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Course Number: LAW 619

Course Credits: 3

Through readings, problem-solving, role-plays and examination of case files, this course will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of federal securities litigation and enforcement. Topics that will be covered include: litigation under and analysis of federal securities statutes, including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; securities fraud class actions; common securities law violations including market manipulation, insider trading, and IPO fraud; SEC civil and criminal enforcement of securities laws; the professional responsibilities of attorneys and accountants under securities laws; securities arbitration, and other current topics in securities litigation.

Corporations is a prerequisite