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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
530
A
HODAS
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
Funk, Shapiro & Weaver, Administrative Intro to Administrative Law Practice: 1 – 26.
Law: Cases and Materials (5th ed. West
2014) (ISBN: 978-0314194268)
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
530
B
ADVANCED ANALYTICAL
APPLICATIONS
539
ADVANCED ANALYTICAL
APPLICATIONS
539
B
BROWN
ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH
775
O
MARZOLLA/ADAMS
ADVANCED TRIAL METHODS
(CRIMINAL)
BANKRUPTCY
A
MAY
EAKIN
ASSIGNED MATERIALS:
THURS. AUG. 20
James R. May, MODERN
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW (a modular
series to be posted online)
Please read the syllabus and Module 1, soon to be posted
on the ‘shared files’ site for the course.
NO TEXTBOOK
WED. AUG. 19
NO ASSIGNMENT
788
6095X
O
O
KRINICK
GROHSGAL
TUES. AUG. 25
TEXTBOOK:
Armstrong & Knott, Where the Law Is:
An Introduction to Advanced Legal
Research (4th ed.)
(ISBN: 978-0-314-28233-0)
THURS. AUG. 20
TEXTBOOK:
Seckinger, State v. Stone: Problems
and Case File (Rev. 4th ed. 1992)
(ISBN: 9781556813115)
Lubet, Modern Trial Advocacy
(Law School Rev. 3rd ed. 2013)
(ISBN: 9781601563323)
TUES. AUG. 25
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
Warren, Westbrook, et al., The Law of
Debtors and Creditors: Text, Cases, and
Problems (7th ed.)
(ISBN: 9781454822387)
Class 1: Introduction; Assignment 1, Fighting Over Money;
Assignment 2, Collecting from Consumer Debtors; and
Assignment 3, The Bankruptcy Estate and the Automatic
Stay (pp. 1-15, 29-36, 40-49 [read problem 2.1; the
balance of the problems on p. 49 are not assigned], and 5373 [read problem 3.1; the balance of the problems on p. 73
SUPPLEMENT:
Read Chapters 1 & 15, pp. 1-13 and 225-234 in “Where the
Law Is.” Be prepared to discuss your legal and research
experience and what you expect to get out of the course.
Stone, pp. 1, 27-29, 69-74, 89
Lubet, Ch. 1 & 2
In class: Discussion of theory of case for Stone
Discussion of case plan for Stone
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Annotated Mini-Code Mini-Rules –
Eastern 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Circuits
(AWHFY, L.P. – January 2015 ed.)
are not assigned]).
BAR PREPARATION STRATEGIES
690
O1
MOODY
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
631
A
CONAWAY
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
Smiddy and Cunningham, Corporations
Read pgs. 1-21.
and Other Business Organizations
BUSINESS PLANNING
(HALF ONLINE)
733
O
SCHEUER
TEXTBOOK:
THURS. AUG. 20
Ehrlich & Michael, Business Planning
(ISBN: 978-1-4224-1196-4)
Pages 1 – 19.
Scan an example of a business plan from
http://www.bplans.com/sample_business_plans.cfm
BUSINESS PRINCIPLES
844
TEXTBOOK:
TUES. AUG. 25
Hamilton & Booth, Business Basics for
Law Students (4th ed. Aspen)
Text, pgs. 1 – 28 (All of Ch. 1 and Ch. 2 through section
2.4)
TEXTBOOK:
THURS. AUG. 20
CIVIL PROCEDURE
502
W
A
REGAN
MCMANAMON
THURS. AUG. 20
NO FIRST ASSIGNMENT
Marcus, et al., Civil Procedure: A
Modern Approach (6th ed.) (ISBN: 9780-314-27899-9)
SUPPLEMENT:
Spencer, Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure (2015)
(ISBN: 9781634594660)
Problem Book also required. Inquire at
Bookstore.
CIVIL PROCEDURE
502
B & W GOLDBERG, M
TEXTBOOK:
THURS. AUG. 20
Yeazell, Civil Procedure (8th ed.)
(ISBN: 978-1-4548-0710-0)
For first class:
Look at Litigation Flow Chart in the front of the Friedenthal
Civil Procedure 2015-16 Supplement
Read at least the first half of The Buffalo Creek Disaster
SUPPLEMENT:
Friedenthal et al., Civil Procedure
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2015-16 Supplement
Also required:
Stern, The Buffalo Creek Disaster (any
edition)
For second class:
Finish Buffalo Creek
Turn in the 3 page pass/fail paper as described in the letter
from Prof. Goldberg you received in July in a packet of
materials from the Registrar.
