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248.5 sec. 001 - Mergers & Acquisitions (Spring 2026)
Instructor: Adam B Badawi (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
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Units: 3
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meeting:
MTu 2:10 PM - 3:25 PM
Location: Law 100
From January 12, 2026
To April 28, 2026
Course End: April 28, 2026
Class Number: 33417
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 110
Waitlisted: 1
Enroll Limit: 110
As of: 01/10 11:52 PM
This course is a survey of the key concepts and cases in the law of mergers and acquisitions. It will cover central and emerging issues in the practice of M&A, including the different ways to structure deals, the negotiation and drafting of merger agreements, the fiduciary standards that govern director conduct, defensive techniques, and the ancillary topics that M&A lawyers should know something about, such as relevant securities regulations, tax matters, and antitrust requirements. While the primary focus of the class will be legal, we will also discuss the economic logic of why parties merge and we will cover some finance and accounting basics. Having taken Business Associations previously or taking it concurrently is preferred, but not required.
Exam Notes: (F) In-class Final Exam
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Exam Length: 3 hours
Course Category: Business Law
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