GSU Legal Studies Abroad

Socrates statue in Delphi museum

INSTRUCTOR: Perry Binder, J.D. 
   
Email: pbinder @ gsu dot edu  Twitter: @Perry_Binder

LEGAL STUDIES ABROAD

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION:  This course is a hands-on inquiry into international legal institutions for business and non-business students.  Emphasizing a collaborative rather than competitive learning environment, this course examines the interrelatedness of law with economic, social, and cultural factors in global business settings.  An extensive international on-site program is an integral part of this program. Interviews are conducted at a broad range of organizations and industries. Objectives include cultivating a global mindset and developing a richer understanding of international business challenges relating to law. Company, law firm and/or courthouse visits showcase evolving legal profiles in the global marketplace. The inter-disciplinary scope of this course facilitates learning from an intercultural perspective.

WEB READING

The U.S. Court System
The U.S. court system explained
Federal Court System
State of Georgia Court System

The European Union

What is the European Union (EU)?
How the EU Works (pdf)
What are the EU governing institutions?
What are EU Directives?
How do cases reach the EU Court of Justice?

Sample EU Court of Justice Business Decisions 
- EU Data Protection 
- France attacks Facebook's Data Tracking
- EU Right to be Forgotten 

Austria
Guide to Austrian Government

Austrian Legal System
Domain Name Dispute: Telekom Austria AG an Austrian Corporation of Vienna, Austria

Greece
Guide to Greek Government 

Greek Legal System
Domain Name Dispute: Atticabank S.A., Athens, Greece 

Hungary
Guide to Hungarian Government

Hungarian Legal System

Domain Name Dispute:  Mtt Magyar Telefonkonyvkiado, Budaörs, Baross, of Hungary 

Worldwide Domain Name Disputes
Guide To UDRP - Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy

Intellectual Property Links
U.S.P.T.O.
- International links
U.S. Copyright Office
- Berne Convention