#1-Jan. 12
#2-Jan 14 |
Introduction to the Course; The Importance of Studying Law for the Undergraduate;
Historical Origins and Nature of the U.S. Legal System. Readings pages ⇒ Bower/Neacsu: pp 1-53 Introduction to U.S. Law, Policy and Research – An Environmental Perspective -“Introduction”, “Chapter 1 - Historical Origins and Nature of the U.S. Legal System” - “Chapter 2 - The Structure and Function of the U.S. Legal System and Its Lawmaking Institutions” Law as Multifaceted Normativity. The Structure and Function of the U.S. Legal System and Its Law-Making Institutions Readings pages ⇒ Bower/Neacsu: pp 53-82 Chapter 3 – Thinking about Law as an Object of Research – Basic Principles of Legal Research” “Chapter 4 – Applying the Principles of Legal Research - Using Secondary Sources” In-class Quiz #1: Law as Multifaceted Normativity (part I), pages 82-83 |
#3-Jan. 19
#4-Jan. 21 #5-Jan. 26 #6-Jan. 28 #7-Feb. 2 #8-Feb. 4 |
Continue discussion of A Civil Action in preparation for the MidtermBasic Principles of Legal Research
Readings pages ⇒ Bower/Neacsu: pp 54-96 “Chapter 3 – Thinking about Law as an Object of Research – Basic Principles of Legal Research” “Chapter 4 – Applying the Principles of Legal Research - Using Secondary Sources” “Chapter 5 – Using Primary Sources” In-class Quiz #2: Law as Multifaceted Normativity (part II), pages 96-100 Begin discussion of A Civil Action in preparation for the Midterm Readings pages ⇒ Jonathan Harr – Civil Action pp. 1-50 Applying the Principles of Legal Research to Environmental Law Research Continue discussion of A Civil Action in preparation for the Midterm Readings pages ⇒ Bower/Neacsu: pp 134-142 “Chapter 7” ⇒ Jonathan Harr – Civil Action pp. 51-82 Introduction to U.S. Law, Policy and Research – An Environmental Perspective - “Chapter 7 – Learning to Write a Brief: Whalen v. The Union Bag and Paper Co.” Briefing a Case: Whalen v. The Union Bag and Paper Co Continue discussion of A Civil Action in preparation for the Midterm Readings pages ⇒ Bower/Neacsu: pp 101-133 “Chapter 6” ⇒ Jonathan Harr – Civil Action pp. 51-82 Introduction to U.S. Law, Policy and Research – An Environmental Perspective -“Chapter 6: Learning to Read a Case: Environmental Torts and the Boomer Decision” Briefing a Case: Boomer v. Atlantic Cement Co. Continue discussion of A Civil Action in preparation for the Midterm Readings pages ⇒ Jonathan Harr – Civil Action pp. 51-82 Exercise #1 = writing a brief – due February 11 Boomer v. Atlantic Cement Co. A. Procedure and the Litigation Process B. Remedies: Equity, Injunctions, and Damages in Boomer C. Private Nuisance and Intentional Tort D. Facts, Issues, Rule, Application to the Facts Boomer v. Atlantic Cement Co. (continued) Continue discussion of A Civil Action in preparation for the Midterm |
#9-Feb. 9
#10-Feb. 11 #11-Feb. 16 #12-Feb. 18 #13-Feb. 23 #14-Feb. 25 |
The making of Environmental law: Wilsonville v. SCA Services, 86 Ill.2d 1, 426 N.E.2d, 824 Ill. (1981)
Continue discussion of A Civil Action in preparation for the Midterm Readings pages ⇒ Bower/Neacsu: pp 143-182 Read the relevant section in Introduction to U.S. Law, Policy and Research – An Environmental Perspective - “Chapter 8 – Case Studies (I) in Common Law Environmental Torts” ⇒ Jonathan Harr – Civil Action pp. 51-82 The making of Environmental law: Environmental cases - Spur Industries, Inc. v. Del Webb Development Co., 108 Ariz. 178, 494 P.2d 700 (1972) A. Externalities: An Economic Analysis of the Commons B. Cost-Benefit Analysis, Uncertainty, and Risk C. Facts, Issues, Rule, Application to the Facts Readings pages ⇒ Bower/Neacsu: pp 182-197Read the relevant section in Introduction to U.S. Law, Policy and Research – An Environmental Perspective - “Chapter 8 – Case Studies (II) in Common Law Environmental Torts” ⇒ Jonathan Harr – Civil Action pp. 83-119 Exercise #1 = writing a brief – due today (Whalen and Boomer) Exercise #2: Briefing a precedential case (Wilsonville or Del Webb) and its subsequent application (a case chosen by Shepardizing Wilsonville or Del Webb) Readings pages ⇒ Jonathan Harr – Civil Action pp. 123-193 Due February 23 Exercise #2: Legal Research: Briefing a precedential case and its subsequent application The exercise requires you to create a word document which should include a cover page with the title, Exercise #2: Legal Research: Briefing a precedential case and its subsequent application, your name, date, course, and professor’s name. The document will also contain the following sections:
