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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
Analysis of various provisions of the Internal Revenue code, together with interpretative material issued by the Treasury and significant judicial decisions, relating to income tax problems of individuals. Consideration will be given to concepts of gross income, identification of the taxpayer, deductions, exemptions and credits. Exam.
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3.00 Credits
The course covers the evolution of federal labor relations laws and their effects upon the relationships between employers and employees, employers and unions, and employees and unions. Within this broad area special attention is devoted to the following topics: the area of federal regulation, labor objectives and labor rights, employee representation (bargaining units and elections), unfair labor practices of both employers and unions (i.e., employer interference in union activities, domination of labor unions by employers, discrimination encouraging or discouraging union activity, restraint or coercion of employees by unions, discrimination by unions), strikes, picketing, boycotts, injunctions.
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2.00 Credits
This course offers an introduction to the federal law dealing with discrimination in the employment context because of one's race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability. The course is designed to explore both the meaning of, and proof of, employment discrimination under Title VII, as amended, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and other antidiscrimination statues.
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2.00 Credits
This course will consider the law pertaining to the construction contracting process, including formation of the contract, administration, claims, dispute resolution, mechanics' liens and construction bonds, with particular emphasis on Pennsylvania law. Limited to no more than 25 students.
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2.00 Credits
A detailed discussion of the admiralty jurisdiction and the consequences of that jurisdiction. The course also explores specific areas of admiralty such as rights of seamen and the ship owner¿s right to limit liability. The exam is a memo done outside class.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to acquaint students with the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure and their application to the handling of a civil action. It will explore drafting of pleadings, venue, jurisdiction, service of process, parties, arbitration, practice before the minor judiciary, other forms of actions, post-trial practice and appeal ability. Students will acquire a working knowledge of these Rules and related statutes that will assist them in handling legal matters for clients.
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3.00 Credits
No course description available.
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2.00 Credits
This course will provide procedural and substantive considerations in Federal Habeas Corpus actions, state Post-Conviction Relief Act Filings, and other forms of post-direct appeal litigation for prisoners seeking exoneration or new trials. This course will focus on a critical and developing area of criminal practice that involves, in part, matters of alleged ineffectiveness of prior counsel and other bases of collateral relief.
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2.00 Credits
This course examines schemes for protecting, perfecting, and exploiting rights in ideas, discoveries, and inventions through the application of federal patent and state trade secret law, as well as employment agreements, secrecy agreements, and technology transfer agreements. Examination.
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2.00 Credits
An examination of the doctrines and implications of land use planning. Consideration is given to relevant constitutional and property law doctrines. The coverage includes the role of the judiciary in resolving conflicting land uses, legislative controls through zoning, subdivision control, building and housing codes, the use of eminent domain, and the uses of public lands.
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