LGST 3560 - Law of Business Organizations

Goals: To present the principles of law applicable to different types of business organizations and the preparation of related documents.

Content: The formation of business entities, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations; articles of incorporation and by-laws; close corporations; shareholders and directors meetings; corporate equity and debt securities; various types of agreements and distributions; bankruptcy; pertinent sections of the Uniform Commercial Code and the drafting of supporting documents.

Taught: Annually.

Prerequisite: LGST 1250, LGST 5000, or M&E 3600 (may be taken concurrently.)

*Paralegal specialty course.

Credits: 4 credits