Commercial Law

A study of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code governing security interests in personal property and fixtures. NOTE; you may not register for this course if you have successfully completed or are currently enrolled in Commercial Law. Close Window

This course will introduce students to the federal law of bankruptcy, which allows debtors to restructure and discharge their obligations to creditors. Although both consumer bankruptcy and corporate reorganization will be touched on, the course will focus on business bankruptcies under Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code. We will not cover the adjustment of personal debts under Chapter 13. There are no prerequisites for the course. Close Window

This one credit course will review all aspects of a typical commercial real estate transaction, with particular focus on the various aspects of a commercial real estate purchase and sale contract. The course will also review documents often utilized in the financing of a commercial real estate project and the due diligence involved in the examination of a commercial real estate project, including title, survey, land use and other matters. Students will draft certain portions of a commercial real estate purchase and sale contract and will be involved in a negotiation session in class based upon a hypothetical scenario presented to the students. Students should obtain a basic understanding of how to conduct a commercial real estate transaction. The course is taught by an attorney with forty years of commercial real estate experience and will be taught from the prospective of a practitioner. The course will teach basic legal concepts as they are reflected in actual documents and practical situations that arise in the practice of commercial real estate. In hypothetical situations, students may be asked to assume they have already graduated from law school, passed the bar exam, are now practicing law, and must provide specific advice to their client. The class grade will be based upon class participation, understanding of basic real estate concepts, document drafting and negotiation skills. Close Window

This course will examine the processes by which the federal government awards and administers contracts ranging from acquisitions of multi-billion dollar weapon systems and large public works contracts, to routine purchases of office equipment and supplies. Discussions will focus on how federal contracting differs from contracting under state law, and address special topics unique to government contracting, such as procurement ethics, socioeconomic considerations, bid protests, changes, contract disputes and litigation, fiscal law requirements, and terminations. Close Window

This course will survey a variety of laws that U.S. companies contend with when doing business overseas. Areas may include corporate law and securities regulation, commercial sales, employment discrimination, human rights, anti-corruption, intellectual property, dispute resolution, and various dimensions of international trade law. It will have both a doctrinal and a practical component. The course will be graded on the basis of in-class participation and a final examination. Close Window

This course will focus on the development of the theories of liability for personal injuries and property damage caused by defective products. Among the areas to be considered are the roles of warranty, negligence and strict liability law in today's products liability litigation, as well as important related issues such as expert testimony, causation proof, the role of science, and the effects of mass tort litigation. Close Window

Eligible placements include state and local prosecutors. Placements with U.S. Attorney offices are covered by the U.S. Attorney Externship. Finalizing an externship requires 3 steps before the registration deadline: (1) securing an externship; (2) submitting a completed Externship Agreement; and (3) registering for the correct course and the correct number of credits. 1-4 credits. Close Window

Eligible placements include federal, state, and local public defenders. Finalizing an externship requires 3 steps before the registration deadline: (1) securing an externship; (2) submitting a completed Externship Agreement; and (3) registering for the correct course and the correct number of credits. 1-4 credits. Close Window