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Curriculum
Paris June 20 - June 26, 2010
Possible Special Events:
- Welcome dinner
- St. Chapelle Concert
- Visit to courts
- Visit to law firm
Montpellier June 27 - July 24, 2010
Possible Special Events:
- Wine and Cheese Reception
- Roquefort Cheese Trip
- Perrier or Winery Trip
- Bastille Day
Courses:
White Collar Crime
Professor Seigel (Credits: 2)
This course examines issues of criminality in the white collar and corporate contexts. Focusing primarily on U.S. federal criminal law, it looks at selected topics, including the definition of white collar crime, entity (corporate) criminal liability, individual liability of corporate officers and employees, and substantive crimes- such as conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, securities fraud, insider trading, false statements, false claims, and obstruction of justice. Much discussion will focus on recent national white collar cases, such as Enron and Martha Stuart. In addition to legal issues, matters of prosecutorial and defense strategy will be considered. When possible, U.S. law will be compared to its French counterpart. Students will be placed into groups (with French and US students mixed) for purposes of class participation and the final class project.
European Union Business Law
Professor Mousseron (Credits: 2) - (Note: All students must take this course)
A presentation of the legal framework of the European Union, followed by a focused discussion on substantive rules enacted by European authorities in four areas of business law: free movement of goods; products liability; corporations; and money laundering. The course also will address issues that arise as a consequence of the introduction into the business arena of provisions of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Classes will involve the examination of European rules (treaties, regulations, or directives) as well as the study of cases rendered by the European Court of Justice or the European Court of Human Rights.
Advanced Torts
Professor Lidsky (Credits: 2)
Advanced Torts focuses on a variety of torts not covered or covered only cursorily in basic Torts courses. Advanced Torts covers torts that address intangible or economic injuries. Students will examine the torts of defamation, invasion of privacy, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, disparagement, fraud, bad faith, fiduciary breach, interference with contract and economic opportunities, misrepresentation, and unfair competition. This course will also focus on various types of remedies available in tort claims. This course will consider the interaction of tort and contract and examine the types of tort claims that commonly arise when business relationships between parties break down. In addition, the course will address the intersection of tort law with constitutional protections for free speech.