Definitions, consideration of problems relative to the disposition of property and the impact of federal income, inheritance, estate and gift tax are discussed. Emphasis on the development of constitutional doctrines and processes of legal reasoning. An explanation and analysis of the rules of evidence. Examines court decisions concerning the rights of citizens and the rules for giving testimony and the protecting and safeguarding of evidence. Emphasis on compensation and benefit plans.
Instruction is through case study and analysis of pre-prepared employment documents.
LW 238 Litigation and Civil Procedures 3 CR Discusses the differences between civil and criminal litigation, courts and their jurisdiction, substantive law, investigation of facts, commencement of law suit and preparation of pleadings and motions. Also discovery, preservation of facts and preparation for trial, decisions and settlement, posttrial motions and appeals, techniques of legal research, file maintenance and docket control. CR Introduces laws governing patents, copyrights and trademarks. CR Examines sources of environmental law as it relates to the creation, treatment storage, transport and disposal of hazardous wastes under federal and state laws. Discusses the effects of environmental compliance, risk management and hazardous waste clean-up issues on the business community.