Law · Boston College
This seminar will explore a range of topics concerning complex litigation both in the United States and abroad. Topics may include but are not limited to: disposition of mass torts in bankruptcy; multidistrict litigation (MDLs); third-party litigation financing (for revenge or profit-seeking reasons); attorneys fees in common fund cases; class actions; international arbitration with private and state actors; and/or public/private enforcement coordination issues. Students will also be introduced to some game theory, the Coase Theorem, and other foundational concepts that can be useful for under