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LAW 0506: Banking & Financial Regulation
Spring 2025 • Section 21 • CRN 25370

Course offerings for are still tentative. The information below is subject to change.

Course Description

The subject of this course is government regulation of financial institutions, with a particular focus on federal regulation of banking activities and the financial service activities of banks.  The course covers the legal structure of the financial services industry (specifically banking), the formation and expansion of banks and financial holding companies, the competition banks face from nonbank competitors, consumer protection, fair lending and fair housing, litigation and enforcement, resolution of problem banks, issues in bank mergers and acquisitions, the role of banks in combatting money laundering and other crimes, agency prosecutions of insiders, and the Dodd-Frank Reform Act.  Banking/securities professionals may be invited to present guest lectures to provide additional "real world" perspective on the financial services industry today.


Schedule

Day/Time Location
T 5:30-7:20 PM Klein 6A

Course Details

Instructor
  • Travis Nelson
Credit Hours

2 Credits

Seats/Capacity

24

Course Type
  • Exam
Course Modality

Classroom

Fulfills J.D. Requirement

None

Programs

None

Registration Info

Equivalent Courses

You may not register for this course if you are enrolled in or have already taken the following:

  • LAW 0829 (Banking & Financial Regulation)

Book List/Materials

Materials To Be Announced