Cartels, Corporations, and Anti-Terrorism Law
- Semester: Spring 2027
- Course ID: 296W
- Credit Hours: 2
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Unique: 29900
Registration Status: Open
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed (JD only)
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
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Description
Taught by Matt Ellis.
This course examines the emerging set of laws that countries are adopting and implementing to counter drug cartels and other transnational criminal organizations (TCOs). These include the U.S. Anti-Terrorism Act and laws addressing anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), economic sanctions, anti-corruption, and human rights standards. The course explores the ways in which companies engaged in cross-border work in Mexico and other parts of Latin America can face criminal, civil, and regulatory risks in their operations as a result of these developments. Students will analyze real life and practical examples of corporate compliance scenarios that companies encounter in high-risk environments and strategies to minimize risks of significant government investigation, civil litigation, security events, and fines and penalties.