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 survey class introducing various forms of international business transactions and the regulatory environment within which international business takes place. 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. The course also provides an introduction to international arbitration and other topics relating to the resolution of international disputes.
Law 202 Contracts is recommended.
Final Assessment: Exam
Grading Mode: Letter Grading.