LAW 6361

LAW 6361

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

The course surveys the major environmental laws, with a primary focus on federal statutes. Emphasis will be placed on the various sources of liability to both individuals and corporations from common law, statutory provisions, administrative regulation and enforcement policy. Corporate successor liability through mergers and acquisitions will be included, including the increasing importance of performing a full range due diligence review for environmental conditions in such transactions. Special attention is paid to the economic, social, and political obstacles to efficient regulation of the environment.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Recommended Prerequisite or Corequisite: LAW 6011.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18405 LAW 6361   LEC 001