The purpose of this seminar is to explore, at an advanced level, issues in the regulation of capital markets. The seminar builds on fundamental concepts acquired in a basic securities regulation course by focusing on the theoretical underpinnings of securities regulation and the implications of such regulation for Canadian public corporations. Students will examine topical issues in securities regulation, such as: corporate governance, the duties of the board, shareholder activism, OSC Rule 61-501, class actions and crossborder transactions. Throughout the term, reference will be made to corporate and securities legislation governing particular transactions, the case law and the documentation used to effect such transactions.3 credits, winter termMr. Joshi PREREQUISITE LAW-448 Securities Regulation
