International Business Transactions (ILO L230)

Mon and Wed 7:35AM-08:50AM

Instructor:

Professor Joel Trachtman, Joel.Trachtman@tufts.edu

Office Hours:

I will ordinarily have office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2-3:30 pm. If those times are inconvenient, send me an email to schedule another time. All students are required to meet with me for an introductory session no later than September 30. Please sign up here.

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the legal context of international business. It includes the private international law issues focusing on which law applies to an international business transaction, which court will hear a case, and where that court’s judgment will be enforceable, and the transactional issues of payment for goods using letters of credit or blockchain and financing of foreign direct investment through project financing, as well as the public law issues of anti-bribery law, international taxation, intellectual property protection, trade law for market access, and international protection of foreign direct investment. This course focuses on issues of international business strategy in response to this legal context.

WYRAR Questions and Attendance

This course is offered during the Fall semester, 2021. Prompt attendance at course meetings is mandatory unless excused for compelling reasons. Be sure to prepare readings and respond to the “were you really actively reading?” (“WYRAR^sm”) questions on Canvas prior to the designated lectures.

Diversity

It is my intent that students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives be well served by this course, that students’ learning needs be addressed both in and out of class, and that the diversity that students bring to this class be viewed as a resource, strength and benefit. It is my intent to present materials and activities that are respectful of diversity: gender, sexuality, disability, age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, race, and culture. Please let me know ways to improve the effectiveness of the course for you personally or for other students or student groups. In addition, if any of our class meetings conflict with your religious events, please let me know so that we can make arrangements for you. Source: University of Iowa College of Education.

Accessibility (STAAR statement)

In accordance with federal and state law, Tufts University provides reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities.  If you believe you require an accommodation, email  accessiblity@tufts.edu or Catherine.Flynn@tufts.edu.

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