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This course provides an overview of the federal income tax from learning to read the charming prose of the Internal Revenue Code to the principles and policies underlying the income tax, which is - by far - the largest source of revenue for the federal government (and some states, such as California). This class will provide the necessary foundations for taking more advanced tax classes but is also designed to provide crucial background for those pursuing careers in numerous other areas. For example, tax is crucial to the business lawyer's toolkit because most major business decisions have tax implications. Furthermore, because much - perhaps even most - of American public policy is conducted through the tax code, understanding tax is crucial for policy analysis. Elements used in grading: class participation and final exam.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Jurow Kleiman, A. (PI)
LAW 1033: Trusts and Estates
This course will examine aspects of the law of donative transfers in the areas of wills, trusts and agents. The course will cover the following topics: intestacy; will execution and revocation; will provisions and interpretations; restrictions on the right to devise; probate; creation, amendment and termination of trusts; revocable and irrevocable trusts; trust provisions; charitable trusts; trust administration; and durable powers of attorneys, advanced health care directives, and conservatorships. Elements used in grading: Final exam (open book, essay).
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Nason, C. (PI)
;
Pearson, B. (PI)
LAW 1035: Mergers and Acquisitions
This course focuses on the role of law and lawyers in the evaluation, design and implementation of mergers and acquisitions transactions, including mergers, stock sales, and asset sales. Primary attention will be devoted (1) to corporate law issues relevant to merger or acquisition transactions; and (2) to contract law issues on important private ordering mechanisms, such as merger or acquisition agreements, and confidentiality and other ancillary agreements. Time permitting, we will also delve into other legal issues, such as those involving federal securities, tax, and antitrust laws. Prerequisite: Corporations, except on petition to the instructors based on prior coursework or special experience. Elements used in grading: Attendance, Class Participation, Exam.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Choi, A. (PI)
LAW 1040: Venture Capital
This class examines the economics of U.S. venture capital finance and the contract structures that are used to achieve these economics. Special attention will be paid to developing pro-forma financial models that analyze how various contract provisions affect investor and founder cash flows. Among other things, students will study how VC contract provisions are designed to protect investors from economic and voting dilution, how they allocate merger consideration in an acquisition of a VC-backed startup company, and how they can be used to incentivize subsequent investment by a company's VC investors. Students will complete several "modeling" exercises (using Microsoft Excel) throughout the semester that cover common modelling tasks expected of lawyers working in VC finance. Access to Microsoft Excel is required for this course. The course is open to Graduate School of Business and other non-law students with permission of the instructors. See Non-Law Student Registration at
https://law.stanford.edu/education/courses/non-law-students/.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Bartlett, R. (PI)
LAW 1043: Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies: Law, Economics, Business and Policy
Blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies have spawned an extensive and rapidly growing set of businesses along with a corresponding rapidly expanding need for lawyers and regulators with the required expertise. This course provides core background for legal, policy, or business work in the field by nurturing three areas of understanding: (1) the technologies themselves; (2) the scope and nature of business applications; and (3) the pertinent legal and regulatory structures with particular emphasis on securities regulation aspects. Elements used in grading: Exam.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Strnad, J. (PI)
LAW 1081: Regulation of Global Financial Markets
We will consider how US and international regulatory bodies respond to economic trends and shocks. How should we regulate international financial markets to respond to urgent and changing social needs? We start with an overview of the U.S. economic policy and regulatory framework and the components of the international framework for economic cooperation, including the G7 and G20, IMF and World Bank. We then consider how these laws and institutions should respond to pressing issues: (1) financial crises and the Covid-19 shock; (2) economic inequality and discrimination; (3) the ESG movement; (4) the proliferation of crypto assets; (5) terrorist financing an d money-laundering; and (6) international conflict and statecraft (as in the war in Ukraine or tension between US and China). Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation and a group in class presentation on a topic of the group¿s choice. Interested SLS students should complete and submit an S-Term Course Selection Form
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We will consider how US and international regulatory bodies respond to economic trends and shocks. How should we regulate international financial markets to respond to urgent and changing social needs? We start with an overview of the U.S. economic policy and regulatory framework and the components of the international framework for economic cooperation, including the G7 and G20, IMF and World Bank. We then consider how these laws and institutions should respond to pressing issues: (1) financial crises and the Covid-19 shock; (2) economic inequality and discrimination; (3) the ESG movement; (4) the proliferation of crypto assets; (5) terrorist financing an d money-laundering; and (6) international conflict and statecraft (as in the war in Ukraine or tension between US and China). Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation and a group in class presentation on a topic of the group¿s choice. Interested SLS students should complete and submit an S-Term Course Selection Form 2023 available at
https://law.stanford.edu/education/s-term/) by April 25, 2023. Forms received after the deadline will be processed on a rolling basis until the class is full. Course open to GSB students with consent of the instructor. See Non-Law Student Registration at
https://law.stanford.edu/education/courses/non-law-students/. S-Term early start for Autumn Quarter. Class meets 9:00AM-12:00PM on September 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, & 21.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Clayton, J. (PI)
;
Payne, S. (PI)
LAW 1082: The Business of Venture Capital
This course will cover the business of venture capital. We will begin the course with a broad discussion of why venture capital exists, how it works, the role of the LP, and how venture capital firms make investment decisions. Thereafter, we will address term sheets & valuation, managing the lifecycle of a company, and important topics in the governance of early-stage companies (e.g., the rights of common vs. preferred shareholders and ESG). Elements used in grading: Attendance, class participation, written assignments. Interested SLS students should complete and submit an S-Term Course Selection Form 2023 available at
https://law.stanford.edu/education/s-term/) by April 25, 2023. Forms received after the deadline will be processed on a rolling basis until the class is full. Course open to GSB students with consent of the instructor. See Non-Law Student Registration available at
https://law.stanford.edu/education/courses/non-law-students/. S-Term early start for Autumn Quarter. Class meets September 11 (8:00AM-12:00PM), September 12 (9:00AM-12:00PM), September 18 (8:00AM-12:00PM), September 19 (9:00AM-1:00PM), & September 21 (8:00AM-11:00AM).
