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International Investor/State Arbitration
- MON 4:15 – 7:30 pm TNH 3.125
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 379M
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will not use floating mean GPA
Description
This course will be taught in person but with the option of remote participation via Zoom. Please note that this course might become online-only in the event that actual in-person attendance during the semester consistently falls below a threshold to be determined in the exercise of reasonable discretion by the instructor and the Student Affairs Office.
International Investor/State Arbitration
- MON 3:45 – 6:55 pm TNH 3.129
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 379M
Registration Information
- 1L and upperclass elective
Description
Assets of foreign investors in host countries are vulnerable to actions by the host government. The wave of nationalizations in Venezuela and Ecuador are examples of how regime or governmental changes affect these investments. These acts have triggered the recent rise in investor-state arbitration with tens of billions of dollars in claims against host governments at stake. In the 20th Century, claims against states began with the Soviet nationalizations following the Russian Revolution, through the Mexican nationalizations in the early part of the 20th Century, and to the current day. Until relatively recently, claims were brought under direct contracts or arrangements with States. Today, the majority of these claims arise within a network of treaties that protect investors against the political risk of improper actions by host governments. This network includes multilateral treaties trade and investment treaties like the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”), the Energy Charter Treaty, over 2,700 bilateral investment treaties (“BITs”), and the Washington (or ICSID) Convention. The treaties protect against expropriation, unfair treatment, and discrimination. Procedural protections include arbitration against the State itself, outside the host country. Most recently, the Argentine economic crisis of 2001-2001 led to claims based on the government’s actions in response. Beyond economic crises, host governments will sometimes seek to change the terms of the foreign investor’s deal when commodity prices change. This has occurred in recent years with special frequency in the energy sectors. Bolivia announced nationalizations of foreigners’ oil and gas interests there. Venezuela has taken over foreign companies’ oil and gas projects as well as foreign-owned banks. Ecuador took similar actions against foreign investors. Indeed, Argentina made world headlines this year in expropriating the interest of a Spanish company, after significant unconventional oil and gas was discovered in that country. In short, the front page of any international newspaper daily recounts such acts and political changes that may presage such moves. Investor-state arbitration has had an obvious impact on foreign governments. As governments contemplate policies, they are concerned because they can now be sued, directly, by foreign investors. Awards are paid from the national treasury. Many states have begun to question the wisdom of the entire investment protection scheme as it is currently configured, and they have begun to curtail their commitments in investment-protection treaties. The course will therefore address the inevitable political, economic, and policy questions raised by this significant cession of sovereignty to private actors. The course will introduce students to investor-state arbitration. With a brief introduction of cases that arise from contracts, the course will then turn to the network of treaty protection and its practical implementation. Students will be taken through the identical arbitration process as that experienced by investors in some of the most important cases in recent years. Core materials for this course include the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and arbitral awards involving claims against foreign governments. To provide the business background of energy deals, guest speakers from major international companies will clarify the real stakes of this emerging area of international arbitration. Assessment will be based on class participation and a final exam.
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 382F
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
International Petroleum Transactions
- WED 2:15 – 3:30 pm TNH 3.129
- THU 2:15 – 3:30 pm TNH 3.127
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 382F
- Cross-listed with:
- Other school
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
Course content and description: International Petroleum Transactions considers the legal issues and transactions relating to the exploration, production, and marketing of petroleum—the most important commodity traded worldwide and hence the most politically charged. Coverage includes how countries establish and allocate sovereignty over petroleum, how countries settle competing claims to oil and gas reserves, how host governments or state-owned oil companies contract with private companies to explore and develop oil and gas resources, how companies contract with each other to share risk, how companies contract with drilling contractors and service providers; how petroleum is marketed; and how disputes are resolved.
Professor's goals: Help students develop better analytical skills--especially the ability to critically evaluate contracts and host government law. Help students gain a basic understanding of how crude oil and gas are exploited and marketed worldwide. Help students learn about the unique aspects of acquiring exploration and development rights in a foreign country, about pursuing those rights, and the legal ramifications of how exploiting parties realizes a return on this type of foreign investment.
Prerequisites, co-requisites, and sequencing: None—although students who have taken other oil and gas classes may be slightly advantaged over those who have not.
Course requirements: Regular class attendance, class preparation, and participation (including thoughtful responses to questions posed).
Materials: Anderson et al., International Petroleum Transactions (RMMLF 2020. Additiona materials will be posted on Canvas.
International Petroleum Transactions
- WED, THU 9:05 – 10:20 am JON 6.207
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 382F
Registration Information
- 1L and upperclass elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
Same as LAW 379M, Topic: International Petroleum Transactions.