(If you never received that letter, email Prof. Goldberg at
mjgoldberg@widener.edu and he will send you a copy.)
TEXTBOOK:
THURS. AUG. 20
NO ASSIGNMENT
Marcus, et al., Civil Procedure: A
Modern Approach (6th ed.) (ISBN: 9780-314-27899-9)
SUPPLEMENT:
Federal Civil Rules Supplement 20152016
CIVIL PROCEDURE II
COMMERCIAL LAW:
UCC ARTICLES 3 & 4
504
650
O
O
EGGEN
WLADIS
TEXTBOOK:
Field, et al, Civil Procedure: Materials
for a Basic Course (Foundation Press,
CONCISE 11th ed. 2014)
(ISBN: 978-1-609-30258-0)
SUPPLEMENT:
Any recent edition of the Federal Rules
of Civil Procedure, or use the online
rules at
http://www.law.cornell.edu/rules/frcp
WED. AUG. 19
TEXTBOOK:
THURS. AUG. 20
Read casebook pp. 655-659 (this should be review),
137(middle)-145; and read FRCP 64 & 65. Be sure to have
these rules with you at the first class. Register on the
course TWEN site and read Glossip v. Gross (U.S. Supreme
Court 2015), posted on TWEN “Course Materials” page.
Please note: Laptops are welcome in this class.
Warren & Walt, Payments & Credits (9th Read Warren & Walt, pp. 1 – 7.
ed. 2013) (ISBN: 978-1-60930-341-9)
SUPPLEMENT:
Chomsky et al., Selected Commercial
Statutes for Payment Systems Courses
(Foundation Press) or equivalent
statutory collection
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I
601
W
GARFIELD
TEXTBOOK:
THURS. AUG. 20
Chemerinsky, Constitutional Law (4th
ed.) (ISBN: 978-1-4548-1753-6)
Join the class TWEN site. Go to “web links” on the TWEN
site and find the Declaration of Independence and the
Articles of Confederation. Read all of the Declaration of
Independence but just the first THREE articles of the
Articles of Confederation. Then read the Constitution in the
textbook at pp. xli-lvii.
TEXTBOOK:
TUES. AUG. 25
Prepared materials
Read All Assignment 1
“A Free Speech Glossary”
Schenck v. United States
Debs v. United States
Frohwerk v. United States
Abrams v. United States
Whitney v. California
The Evolution of Clear and Present Danger
Brandenburg v. Ohio
Hess v. Indiana
TEXTBOOK:
THURS. AUG. 20
Joyce, Leaffer, et al., Copyright Law
(9th ed.) (ISBN: 978-0-7698-5924-8)
Join the class TWEN site. The first assignment is long: Text,
pp. 1-64. Just read it the best you can. It is a general
introduction to the course. We will be reviewing the
concepts in the material over and over again throughout the
semester.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II
COPYRIGHT LAW
602
734
A
O
SMOLLA
GARFIELD
SUPPLEMENT:
2015 Cumulative Supplement (bring to
every class)
CRIMINAL LAW
505
W
HARRIS
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE I:
INVESTIGATION
506
A
BAYLOR
MON. AUG. 24
TEXTBOOK:
THURS. AUG. 20
Chemerinsky, Criminal Procedure,
Investigations
(ISBN-13: 978-1454807131)
Text, pp. 1-19
True or False Questionnaire
View video posted on TWEN; also found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01rsXYIXOrU
Respond to questions on video on TWEN.
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CRIMINAL PROCEDURE I:
INVESTIGATION
506
A
SOSNOV
TEXTBOOK:
THURS. AUG. 20
Saltzburg & Capra, American Criminal
Procedure (10th ed.) (Hardbound or
Softbound “Investigative” part)
(ISBN: 978-0-314-28557-7)
Casebook: pgs. 7-9, 15 (bottom note) -17, 33-38 (top); and
read Handout outside my office door (Room 401 Law Bldg),
answering T-F Questions (10 minutes max) without further
reading.
