B.A., Carleton College; M.A., New School for Social Research; Ph.D., New School for Social Research; J.D., Yale
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Professor Gregory Klass received his BA from Carleton College, a Ph.D. in philosophy from The Graduate Faculty of the New School for Social Research, and his JD from Yale Law School. After graduating from law school, Professor Klass clerked for Guido Calabresi on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Before coming to Georgetown, he served as an Assistant Solicitor General in the Office of the New York State Attorney General.
Professor Klass’s scholarship focuses on contract law, the law of deception, and legal theory. He has written on topics such as contract interpretation, consumer contracts, fraud liability between contracting parties, false advertising law, and contract theory.
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Contributions to Law Reviews and Other Scholarly Journals
Forthcoming Works - Book Chapters & Collected Works
"Barilla customers sue because ‘Italy’s #1 Brand of Pasta’ is made in U.S.," coverage in The Washington Post, October 21, 2022, featuring Professor Gregory Klass.
"Tesla is seeking to transfer a Pennsylvania class-action complaint over Solar Roof price hikes to California, where similar suits have been filed," coverage by Business Insider, June 3, 2021, featuring Associate Dean Gregory Klass.
"After Tesla increased the price of a Solar Roof project by more than $30,000, homeowners explain why they have filed a lawsuit alleging breach of contract," coverage in the Business Insider, May 9, 2021, featuring Associate Dean for Research and Academic Programs Gregory Klass.
"After Tesla increased the price of a Solar Roof project by more than $30,000, homeowners explain why they have filed a lawsuit alleging breach of contract," coverage by Business Insider, May 9, 2021, featuring Associate Dean Gregory Klass.