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<p>The Delaware Law classroom will get significantly broader this spring when a new course involving a weeklong trip to Cuba gets underway.</p>
<p><a href="ipl://20//WyI4Il0=">Assistant Professor Christine D. Allie</a> will teach Business Transactions in Emerging Economies, a three-credit course that will meet three Saturday mornings early in the semester, followed by spring break week abroad. The excursion will allow the students to study the unique opportunities and challenges the Cuban market will provide to U.S. businesses.</p>
<p>Allie spent eight days in Cuba this fall, laying the groundwork to make the course a valuable learning experience. The Delaware Law group will meet with representatives of Havana&rsquo;s Integral Development Group, visit a school where students are trained in building and artwork restoration, visit state-owned and privately owned businesses, and connect with the Cuban National Union of Lawyers. Allie has also arranged for the students to attend a meeting at the U.S. embassy, which opened in Havana in July.</p>
<p>The class will provide Delaware Law students with a high-impact educational experience that supports Widener University&rsquo;s mission to transform its students into engaged citizens and global leaders. It is the first time the school has offered a class, based in Delaware, that includes international travel as part of the curriculum.</p>
<p>&ldquo;This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to see Cuba and learn about the intricacies of providing legal counsel to businesses that want to take advantage of the changes in U.S. foreign policy,&rdquo; Allie said. &ldquo;Cuba has tremendous potential for international markets.&rdquo;</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyw1iKif9Zs">President Obama announced in December</a> that the United States would take steps to restore diplomatic ties with Cuba, the island nation just 90 miles south of Florida. The announcement represents a massive change in relations, which for more than 50 years have been marked by isolation.</p>
<p>Emerging markets like Cuba are an important source of growth for businesses and investors, but they present unique risks and legal challenges. Political, economic, legal and regulatory changes can have major impacts on business plans. Companies doing business in emerging markets need legal counsel who can recognize and help manage risks. The class will introduce students to these concepts.</p>
<p>Applications for the class and trip are due by <strong>Nov. 6.</strong> Allie has application forms at her faculty office on the fourth floor, room 420. There is an additional program fee of $3,500 to cover airfare, housing, a full-time guide in Cuba, several meals, Cuban transportation and all Cuban meetings.</p>
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