Course content and description: International Petroleum Transactions considers the legal issues and transactions relating to the exploration, production, and marketing of petroleum—the most important commodity traded worldwide and hence the most politically charged. Coverage includes how countries establish and allocate sovereignty over petroleum, how countries settle competing claims to oil and gas reserves, how host governments or state-owned oil companies contract with private companies to explore and develop oil and gas resources, how companies contract with each other to share risk, how companies contract with drilling contractors and service providers; how petroleum is marketed; and how disputes are resolved.
Professor's goals: Help students develop better analytical skills--especially the ability to critically evaluate contracts and host government law. Help students gain a basic understanding of how crude oil and gas are exploited and marketed worldwide. Help students learn about the unique aspects of acquiring exploration and development rights in a foreign country, about pursuing those rights, and the legal ramifications of how exploiting parties realizes a return on this type of foreign investment.
Prerequisites, co-requisites, and sequencing: None—although students who have taken other oil and gas classes may be slightly advantaged over those who have not.
Course requirements: Regular class attendance, class preparation, and participation (including thoughtful responses to questions posed).
Materials: All materials will be furnished to the students electronically at no cost to students!
International Petroleum Transactions
- TUE, THU 9:00 – 10:21 am ONLINE
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 382F
- Cross-listed with:
- Other school
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This course will be taught entirely online via Zoom.
Course content and description: International Petroleum Transactions considers the legal issues and transactions relating to the exploration, production, and marketing of petroleum—the most important commodity traded worldwide and hence the most politically charged. Coverage includes how countries establish and allocate sovereignty over petroleum, how countries settle competing claims to oil and gas reserves, how host governments or state-owned oil companies contract with private companies to explore and develop oil and gas resources, how companies contract with each other to share risk, how companies contract with drilling contractors and service providers; how petroleum is marketed; and how disputes are resolved.
Professor's goals: Help students develop better analytical skills--especially the ability to critically evaluate contracts and host government law. Help students gain a basic understanding of how crude oil and gas are exploited and marketed worldwide. Help students learn about the unique aspects of acquiring exploration and development rights in a foreign country, about pursuing those rights, and the legal ramifications of how exploiting parties realizes a return on this type of foreign investment.
Prerequisites, co-requisites, and sequencing: None—although students who have taken other oil and gas classes may be slightly advantaged over those who have not.
Course requirements: Regular class attendance, class preparation, and participation (including thoughtful responses to questions posed).
Materials: All materials will be furnished to the students electronically at no cost to students!
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 293F
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
- Prerequisite: Federal Income Taxation (93Q)
International Tax
- MON, TUE 2:30 – 3:45 pm JON 6.206
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 393F
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
- Prerequisite: Federal Income Taxation (93Q)
Description
This course examines the U.S. income tax laws and policies relating to the taxation of foreign persons' investment or business activities in the United States ("inbound") and U.S. persons' direct or indirect investment or business activities in other countries ("outbound"). After an introductory overview, it addresses the taxation of inbound activities, covering, principally, the topics of residence, the source of income and deductions, the taxation of investment activities (including portfolio investment and real estate investment), and the taxation of U.S. business activities of foreign persons. The subsequent consideration of the taxation of outbound activities concentrates primarily on the foreign tax credit system, the 100% deduction for certain foreign-source dividends received by a U.S. corporation from a foreign corporation, and the various anti-deferral regimes (principally the rules for Subpart F income and global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI")) that apply to certain U.S. shareholders of foreign corporations. Throughout, the course examines the relevant U.S. domestic law and treaty provisions. Because class enrollment is limited to 14 students, the Law School's grading curve will not apply (except that A+ grades are limited to no more than 6% of the students in the course, rounded up to the next whole number, meaning that only 1 A+ is allowed in the course).
