• LAW 6310: Business Organization

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Studies the law of agency relationships and business associations including partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations. It deals with legal considerations in the formation, carrying on and termination of business enterprises. Among the matters considered are the management and control of business enterprises, the liabilities of their owners and the transferability of ownership interests. It covers various matters of litigation involving business enterprises. For example, the course considers who may be held liable in contract and tort cases when a business enterprise is sued. It studies the fiduciary duties of management, such as corporate officials, to business associations and their owners and it considers issues arising in suits based on breach of such duties. The course also considers the protection afforded investors by federal securities law. Listing of the above items is not intended to be all inclusive. Students are invited to consult with the instructor regarding specific information.
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• LAW 6320: Income Taxation

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Focuses on the federal taxation of individuals. It includes taxation of compensation, installment sales as well as taxation of gains on property transfers. We will begin by studying what constitutes income and generally move through the deduction, timing and characterization sections of the Internal Revenue Code (the ?Code?). The objective will be to enable you to understand the overall structure and application of the Code and to advise clients on issues pertaining to what constitutes taxable income in a given taxable year.
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• LAW 6330: Trusts & Estates

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A survey course that also serves as an introduction to Estate Planning. The course covers the law of wills, trusts, and intestate succession. It also includes execution and revocation of wills; creation, modification, and termination of trusts; problems of construction; restrictions on testate transfers, transfers in trust and future interests. The course covers some aspects of fiduciary administration, but not taxation. Trusts and Estates is a prerequisite for Estate Planning.
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• LAW 6340: Civil Procedure II

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A study of modern practice in civil cases under Rules of Civil Procedure and other sources of procedural law. Civil Procedure I and its continuation, Civil Procedure II, cover all aspects of jurisdiction and other issues bearing on what court(s) may hear a case; choice of state or federal law; pleading; joinder of claims and parties; class actions; discovery and other pre-trial procedures; summary judgment; non-jury and jury trials; appeals; and claim and issue preclusion.
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• LAW 6350: Constitutional Law II

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Focus on constitutionally protected individual rights and liberties. Specifically, the following topics will be covered: substantive due process, including the right of privacy; procedural due process; freedom of expression; and religious freedom.
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• LAW 6410: Evidence

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A study of the means by which any alleged fact is established or disproved, including competency of witnesses; direct examination; cross-examination and impeachment; privileges; basic and special issues of relevancy; the hearsay rule and its exceptions; real, demonstrative, and documentary evidence; opinion and scientific evidence; judicial notice; and the responsibility of proof.
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• LAW 6420: Prof Responsibility

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A study of the duties of attorneys to their clients and the public under the Model Rules of Professional Conduct and case law.
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• LAW 6500: Agricultural Law

  2.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Presents the opportunity to look at a number of different types of law applied in the specific context of agriculture. Includes a section discussing various property/contract issues such as agricultural land leases and farm tenancies. Also includes discussions on employment and soil and water management and involves an examination of interesting labor, conservation and pollution questions raised by agricultural operations.
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• LAW 6510: Administrative Law

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A review of administrative law practice and procedure, primarily at the federal level. The course begins with materials on the nature and function of administrative agencies. The course then reviews agency rulemaking power, emphasizing federal and state Administrative Procedure Act (APA) requirements. The course then considers the adjudicative powers of administrative agencies, including an agency's obligation to afford persons due process of law. Finally, the course examines judicial review of administrative agency decisions.
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• LAW 6530: American Legal History

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  A study of the life of John Marshall, Chief Justice of the United States from 1801 until 1835.
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