Globalization and Private Dispute Resolution (SC) (Judge-Taught)

This is a short reading and discussion course comprising 8 classes in selected topics on contemporary private international law issues, viewed through a US lens. The theme of the course is the effect that globalization has had on a range of existing legal rules and regulatory regimes. The course will consider whether globalization has rendered existing private international law rules inadequate and in need of fundamental reappraisal. Topics for consideration will include judicial jurisdiction, jurisdiction in cyberspace, jurisdiction in cyberspace – the case of free speech, forum non conveniens, international parallel proceedings (including anti-suit injunctions), provisional and protective measures in international litigation, the recognition and enforcement of judgments, including The Hague Choice of Court Convention and The Hague Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments Convention.