Prerequisite: Federal Income Tax
Required Textbooks:
(1) Robert J. Peroni, Karen Brown & J. Clifton Fleming, Jr., Taxation of International Transactions: Materials, Text, and Problems (5th ed. 2021)
(2) International Income Taxation—Code & Regulations—Selected Sections, Robert J. Peroni, Coordinating Editor (Wolters Kluwer/CCH, 2023-2024 edition)
Recommended Textbooks (Optional):
(1) Mindy Herzfeld, International Taxation in a Nutshell (West Academic, 13th edition, 2023)
(2) Joseph Isenbergh & Bret Wells, International Taxation (West Academic/Foundation Press, 2022 edition) (Concepts and Insights Series)
International Tax
- MON, TUE 3:45 – 5:00 pm JON 6.257
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 393F
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
- Prerequisite: Federal Income Taxation (93Q)
Description
This course examines the U.S. income tax laws and policies relating to the taxation of foreign persons' investment or business activities in the United States ("inbound") and U.S. persons' direct or indirect investment or business activities in other countries ("outbound"). After an introductory overview, it addresses the taxation of inbound activities, covering, principally, the topics of residence, the source of income and deductions, the taxation of investment activities (including portfolio investment and real estate investment), and the taxation of U.S. business activities of foreign persons. The subsequent consideration of the taxation of outbound activities concentrates primarily on the foreign tax credit system, the 100% deduction for certain foreign-source dividends received by a U.S. corporation from a foreign corporation, and the various anti-deferral regimes (principally the rules for Subpart F income and global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI")) that apply to certain U.S. shareholders of foreign corporations. Throughout, the course examines the relevant U.S. domestic law and treaty provisions. If class enrollment is more than 9 students but fewer than 21 students, the grade for the course will be based 50 percent on a final examination and 50 percent on a tax policy paper, and the curve will not apply. If class enrollment is under 10 students, the grade will be based entirely on a final examination and the curve will not apply. Prerequisite: Federal Income Tax
Required Textbooks:
(1) Robert J. Peroni, Karen Brown & J. Clifton Fleming, Jr., Taxation of International Transactions: Materials, Text, and Problems (5th ed. 2021)
(2) International Income Taxation—Code & Regulations—Selected Sections, Robert J. Peroni, Coordinating Editor (Wolters Kluwer/CCH, 2022 edition)
Recommended Textbooks (Optional):
(1) Mindy Herzfeld, International Taxation in a Nutshell (West Academic, 12th edition)
(2) Joseph Isenbergh & Bret Wells, International Taxation (West Academic/Foundation Press, 2022 edition) (Concepts and Insights Series)
International Tax
- MON, TUE 2:15 – 3:30 pm JON 6.206
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 393F
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
- Prerequisite: Federal Income Taxation (93Q)
Description
Same as LAW 374R, International Tax.
This course examines the U.S. income tax laws and policies relating to the taxation of foreign persons' investment or business activities in the United States ("inbound") and U.S. persons' direct or indirect investment or business activities in other countries ("outbound"). After an introductory overview, it addresses the taxation of inbound activities, covering, principally, the topics of residence, the source of income and deductions, the taxation of investment activities (including portfolio investment and real estate investment), and the taxation of U.S. business activities of foreign persons. The subsequent consideration of the taxation of outbound activities concentrates primarily on the foreign tax credit system, the 100% deduction for certain foreign-source dividends received by a U.S. corporation from a foreign corporation, and the various anti-deferral regimes (principally the rules for Subpart F income and global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI")) that apply to certain U.S. shareholders of foreign corporations. Throughout, the course examines the relevant U.S. domestic law and treaty provisions. If class enrollment is more than 9 students but fewer than 21 students, the grade for the course will be based 50 percent on a final examination and 50 percent on a tax policy paper, and the curve will not apply. If class enrollment is under 10 students, the grade will be based entirely on a final examination and the curve will not apply. Prerequisite: Federal Income Tax
Required Textbooks:
(1) Robert J. Peroni, Karen Brown & J. Clifton Fleming, Jr., Taxation of International Transactions: Materials, Text, and Problems (5th ed. 2021) —will be published in early to mid July 2021—new edition must be ordered
(2) International Income Taxation—Code & Regulations—Selected Sections, Robert J. Peroni, Coordinating Editor (Wolters Kluwer/CCH 2021-2022 ed.)—will be published in early to mid July 2021—new edition must be ordered
Recommended Textbooks (Optional);
(1) Mindy Herzfeld, International Taxation in a Nutshell (12th ed. 2020)—ISBN 978-1-68467-346-9
(2) Joseph Isenbergh & Bret Wells, International Taxation (West Academic/Foundation Press 4th ed. 2020) (Concepts and Insights Series)—ISBN 9781684673636
International Tax
- MON, TUE 4:15 – 5:30 pm ONLINE
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 374R
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This course will be taught entirely online via Zoom.
