Maryland Carey will offer cutting-edge and innovative business law courses this upcoming Spring 2024 semester. These courses will examine emerging legal issues and will provide students with a unique opportunity to learn from legal experts. These offerings bring a fresh perspective to our curriculum, embodying our commitment to evolving education in line with modern needs and interests of students.
Alumnus Paul Fioravanti, Jr. ‘97, Distinguished Jurist-in-Residence and Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery, will instruct a Corporate Litigation Bootcamp. Students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in substantive Delaware corporate law and litigation procedures led by an expert. Vice Chancellor Fioravanti was appointed to the Delaware Court of Chancery in February 2020. Prior to this, he practiced at the Wilmington, Delaware-based Prickett, Jones & Elliott, P.A. law firm, specializing in corporate and commercial litigation for twenty-one years. This one-credit innovative course will include practical, hands-on assignments that simulate real-world settings together with lectures on the principles of corporate and commercial litigation. Through collaborative writing and oral advocacy, students will acquire practical knowledge of the corporate law jurisdiction, fast-tracked litigation, and other corporate law legal concepts.
Recognized consumer law expert Jeff Sovern, our Michael Millemann Professor of Consumer Law, brings his wealth of knowledge to two captivating courses this spring. With forty years of experience teaching, he has co-authored the casebook on Consumer Law. The first, Consumer Protection, begins with an examination of state and federal laws governing unfair and deceptive practices. While covering federal statutes like the Truth-in-Lending Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and federal legislation pertaining to the sale of credit insurance, the course will examine the intricacies of credit extension in consumer transactions. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal frameworks protecting consumers in business transactions.
In his second course, Payment Systems, Professor Sovern will explore the relevant legal frameworks, including common law, federal legislation, and sections of the Uniform Commercial Code, that control payments in both commercial and consumer settings. Digital currencies, checks, automated clearinghouse payments, credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, internet, and mobile payments will be covered in the course. Students will learn the rights of each party in various transactions, taking into account errors, fraud, and canceled payments. Given the increased use of electronic and digital payments, this course highlights the emerging legal knowledge our students receive.
Another cutting-edge course is the Cryptocurrencies course offered by Michael Greenberger, Law School Professor and Director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security. The cryptocurrency market has swiftly expanded into a global phenomenon; however, the legal framework of regulation has not kept up. This has created an intricate, complex network of enforcement strategies employed by government agencies such as the SEC, CFTC, and DOJ. This course invites students to explore the intricate computer technology that forms the backbone of the cryptocurrency market and government regulatory strategies. This first-time offered comprehensive course will provide students with a nuanced understanding of the current state of cryptocurrency regulation.
With continuous legal developments, these courses provide students with a chance to explore emerging legal fields, hone their skills, and gain valuable insights from distinguished law experts. The Business Law Program is excited to continue fostering a vigorous and forward-thinking legal education for its students.