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273.4 sec. 001 - Introduction to the Law of Hazardous Waste and Substances (Spring 2025)
Instructor: Robert Donald Infelise (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
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Units: 1
Grading Designation: Credit Only
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meeting:
Tu 11:20 AM - 12:10 PM
Location: Law 136
From January 14, 2025
To April 22, 2025
Course End: April 22, 2025
Class Number: 33561
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 15
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 18
As of: 01/30 11:55 AM
Environmental lawyers are frequently called upon to navigate clients through the myriad issues raised by contaminated soil and groundwater. Real estate transaction lawyers also confront these issues frequently. The good news is that there are federal laws – the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) – specifically designed to facilitate remediation and allocate liability for the associated costs. The bad news is that those federal laws have plenty of “quirks.” When these disputes boil over into the courtroom, outcomes often turn in part on tort law. This course will drill down on RCRA, CERCLA and the relevant common law claims, as well as strategies to achieve optimal outcomes. Students who complete the course should be able to contribute meaningfully to legal teams working on these issues.
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Exam Notes: (P) Final paper
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Course Category: Environmental and Energy Law
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