This course examines the U.S. income tax laws and policies relating to the taxation of foreign persons' investment or business activities in the United States ("inbound") and U.S. persons' direct or indirect investment or business activities in other countries ("outbound"). After an introductory overview, it addresses the taxation of inbound activities, covering, principally, the topics of residence, the source of income and deductions, the taxation of investment activities (including portfolio investment and real estate investment), and the taxation of U.S. business activities of foreign persons. The subsequent consideration of the taxation of outbound activities concentrates primarily on the foreign tax credit system, the 100% deduction for certain foreign-source dividends received by a U.S. corporation from a foreign corporation, and the various anti-deferral regimes (principally the rules for Subpart F income and global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI")) that apply to certain U.S. shareholders of foreign corporations. Throughout, the course examines the relevant U.S. domestic law and treaty provisions. If class enrollment is more than 9 students but fewer than 21 students, the grade for the course will be based 50 percent on a final examination and 50 percent on a tax policy paper, and the curve will not apply. If class enrollment is under 10 students, the grade will be based entirely on a final examination and the curve will not apply. Prerequisite: Federal Income Tax
International Tax
- MON, TUE 3:45 – 5:00 pm TNH 3.114
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 374R
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This course examines the U.S. income tax laws and policies relating to the taxation of foreign persons' investment or business activities in the United States ("inbound") and U.S. persons' direct or indirect investment or business activities in other countries ("outbound"). After an introductory overview, it addresses the taxation of inbound activities, covering, principally, the topics of residence, the source of income and deductions, the taxation of investment activities (including portfolio investment and real estate investment), and the taxation of U.S. business activities of foreign persons. The subsequent consideration of the taxation of outbound activities concentrates primarily on the foreign tax credit system, the 100% deduction for certain foreign-source dividends received by a U.S. corporation from a foreign corporation, and the various anti-deferral regimes (principally the rules for Subpart F income and global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI")) that apply to certain U.S. shareholders of foreign corporations. Throughout, the course examines the relevant U.S. domestic law and treaty provisions. If class enrollment is more than 9 students but fewer than 21 students, the grade for the course will be based 50 percent on a final examination and 50 percent on a tax policy paper, and the curve will not apply. If class enrollment is under 10 students, the grade will be based entirely on a final examination and the curve will not apply. Prerequisite: Federal Income Tax
International Trade
- MON, TUE, WED 1:15 – 2:05 pm TNH 2.124
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 382D
- Cross-listed with:
- Other school
Registration Information
- 1L and upperclass elective
Description
This course will focus on the law and policy of the World Trade Organization (WTO) -- an institution that was created in 1995 and has been the source of controversy ever since.
Understanding WTO rules has become increasingly vital in today's world of intense global competition. WTO rules spell out the conditions under which governments can:
- restrict imports, exports & intellectual property rights;
- regulate worker & product safety;
- address environmental concerns (such as climate policy & resource conservation);
- regulate economic services (including financial, legal & energy services); &
- subsidize, promote and protect specific farming & business interests.
Topics include: the economic and political debate over trade liberalization and offshoring; the relationship of WTO law to national law; the history and structure of the WTO; the WTO dispute settlement mechanism; and the substantive rules governing tariff & non-tariff barriers to trade (e.g. the principles of most favored nation and national treatment and rules on anti-dumping and countervailing duties). Some of the current topics that we will discuss include progress in the WTO Doha Round of negotiations; the debate over preferential trade agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and now-defunct Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP); and the debate over China's alleged manipulation of its currency.
By the end of the semester you should be in a position to identify and analyze potential claims & defenses available under WTO rules under a variety of fact patterns. This knowledge will give you a new perspective on current economic and political debates, and help you provide counsel to business clients, trade associations & unions; government policy makers and legislators active in economic policy; non-profits and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) active in field such as climate policy, natural resource conservation, and human rights advocacy. There are no prerequisites.
Internet and Telecommunication Regulation
- TUE, THU 9:00 – 10:15 am JON 5.206
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 396W
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This introductory course examines the policies, laws and regulations applicable to important and controversial industry segments of the United States – the Internet and telecommunications. The survey course will cover wireline, wireless (e.g., 5G), cable, video, satellite, Internet and broadband technologies/services. The course will review how these exciting, dynamic platforms are converging. This study will begin with a review historical telecommunication (and broadcast) regulatory policy such as Universal Service that shaped the early industry. The course will discuss how these past regulatory approaches are intertwined with current policy debates such as Net Neutrality, Privacy and rural broadband. Topics will include the Communications Act of 1934 and the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This course will also address important subjects such as divestiture, mergers/acquistions (e.g., Twitter), scope of regulatory treatment, the “public interest” standard, “ancillary jurisdiction,” "Chevron deference" and use of valuable spectrum policies. Key terms and characteristics of the different modes of communication will be discussed. Interesting and current topics such as technological convergence, the impact of Covid on this area, “permissionless innovation” and how to address the growth and power of social media (and providers) will be discussed. The course will conclude with a look towards the future of regulation in these areas and what changes, if any, to related laws may be warranted (e.g., if and how should Section 230 of the Telecom Act be amended). A review of what has been deemed to be “acceptable and harmful” content on various platforms will be explored. Discussions will include the "Metaverse/virtual reality" and what should be associated regulations, if any.
One goal of the course is to introduce students to important policy and legal concepts and issues in industries and highlight the technology that impacts their daily lives (e.g., use of smartphones and the Internet of Things). In addition, perhaps the course will reveal an area of possible career interest whether it be in the government, industry, consumer or private practice arenas.
Internet and Telecommunication Regulation
- TUE, THU 9:05 – 10:20 am JON 5.206
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 396W
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
Same as LAW 379M, Internet and Telecommunication Regulation.
