- Syllabus review, with focus on content, class expectations and assessment components. - Introductory discussion on the meaning and scope of international business law. - The multinational enterprise and legal issues that arise in international business transactions (including bribery and corruption in relation to international business transactions). Materials to read before coming to class: - Roy Goode ed. et al., Transnational Commercial Law, Texts, Cases and Materials (2nd ed. Oxford University Press, 2015) pg. 3 – 11 - August, R., Mayer, D., & Bixby, M. (2014). International business law: Text, cases, and readings. Harlow: Pearson) Pg. 183 – 196 and 224 – 231.

This session focuses on trade terms for different modes of transport Materials to read before coming to class: - August, R., Mayer, D., & Bixby, M. (2014). International business law: Text, cases, and readings. Harlow: Pearson), pg. 609 – 644 (Chapter 11)

This session focuses on: - Bills of exchange - Promissory notes - Letters of credit Materials to read before class: - August, R., Mayer, D., & Bixby, M. (2014). International business law: Text, cases, and readings. Harlow: Pearson), pg. 657 – 694 (chapter 12)

This session focuses on: - International commercial arbitration. - Existence and validity of arbitration agreements - Other dispute resolution methods. Materials to read before coming to class: - George A. Bermann, International Commercial Arbitration, Past, Present, Future in Alternatives to the High Cost of Litigation, vol. 33, no. 5 (2015) - August, R., Mayer, D., & Bixby, M. (2014). International business law: Text, cases, and readings. Harlow: Pearson) pg. 136 – 148.

This session focuses on: - The General Agreement for Trade in Services (GATS) - Trade in services in EU - Trade in services in NAFTA - International Labor Law Readings uploaded on NEO: - August, R., Mayer, D., & Bixby, M. (2014). International business law: Text, cases, and readings. Harlow: Pearson, pg. 429 – 451.

This session focuses on: - Concept of money - Concept of payment Readings uploaded on NEO: - August, R., Mayer, D., & Bixby, M. (2014). International business law: Text, cases, and readings. Harlow: Pearson)300 - 302 - Colin Bamford, Principles of International Financial Law 50-80 (2nd ed. Oxford University Press 2015).

This session focuses on: - Non – discrimination principles - Tariffs - Free trade agreements and customs unions - General exceptions Readings uploaded on NEO: - August, R., Mayer, D., & Bixby, M. (2014). International business law: Text, cases, and readings. Harlow: Pearson), pg. 359 – 389.

This session focuses on: - Non-tariff barriers to trade - Quantitative restrictions Readings uploaded on NEO: - Van den Bossche, P., Essentials of WTO Law, Cambridge University Press, 2016, pg. 49-71

This session focuses on: - Rules on contract formation - Parties’ obligations - Remedies for breach of contract. Readings uploaded on NEO: - August, R., Mayer, D., & Bixby, M. (2014). International business law: Text, cases, and readings. Harlow: Pearson), Chapter 10, pg. 559 – 562 & 580 - 607

This session focuses on: - The legal regulation of foreign investment - The role of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment disputes (ICSID) Readings uploaded on NEO: - August, R., Mayer, D., & Bixby, M. (2014). International business law: Text, cases, and readings. Harlow: Pearson), pg. 238 – 253 & 268 – 270 (chapter 5). - ICSID Convention https://icsid.worldbank.org/rules-regulations/convention

This session focuses on: - Patents - Trademarks - Copyright Readings uploaded on NEO: - August, R., Mayer, D., & Bixby, M. (2014). International business law: Text, cases, and readings. Harlow: Pearson), pg. 489 – 524. - Other materials uploaded on NEO.

This session focuses on: - Licensing of IP rights - E - Commerce Readings uploaded on NEO: - August, R., Mayer, D., & Bixby, M. (2014). International business law: Text, cases, and readings. Harlow: Pearson), pg. 533 – 557. - Other materials uploaded on NEO

During this session students will present their work, in groups. In addition, the students will do peer-evaluation, in accordance with the evaluation rubric provided by the lecturer. Reading: - The peer evaluation rubric

Open book exam, in written form. Students will receive a hypothetical case and will answer a set of questions in relation to it.