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Stephen M. Bainbridge

Corporate Law

Understand the legal backbone of corporations—from boards to shareholders.
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What Will You Learn?

Corporate law structures business power – Corporate Law explains how rules of governance, fiduciary duty, and shareholder rights shape modern corporations.

This corporate law summary and key takeaways explain:

  • Corporate Personhood – The legal identity of corporations
  • Governance – Board roles, duties, and accountability
  • Shareholder Rights – Voting, dividends, and derivative suits
  • Fiduciary Duties – Loyalty, care, and oversight obligations

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About the Author

Stephen M. Bainbridge is a corporate law professor, author, and thought leader specializing in business associations, corporate governance, and securities law.

As a professor at UCLA School of Law and author of influential works like *Corporate Law*, he has shaped corporate governance thinking in both academia and practice.

What sets him apart: He blends rigorous legal analysis with practical frameworks for boards, executives, and policymakers.

Companies and scholars applying his insights report clearer governance, stronger compliance, and more effective boards.

The corporate governance expert trusted by academics and practitioners alike.

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