This introductory course examines the policies, laws and regulations applicable to important and controversial industry segments of the United States – the Internet and telecommunications. The survey course will cover wireline, wireless (e.g., 5G), cable, video, satellite, Internet and broadband technologies/services. The course will review how these exciting, dynamic platforms are converging. This study will begin with a review historical telecommunication (and broadcast) regulatory policy such as Universal Service that shaped the early industry. The course will discuss how these past regulatory approaches are intertwined with current policy debates such as Net Neutrality, Privacy and rural broadband. Topics will include the Communications Act of 1934 and the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This course will also address important subjects such as divestiture, mergers, scope of regulatory treatment, the “public interest” standard, “ancillary jurisdiction,” and use of valuable spectrum policies. Key terms and characteristics of the different modes of communication will be discussed. Interesting and current topics such as technological convergence, the impact of Covid on this area, “permissionless innovation” and how to address the growth and power of social media (and providers) will be discussed. The course will conclude with a look towards the future of regulation in these areas and what changes, if any, to related laws may be warranted in the future (e.g., if and how should Section 230 of the Telecom Act be amended). A review of what has been deemed to be “acceptable and harmful” content on various platforms will be explored.
One goal of the course is to introduce students to important policy and legal concepts and issues in industries and highlight the technology that impacts their daily lives (e.g., use of smartphones and the Internet of Things). In addition, perhaps the course will reveal an area of possible career interest whether it be in the government, industry, consumer or private practice arenas.
Internet and Telecommunication Regulation
- TUE, THU 9:00 – 10:21 am ONLINE
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 379M
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This course will be taught entirely online via Zoom.
This introductory course examines the policies, laws and regulations applicable to important and controversial industry segments of the United States – the Internet and telecommunications. The survey course will cover wireline, wireless (e.g., 5G), cable, video, satellite, Internet and broadband technologies/services. The course will review how these exciting, dynamic platforms are converging. This study will begin with a review historical telecommunication (and broadcast) regulatory policy such as Universal Service that shaped the early industry. The course will discuss how these past regulatory approaches are intertwined with current policy debates such as Net Neutrality, Privacy and rural broadband. Topics will include the Communications Act of 1934 and the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This course will also address important subjects such as divestiture, mergers, scope of regulatory treatment, the “public interest” standard, “ancillary jurisdiction,” and use of valuable spectrum policies. Key terms and characteristics of the different modes of communication will be discussed. Interesting and current topics such as technological convergence, the impact of Covid on this area, “permissionless innovation” and how to address the growth of social media (and providers) will be discussed. The course will conclude with a look towards the future of regulation in these areas and what changes, if any, to related laws may be warranted in the future (e.g., how should Section 230 of the Telecom Act be amended). A review of what has been deemed to be “acceptable and harmful” content on various platforms will be explored.
One goal of the course is to introduce students to important policy and legal concepts and issues in industries and highlight the technology that impacts their daily lives (e.g., use of smartphones and the Internet of Things). In addition, perhaps the course will reveal an area of possible career interest whether it be in the government, industry, consumer or private practice arenas.
Internet and Telecommunication Regulation
- TUE, THU 9:05 – 10:20 am TNH 3.126
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 379M
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
This introductory course examines the policies, laws and regulations applicable to important and controversial industry segments of the United States – the Internet and telecommunications. The course will cover wireline, wireless, cable, video, satellite, Internet and broadband technologies/services. The course will review how these exciting, dynamic platforms are converging. This study will begin with a review historical telecommunication (and broadcast) regulatory policy such as Universal Service that shaped the early industry. The course will discuss how these past regulatory approaches are intertwined with current policy debates such as Net Neutrality and Privacy. Topics will include the Communications Act of 1934 and the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This survey course will also address important subjects such as divestiture, mergers, scope of regulatory treatment, the “public interest” standard, “ancillary jurisdiction,” and use of valuable spectrum policies. Key terms and characteristics of the different modes of communication will be discussed. Interesting and current topics such as technological convergence and “permissionless innovation” and how to address the growth of social media will be discussed. The course will conclude with a look towards the future of regulation in these areas and what changes, if any, to related laws may be warranted in the future (e.g., how should Section 230 of the Telecom Act be amended).
One goal of the course is to introduce students to important policy and legal concepts and issues in industries and highlight the technology that impacts their daily lives (e.g., use of smartphones and the Internet of Things). In addition, perhaps the course will reveal an area of possible career interest whether it be in the government, industry, consumer or private practice arenas.
