• Commercial Law SurveyCOML7121
• Bankruptcy and Creditors' RightsCOML8130
• Construction LawCOML7129
• InsuranceCOML7123

Commercial Law Survey (COML7121)

3 credits. Lecture.

Contracts I and II

This course studies the law governing transactions involving the distribution of goods and the financing of such transactions. It undertakes a detailed analysis of Articles 2 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code with emphasis on related areas of the law of bankruptcy. It focuses on the sale of goods and the use of credit and collateral in sale and loan transactions.

Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights (COML8130)

4 credits. Lecture.

This course provides a survey of remedies available to consumer and business debtors and their creditors under state law and the United States Bankruptcy Code. The course covers topics such as: enforcement of money judgments, commencement of bankruptcy cases, the automatic stay, property of the bankruptcy estate, exemptions, secured and unsecured claims, avoidance of transfers, executory contracts, distribution of property, dismissal and conversion of bankruptcy cases, and discharge of debts in bankruptcy.

Construction Law (COML7129)

2 credits. Lecture.

This course will provide a detailed examination of the law associated with construction, real estate development, "green building" and sustainable design; cover the relationships between the parties in the construction process; and focus on the key provisions to be included in construction contracts. It includes the perspectives of owner, architect/engineer, contractor, subcontractor, supplier, and surety in the context of private and public construction projects. In addition, the course will explore the contractual and statutory obligations and protections for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Finally, there will be an analysis of typical construction disputes arising from contract interpretation, change orders, delay, safety, environmental problems and payment issues; and the means by which those disputes are resolved.

Insurance (COML7123)

2 credits. Lecture.

This course considers the role of insurance in American society, emphasizing: the nature of the insurance contract, including standard clauses; the notion of wager and insurable interest; concealment; representation; contributions; warranty; illegality; waiver; estoppel; and subrogation. It examines both common law principles and state supervision and regulation of the insurance industry.