Spring 2014
5235 Financing the Business Transaction - DOLE/DOLE/KEYES- 23284
Professor(s):
Richard Dole (FACULTY)
Linda Dole (ADJUNCT)
David Keyes (ADJUNCT)
Credits: 2
Course Areas: Business and Commercial Law
Time: 8:30a-10:30a THLocation:
Course Outline: Course Description and Prerequisite
Whether it is a mom-and-pop start-up or a billion dollar conglomerate, every business needs funds to operate and to grow. These funds are obtained through both infusions of equity and taking on debt. This course explores various types of debt financing that either utilize Article 9 collateral or are unsecured, and when each is appropriate. Customary loan documentation will be evaluated.
This course will promote an understanding of the preparation, negotiation, and purpose of loan documents, the legal considerations affecting loan documentation, and the parties customary obligations, rights, and remedies. We also will explore common alternatives and supplements to commercial lending transactions, like letters of credit and guaranties.
A two-hour course limited to twelve students. Secured Financing is a prerequisite.
Course Materials
(1) West, Selected Commercial Statutes (2012 Unabridged Ed.); and (2) materials supplied by the Instructors.
Course Syllabus:
Course Notes: Quota = 12 Professor Richard Dole, Linda Dole, and David Keyes.
Prerequisites: Yes Secured Financing
First Day Assignments:
Final Exam Schedule: 05/08 9-11am
This course will have:
Exam:
Paper:
Satisfies Skills Course Requirement: No
Satisfies Senior Writing Requirement: No