Understanding Corporate Law: Purpose, Roles, and Legalities
Explore the Core of Corporate Law: Unravel the Purpose, Existence, and Legalities Behind Corporations with The Federalist Society. Dive into Fiduciary Duties, Limited Liability, and Essential Court Dynamics. Join us to decode the pillars of corporate structure!
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What you'll learn
Understand the purpose and role of the corporate form in society
Identify reasons for the existence of corporations and their economic impact
Differentiate between transactional law and litigation in the context of corporate operations
Recognize the significance of fiduciary duties for corporate executives
This course includes
41 min of video
Certificate of completion
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Course content
1 modules
• 12 lessons
• 41 min of video
Understanding Corporate Law: Purpose, Roles, and Legalities
12 lessons
• 41 min
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What Purpose Does the Corporate Form Serve? [No. 86]03:48
Why Do Corporations Exist? [No. 86]02:57
The Earliest Forms of Corporate Entities: Partnerships [No. 86]02:13
Is Corporate Law Useful for Non-Corporate Lawyers? [No. 86]02:42
What is Limited Liability? [No. 86]03:22
What Makes a Corporation Legal? [No. 86]02:21
Why Learn Corporate Law? [No. 86]04:46
Does the Economy Need Corporations? [No. 86]04:25
What is the Difference between Transactional Law and Litigation? [No. 86]03:54
Why Are Corporate Executives Subject to Fiduciary Duties? [No. 86]03:09
What’s Involved in Closing a Business Deal? [No. 86]03:50
Why Is the Delaware Court of Chancery Important? [No. 86]03:27