DECONSTRUCTING THE EXPERT
WITNESS
6036
O
JUDGE SLIGHTS /
JUDGE WALLACE
TEXTBOOK:
TUES. AUG. 25
Kuhne III, Cecil, A Litigator’s Guide to
Expert Witnesses
NO ASSIGNMENT
(ISBN: 978-1-59031-728-0)
SUPPLEMENT:
A compendium of supplemental articles
and case materials will be available on
the first day of class.
DELAWARE CIVIL CLINIC
917
O
HARRINGTONCONNOR
TEXTBOOK:
Gibbons, A Student’s Guide to Trial
Objections (West) available at
Bookstore.
All other class materials are available
on TWEN.
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
831
O
HODAS
TUES. AUG. 25
1.
2.
3.
Register for the class on West Education Network
(TWEN) at lawschool.westlaw.com on August 18, 2015;
Attend mandatory training sessions on Friday, August
21, August 28, and September 4, 2015; See Syllabus for
times and location; and
Read and be prepared to discuss at the first training
session, the Clinic Manual and outline for How to
Handle a Protection From Abuse PFA (available on
TWEN).
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
Percival, Miller, et al. Environmental
Regulation: Law Science & Policy (7th
ed. 2013) (ISBN: 978-1454822288)
Introduction to Environmental Law: 1 – 26.
SUPPLEMENT:
Percival, Environmental Law 2015-2016
Case & Statutory Supplement (Wolters
Kluwer 2015)
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CLINIC
915
O
KRISTL
WED. AUG. 19
NO FIRST ASSIGNMENT
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EQUAL PROTECTION LAW
820
O
HAYMAN
TEXTBOOK
DATE OF FIRST CLASS & FIRST ASSIGNMENT
THURS. AUG. 20
NO FIRST ASSIGNMENT
EQUITY
742
O
VALIHURA
EVIDENCE
836
A
NIVALA,
PROF. EMERITUS
TEXTBOOK:
Brown, Evidence
(ISBN: 978-0-314-28147-0)
THURS. AUG. 20
SOSNOV
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
EVIDENCE
836
W
MON. AUG. 24
Read pp. 1-12, 17-24, 30-46
Park and Friedman, Evidence (12th ed.) Read as background pgs. 41-62 in Textbook and Federal
Rule of Evidence 103 (in Textbook Appendix)
FAMILY LAW
636
A
KELLY
WED. AUG. 19
Look for emails on Campus Cruiser for first assignment.
FAMILY LAW
636
W
CULHANE
THURS. AUG. 20
Look for emails on Campus Cruiser for first assignment
FEDERAL COURTS
FEDERAL ESTATE AND GIFT TAX
FEDERAL INCOME TAX
747
609
610
O
O
A
MCMANAMON
MITNICK
TEXTBOOK:
THURS. AUG. 20
Materials to be supplied by email.
NO FIRST ASSIGNMENT
TEXTBOOK:
CCH, Federal Estate and Gift Taxes
Code and Regulations (CCH Most
Recent)
WED. AUG. 19
SMITH
Read Code and Regulation Sections: 2031, 2032, 2032A and
be prepared to discuss in class.
THURS. AUG. 20
NO ASSIGNMENT
FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH LAW
6093x
O
RAPHAELY/VAVALA
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
Furrow, et al., Healthlaw: Cases,
Materials and Problems (7th ed. 2013)
Case Book: 1-2, 70-85, 525-540
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(ISBN: 13-978-0-314-26509-8)
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
819
O
GANISTER
TUES. AUG. 25
Read United State Constitution and all Amendments
INSURANCE LAW
638
O
HEMPHILL
TEXTBOOK:
TUES. AUG. 25
Abrahams, Insurance Law and
Regulation, Cases and Materials, 5th ed. Read pgs. 1-30.
University Casebook Series (2010)
(ISBN: 978-1-5991-797-4)
Note: If the insurance terminology is too confusing, I
recommend reviewing basics in Nutshell on Insurance Law
available in the Bookstore.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
TRANSACTIONS
731
O
ALLIE
Folsom, et al, International Business
Transactions
THURS. AUG. 20
INTERNATIONAL LAW
754
KELLY,
PROF. EMERITUS
TEXTBOOK:
TUES. AUG. 25
Dunoff, International Law
Ch. 1, pp. 1-31.
