Corporate Law High Distinction Exam Scaffolds
Subject notes for UTS 70417
Description
These notes are scaffold exam answers with detailed explanations of the cases. They cover all of the examinable topics and resulted in a HD exam result 43/50. Not only are they great for the exam, but they will assist you in understanding the structure of the subject, assignment and contents for in class participation. Topics -INTRODUCING DIRECTORS AND CORPORATE REGULATION • Directors- overview of their function • Definitions of "director" and "officer" under the Act (including shadow and de facto directors) • How are directors appointed? • How can directors be removed? • How can directors be disqualified? • Remuneration of directors and executives (and the "two strikes" rule) • The role of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in regulating corporate activity CORPORATE DECISION-MAKING ORGANS • Division of power between the corporate organs: s198A revisited • Informal corporate acts • Meetings of directors • Meetings of members Corporate Constitution CORPORATE FUNDRAISING • Characterising offers of securities • Assessing how companies can raise funds through regulated and exempt offerings Disclosure documents • Content requirements • Liability for defective disclosure DIRECTORS’/OFFICERS’ DUTIES: DUTY OF CARE, SKILL & DILIGENCE AND INSOLVENT TRADING • Duty of care and diligence • The business judgment rule • The role of reliance and delegation • Duty to Prevent Insolvent Trading DIRECTORS'/OFFICERS' DUTIES: GOOD FAITH/PROPER PURPOSE • The duty to act in good faith and for a proper purpose Identifying the interests of the company • Duty to consider creditor interests? • Fiduciary duties in corporate groups CONFLICTS OF INTEREST • Secret profits • Misappropriation of corporate property and information Conflicts of interest • Statutory regulation of conflicts SHAREHOLDER REMEDIES • Minority oppression • Equitable limitations on voting power Just and equitable winding up Statutory Derivative Action • Personal Actions • Statutory Injunctions
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Spring session, 2018
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