MSL866 International Trade

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course is an introduction to the laws governing the international sale of goods and the institutions governing international trade. In particular, the course focuses on: (i) the impact of international conventions, transnational model laws and uniform principles on international sales law; (ii) the relationship between international law and domestic law relating to sales transactions; (iii) the choice of jurisdiction, choice of law and cross-border litigation issues that may arise in the context of international sales transactions; and (iv) the laws regulating customs and tariffs, most-favored-nation treatment, subsidies, dumping, unfair trade practices and disruptive imports under the escape clause. Specialized problems in regulating exports under regimes of sanctions, boycotts, corrupt practices and restrictive business practices may be covered.