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Larry and Joyce Beltz Professor of Torts, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Bayern’s research focuses on common-law issues, primarily in contracts, torts and organizational law. He has recently written articles criticizing formalism and economic simplifications of the law. He teaches Torts, Contracts, Agency & Partnership and other related courses.