O
Chapters 1 and 2
INTERVIEWING & COUNSELING
849
O1
MILLER
TEXTBOOK:
THURS. AUG. 20
Binder, Lawyers as Counselors: A Client
Centered Approach, 3rd ed.
Read pgs. 1-39.
(ISBN: 978-0-314-19491-6)
INTERVIEWING & COUNSELING
849
O2
DAILEY LEWIS
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
Essential Lawyering Skills (5th ed.)
Read Chapters 1 – 4.
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC
DISCOVERY
661
INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL
TECHNOLOGY
993
O
HERRMANN/ MOURSE/ TEXTBOOK:
RUSSO
Sheindlin, Capra, The Sedona
Conference, Electronic Discovery and
Digital Evidence (3rd ed.) (ISBN: 978-163459-224-6)
MON. AUG. 24
HERRMANN/ MOURSE/ NO TEXTBOOK
RUSSO
MONDAY AUG. 17, 9 A.M.
RUBY VALE COURTROOM
Please read and be prepared to discuss the four (4)
Zubulake opinions posted on TWEN. Cases are in the
Assignment Drop Box Folder.
NO ASSIGNMENT
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JUDICIAL EXTERNSHIP
809
O
CATANIA
LEGAL METHODS I
509
O1
O2
O3
O4
O5
O6
W1
W2
A
W
LEGAL METHODS II
510
TEXTBOOK
DATE OF FIRST CLASS & FIRST ASSIGNMENT
FERRELL
KING
SBARGE
CLAPP
TEXTBOOK:
Coughlin, et al, A Lawyer Writes: A
Practical Guide to Legal Analysis
(ISBN: 978161133973)
WED. AUG. 19
SCALIO
THOMAS
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 26 for RD
TUES. AUG. 25 for ED
Beazley, A Practical Guide to Appellate
Advocacy (4th ed. 2014)
(ISBN: 978-1-4548-3096-2)
1. Read Ch. 1, 2 & 4 in the Coughlin text.
2. Read Legal Research, Legal Writing, and Legal Analysis:
Putting Law School Into Practice (this article is available on
the Delaware Law School website).
3. Read How to Read a Legal Opinion (this article is
available on the Delaware Law School website).
4. Read and prepare a case brief for Commonwealth v.
Nixon (this article is available on the Delaware Law School
website).
5. Complete any other preparatory tasks required by your
Legal Methods Professor.
Read Ch. 1 Beazley and Beazley section 11.1-11.3 in Ch. 11
(pp. 251-55); Coughlin Ch. 18
Coughlin, et al., A Lawyer Writes (2013)
(ISBN: 978-1-61163-397-9)
LEGAL METHODS III
512
ALL
MAATMAN
TEXTBOOK:
Neumann, Legal Reasoning and Legal
Writing (7th ed. Aspen 2013)
(ISBN: 9781454826972)
The Bluebook: A Uniform System of
Citation (19th ed. 2010)
(ISBN: 9780615361161)
CHECK YOUR SCHEDULE
Read Neumann, Ch. 21 and App. C; and Supp., Class 1. Be
prepared to discuss the sample client letter in Neumann
App. C and the sample client letters in the Supp. in terms of
format, style, and effectiveness. Review the Lipton v.
Harcourt Hotel exercise in the Supp. and be prepared to
discuss and work on the exercise in class.
SUPPLEMENT:
Legal Methods III Course Supplement,
Fall 2015 (“Supp”) available for pick up
at the Copy Center.
NEGOTIATIONS & MEDIATION
889
O
JOHNSTON
TEXTBOOK:
THURS. AUG. 20
Golan & Folberg, Mediation: The Role
of Advocate and Neutral (2d ed.)
(ISBN: 978-0-7355-9968-0)
Golan & Folberg: pgs. 1-12; selected Rules of Professional
Conduct on TWEN site.
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Please note: the Golan & Folberg text also covers
negotiation practices and theory despite the title of the
book.
