Discussion — 2 units. A consideration of select legal problems arising from international business transactions. Transactions covered include transnational sales, licensing of intellectual property, joint ventures and dispute settlement mechanisms. The course aims to provide advanced legal knowledge on how international law (i.e. international trade and regional agreements -NAFTA-, international treaties on dispute resolution) and how transnational-global law (i.e. uniform commercial law) influence the dynamics of commercial and business relations.
Discussion — 3 units. A consideration of select legal problems arising from international business transactions. Transactions covered include transnational sales, agency and distributorship agreements, licensing of intellectual property, foreign direct investment, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, concession agreements, and international debt instruments.
Final Assessment: Take-home exam (for 2 unit course) or exam (for 3 unit course)
Prerequisites: Law 202 Contracts and Law 248 International Law are recommended but not required.