Course Schedule

This course is restricted to upper class students who have completed a course in taxation of corporations or who otherwise obtain the permission of the instructor. The class covers various tax issues affecting both taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions, including the principal §368 transactions, §351-type acquisitions, net operating loss carryovers, compensation issues, and international acquisitions. The course material consists of readings in Bittker & Eustice, Federal Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders (available online), plus cases, regulations and rulings, photocopied and available in the course packet available at the McCombs Copy Center. There are no examinations; instead you are asked to prepare at least three written assignments in the form which you, as professionals, would prepare for clients or employers. Grades are based on written assignments (70%) and participation in our discussions during class (30%).

This course is restricted to upper class students who have completed a course in taxation of corporations or who otherwise obtain the permission of the instructor. The class covers various tax issues affecting both taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions, including the principal §368 transactions, §351-type acquisitions, net operating loss carryovers, compensation issues, and international acquisitions. The course material consists of readings in Bittker & Eustice, Federal Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders (available online), plus cases, regulations and rulings, photocopied and available in the course packet available at the McCombs Copy Center. There are no examinations; instead you are asked to prepare at least three written assignments in the form which you, as professionals, would prepare for clients or employers. Grades are based on written assignments (70%) and participation in our discussions during class (30%).

This course is restricted to upper class students who have completed a course in taxation of corporations or who otherwise obtain the permission of the instructor. The class covers various tax issues affecting both taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions, including the principal §368 transactions, §351-type acquisitions, net operating loss carryovers, compensation issues, and international acquisitions. The course material consists of readings in Bittker & Eustice, Federal Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders (available online), plus cases, regulations and rulings, photocopied and available in the course packet available at the McCombs Copy Center. There are no examinations; instead you are asked to prepare at least three written assignments in the form which you, as professionals, would prepare for clients or employers. Grades are based on written assignments (70%) and participation in our discussions during class (30%).

This is a Business School course, cross-listed with the Law School. This course will be taught online. Contact the professor for details.

This course is restricted to upper class students who have completed a course in taxation of corporations or who otherwise obtain the permission of the instructor. The class covers various tax issues affecting both taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions, including the principal §368 transactions, §351-type acquisitions, net operating loss carryovers, compensation issues, and international acquisitions. The course material consists of readings in Bittker & Eustice, Federal Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders (available online), plus cases, regulations and rulings, photocopied and available in the course packet available at the McCombs Copy Center. There are no examinations; instead you are asked to prepare at least three written assignments in the form which you, as professionals, would prepare for clients or employers. Grades are based on written assignments (70%) and participation in our discussions during class (30%).

This course is restricted to upper class students who have completed a course in taxation of corporations or who otherwise obtain the permission of the instructor. The class covers various tax issues affecting both taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions, including the principal §368 transactions, §351-type acquisitions, net operating loss carryovers, compensation issues, and international acquisitions. The course material consists of readings in Bittker & Eustice, Federal Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders (available online), plus cases, regulations and rulings, photocopied and available in the course packet available at the McCombs Copy Center. There are no examinations; instead you are asked to prepare at least three written assignments in the form which you, as professionals, would prepare for clients or employers. Grades are based on written assignments (70%) and participation in our discussions during class (30%).

Taxation of Real Estate Investments covers the federal tax effects on those persons who invest in real estate.  It includes an overview of how real estate is treated for tax purposes differently from other types of businesses.  Then we cover the principal investment vehicles (including syndicated partnerships and LLCs) used by investors to acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. Next we cover some of the more complex types of real estate transactions, including like-kind exchanges, real estate investment trusts (REITs), real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs), and syndicated tenancies-in-common (TICs). Finally, we discuss real estate investments by non-US persons.

Although study of some of the investment structures are daunting, there is no prerequisite of any tax course to register for this class.

Taxation of Real Estate Investments covers the federal tax effects on those persons who invest in real estate.  It includes an overview of how real estate is treated for tax purposes differently from other types of businesses.  Then we cover the principal investment vehicles (including syndicated partnerships and LLCs used by investors to acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. Next we cover some of the more complex types of real estate transactions, including like-kind exchanges, real estate investment trusts (REITs), real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs), and syndicated tenancies-in-common (TICs). Finally, we discuss real estate investments by non-US persons.

Although study of some of the investment structures are daunting, there is no prerequisite of any tax course to register for this class.

Taxation of Real Estate Investments covers the federal tax effects on those persons who invest in real estate.  It includes an overview of how real estate is treated for tax purposes differently from other types of businesses.  Then we cover the principal investment vehicles (including syndicated partnerships and LLCs used by investors to acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. Next we cover some of the more complex types of real estate transactions, including like-kind exchanges, real estate investment trusts (REITs), real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs), and syndicated tenancies-in-common (TICs). Finally, we discuss real estate investments by non-US persons.

Although study of some of the investment structures are daunting, there is no prerequisite of any tax course to register for this class.