PENNSYLVANIA CRIMINAL
DEFENSE CLINIC
918
O
RITTER
PENNSYLVANIA PRACTICE
771
O
JUDGE OVERTON
POVERTY LAW & MEDICAL LEGAL
COLLABORATION
6041
O
HAYMAN/ ATKINS
PRE-TRIAL METHODS CRIMINAL
786
O1
SCHENKER
TEXTBOOK:
TUES. AUG. 25
Pennsylvania Rules of Court
(ISBN: 978-0-314-67451-7)
NO FIRST ASSIGNMENT
NO FIRST ASSIGNMENT
NO TEXTBOOK
MON. AUG. 24
NO ASSIGNMENT
PRE-TRIAL METHODS
786
O2
SAVOTH
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
702
A
HARRINGTONCONNER
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
Lerman & Schrag, Ethical Problems in
the Practice of Law (3d ed. Aspen
2012) “Text”
Text, pp. 1-20 (optional), 23-45, 52-68.
Supp, Introduction
Model Rules: Preamble and Scope & Rule 8.1
SUPPLEMENT:
The Law Governing Lawyers: National
Rules, Standards, Statutes and State
Lawyer Codes, 2015 edition (or any
edition after 2014) (Aspen) “Supp”
The Model Rules are available at
http://www.abanet.org/cpr/mrpc/mrpc_
toc.html
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
702
W
CATANIA
PROPERTY I
515
A
KELLY, A.
WED. AUG. 19
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
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Joseph William Singer, Property Law:
Rules, Policies and Practices, Aspen
Law & Business (6th ed., 2014). ISBN
978-1-4548-3761-9
For introductory and background reading that will be useful
throughout the course, please read A Guide to this Book,
pages xxxi to xxxiii, and How to Brief a Case and Prepare
for Class, pp. xlvii to liii.
A. Trespass: Resolving Conflicts Between The Right to
Exclude and the Right of Access
i. The Right to Exclude and its Public Policy Limits.
State v. Shack, pp.3-9; (OMIT Desnick); Notes pp. 1217 (OMIT note 7 re: investigative journalism); Problem
1, p. 20.
ii. In light of the readings, analyze the fact situation
below to determine what rules apply, how they apply
and predict the outcome (who will prevail? Why?).
TREE SURGEON HYPO
Facts: Professor Kelly is the owner of a one acre parcel of
land with a private residence. Professor Kelly hires a tree
surgeon to go out & cut down several dying trees in her
backyard. While the tree person is in working in the
backyard, a candidate running for president comes up to
Professor Kelly’s front door to do some direct campaigning.
Professor Kelly explains, “I am just not interested: I am
voting for myself, as always.” The presidential candidate
looks around and starts heading toward the backyard to see
if they will have better luck with the tree surgeon.
Professor Kelly follows the candidate and says “no, forget ityou cannot campaign on my land. You must immediately
leave my property.”
What is the result applying State v Shack & why? Does the
politician have a right of access or do I have the right to
exclude?
PROPERTY I
515
B
WILLIAMS
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
Singer, Berger, et al., Property Law:
Rules, Policies, and Practices (6th ed.)
(ISBN: 978-1-4548-3761-9)
Read pages 130 to 141 in the text for Wednesday; read
pages 146 to 150 for Friday. You should brief the cases in
the pages assigned. Also, read the section in the text
entitled “How To Brief A Case and Prepare For Class.”
Check your Widener e-mail address on Friday,
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August 14, for more information.
PROPERTY II
516
W
JOHNSON
TEXTBOOK:
THURS. AUG. 20
Cribbet, et al., Property – Cases &
Materials (9th ed.)
(ISBN: 978-1-59941-252-8)
Chapter 21: The Real Estate Contract, pp. 917-952.
PUBLIC INTEREST EXTERNSHIP
6005
O
HOWE-BARKSDALE
NO TEXTBOOK
NO FIRST ASSIGNMENT
SALES AND LEASES
646
A
FRIEDMAN
TEXTBOOK:
Keating, Sales: A Systems Approach,
Fifth Edition (ISBN: 9781454803980)
SUPPLEMENT:
Commercial Statutes for Sales and
Contracts Courses (West 2015 ed.)
THURS. AUG. 20
TEXTBOOK:
Keating, Sales & Leases: A Systems
Approach
(ISBN: 9781454803980)
SUPPLEMENT:
Selected Commercial Statutes for Sales
& Contracts Courses – 2015 edition
WED. AUG. 19
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
Harris and Mooney, Security Interests
in Personal Property: Cases, Problems
and Materials (5th ed.)
