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Governance, Risk Management and Compliance

An introduction to corporate governance, risk management, and compliance within business firms and financial institutions. Topics include: the role of the board of directors and executives in managing firms and overseeing risk management and compliance; Codes of Ethics; internal controls; the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; whistleblowers; crisis management; and disclosure requirements under Federal Securities Laws and under banking statutes and regulation.

Commercial Lending

This course covers the law governing real estate lending, both in the consumer and commercial contexts. Topics include: the role of various parties in loan transactions; loan documents; mortgages; title insurance; securitization; and foreclosures.