Schedule of Classes
256.1 sec. 1 - Drafting Legal Documents for New Business (Fall 2009)
Instructor: William A. Kell (view instructor's teaching evaluations | profile)
View all teaching evaluations for this course
Units: 2
Meeting Time: TuTh 11:15-12:10
Meeting Location: D-29, Hearst Field Annex (HFA)
Course Control Number (Non-1Ls): 49649
Main Section Enrollment:
Enrolled: 14
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 14
As of: 11/25 06:43 AM
In the Drafting course, students will learn and apply a range of knowledge in law and business related to the development of new businesses, particularly in the context of drafting key documents for business organizations. Most new businesses require that certain legal documents be drafted to begin their existence (e.g., articles of incorporation, charters, bylaws). For some businesses, formative documents resemble more of an “agreement,” in which expectations are set forth for those participating in the business (e.g., a partnership, or limited liability company(LLC)). Some businesses need to prepare and file substantial documents in order to obtain certain additional governmental benefits or status (e.g., an application for federal tax exempt status under 501(c)3 of the IRS Code). In addition, businesses often need personnel policies, contracts, grievance procedures and other human resource related forms to effectively manage employee relations.
These and other key documents have unique requirements but also a number of common rules for drafting which are not often highlighted in general courses on contracts, tax, and other substantive areas of the law. Through the course, students will gain experience drafting key documents for new businesses, assisted through individualized comments and critique provided by the instructor.
Prerequisites:
None.
New - Submit Teaching Evaluations (enrolled students only)
Exam Notes: P+
This is a credit only course
Special Notes: LE(15)
Course Category: Business Law
If you are the instructor, you may add a file like a syllabus or a first assignment to this page.
Books:
No books found for this course. Please always double check with your instructor.
