Securities Law and Business Crime

The course will examine current legislative, regulatory and judicial regulation of the securities markets. It will also consider issues of criminality under other statutes, but the primary focus will be on measures designed to protect investors in the securities markets and on the disclosure requirements that apply to companies that issue securities. The course will also consider corporate governance requirements that apply to publicly traded companies. Aspects of criminality, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other corrupt practices, RICO, antitrust and fraud are also covered. The intersection of law and ethics will be considered throughout the course.