The making of Environmental law: Borland v. Sanders Lead Co., 369 So.2d 523 (1979) Continue discussion of A Civil Action in preparation for the Midterm Readings pages ⇒ Bower/Neacsu: pp 197-215Read the relevant section in Introduction to U.S. Law, Policy and Research – An Environmental Perspective - “Chapter 8 – Case Studies (III) in Common Law Environmental Torts” ⇒ Jonathan Harr – Civil Action pp. 195-290 The making of Environmental law: Branch v. Western Petroleum, Inc., 657 P.2d 267 (1982) Readings pages ⇒ Bower/Neacsu: pp 216-238 - “Chapter 8 – Case Studies (IV) in Common Law Environmental Torts” ⇒ Jonathan Harr – Civil Action pp. 291-402 Exercise #2 due The Making of Environmental law – Mid-term review. Jonathan Harr – Civil Action: Lessons of Woburn ⇒ Anderson v. W.R. Grace & Co., Beatrice Foods Co., et al. 628 F.Supp. 1219 (1986) ⇒ Jonathan Harr – Civil Action pp. 403-495 Crafting an Internal Office Memo: Begin Midterm during class time due March 1st at 11:59pm. Open Book, Internet, Notes, etc. |
#15-March 9 #16-March 11 |
Spring Break March 1-5 – No Classes
March 9th is first day back from break and I will begin a discussion of Rule of Five. Please start reading Rule of Five by Richard Lazarus during the break. Introducing Endangered Species Act (ESA) – A Congressional Success Story Readings pages ⇒ Bower/Neacsu: pp. 244-251: “Chapter 10: The Endangered Species Act of 1973” ⇒ Richard Lazarus – Rule of Five pp. 1-25 Early Supreme Court Jurisprudence Regarding Environmental Law – Overton Park v. Volpe, 401 U.S. 402, 91 S.Ct. 814 (1971) and Tennessee Valley Authority v. Hiram Hill, 437 U.S. 153, 98 S. Ct. 2279 (1978) Readings pages ⇒ Bower/Neacsu: pp. 252-263 “Chapter 10: Case Law Defines the Meaning of the ESA” ⇒ Richard Lazarus – Rule of Five pp. 26-53 |
#17-March 16
#18-March 18 |
Environmental law in action:
Readings pages ⇒ Bower/Neacsu: pp. everything covered so far. ⇒ Richard Lazarus – Rule of Five pp. 54-78 In class Quiz # 3:
Readings pages ⇒ Bower/Neacsu pp. 263-277, 278-288 “Chapter 10: Case Law Defines ESA” ⇒ Richard Lazarus – Rule of Five pp. 79-87 |
#19-March 23
#20-March 25 |
Regulatory Public Law: The Evolution of Environmental Statutes
and Legal Research: Statutes, CFRs, Citators and Final Research Paper: How Case Law Defines a Statute Final Research Paper: How Case Law Defines Statutory Law Due on April 15th (Review the requirements for the Final Research Paper) Readings pages ⇒ Bower/Neacsu, pp. 362-371 “Chapter 12: Environmental Law Research” ⇒ Richard Lazarus – Rule of Five pp. 88-96 (You must turn in your chosen statute and case for the Environmental Law Research Paper on or before April 1) Environmental law in action: The Florida Panther and Enforcement by the Federal Government U.S. v. Billie, 667 F.Supp. 1485 (1987). Reviewing TVA v. Hill, Overton Park v. Volpe, Pallila, U.S. v. Billie, Carlton v. Babbit. Thoughts for the future. Readings pages ⇒Bower/Neacsu pp. 288-296, 372-386, “Chapter 10” and “Chapter 13: The Role of Env. Law in Protecting the Environment” ⇒ Richard Lazarus – Rule of Five pp. 97-106 |
#21-March 30
#22-April 1 #23-April 6 #24-April 8 #25-April 13 #26-April 15 |
Litigating Other Environmental Statutes: The Clean Air Act in Massachusetts v. EPA, 549 U.S. 497 (2007) - Lessons about Persuasive legal writing
Readings pages ⇒Bower/Neacsu: pp. 239-243; 354-361 Introduction to U.S. Law, Policy and Research – An Environmental Perspective - “Chapter 11: Environmental Statutes and the Modern Environmental Movement” A. Facts, Issues, Rule, Application to the Facts ⇒Richard Lazarus – Rule of Five pp. 107-153 Litigating Other Environmental Statutes: The Clean Air Act in Massachusetts v. EPA, 549 U.S. 497 (2007) (continued) - Lessons about the role of federal agencies Readings pages ⇒Richard Lazarus – Rule of Five pp. 154-238 Litigating Other Environmental Statutes: The Clean Air Act in Massachusetts v. EPA 549 U.S. 497 (2007) (continued) - Lessons about Successful Litigation Readings pages ⇒Richard Lazarus – Rule of Five pp. 239-294 (FINAL DAY to turn in your chosen statute and case for the Environmental Law Research Paper on or before April 15) Student Oral Argument Presentations Student Oral Argument Presentation Wrapping Up. Environmental law in action: Guest Presentation Research Paper Due on April 15th |