Taxation of Real Estate Investments covers the federal tax effects on those persons who invest in real estate.  It includes an overview of how real estate is treated for tax purposes differently from other types of businesses.  Then we cover the principal investment vehicles (including syndicated partnerships and LLCs used by investors to acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. Next we cover some of the more complex types of real estate transactions, including like-kind exchanges, real estate investment trusts (REITs), real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs), and syndicated tenancies-in-common (TICs). Finally, we discuss real estate investments by non-US persons.

Although study of some of the investment structures are daunting, there is no prerequisite of any tax course to register for this class.

Taxation of Real Estate Investments covers the federal tax effects on those persons who invest in real estate.  It includes an overview of how real estate is treated for tax purposes differently from other types of businesses.  Then we cover the principal investment vehicles (including syndicated partnerships and LLCs used by investors to acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. Next we cover some of the more complex types of real estate transactions, including like-kind exchanges, real estate investment trusts (REITs), real estate mortgage investment conduits (REMICs), and syndicated tenancies-in-common (TICs). Finally, we discuss real estate investments by non-US persons.

Although study of some of the investment structures are daunting, there is no prerequisite of any tax course to register for this class.

This class will include both academic introductions to technology law and hands-on, practical exercises that will accustom students to typical work handled by (or for) in-house counsel at technology companies. Areas of focus include: (1) Intellectual property principles and clauses arising in technology transactions, (2) Types of licensing and commercial agreements common in technology, (3) Drafting and negotiating technology agreements with a focus on key terms and conditions, (4) Mergers & acquisitions (an introduction and basics), and (5) Privacy, cybersecurity, social media, and other current topics in technology law.

Class instruction will involve: (1) analysis and discussion of intellectual property and commercial issues, (2) analysis and discussion of example technology agreements, and (3) workshop exercises involving drafting and negotiating key clauses within technology agreements.

A primary goal of this class is to expand the substantive business and legal knowledge of the students while providing practical deal-making skills easily transferrable to attorneys who support technology companies.

 This class will include both academic introductions to technology law and hands-on, practical exercises that will accustom students to typical work handled by (or for) in-house counsel at technology companies. Areas of focus include: (1) Intellectual property principles and clauses arising in technology transactions, (2) Types of licensing and commercial agreements common in technology, (3) Drafting and negotiating technology agreements with a focus on key terms and conditions, (4) Mergers & acquisitions (an introduction and basics), and (5) Privacy, cybersecurity, social media, and other current topics in technology law.

Class instruction will involve: (1) analysis and discussion of intellectual property and commercial case law, (2) analysis and discussion of example agreements, and (3) workshop exercises involving drafting and negotiating documents underlying technology transactions.

 A primary goal of this class is to expand the substantive business and legal knowledge of the students while providing practical deal-making skills easily transferrable to attorneys who support technology companies.

This class will include both academic introductions to technology law and hands-on, practical exercises that will accustom students to typical work handled by (or for) in-house counsel at technology companies. Areas of focus include: (1) Intellectual property principles and clauses arising in technology transactions, (2) Types of licensing and commercial agreements common in technology, (3) Drafting and negotiating technology agreements with a focus on key terms and conditions, (4) Mergers & acquisitions (an introduction and basics), and (5) Privacy, cybersecurity, social media, and other current topics in technology law.

Class instruction will involve: (1) analysis and discussion of intellectual property and commercial case law, (2) analysis and discussion of example agreements, and (3) workshop exercises involving drafting and negotiating documents underlying technology transactions.

 A primary goal of this class is to expand the substantive business and legal knowledge of the students while providing practical deal-making skills easily transferrable to attorneys who support technology companies.

This class will include both academic introductions to technology law and hands-on, practical exercises that will accustom students to typical work handled by (or for) in-house counsel at technology companies. Areas of focus include: (1) Intellectual property principles and clauses arising in technology transactions, (2) Types of licensing and commercial agreements common in technology, (3) Drafting and negotiating technology agreements with a focus on key terms and conditions, (4) Mergers & acquisitions (an introduction and basics), and (5) Privacy, cybersecurity, social media, and other current topics in technology law.

Class instruction will involve: (1) analysis and discussion of intellectual property and commercial case law, (2) analysis and discussion of example agreements, and (3) workshop exercises involving drafting and negotiating documents underlying technology transactions.

 A primary goal of this class is to expand the substantive business and legal knowledge of the students while providing practical deal-making skills easily transferrable to attorneys who support technology companies.

This class will include both academic introductions to technology law and hands-on, practical exercises that will accustom students to typical work handled by (or for) in-house counsel at technology companies. Areas of focus include: (1) Intellectual property principles and clauses arising in technology transactions, (2) Types of licensing and commercial agreements common in technology, (3) Drafting and negotiating technology agreements with a focus on key terms and conditions, (4) Mergers & acquisitions (an introduction and basics), and (5) Privacy, cybersecurity, social media, and other current topics in technology law.

Class instruction will involve: (1) analysis and discussion of intellectual property and commercial case law, (2) analysis and discussion of example agreements, and (3) workshop exercises involving drafting and negotiating documents underlying technology transactions.

 A primary goal of this class is to expand the substantive business and legal knowledge of the students while providing practical deal-making skills easily transferrable to attorneys who support technology companies.

