Podcast Episodes

Corporate Law (Part 2 of 3) (Part 2): Guiding Corporate Governance: Fiduciary Duties, the Business Judgment Rule, and Shareholder Rights

This lecture on corporate law explains the roles of directors, officers, and shareholders, and fiduciary duties. It also details the business judgmen…

1 year ago

Corporate Law (Part 2 of 3): Guiding Corporate Governance: Fiduciary Duties, the Business Judgment Rule, and Shareholder Rights

This lecture on corporate law examines the governance of corporations, focusing on the fiduciary duties of directors and officers, such as care, loya…

1 year ago

Corporate Law (Part 1 of 3) (Part 2): Inception of the Corporation: Formation, Limited Liability, and Capital Structure

Corporate Law: Inception of the Corporation

Why Choose the Corporate Form?

Entrepreneurs, investors, and businesspeople choose the corporate form for s…

1 year ago

Corporate Law (Part 1 of 3): Inception of the Corporation: Formation, Limited Liability, and Capital Structure

Corporate Law: Inception of the Corporation

Why Choose a Corporation?

The corporate form offers several advantages over other business structures. Limi…

1 year ago

Understanding the Legal Principle of ‘Standing’: Who Can Bring a Lawsuit?

Standing is the legal ability to file a lawsuit.

Only those directly involved and affected by an issue have standing.

Article III of the Constitution g…

1 year ago

Negotiable Instruments Law Review, Summary and Exam Strategies

Lecture 1: Introduction to Negotiable Instruments

Definition and Types: Distinguish between notes (promissory notes) and drafts (checks).

Requirements …

1 year ago

Negotiable Instruments Law Lecture 5: Advanced Topics and Bar Exam Strategy

Lecture 5: Advanced Topics and Bar Strategy

Alterations and Forgeries:

Discuss the types of alterations that can occur on a negotiable instrument, such…

1 year ago

Negotiable Instruments Law Lecture 4: Checks, Banks, and the UCC

I. Check-Specific Rules

Overdrafts:

Definition: A check written for an amount that exceeds the available balance in the account.

Bank's Options:

Pay the …

1 year ago

Negotiable Instruments Law Lecture 3: Liability, Warranties, and Discharge

Parties' Liability

Maker/Drawer: The maker of a note or the drawer of a check is primarily liable for the instrument. This means they are obligated to…

1 year ago

Negotiable Instruments Law (Part 2): Holder in Due Course (Lecture and Discussion)

Holder in Due Course (HDC) Doctrine: A Concise Overview

The HDC doctrine is crucial in negotiable instruments law, facilitating the smooth transfer of…

1 year ago