Internet and Telecommunications Regulation
- TUE, THU 9:05 – 10:20 am JON 6.207
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 396W
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Description
This introductory course examines the policies, laws and regulations applicable to important and controversial industry segments of the United States – the Internet and telecommunications. The survey course will cover wireline, wireless (e.g., 5G), cable, video, satellite, Internet and broadband technologies/services. The course will review how these exciting, dynamic platforms are converging. This study will begin with a review historical telecommunication regulatory policy such as Universal Service that shaped the early industry. The course will cover antitrust and First Amendment basics as they relate to past and current debates in this area. The course will discuss how these past regulatory approaches to address monopolies and competition are intertwined with current policy debates such as Net Neutrality, Privacy and rural broadband. Topics will include the Communications Act of 1934 and the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This course will also address important subjects such as common carriage, divestiture, mergers/acquistions, scope of regulatory treatment, the “public interest” standard, “ancillary jurisdiction,” "Chevron deference" and use of valuable spectrum policies. Key terms and characteristics of the different modes of communication will be discussed. Interesting and current topics such as technological convergence, the impact of Covid on this area, “permissionless innovation” and how to address the growth and power of social media (and providers) will be discussed. The course will conclude with a look towards the future of regulation in these areas and what changes, if any, to related laws may be warranted (e.g., if and how should Section 230 of the Telecom Act be amended). A review of what has been deemed to be “acceptable and harmful” content on various platforms will be explored. Discussions will include the "Metaverse/virtual reality" and artificial intelligence and what should be associated regulations, if any.
One goal of the course is to introduce students to important policy and legal concepts and issues in industries and highlight the technology that impacts their daily lives (e.g., use of smartphones and the Internet of Things). In addition, perhaps the course will reveal an area of possible career interest whether it be in the government, industry, consumer or private practice arenas.
Internship: Federal Public Defender
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 297P
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Internship: Federal Public Defender
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 297P
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
Students will arrange their work schedules with their supervisor. They are expected to work about 10 hours per week per semester.
Exams: None
Registration Information:
This course is restricted to upper class students only. Federal Public Defender Internship – APPLICATION REQUIRED: https://law.utexas.edu/internships/federal-public-defender-internship/course-information/
To apply, please email a copy of your cover letter, resume and transcript (unofficial is fine) to Prof. Susan Klein at sklein@law.utexas.edu and to Assistant Federal Public Defender Horatio Aldredge at horatio_aldredge@fd.org. Students interested in this internship can obtain additional information by stopping by Prof. Klein’s office at TNH 3.207 (her office hours are Wed. 4:00 – 5:30 pm), or calling or texting her at (512) 203-2257. They may also call Mr. Aldredge at (512) 916-5025.
** This course meets the Professional Skills requirement for graduation.
** Course Description:
This internship program offers students the opportunity to apply for “for-credit” internship positions with the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Western District of Texas, Austin Branch. Students will assist in the defense of federal criminal cases under the supervision of Mr. Aldredge and other assistants. Information on the Federal Public Defender Office is available at: http://txwd.fd.org/austin. The office is located downtown at 504 Lavaca St., Suite 960, Austin, TX 78701. The internship requires a 10 hour per week commitment, but not all those hours need to be completed at the Fed. Public Defender Office. Students should expect to spend at least one day per week at the office or in federal court.
Students earn 2 credits (pass/fail) for the fall semester and, if they enroll in the spring, they earn another 2 credits (pass/fail) for spring semester. Students are encouraged to commit to a full academic year of internship study, but one semester applications will also be reviewed. This internship program is not available during either summer session.
Students may wish to enroll in Adv. Fed. Crim. Prosecution and Defense seminar, co-taught by Prof. Klein and Aleza Remis. They might also consider enrolling in Fed. Crim. Law, taught in the spring by Prof. Klein and in the fall by Judge Robert Pitman. Applicants may also benefit from having completed one or both Criminal Procedure courses, Evidence, any upper-level criminal justice course, and any internship or clinical program in the criminal justice field. None of those courses are required.
The application deadline for the next academic year is Mon., March 25th, 2024. Interviews are conducted at the Career Services Office or via Zoom. Though students will know whether or not they are admitted before fall registration, the unique registration number for the fall 2024 internship will not be available until April 15, 2025.
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 297P
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
Students will arrange their work schedules with their supervisor. They are expected to work about 10 hours per week per semester.
Exams: None
Registration Information:
This course is restricted to upper class students only. Federal Public Defender Internship – APPLICATION REQUIRED: https://law.utexas.edu/internships/federal-public-defender-internship/course-information/
To apply, please email a copy of your cover letter, resume and transcript (unofficial is fine) to Prof. Susan Klein at sklein@law.utexas.edu and to Assistant Federal Public Defender Horatio Aldredge at horatio_aldredge@fd.org. Students interested in this internship can obtain additional information by stopping by Prof. Klein’s office at TNH 3.207 (her office hours are Wed. 3:30 – 5:00 pm), or calling or texting her at (512) 203-2257. They may also call Mr. Aldredge at (512) 916-5025.