(ISBN-10: 159941712X)
(ISBN-13: 978-1599417127)
Class 1: Introduction (pp. 1-14) and Chapter 1, §§ 1 and 2
– Rights of Creditors, Owners, and Purchasers (pp. 15-27);
problems 1.2.1 – 1.2.4
SALES AND LEASES
SECURED TRANSACTIONS
646
600
B
O
SCALIO
GROHSGAL
For our first class please read pages 1-22 in the casebook
and then prepare Problems 1.1 through 1.6 on pages 22-24.
1. Read pgs. 1-22 in Keating text.
2. Read all UCC sections that are referenced in the Keating
text (note: some of these sections will be found in the
problems you will complete for class). Also, read the Official
Comments.
3. Complete for class discussion Problems 1.1 through 1.6
on pgs. 22-24 in Keating text.
SUPPLEMENT:
Chomsky, Duhl, et al., Selected
Commercial Statutes for Secured
Transactions Courses (2015, 2014 or
2013 Stat Supp.)
SECURITIES REGULATION
629
O
CARROLL
TEXTBOOK:
THURS. AUG. 20
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SEM: ADVANCED CORPORATIONS 873
SEC.
O1
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REGAN
TEXTBOOK
DATE OF FIRST CLASS & FIRST ASSIGNMENT
Cox, Hillman & Langevoort, Securities
Regulation: Cases and Materials (7th
ed.) (ISBN: 9781454825012 or
1454825014)
Read textbook pgs. 1 – 25, The Framework of Securities
Regulation.
NO TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
Each week’s reading assignment will be Prepare the Delaware statute sections and case materials
posted on the “shared files” page of
for the first class topic of “Corporate Democracy.” These
Campus Cruiser
handouts are now posted on shared files.
Class participation counts for 20% of your grade for the
course, so please come to class ready to discuss the
materials at our first class and each class thereafter.
SEM: APPELLATE PRACTICE &
PROCEDURE
814
O1
JUSTICE HOLLAND
TEXTBOOK:
MON. AUG. 24
Martineau, Sinclair, et al., Appellate
Practice and Procedure: Cases and
Materials (2d ed.)
(ISBN: 0-314-15246-6)
Introduction: Nature and Function of Appellate Court.
Chapter 1, pgs. 1-51.
SEM: BIOETHICS AND THE LAW
839
O
GOLDBERG, S.
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
Furrow, Greaney et al, Bioethics:
Healthcare Law and Ethics (7th ed. West Read pp. 1-27 introductory chapter.
2013) (ISBN: 978-0-314-27989-7)
SEM: FOOD AND DRUG LAW
(ON-LINE)
869
O
TERMINI
TEXTBOOK:
Food and Drug Law: Federal Regulation
of Drugs, Biologics, Medical Devices,
Foods, Dietary Supplements, Personal
Care, Veterinary and Tobacco Products
(8th ed. 2015)
From Widener bookstore or online
ordering at www.fortipublications.com
(when ordering note that you are a
student)
Note: all students must obtain the
new bound print 8th ed. If you
were in my seminar Summer 15,
You must register on TWEN available by the first day of
classes on Aug. 19: Food and Drug Law Prof. Termini.
When you register on TWEN, use an email that you check
frequently. Become familiar with the course platform on
TWEN.
What Assignment? Module BIO. Post a one-page bio
about yourself to share with your classmates and faculty.
See Module Bio for questions to answer on TWEN course.
Where to post? Discussion Forum BIO and Assignment
Drop Box-BIO.
When due? Aug. 23 by 2:00 pm both in the DROP BOX
and FORUM.
Get to know each other by reading your classmates’ bios
and posting comments in the FORUM for BIO. Forum
First Assignments – Fall 2015
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that is the text for this seminar
too.
comment discussion closes Aug. 26 at 2:00 pm.
DO NOT ATTACH in the Drop Box and DO NOT ATTACH
in the Forum.
Mandatory Campus Sessions: This is an online seminar;
however there are 3 scheduled mandatory DE campus
sessions: Sept. 9, Oct. 21 and Dec. 2 each from 2:00-3:50
pm.
Attendance: Widener Law must adhere to ABA standards.
Assignments must be posted by the due date and time both
in the Drop Box and Forum for the particular assignment.
Any assignment not posted in the Forum and Drop Box by
the due date and time is deemed an absence and will not
receive credit.