This class will include both academic introductions to technology law and hands-on, practical exercises that will accustom students to typical work handled by (or for) in-house counsel at technology companies. Areas of focus include: (1) Intellectual property principles and clauses arising in technology transactions, (2) Types of licensing and commercial agreements common in technology, (3) Drafting and negotiating technology agreements with a focus on key terms and conditions, (4) Mergers & acquisitions (an introduction and basics), and (5) Privacy, cybersecurity, social media, and other current topics in technology law.

Class instruction will involve: (1) analysis and discussion of intellectual property and commercial case law, (2) analysis and discussion of example agreements, and (3) workshop exercises involving drafting and negotiating documents underlying technology transactions.

A primary goal of this class is to expand the substantive business and legal knowledge of the students while providing practical deal-making skills easily transferrable to attorneys who support technology companies.

This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of cybersecurity. No background is assumed. If you want to learn how this stuff works, this course was made for you.

The course is intended for graduate students in law, public affairs, and other non-technical disciplines. We will explore topics like cryptography, authentication, malware, and social engineering. Note that this course does not address legal or policy questions, as those are the subject of the separate Cybersecurity Foundations course taught by Professor Chesney. Both courses are part of the larger Strauss Center program promoting cross-disciplinary training related to cybersecurity across the graduate school community at UT.

This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of cybersecurity. No background is assumed. If you want to learn how this stuff works, this course was made for you.

The course is intended for graduate students in law, public affairs, and other non-technical disciplines. We will explore topics like cryptography, authentication, malware, and social engineering. Note that this course does not address legal or policy questions, as those are the subject of the separate Cybersecurity Foundations course taught by Professor Chesney. Both courses are part of the larger Strauss Center program promoting cross-disciplinary training related to cybersecurity across the graduate school community at UT.

This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of cybersecurity. No background is assumed. If you want to learn how this stuff works, this course was made for you.

The course is intended for graduate students in law, public affairs, and other non-technical disciplines. We will explore topics like cryptography, authentication, malware, and social engineering. Note that this course does not address legal or policy questions, as those are the subject of the separate Cybersecurity Foundations course taught by Professor Chesney. Both courses are part of the larger Strauss Center program promoting cross-disciplinary training related to cybersecurity across the graduate school community at UT.

This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of cybersecurity. No background is assumed. If you want to learn how this stuff works, this course was made for you.

The course is intended for graduate students in law, public affairs, and other non-technical disciplines. We will explore topics like cryptography, authentication, malware, and social engineering. Note that this course does not address legal or policy questions, as those are the subject of the separate Cybersecurity Foundations course taught by Professor Chesney. Both courses are part of the larger Strauss Center program promoting cross-disciplinary training related to cybersecurity across the graduate school community at UT.

This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of cybersecurity. No background is assumed. If you want to learn how this stuff works, this course was made for you.

The course is intended for graduate students in law, public affairs, and other non-technical disciplines. We will explore topics like cryptography, authentication, malware, and social engineering. Note that this course does not address legal or policy questions, as those are the subject of the separate Cybersecurity Foundations course taught by Professor Chesney. Both courses are part of the larger Strauss Center program promoting cross-disciplinary training related to cybersecurity across the graduate school community at UT.

This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of cybersecurity. No background is assumed. If you want to learn how this stuff works, this course was made for you.

The course is intended for graduate students in law, public affairs, and other non-technical disciplines. We will explore topics like cryptography, authentication, malware, and social engineering. Note that this course does not address legal or policy questions, as those are the subject of the separate Cybersecurity Foundations course taught by Professor Chesney. Both courses are part of the larger Strauss Center program promoting cross-disciplinary training related to cybersecurity across the graduate school community at UT.

This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of cybersecurity. No background is assumed. If you want to learn how this stuff works, this course was made for you.

The course is intended for graduate students in law, public affairs, and other non-technical disciplines. We will explore topics like cryptography, authentication, malware, and social engineering. Note that this course does not address legal or policy questions, as those are the subject of the separate Cybersecurity Foundations course taught by Professor Chesney. Both courses are part of the larger Strauss Center program promoting cross-disciplinary training related to cybersecurity across the graduate school community at UT.

This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of cybersecurity. No background is assumed. If you want to learn how this stuff works, this course was made for you.

The course is intended for graduate students in law, public affairs, and other non-technical disciplines. We will explore topics like cryptography, authentication, malware, and social engineering. Note that this course does not address legal or policy questions, as those are the subject of the separate Cybersecurity Foundations course taught by Professor Chesney. Both courses are part of the larger Strauss Center program promoting cross-disciplinary training related to cybersecurity across the graduate school community at UT.

This course is an introduction to the technical aspects of cybersecurity. No background is assumed. If you want to learn how this stuff works, this course was made for you.

The course is intended for graduate students in law, public affairs, and other non-technical disciplines. We will explore topics like cryptography, authentication, malware, and social engineering. Note that this course does not address legal or policy questions, as those are the subject of the separate Cybersecurity Foundations course taught by Professor Chesney. Both courses are part of the larger Strauss Center program promoting cross-disciplinary training related to cybersecurity across the graduate school community at UT.