** This course meets the Professional Skills requirement for graduation.
** Course Description:
This internship program offers students the opportunity to apply for “for-credit” internship positions with the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Western District of Texas, Austin Branch. Students will assist in the defense of federal criminal cases under the supervision of Mr. Aldredge and other assistants. Information on the Federal Public Defender Office is available at: http://txwd.fd.org/austin. The office is located downtown at 504 Lavaca St., Suite 960, Austin, TX 78701. The internship requires a 10 hour per week commitment, but not all those hours need to be completed at the Fed. Public Defender Office. Students should expect to spend at least one day per week at the office or in federal court.
Students earn 2 credits (pass/fail) for the fall semester and, if they enroll in the spring, they earn another 2 credits (pass/fail) for spring semester. Students are encouraged to commit to a full academic year of internship study, but one semester applications will also be reviewed. This internship program is not available during either summer session.
Students may wish to enroll in the Fall 2023 Adv. Fed. Crim. Prosecution and Defense seminar, co-taught by Prof. Klein and Aleza Remis. They might also consider enrolling in Fed. Crim. Law, taught in the spring by Prof. Klein and in the fall by Judge Robert Pitman. Applicants may also benefit from having completed one or both Criminal Procedure courses, Evidence, any upper-level criminal justice course, and any internship or clinical program in the criminal justice field. None of those courses are required.
The application deadline for the next academic year is March 27th, 2023. Interviews are conducted at the Career Services Office or via Zoom. Though students will know whether or not they are admitted before fall registration, the unique registration number for the fall 2023 internship will not be available until April 15, 2023.
Internship: Federal Public Defender
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 297P
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
Students will arrange their work schedules with their supervisor. They are expected to work about 10 hours per week per semester.
Exams: None
Registration Information:
This course is restricted to upper class students only. Federal Public Defender Internship – APPLICATION REQUIRED: https://law.utexas.edu/internships/federal-public-defender-internship/course-information/
To apply, please email a copy of your cover letter, resume and transcript (unofficial is fine) to Prof. Susan Klein at sklein@law.utexas.edu and to Assistant Federal Public Defender Horatio Aldredge at horatio_aldredge@fd.org. Students interested in this internship can obtain additional information by stopping by Prof. Klein’s office at TNH 3.207 (her office hours are Wed. 3:30 – 5:00 pm), or calling or texting her at (512) 203-2257. They may also call Mr. Aldredge at (512) 916-5025.
** This course meets the Professional Skills requirement for graduation.
** Course Description:
This internship program offers students the opportunity to apply for “for-credit” internship positions with the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Western District of Texas, Austin Branch. Students will assist in the defense of federal criminal cases under the supervision of Mr. Aldredge and other assistants. Information on the Federal Public Defender Office is available at: http://txwd.fd.org/austin. The office is located downtown at 504 Lavaca St., Suite 960, Austin, TX 78701. The internship requires a 10 hour per week commitment, but not all those hours need to be completed at the Fed. Public Defender Office. Students should expect to spend at least one day per week at the office or in federal court.
Students earn 2 credits (pass/fail) for the fall semester and, if they enroll in the spring, they earn another 2 credits (pass/fail) for spring semester. Students are encouraged to commit to a full academic year of internship study, but one semester applications will also be reviewed. This internship program is not available during either summer session.
Students may wish to enroll in the Fall 2023 Adv. Fed. Crim. Prosecution and Defense seminar, co-taught by Prof. Klein and Aleza Remis. They might also consider enrolling in Fed. Crim. Law, taught in the spring by Prof. Klein and in the fall by Judge Robert Pitman. Applicants may also benefit from having completed one or both Criminal Procedure courses, Evidence, any upper-level criminal justice course, and any internship or clinical program in the criminal justice field. None of those courses are required.
The application deadline for the next academic year is March 27th, 2023. Interviews are conducted at the Career Services Office or via Zoom. Though students will know whether or not they are admitted before fall registration, the unique registration number for the fall 2023 internship will not be available until April 15, 2023.
Internship: Federal Public Defender
- S. Klein
- H. Aldredge
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 297P
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
This internship program offers students the opportunity to apply for a “for-credit” internship position with the Federal Public Defender's Service for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. You must first submit a application to me and to Mr. Horatio Aldredge. The application deadline for the 2023-2024 academic year is March of 2023. Interested students are usually interviewed during Spring break. You will know whether you have been accepted into the program before fall registration, but the uique number for the internship will not be available until April of 2023.
Information on the Federal Public Defender Office is available at: http://txw.fd.org/austin. Your supervising attorney will be Supervisory Assistant Federal Public Defender Horatio R. Aldredge. You will assist Mr. Aldredge and other attorneys in his office in the defense of federal criminal cases. While the internship requires a 10 hour per week commitment, not all of those hours need to be done at the Fed. Public Defender’s office - many can be done at the law school or at home. However, you wil probably want to go in to the office, in downtown Austin, once a week.
