Courses Offered in Venice
Courses for the 2010 Venice Program are:
Comparative Company Law, taught by Professor Alan Palmiter, offers a comparative analysis of European and U.S. legal systems, using business organizations and company law as points of reference. The course begins with an overview of the civil law tradition and the EU legal structure. It then considers specific topics comparing US and European company law, including business formation, capital structure, social responsibility, management prerogatives, public disclosure, mergers and acquisitions, insider trading, and choice of law rules. The course will be graded by examination to be administered during the fall semester.
Comparative Litigation and Advocacy, taught by Professor John Korzen, offers a comparative analysis of European and U.S. legal systems, using civil disputes as a point of reference. The course begins with an overview of the civil law tradition and the EU legal structure. It then considers specific topics comparing U.S. and European litigation and advocacy, including procedures for seeking relief in civil disputes and the roles of advocates and adjudicators. The course will be graded by an examination to be administered during the fall semester.
