Course Info
The course is designed to introduce foreign students to many areas of U.S. domestic law through consideration of a transnational business transaction. Examples of areas of law covered: restrictions on foreign investment, regulatory agencies, banking and finance, importing and exporting, business entities, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, labor relations, immigration law, taxation.
Instructor
Prof. Stephen Petras is an Adjunct Professor of law in the International LL.M. program, the Director of the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center, and U.S. Director of the Canada-United States Law Institute. He also serves as the Chair of the Council of the Great Lakes Region and as Vice Chair of the World Affairs Councils of America.
Syllabus
The syllabus for your course is available on Canvas.
Textbooks
** No Text Required **
Study Aids
These study aids are available online. Please click the hyperlinked title to view them. For instructions on how to use the specific platforms, including troubleshooting, please view Andy Dorchak's Study Aids Research Guide.
Acing Business Associations by ISBN: 9781634596008Publication Date: 2016Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Black Letter Outline on Corporations, 6th by ISBN: 978-0314283245Publication Date: 2014Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Emanuel Law Outlines for Corporations by ISBN: 9781454899457Publication Date: 2020-10-08Available via Aspen Learning Library.
Examples and Explanations for Corporations by ISBN: 9781543819984Publication Date: 2021-01-04Available via Aspen Learning Library.
The Law of Corporations in a Nutshell by ISBN: 9781684672394Publication Date: 2020-08-18Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Questions and Answers by ISBN: 9781422490853Publication Date: 2015Available via LexisNexis Digital Library.
Business Associations in a Nutshell by ISBN: 9780314208514Publication Date: 2009-12-03Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Understanding Corporate Law by ISBN: 9781531027278Publication Date: 2023-11Available via LexisNexis Digital Library.
CALI
Computer-Aided Legal Instruction (CALI) requires an authorization code to use. If you do not have a CALI account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
Audio Guides
Law School Legends Audio on Business Organizations by ISBN: 9781634598408Publication Date: 2020Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Sum and Substance Audio on Corporations by ISBN: 1634592654Publication Date: 2015Available via West Academic Study Aids.