Students earn 4 credits (pass/fail) over two semesters (2 credits per semester) – offered Fall and Spring every year. Students generally must commit to a full academic year of internship study, though occasionally the office is willing to supervise an intern for a single long semester. This is not available during either summer session. Third year students are generally preferred, though second year students have successfully competed for one of these two positions in the past. Students are encouraged to also enroll in eiither the Fall three-unit Adv. Fed. Crim. Prosecution and Defense seminar, co-taught by Professors Susan Klein and Aleza Remis, Asst. Dep. Chief of the Fraud Div. at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas, or and to take the three-unit Federal Criminal Law course taught by Prof. Susan Klein, but neither is required. Enrolling in one of the criminal procedure courses is also helpful, but not required.
Students interested in the internship for the 2023-2024 academic year should visit with Prof. Susan Klein by calling her at (512) 203-2257, e-mailing her at sklein@law.utexas.edu, or visiting her office in Townes Hall, room number 3.207. You may obtain additional information from my assistant Nick Charlsworth, telephone (512) 232-2292, e-mail ncharlesworth@law.utexas.edu. Alternatively, you may send Prof. Aldredge an e-mail at horatio_aldredge@fd.org.
Internship: Federal Public Defender
- S. Klein
- H. Aldredge
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 297P
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
This internship program offers students the opportunity to apply for “for-credit” internship positions with the Austin Federal Public Defender’s Office. Information on the Federal Public Defender Office is available at: http://txw.fd.org/austin. Your supervisory attorney will be Supervisory Assistant Federal Public Defender Horatio R. Aldredge, 504 Lavaca St., Suite 960, Austin, TX 78701-2860. While the internship requires a 10 hour per week commitment, not all of those hours need to be done at the Fed. Public Defender’s office - many can be done at U.T.
Students earn 4 credits (pass/fail) over two semesters (2 credits per semester) – offered Fall and Spring every year. Students must commit to a full academic year of internship study. Students are encouraged to enroll in the Fall 2022 Adv. Fed. Crim. Prosecution and Defense seminar, co-taught by Professors Klein and Remis, and to take a 3-unit Federal Criminal Law course taught by Prof. Susan Klein in Spring of 2023, but these course are not required.
Students interested in the internship for the 2022-2023 academic year should visit with Prof. Susan Klein, at (512) 203-2257, or sklein@law.utexas.edu. Better yet, come to my office hours on Wednesdays from 3 – 4. You can get the link to that from my assistant Nick Charlsworth, at (512) 232 2992, or ncharlesworth@law.utexas.edu. Alternatively, you may call Prof. Aldredge at (512) 916-5025, or send him an e-mail at horatio_aldredge@fd.org.
The application deadline for the next academic year is TBD. Though students will know whether or not they are admitted before fall registration, unique registration number for the fall 2022 internship will not be available until April 2022.
Internship: Federal Public Defender
- S. Klein
- H. Aldredge
Course Information
- Course ID:
- 297P
- Experiential learning credit:
- 2 hours
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Description
This internship program offers students the opportunity to apply for “for-credit” internship positions with the Austin Federal Public Defender’s Office. Information on the Federal Public Defender Office is available at: http://txw.fd.org/austin. Your supervisory attorney will be Supervisory Assistant Federal Public Defender Horatio R. Aldredge, 504 Lavaca St., Suite 960, Austin, TX 78701-2860. While the internship requires a 10 hour per week commitment, not all of those hours need to be done at the Fed. Public Defender’s office - many can be done at U.T.
Students earn 4 credits (pass/fail) over two semesters (2 credits per semester) – offered Fall and Spring every year. Students must commit to a full academic year of internship study. Students are encouraged to enroll in the Fall 2021 Adv. Fed. Crim. Prosecution and Defense seminar, co-taught by Professors Klein and Remis, and to take a 3-unit Federal Criminal Law course taught by Prof. Susan Klein in Spring of 2022, but these course are not required.
Students interested in the internship for the 2021-2022 academic year should visit with Prof. Susan Klein, at (512) 203-2257, or sklein@law.utexas.edu. Better yet, come to my office hours on Wednesdays from 3 – 4. You can get the link to that from my assistant Nick Charlsworth, at (512) 232 2992, or ncharlesworth@law.utexas.edu. Alternatively, you may call Prof. Aldredge at (512) 916-5025, or send him an e-mail at horatio_aldredgefd.org.
The application deadline for the next academic year is Feb. 12th, 2021. Though students will know whether or not they are admitted before fall registration, unique registration number for the fall 2021 internship will not be available until April 15, 2021.