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Kupor, S. (PI)
LAW 1083: Startup Law: Sustainability
This course offers an opportunity to study the history, legal structure, and financial incentives of the startup economy while getting hands-on experience advising clients--Stanford founders building sustainability startups. The curriculum has three pillars: lectures and guest lectures outlining fundamental concepts and topics, a simulation in which all students will represent "Model Corporation" throughout its early life cycle, and advisory work on actual startup client matters. For the client work, students will perform client intake, draft an initial scope of work, complete due diligence and make supplemental due diligence requests, make any necessary adjustments to scope of work, and ultimately deliver work product in the format most appropriate & valuable for the particular matter (e.g., drafted documents, written memos, and oral presentations). Because of the nature of the client relationship the course relies on students' hard work, flexibility, and commitment to keeping pace wi
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This course offers an opportunity to study the history, legal structure, and financial incentives of the startup economy while getting hands-on experience advising clients--Stanford founders building sustainability startups. The curriculum has three pillars: lectures and guest lectures outlining fundamental concepts and topics, a simulation in which all students will represent "Model Corporation" throughout its early life cycle, and advisory work on actual startup client matters. For the client work, students will perform client intake, draft an initial scope of work, complete due diligence and make supplemental due diligence requests, make any necessary adjustments to scope of work, and ultimately deliver work product in the format most appropriate & valuable for the particular matter (e.g., drafted documents, written memos, and oral presentations). Because of the nature of the client relationship the course relies on students' hard work, flexibility, and commitment to keeping pace with the material and assignments. The class will meet for 4 hours per week. Elements used in grading: Class Participation, Attendance, Written Assignments, and Client Deliverables. CONSENT APPLICATION: To apply for this course, students must complete and submit a Consent Application Form available on the SLS Registrar website
https://registrar.law.stanford.edu/. Click SUNetID Login in the top right corner of the page and then click the "Consent Courses" tab. See Consent Application Form for instructions and submission deadline.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 4
Instructors:
McClure, S. (PI)
;
Melius, M. (PI)
LAW 2002: Criminal Procedure: Investigation
The law school offers two survey courses dealing with constitutional criminal procedure. "Criminal Adjudication" covers the formal pretrial and trial processes, including the right of counsel, prosecutorial charging criteria, grand juries, bail, speedy trial, discovery, plea bargaining, trial by jury, and double jeopardy. This course, "Criminal Investigation," covers police investigation in the form of searches and seizures, interrogations, lineups, and undercover operations, and hence examines the Fourth and Fifth (and, to a limited extent, the Sixth) Amendment rules regulating the police in these endeavors. It also incorporates some of the federal laws governing electronic communications and privacy. Students may take both Criminal Investigation and Criminal Adjudication. (There is, of course, no requirement to do so.) Elements used in grading: Final exam (open book), plus small adjustments for exceptional class participation.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Weisberg, R. (PI)
LAW 2008: Criminal Justice Reform & Litigation: Three Strikes Project
This seminar offers an opportunity to study mass incarceration and criminal law reform in real time while getting hands-on experience in active litigation on behalf of Three Strikes Project clients serving life sentences for nonviolent crimes. In this course, students read and analyze a variety of cases and articles, examining the evolution of incarceration and sentencing policies in California and across the country. Students also assist with live post-conviction litigation on behalf of clients in trial and appellate courts across the country. The class focuses largely on the Three Strikes law as a case study in the history, politics, constitutional doctrine, and reform of criminal law policy. The Project has been intimately involved in the criminal law reform movement, partnering with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and Obama administration on different projects. Students enrolled in the seminar quickly become involved in all aspects of the Project's work, including assistance with diff
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This seminar offers an opportunity to study mass incarceration and criminal law reform in real time while getting hands-on experience in active litigation on behalf of Three Strikes Project clients serving life sentences for nonviolent crimes. In this course, students read and analyze a variety of cases and articles, examining the evolution of incarceration and sentencing policies in California and across the country. Students also assist with live post-conviction litigation on behalf of clients in trial and appellate courts across the country. The class focuses largely on the Three Strikes law as a case study in the history, politics, constitutional doctrine, and reform of criminal law policy. The Project has been intimately involved in the criminal law reform movement, partnering with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and Obama administration on different projects. Students enrolled in the seminar quickly become involved in all aspects of the Project's work, including assistance with different stages of ongoing litigation. Students will visit a Project client in prison, conduct factual investigations, and draft pleadings on our clients' behalf. The Project is an active, fast-paced organization that depends on the hard work and contributions of law students enrolled in this seminar. This seminar offers the opportunity to both study the theory behind the law and to hone practical litigation and advocacy skills. The seminar will meet for 3 hours per week, including 1 hour small group meetings with Project director Michael Romano. In addition, students will participate in field trips to various prisons in California. Elements used in grading: Class Participation, Attendance, Written Assignments. CONSENT APPLICATION: To apply for this course, students must complete and submit a Consent Application Form available on the SLS Registrar website
https://registrar.law.stanford.edu/. Click SUNetID Login in the top right corner of the page and then click the "Consent Courses" tab. See Consent Application Form for instructions and submission deadline. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Terms: Aut, Spr
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Romano, M. (PI)
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