaching notes are available from the authors. The book has a Statutory Supplement, also available online including on CreateSpace.com and Amazon.com.
The structure of the book is as follows: Chapter 1 - Introduction to Corporate Law; Chapter 2 - Shareholder Voting; Chapter 3 - Conflicted Behavior: The Duty of Loyalty; Chapter 4 - Unconflicted Behavior: The Duty of Care; Chapter 5 - The Protection of Creditors; Chapter 6 - Fiduciary Duties of Controlling Shareholders; Chapter 7 - Mergers & Acquisitions; Chapter 8 - Takeover Defense; Chapter 9 - Buyouts by Controlling Shareholders; Chapter 10 - The Enforcement of Corporate Law; Chapter 11 - Insider Trading.
