Mr. Beat
Every First Lady in American History
Mr. Beat goes through the accomplishments and legacies of every single First Lady in American history.
Mr. Beat
Where Do Your Miranda Rights Come From? | Miranda v. Arizona
In episode 6 of Supreme Court Briefs, you have the right to remain silent. Mr. Beat looks at the origins of the Miranda rights. I'll give you a hint- they are named after a guy named Miranda.
The Business Professor
How to Protect Your Business Name
What are the steps you should take to Protect Your Business Name?
The Business Professor
Founder's Stock
What are Founder's stock? Founder stock is equity ownership in a company that is granted to the company's founder or co-founders. It typically represents a direct ownership stake in the company and gives the founder voting rights and the...
The Business Professor
Drag-Along Rights - Term Sheet
What are Drag-Along Rights in a Term Sheet? Drag-along rights, on the other hand, are control provisions that can protect against minority shareholders holding up a deal for the sale of the company. Specifically, it requires a...
The Business Professor
Common and Preferred Shares
What is the difference between Common shares and Preferred Shares? The main difference between preferred and common stock is that preferred stock gives no voting rights to shareholders while common stock does. Preferred shareholders have...
The Business Professor
Board Observer Rights and Dedicated Board Seats
What are Board Observer Rights? What are Dedicated Board Seats? A board observer is someone who has the right to attend board meetings, but not to vote or participate in board discussions. A board member is someone who has the legal and...
The Business Professor
Voting Rights - Preferred Shares
What are Voting Rights of Preferred Shares? Preferred typically have no voting rights, whereas common stockholders do. Preferred stockholders may have the option to convert shares to common shares but not vice versa. Preferred shares may...
The Business Professor
Redemption Rights - Preferred Shares
What are Redemption Rights attached to Preferred Shares? The right of redemption is the right to demand under certain conditions that the company buys back its own shares from its investors at a fixed price. This right may be included to...
The Business Professor
Protective Provisions - Term Sheet
What are Protective Provisions in a Term Sheet? Protective provisions are terms that allow preferred shareholders to veto or block specific corporate actions. Protective provisions can help protect the interests of minority shareholders...
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Participating Preferred Stock
What is Participating Preferred Stock? Participating preferred stock is preferred stock that provides a specific dividend that is paid before any dividends are paid to common stock holders, and that takes precedence over common stock in...
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Participating Convertible Preferred Stock
What is Participating Convertible Preferred Stock? A participating convertible preferred (PCP) share is a financial term referring to a security most often issued as part of a venture capital financing deal before a company experiences...
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Management Information Rights - Preferred Shareholders
What are Management Information Rights of Preferred Shareholders? Information Rights - A preferred shareholder may get special rights to information. This could include the ability to more closely monitor board and executive activity in...
Curated Video
The US and the ICC, Part I
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UC San Diego) discusses American attitudes regarding the International Criminal Court.
Curated Video
The Importance of Dialogue
Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) describes the importance of regular dialogue between policymakers and the populace.
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Justice Denied
David Goldberg, Former Senior Rabbi Emeritus of London’s Liberal Jewish Synagogue, argues that Israeli policies towards the Palestinians are undermining
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Democracy and Rights
Political scientist Mark Bevir (UC Berkeley) highlights the trade-off we must make between a democratic process and fundamental rights.
Curated Video
Against Libertarianism
Intellectual historian Quentin Skinner (QMUL), demonstrates how the classical libertarian argument against the state impinging on our personal freedom is incorrect.
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Paths to Citizenship 2
"Paths to Citizenship" evaluates the constitutional provisions establishing citizenship by defining citizenship and how it is obtained.
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Rights Have Limits
"Rights Have Limits" explains that rights are not absolute by identifying specific examples and the reasons for those limitations.
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Implementing Norms
Legal scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton (UCSD) highlights the difference between creating and applying human rights norms.
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Freedom and Social Justice
Intellectual historian Quentin Skinner (QMUL) describes how egalitarian principles in Scandinavian societies might be said to provide greater freedom to their people .
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The First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress explains the purpose of the First Continental Congress by identifying and summarizing what it accomplished and what agreement was made among the participants.