Spring 2009 Course Schedule

International Litigation & Arbitration (LAW-677-001)
Epstein

Meets: 03:00 PM - 04:20 PM (TTH) - Room 627

Enrolled: 15 / Limit: 18

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Notices

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Description

Focuses on private international law, linking the institutions and enforcement of international arbitration and litigation. Topics covered include public policy and foreign causes of action; embargoes and exchange controls; the U.S. Supreme Court and jurisdiction to adjudicate; jurisdiction of courts and international commercial transactions; property as a basis of jurisdiction; forum non conveniens; enforcement of foreign judgments; and discovery of information located abroad.

Textbooks and Other Materials

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International Civil Dispute Resolution. 2nd Edition, authors Baldwin, Brand, Epstein, Gordon, ISBN-13: 978-0-314-18792-5, West Publishers.

First Class Readings

The assignment for the first week of class is Chapters 1 and 2 of the assigned casebook "International Civil Dispute Resolution" 2 ed. West Publishers, authors Baldwin, Brand, Epstein and Gordon.