Brian Sirman, PhD

Introduction to the procedural rules governing non-criminal disputes, with focus on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including jurisdiction, service of process, venue, parties, pleading and discovery, the right to jury trial, the trial process, appellate review, and res judicata.

Introduction to the procedural rules governing non-criminal disputes, with focus on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including jurisdiction, service of process, venue, parties, pleading and discovery, the right to jury trial, the trial process, appellate review, and res judicata.

Introduction to the procedural rules governing non-criminal disputes, with focus on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including jurisdiction, service of process, venue, parties, pleading and discovery, the right to jury trial, the trial process, appellate review, and res judicata.

A continuation of LAW 545, Civil Procedure I

A continuation of LAW 545, Civil Procedure I

This course is designed to assist law review candidates in the note writing process. Topics include finding a note topic, thesis development, the process of scholarly research, and developing an outline, introduction, argument, and conclusion. Pass/Fail, Permission of the Faculty Advisor (By invitation). Of the 90 credits required for graduation, students are required to earn at least 65 in courses that meet in regularly scheduled class sessions. This course does not count toward the 65 credit requirement.

An exploration of legal issues affecting provision and finance of health care in the United States. Topics include individual and institutional liability, public and private regulation, accreditation and licensure, hospital/medical staff relationships, heal th equity, and interaction of cost, quality, and access to care. Prior/current study of Constitutional Law II, Business Organizations, and Administrative Law are useful but not required.