SEM: INTERNATIONAL TAX &
TRADE REGULATION
960
SEM: LANDLORD TENANT
673
SEM: SUPREME COURT
885
O
O
O
ALLIE
WILLIAMS
RAY
NO TEXTBOOK
Syllabus will be posted on Campus
Cruiser with reading assignments
WED. AUG. 19
NO TEXTBOOK
WED. AUG. 19
Readings will be posted online each
week
Check your Widener email on Friday, August 14 for more
information.
This course focuses on completion of a research paper. For
the first class meeting consider paper interests and become
proficient in the “Grexit” situation. (Greece economic
situation that became quite serious this summer.) Further,
look into the Argentine economic crisis of 2001.
REQUIRED BOOKS:
TUES. AUG. 25
Toobin, The Nine (paperback)
(ISBN: 978-1-400-9679-4)
Read The Brethren, pp. 1 – 25, and The Nine, pp. 71 – 87.
Woodward & Armstrong, The Brethren
(paperback) (ISBN: 978-0-7430-74029)
Lewis, Gideon’s Trumpet (paperback)
(SBN: 0-679-72312-9)
Lazarus, Closed Chambers (paperback)
(ISBN: 13:978-0143035275)
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SPORTS LAW
881
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SMITH
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TUES. AUG. 25
NO ASSIGNMENT
TORTS
TORTS APPLIED LEARNING LAB
TORTS APPLIED LEARNING LAB
518
6092
6092
A
A1
A2
MAATMAN
MAATMAN
MAATMAN
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
Dobbs, Hayden & Bublick, Torts and
Compensation (Concise 7th ed. 2013) Dobbs p. 3-17
(ISBN: 978-0-314-27859-3)
For FRIDAY AUG. 21: Dobbs p. 19-34
TORTS
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6092
6092
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B1
B2
EGGEN
BROWN
BROWN
TEXTBOOK:
Dobbs, et al, Torts and Compensation
(West, Concise 7th ed. 2013).
(ISBN: 978-0-314-27859-3)
*Must use concise version of the
7th edition
WED. AUG. 19
For Wed. Aug. 19: Read casebook pp. 3-4(top), 8-17, 19-26;
Brief Van Camp v. McAfoos. Register on the Westlaw TWEN
site for this course (using the Westlaw password that will be
given to you during orientation) and read the “First Class
Handout” posted on the “Course Materials” page.
For Thurs. Aug. 20: Read casebook pp. 4-8(top), 29-34. Begin
briefing all cases.
For Mon. Aug. 24: Read casebook pp. 35-39(top).
IMPORTANT: No laptop computers or other electronic
devices are allowed during classes. Be sure to print out case
briefs before class. If you believe you require the use of a
laptop, you must obtain written prior approval from the
Office of Student Affairs. All students will be allowed to use
laptops for the midterm and final exams.
TORTS
TORTS APPLIED LEARNING LAB
TORTS APPLIED LEARNING LAB
518
6092
6092
C
C1
C2
CULHANE
EAKIN
EAKIN
TORTS
TORTS APPLIED LEARNING LAB
TORTS APPLIED LEARNING LAB
518
6092
6092
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W1
W2
TUREZYN
TUREZYN
TUREZYN
TEXTBOOK:
Schwartz, Kelly & Partlett, Prosser,
Wade and Schwartz’s Torts Cases and
Materials (12th ed.)
(ISBN: 978-1-59941-704-2)
Please note that these authors have
come out with a 13th edition of the
WED. AUG. 19
Read and brief (as per syllabus available during orientation)
the following cases: Garratt v. Dailey (p. 17), Spivey v.
Battaglia (p. 20), Ranson v. Kitner (p. 24)
Please note there is a Midterm schedule for Tuesday,
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book. Do NOT purchase this new
September 29 at 6:30 pm. Make sure you note this for
edition. Buy the 12th ed. used or rent planning purposes.
it. I will be using the 13th ed. next
year and you will therefore be unable
to sell your 12th ed. of the book so
try to pay as little as possible for it
VETERANS LAW CLINIC
912
O
BAYLOR
WHITE COLLAR CRIME
892
O
CZEPIEL
WILLS & TRUSTS
834
A
JOHNSON
MON. AUG. 24
TEXTBOOK:
WED. AUG. 19
Dukeminier & Sitkoff, Wills, Trusts and
Estates, (9th ed.)
(ISBN: 978-1-4548-2457-2)
Chapter 1, pp. 1-34.