This lesson examines dangerous dog laws and their interaction with the Fourteenth Amendment's procedural due process requirement. It is the final lesson in a series of three examining this part of the law. This lesson does not require any prior knowledge of animal laws or dangerous dog laws. While some general knowledge of due process might be helpful, it is not necessary or required.
Read moreThis lesson is second in a series that takes a look at formation of agreements governed by the U.N. Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG). The CISG provides a uniform set of rules for international sales contracts where the parties are located in different signatory countries. There are 11 separate provisions on contract formation under the CISG. This lesson sets out the basic requisites for determining whether an offer exists, when it is accepted and how to address a battle of the forms if the CISG applies. The general attributes of domestic contracts and other CISG contracts are covered in other lessons.
Read moreThis lesson will introduce you to the technology-based emissions limitations for the criteria air pollutants that apply to stationary sources regulated under the Clean Air Act.
Read moreThis lesson will introduce American environmental law students to general principles of international law, with some examples of how such principles create and influence international environmental law.
Read moreThis lesson focuses on case briefing. The lesson will guide students through cases identifying the most important part of cases to prepare for classes.
Read moreThis lesson will introduce you to the process of researching federal agency decisions. You should expect to encounter: overview of agency regulatory powers; types of agency decisions; how to find them; how to update them; and their precedential value.
Read moreThis lesson explores some of the basic issues surrounding one of our most basic constitutional rights, the right to a trial by jury.
Read moreThis lesson will instruct students about issues associated with California ballot measures including locating documents, identifying legislative intent, and examining legal challenges.
Read moreThis lesson focuses upon the concept of "color of title" and the role that it plays in the resolution of adverse possession disputes. The lesson should assist students in understanding: the distinction between claims of possession with color of title and without color of title; the significance of color of title as a basis (in some states) for shortening the statutory period for adverse possession; and the significance of color of title as a prerequisite for a claim of title by constructive adverse possession.
Read moreThis lesson is intended for students who have studied irreparable injury in class, and want to expand and refine their knowledge.
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