https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/R_AmCoLaStudy Guide 20-21: The purpose of this course is twofold. First, it aims to acquaint the student with the company law of a jurisdiction that is highly relevant for Dutch practicioners. Secondly, it fosters the students ability to write and discuss in English. The goals of the class are both doctrinal and policy oriented. Regarding doctrine, students will have been exposed to some of the key decisions and topics relevant to American public companies. In our policy discussions, we highlight similarities and differences with Dutch corporate law, so that students can more readily identify unique aspects of Dutch law. We also challenge the simple view of “shareholder primacy” that often informs commentary on U.S. corporate law by showing some of the limits on shareholders’ powers in the U.S.Study Guide 20-21: This course covers some core topics in law governing public corporations in the United States, particularly those (the majority of companies) that are incorporated in Delaware. We will study the process of incorporation; shareholders’ rights; the interaction of federal securities law and state corporate law; directors’ fiduciary duties; and some emerging trends in the U.S., particularly hedge-fund and social responsibility shareholder activism.Study Guide 20-21: lectures (by an American professor)Study Guide 20-21:Take home examYet to be determined.