LAW 630LEC - The UCC

This course provides students with a comprehensive outlook of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), the legal bedrock and foundation of commercial transactions in the United States. The course is designed to aid students in understanding the intricacies of commercial and business transactions by reflecting on the key provisions of the UCC, specifically the rules governing the sale of goods, leases, and negotiable instruments. The course also introduces students to rules for transacting in cryptocurrency and other controllable electronic records. The overarching objective of the course is to expose students to the conceptual foundations and principles underlying the UCC, as well as the practical mechanics of forming and executing commercial contracts. Through practice cases, exercises and discussions, the course seeks to hone the analytical skills of students in interpreting and applying the provisions of the UCC in real-world commercial scenarios. By the end of the course, students will have a holistic understanding of the role of the UCC in enhancing commercial certainty and predictability and harmonizing commercial transactions in the United States. The course will also equip students with the tools to navigate the seemingly complex dimensions and interconnected web of commercial transactions in the United States.

Credits: 3